2000 YAMAHA XJ600S check engine light

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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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.
EC000034
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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Tool kit ................................................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication................. 6-2
Panel removal and installation ........................... 6-5
Panel A ............................................................... 6-5
Spark plug inspection ......................................... 6-6
Engine oil............................................................ 6-7
Air filter ............................................................. 6-10
Carburetor adjustment ...................................... 6-11
Idle speed adjustment ...................................... 6-12
Throttle cable free play inspection .................... 6-12
Valve clearance adjustment ............................. 6-13
Tires ................................................................. 6-13
Wheels ............................................................. 6-15
Clutch lever free play adjustment ..................... 6-15
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................ 6-17
Brake light switch adjustment ........................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake pads ........... 6-18
Inspecting the brake fluid level ......................... 6-19
Brake fluid replacement .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack check .................................... 6-20
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................ 6-21Drive chain lubrication....................................... 6-21
Cable inspection and lubrication ....................... 6-22
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ..................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ....................... 6-22
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ..................... 6-23
Center and sidestand lubrication ...................... 6-23
Rear suspension lubrication.............................. 6-23
Front fork inspection ......................................... 6-24
Steering inspection ........................................... 6-24
Wheel bearings ................................................. 6-25
Battery............................................................... 6-25
Fuse replacement ............................................. 6-26
Headlight bulb replacement (for XJ600S) ......... 6-27
Headlight bulb replacement (for XJ600N) ......... 6-29
Front wheel removal ......................................... 6-31
Front wheel installation ..................................... 6-31
Rear wheel removal .......................................... 6-33
Rear wheel installation ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting ................................................ 6-34
Troubleshooting chart ....................................... 6-35

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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When installing a spark plug, the gas-
ket surface should always be cleaned
and a new gasket used. Any grime
should be wiped off from the threads
and the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn
past finger tight. The spark plug should
be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible.Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 mákg)
1. Level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
EAU02938
Engine oil
Oil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand. Warm up the engine for
several minutes.
NOTE:
Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking.
3. The oil level should be between
the maximum and minimum
marks. If the level is low, fill the en-
gine with sufficient oil to reach the
specified level.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1. Torque wrench
7. Install the new oil filter and tighten
it to the specified torque with an oil
filter wrench.
NOTE:
When installing the oil filter, tighten it to
the proper torque by using a torque
wrench.
Tightening torque:
Oil filter:
17 Nm (1.7 mákg)
8. Fill the engine with sufficient oil to
reach the specified level. Install
the oil filler cap and tighten it.
EC000066
CAUTION:
lDo not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lBe sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase. Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.1 L
Periodic oil change:
2.3 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.6 L
9. Start the engine and warm it up for
several minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.
NOTE:
After the engine is started, the oil level
indicator light should go off if the oil is at
the specified level.
EC000067
CAUTION:
If the indicator light flickers or re-
mains on, immediately stop the en-
gine and consult with a Yamaha
dealer.

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INDEX
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A
Air filter .................................................6-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ........6-23
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ..........6-22
Brake fluid replacement ........................6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ...............6-17
C
Cable inspection and lubrication ..........6-22
Carburetor adjustment ..........................6-11
Care ........................................................7-1
Center and sidestand lubrication ..........6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ...................................................6-18
Clutch lever ............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play adjustment .........6-15
Controls/Instruments (XJ600N) ..............2-6
Controls/Instruments (XJ600S) ..............2-3
D
Dimmer switch ........................................3-7
Drive chain lubrication ..........................6-21
Drive chain slack adjustment ................6-21
Drive chain slack check ........................6-20
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-5
Engine oil ................................................6-7
Engine stop switch .................................3-9
F
Front brake lever ................................. 3-10
Front fork inspection ............................ 6-24
Front wheel installation ........................ 6-31
Front wheel removal ............................ 6-31
Fuel ...................................................... 3-12
Fuel cock ............................................. 3-13
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) ............................ 3-12
Fuel tank cap ....................................... 3-11
Fuse replacement ................................ 6-26
G
Give safety the right of way ................... 1-1
H
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-7
Dimmer switch ................................. 3-7
Engine stop switch ........................... 3-9
Hazard switch .................................. 3-8
Horn switch ...................................... 3-8
Lights switch .................................... 3-9
Pass switch ...................................... 3-7
Start switch ...................................... 3-9
Turn signal switch ............................ 3-8
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb replacement
(for XJ600N) ...................................... 6-29
Headlight bulb replacement
(for XJ600S) ...................................... 6-27
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8
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Identification number records ................ 9-1
Idle speed adjustment .......................... 6-12
Indicator lights ........................................ 3-3
High beam indicator light .................. 3-3
Neutral indicator light ....................... 3-3
Oil level indicator light ...................... 3-3
Turn indicator lights .......................... 3-3
Inspecting the brake fluid level ............ 6-19
K
Key identification number
(for XJ600N) ........................................ 9-1
Key identification number
(for XJ600S) ........................................ 9-1
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Left view (XJ600N) ................................ 2-4
Left view (XJ600S) ................................. 2-1
Lights switch .......................................... 3-9
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-16
M
Main switch ............................................ 3-1
Model label ............................................ 9-2
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-3

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INDEX
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Oil level indicator circuit check .............. 3-5
Oil level indicator light ............................ 3-3
P
Panel A .................................................. 6-5
Panel removal and installation ............... 6-5
Parking .................................................. 5-6
Pass switch ............................................ 3-7
Periodic maintenance and lubrication .... 6-2
Pre-operation check list ......................... 4-1
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Rear brake pedal ................................. 3-11
Rear brake pedal height adjustment .... 6-17
Rear shock absorber adjustment ......... 3-15
Rear suspension lubrication ................ 6-23
Rear wheel installation ........................ 6-34
Rear wheel removal ............................. 6-33
Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only) .......................... 5-5
Right view (XJ600N) .............................. 2-5
Right view (XJ600S) .............................. 2-2
S
Seat ..................................................... 3-14
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-10
Shifting ................................................... 5-4
Sidestand ............................................. 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check ................................................. 3-17
Spark plug inspection ............................ 6-6
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer (for XJ600N) .................... 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600S) .................... 3-6
Start switch ............................................ 3-9
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ............................ 3-14
Starting a warm engine .......................... 5-4
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering inspection .............................. 6-24
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ..................... 3-3
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-15
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Tachometer ............................................ 3-7
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ........ 6-22
Throttle cable free play inspection ....... 6-12
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ........ 5-5
Tires ..................................................... 6-13
Tool kit ................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-35
Turn indicator lights ............................... 3-3
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-8
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Valve clearance adjustment ................. 6-13
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-2
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Wheel bearings .................................... 6-25
Wheels ................................................. 6-15