2000 YAMAHA XJ600S ESP

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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. Special wrench
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position7654 3 21
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This shock absorber contains high-
ly pressurized nitrogen gas. Read
and understand the following infor-
mation before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer cannot
be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may
result from improper handling.
lDo not tamper with or attempt
to open the cylinder assembly.
lDo not subject the shock ab-
sorber to an open flame or other
high heat source. This may
cause the unit to explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
lDo not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.
lTake your shock absorber to a
Yamaha dealer for any service.
1. Luggage strap holder (´4)
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Luggage strap holders
This motorcycle is equipped with four
luggage strap holders. There is a hold-
er on each passenger footrest bracket
and below each side of the seat.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Sidestand
This model is equipped with an ignition
circuit cut-off system. The motorcycle
must not be ridden when the sidestand
is down. The sidestand is located on
the left side of the frame. (Refer to
page 5-1 for an explanation of this sys-
tem.)
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This motorcycle must not be operat-
ed with the sidestand in the down
position. If the stand is not properly
retracted, it could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha has designed into this mo-
torcycle a lockout system to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of retracting the sidestand.
Please check carefully the operating
instructions listed below and if there
is any indication of a malfunction,
return the motorcycle to a Yamaha
dealer immediately for repair.
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Sidestand/clutch switch
operation check
Check the operation of the sidestand
switch and clutch switch against the in-
formation below.
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lBe sure to use the centerstand
during this inspection.
lIf improper operation is noted,
consult a Yamaha dealer.
TURN MAIN SWITCH TO ÒONÓ AND
ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO Ò Ó.
TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.
PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.
ENGINE WILL STALL.
SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.
CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Owners are personally responsible for their vehicleÕs condition. Your motorcycleÕs vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak or
loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thorough visual in-
spection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Front brake
¥ Check operation, fluid level and fluid leakage.
¥ Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.6-18 ~ 6-20
Rear brake6-17 ~ 6-20
Clutch¥ Check operation, condition and free play.
¥ Adjust if necessary.6-15 ~ 6-16
Throttle grip and housing¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-12, 6-22
Engine oil¥ Check oil level.
¥ Fill with oil if necessary.6-7 ~ 6-9
Drive chain¥ Check chain slack and condition.
¥ Adjust if necessary.6-20 ~ 6-21
Wheels and tires¥ Check tire pressure, wear and damage.6-13 ~ 6-15,
6-31 ~ 6-34
Control and meter cables¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake and shift pedal
shafts¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-22
Brake and clutch lever
pivots¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-23
Center and sidestand
pivots¥ Check for smooth operation.
¥ Lubricate if necessary.6-23
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the fuel cock to ÒONÓ.
2. Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò Ó.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
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CAUTION:
The oil level indicator light should
come on when the start switch is
pushed and should go off when the
start switch is released. If the indica-
tor light flickers or remains on, im-
mediately stop the engine and
check the engine oil level and for oil
leakage. If necessary, fill the engine
with oil and check to see that the oil
level indicator light goes off. If the
light does not go off even with suffi-
cient oil in the crankcase or the light
does not come on when pushing the
start switch, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) halfway back.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Throttle stop screw
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Idle speed adjustment
1. Start the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes at approximately
1,000 to 2,000 r/min. Occasionally
rev the engine to 4,000 to
5,000 r/min. The engine is warm
when it quickly responds to the
throttle.
2. Set the idle to the specified engine
speed by adjusting the throttle
stop screw. Turn the screw in di-
rectiona
to increase engine
speed and in direction b
to de-
crease engine speed.
NOTE:
If the specified idle speed cannot be
obtained by performing the above ad-
justment, consult a Yamaha dealer.Standard idle speed:
1,200 ~ 1,300 r/min
a. Free play
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Throttle cable free play
inspection
There should be a free play of 3 ~
5 mm at the throttle grip. If the free play
is incorrect, ask a Yamaha dealer to
make this adjustment.

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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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CAUTION:
lAvoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
lImproper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
lDo not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
lDo not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
lFor motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)