2000 YAMAHA XT600E Owners Manual

EAU01064
HOW TO USE THE CONVERSION TABLEAll specification data in this manual are listed in SI and
METRIC UNITS.
Use this table to convert METRIC unit data to
IMPERIAL unit data.
Ex.
METRICMULTIPLIERIMPERIAL
** mm´0.03937=** in
2 mm´0.03937=0.08 inSPECIFICATIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
78
9
8-5
METRIC TO IMPERIAL
Metric unitMultiplierImperial unit
m¥kg7.233ft¥lb
Torquem¥kg86.794in¥lb
cm¥kg0.0723ft¥lb
cm¥kg0.8679in¥lb
Weightkg2.205lbg0.03527oz
Speedkm/hr0.6214mph
km0.6214mi
m3.281ft
Distancem1.094yd
cm0.3937in
mm0.03937in
cc (cm3)0.03527oz (IMP liq.)
Volume/cc (cm3)0.06102cu¥in
Capacitylt (liter)0.8799qt (IMP liq.)lt (liter)0.2199gal (IMP liq.)
kg/mm55.997lb/in
Misc.kg/cm214.2234psi (lb/in2)Centigrade(¡C)
9/5 + 32
Fahrenheit(¡F)
CONVERSION TABLE
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Identification number records.............................................................9-1
Key identification number...................................................................9-1
Vehicle identification number..............................................................9-1
Model label.........................................................................................9-2
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EAU02944
Identification number
recordsRecord the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces
provided for assistance when order-
ing spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er or for reference in case the vehicle
is stolen.
1.KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3.MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU01041
Key identification numberThe key identification number is
stamped on the key tag.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided and use it for reference when
obtaining a new key.
EAU01043
Vehicle identification
numberThe vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
1.Key identification number1.Vehicle identification number
9-1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU01050
Model labelThe model label is affixed to the
frame under the seat. (See page
3-9 for seat removal procedures.)
Record the information on this label
in the space provided. This informa-
tion will be needed to order spare
parts from your Yamaha dealer.1.Model label
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INDEX
Front brake lever free play
adjustment..........................................6-18
Front fork inspection..............................6-26
Front wheel installation..........................6-34
Front wheel removal..............................6-33
Fuel.........................................................3-6
Fuel cock.................................................3-7
Fuel tank cap...........................................3-6
Fuse replacement..................................6-29
H
Handlebar switches.................................3-3
Dimmer switch......................................3-3
Engine stop switch................................3-4
Horn switch...........................................3-3
Lights switch.........................................3-3
Pass switch...........................................3-3
Start switch...........................................3-4
Turn signal switch.................................3-3
Headlight bulb replacement...................6-29
Helmet holder..........................................3-9
High beam indicator light.........................3-2
Horn switch..............................................3-3
How to use the conversion table.............9-3
I
Identification number records..................9-1
Idle speed adjustment...........................6-14
Indicator lights.........................................3-2
High beam indicator light......................3-2
Neutral indicator light............................3-2
Turn indicator light................................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level..............6-21
K
Key identification number........................9-1
L
Lights switch............................................3-3
M
Main switch/Steering lock........................3-1
Model label..............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light...............................3-2
P
Panel A, B...............................................6-7
Parking....................................................5-6
Pass switch.............................................3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart....................................6-3
Pre-operation check list...........................4-1
R
Rear brake pedal.....................................3-5
Rear brake pedal height adjustment.....6-19
Rear shock absorber adjustment..........3-10
Rear suspension lubrication..................6-26
Rear wheel installation..........................6-36
Rear wheel removal..............................6-35
Recommended shift point
(for Switzerland only)............................5-4
S
Seat.........................................................3-9
Shift pedal ..............................................3-5
Shifting....................................................5-4
Sidestand..............................................3-11
Sidestand lubrication.............................6-25
A
Air filter..................................................6-12
B
Battery...................................................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication.........6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication...........6-25
Brake fluid replacement.........................6-22
Brake light switch adjustment................6-20
C
Cable inspection and lubrication...........6-24
Carburetor adjustment...........................6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Carrier (optional)...................................3-11
Checking the front and rear brake
pads....................................................6-20
Clutch lever.............................................3-4
Clutch lever free play adjustment..........6-18
Cowling A................................................6-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation.............................................6-6
D
Description..............................................2-1
Dimmer switch.........................................3-3
Drive chain lubrication...........................6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment.................6-23
Drive chain slack check.........................6-22
E
Engine break-in.......................................5-5
Engine oil...............................................6-10
Engine stop switch..................................3-4
F
Front brake lever.....................................3-5
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INDEX
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check..................................................3-12
Spark plug...............................................6-8
Specifications..........................................8-1
Speedometer...........................................3-2
Start switch..............................................3-4
Starter (choke).........................................3-8
Starting a warm engine...........................5-3
Starting the engine..................................5-1
Steering inspection................................6-27
Storage....................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle.....................6-32
T
Tachometer.............................................3-3
Taillight bulb replacement.....................6-32
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.........6-24
Throttle cable free play adjustment.......6-14
Tips for reducing fuel consumption.........5-5
Tires......................................................6-15
Tool kit.....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting.....................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart............................6-37
Turn indicator light...................................3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement........6-31
Turn signal switch....................................3-3
V
Valve clearance adjustment..................6-15
Vehicle identification number..................9-1
W
Wheel bearings.....................................6-27
Wheels..................................................6-17
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN
2001·1–1.0´1(E)
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4PT-28199-E6
OWNER’S MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
XT600E XT500E