2000 YAMAHA XJ600N key

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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to
the motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the
motorcycle.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
lThis manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it
even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may
be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any question con-
cerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
CAUTION:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK (for XJ600S)
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition. To lock the steering, turn the
handlebars all the way to the left. While
pushing the key into the main switch,
turn it from ÒOFFÓ to ÒLOCKÓ and re-
move it. To release the lock, turn the
key to ÒOFFÓ while pushing.

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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. Steering lock
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Steering lock (for XJ600N)
To lock the steering
Turn the handlebars all the way to the
right and open the steering lock cover.
Insert the key and turn it 1/8 turn coun-
terclockwise. Then, push the key in while
turning the handlebars slightly to the left
and turn the key 1/8 turn clockwise.
Check that the steering is locked, re-
move the key and close the lock cover.
To unlock the steering
Insert the key, push it in and turn it 1/8
turn counterclockwise so that it moves
out. Then, release and remove the key.
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1. Left turn indicator light Ò Ó
2. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
3. Right turn indicator light Ò Ó
4. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
5. Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
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Indicator lights
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Turn indicator lights Ò Ó / Ò Ó
The corresponding indicator flashes
when the turn switch is moved to the
left or right.
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Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
1. Neutral indicator light Ò Ó
2. Left turn indicator light Ò Ó
3. Right turn indicator light Ò Ó
4. High beam indicator light Ò Ó
5. Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
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High beam indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the
headlight high beam is used.
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Oil level indicator light Ò Ó
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page 3-5.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Rear brake pedal
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Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Starter (choke) Ò Ó
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Starter (choke) Ò Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Open
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Seat
To remove
Insert the key in the lock and turn it
counterclockwise.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, then push
down on the seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 5,000 r/min.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
7,000 r/min.
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CAUTION:
After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and oil fil-
ter.1,000 km and beyond
Full throttle can be used.
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CAUTION:
lNever let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
lIf any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the break-in period,
consult a Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
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Parking
When parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
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The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn.

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number (for XJ600S).............................................. 9-1
Key identification number (for XJ600N) ............................................. 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................................................. 9-2
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2