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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Push
2. Turn
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Never turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ.
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(Parking) (for XJ600S)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to Ò Ó.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
1. Push
2. Release
3. Turn
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P (Parking) (for XJ600N)
The taillight and auxiliary light come on
but all other circuits are off. With the
key at ÒOFFÓ, push it into the main
switch and release it. Then turn it coun-
terclockwise to ÒPÓ, and remove it. (Do
not use this position for an extended
length of time as the battery may dis-
charge.) To cancel the parking, turn the
key clockwise.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch Ò Ó
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to Ò Ó to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to Ò Ó to stop the engine.
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò Ó,
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights
and taillight. Turning the light switch to
Ò Ó, turns the headlight on also.
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Start switch Ò Ó
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:
See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
1. Clutch lever
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Clutch lever
The clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Type YTX9-BS, GTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 AH
Headlight typeQuartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´
quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (except for GB, IRL)
12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB, IRL)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter light
XJ600S 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 3
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 2
12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level indicator light
XJ600S 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Turn indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 2Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Hazard light fuse 10 A
