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Left view (XJ600S)
EAU00026
1. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
3. Fuse box (page 6-26)
4. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)
5. Seat lock (page 3-14)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-15)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-10)
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Left view (XJ600N)
1. Steering lock (page 3-3)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
3. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
4. Fuse box (page 6-26)
5. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)6. Seat lock (page 3-14)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-15)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-10)
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Main switch ......................................................... 3-1
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-3
Indicator lights .................................................... 3-3
Oil level indicator circuit check ........................... 3-5
Speedometer (for XJ600S) ................................. 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-7
Handlebar switches ............................................ 3-7
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-9
Shift pedal ........................................................ 3-10
Front brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Rear brake pedal .............................................. 3-11Fuel tank cap .................................................... 3-11
Fuel ................................................................... 3-12
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-12
Fuel cock........................................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ......................................... 3-14
Seat................................................................... 3-14
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-15
Rear shock absorber adjustment ...................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-16
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .......... 3-17
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EAU00028
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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1. Push
2. Turn
EW000016
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
EAU00055
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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21XJ600S
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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1. Rear brake pedal
EAU00162
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
EAU02935
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.
EW000023
Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.
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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.
EW000130
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.