2000 YAMAHA XT600E Owners Manual

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TachometerThis model is equipped with a
tachometer so the rider can monitor
the engine speed and keep it within
the ideal power range.
EC000003
cCDo not operate in the red zone.
Red zone: 7,000 r/min and above1.Tachometer
2.Red zone
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Handlebar switches
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to Ò
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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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Pass switch Ò&Ó
Press the switch to operate the pass-
ing light.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to Ò)Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to Ò(Ó. Once
the switch is released it will return to
the center position. To cancel the sig-
nal, push the switch in after it has
returned to the center position.
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Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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1.Lights switch
2.Pass switch Ò&Ó
3.Dimmer switch
4.Turn signal switch
5.Horn switch Ò*Ó
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Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety
device for use in an emergency such
as when the motorcycle overturns or
if trouble occurs in the throttle sys-
tem. Turn the switch to Ò#Ó to start
the engine.
In case of emergency, turn the switch
to Ò$Ó to stop the engine.1.Engine stop switch
2.Start switch Ò,Ó
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Start switch Ò,Ó
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
EC000005
cCSee starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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Clutch leverThe 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 operation. (Refer to
the engine starting procedures for a
description of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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1.Clutch lever
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1.Shift pedal
N.Neutral
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Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a
constant-mesh 5-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in
combination with the clutch when
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar. Pull it toward the
handlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down
on the brake pedal to apply the rear
brake.
1.Front brake lever
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1.Rear brake pedal
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Fuel tank capTo open
Insert the key and turn it 1/4 turn
counterclockwise. Turn the cap 1/3
turn counterclockwise and remove it
from the tank.
To close
Put the cap in the filler neck and turn
it 1/3 turn clockwise. Lock the cap by
turning the key 1/4 turn clockwise,
and remove the key.1.Unlock
2.Open
NOTE:
The tank cap cannot be reinstalled
unless it is unlocked. The key must
remain in the cap until the cap is
properly installed and locked onto the
fuel tank.
EW000023
wBe 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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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bot-
tom of the filler tube as shown in the
illustration.
EW000130
wDo 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
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
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cCAlways wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to
this position when the engine is not
running. Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
15.0 L
Reserve:
2.0 L
RES
ONFUEL
OFF
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1.Arrow mark pointing to ÒOFFÓOFF: closed position
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ONFUEL RES
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RES
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
back to ÒONÓ after refueling!1.Arrow mark pointing to ÒRESÓ
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Starter (choke) Ò1ÓStarting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture. A separate starter
circuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the
starter (choke).1.Starter (choke) Ò1Ó
ON
FUEL
RES
OFF
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ON
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetor. Normal riding
is done with the lever in this position.1.Arrow mark pointing to ÒONÓON:normal position
RES: reserve position
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When reinstalling the seat, insert the
projections on the front of the seat
into the holders, then tighten the
bolts.NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely
fitted.
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Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, replace
the holder in its original position.
EW000030
wNever ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.1.Helmet holder
2.Open
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SeatTo remove the seat, remove the
bolts.
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9 Shortening spring set length
increases spring preload, length-
ening spring set length decreas-
es spring preload.
EC000015
cCNever attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting.3.Tighten the locknut to the speci-
fied torque.
EC000018
cCAlways tighten the locknut against
the spring adjusting nut and tight-
en the locknut to the specified
torque.
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1.Measuring distance ÒAÓ
Spring preload:
Minimum (soft):
Distance ÒAÓ = 248.5 mm
Standard:
Distance ÒAÓ = 243 mm
Maximum (hard):
Distance ÒAÓ = 237.5 mm
Tightening torque:
Locknut:
42 Nm (4.2 m
0kg)
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Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
a spring preload adjuster. Adjust
spring preload as follows.
1.Loosen the locknut.
2.Turn the adjusting nut in direc-
tion ato increase spring preload
and in direction bto decrease
spring preload. The spring pre-
load is determined by the spring
set length.1.Locknut
2.Adjusting nut
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