2000 YAMAHA XJ600S engine

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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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CAUTION:
Do not run the motorcycle until you
know it has sufficient engine oil.
NOTE:
Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal.

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Oil level indicator circuit check
Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò Ó.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.Oil level indicator light
comes on.
Check engine oil level.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Oil level
is OK.
Supply
engine oil.
Oil level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.

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XJ600S
1. Tachometer
2. Red zone (except for CH, A)
3. Red zone (for CH, A)
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Tachometer
This model is equipped with an electric
tachometer so the rider can monitor the
engine speed and keep it within the
ideal power range.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 9,500 r/min and above
(except for CH, A)
8,500 r/min and above
(for CH, A)
1. Tachometer
2. Red zone (except for CH, A)
3. Red zone (for CH, A)1. Pass switch ÒPASSÓ
2. Dimmer switch
3. Hazard switch Ò Ó
4. Turn signal switch
5. Horn switch Ò Ó
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Handlebar switches
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Pass switch ÒPASSÓ
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò Ó for the high
beam and to Ò Ó for the low beam.

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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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1. Shift pedal
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
1. Front brake lever
2. Position adjusting nut
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
position adjuster. To activate the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar.
1. Position adjusting nut
2. Proper position
To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the adjusting nut while pulling the
lever forward. Make sure the mark Ò Ó
on the adjusting nut is aligned with the
mark Ò Ó on the lever.

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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17.0 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)
This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:
lCheck hose connection.
lCheck hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
lMake sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.

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1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as illustrated.
ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors when the en-
gine is running. Set the fuel cock to this
position when starting the engine and
for riding.
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒRESÓ
RES
This stands for ÒreserveÓ. If you are
running out of fuel while riding with the
fuel cock in the ÒONÓ position, quickly
turn the lever to this position. Other-
wise the engine may die and will have
to be primed (see ÒPRIÓ below). After
turning the lever to ÒRESÓ, fill the tank
at the first opportunity and be sure to
set the fuel cock back to ÒONÓ!
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒPRIÓ
PRI
This stands for ÒprimeÓ. If the engine
has been allowed to run out of fuel, turn
the lever to the ÒPRIÓ position to send
fuel directly to the carburetors. This will
make starting easier. However, be sure
to turn the lever to the ÒONÓ position (or
ÒRESÓ if you have not refuelled yet) af-
ter the engine has started.