2000 YAMAHA XT600E Owners Manual

Inspection
The spark plug is an important
engine component and is easy to
inspect. The condition of the spark
plug can indicate the condition of the
engine.
The ideal color on the white insulator
around the center electrode is a
medium-to-light tan color for a motor-
cycle that is being ridden normally.
Do not attempt to diagnose such
problems yourself. Instead, take the
motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer. You
should periodically remove and
inspect the spark plug because heat
and deposits will cause any spark
plug to slowly break down and erode.
If electrode erosion becomes exces-
sive, or if carbon and other deposits
are excessive, you should replace
the spark plug with the specified plug.Installation
1.Measure the electrode gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to
specification.
2.Clean the gasket surface. Wipe
off any grime from the threads.
3.Install the spark plug and tighten
it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when you are installing a spark plug,
a good estimate of the correct torque
is 1/4 to 1/2 turn past finger tight.
Have the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.4.Install the spark plug cap.
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Specified spark plug:
DPR8EA-9 or
DPR9EA-9 (NGK)
Spark plug gap:
0.8 ~ 0.9 mmTightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m0kg)
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1.Spark plug gap
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Engine oilOil level measurement
1.Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright
position.
2.Remove the screw and pull out-
ward on the oil tank cap cover to
remove it.
3.Start the engine and warm it up.
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1.Screw
2.Cover
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4.Idle the engine for at least 10
seconds and stop it. While keep-
ing the motorcycle upright,
remove the dipstick (oil tank cap)
and check the oil level.
5.The oil level should be between
the minimum and maximum
marks. If the level is low, fill with
oil to the maximum level line.1.Oil tank cap/dipstick
2.Maximum level mark
3.Minimum level mark
EC000000
cCDo not run the motorcycle until
you know it has sufficient engine
oil.
EW000065
wNever remove the dipstick just
after high-speed operation. Hot oil
could spout out, causing danger.
Always wait until the oil cools
down before removing the dip-
stick.
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6.Check the O-rings for damage.
Replace if damaged.
7.Install the drain plugs, filter cover
and bolts. Tighten to the speci-
fied torque.1.Oil filter element
2.O-ring (´2)
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94.Check each gasket. If damaged,
replace.
5.Remove the filter cover bolts and
the oil filter cover. Replace the oil
filter element.
NOTE:
The oil filter cover is secured by three
bolts. The lower one should be
removed first so that the filter cavity
will drain.
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1.Air bleed screw
2.Oil filter cover bolt (´2)
3.Oil filter drain bolt
4.Oil filter cover
11.Drain bolt (oil tank)
2.Drain bolt (crankcase)Engine oil and oil filter
element replacement
1.Warm up the engine for a few
minutes.
2.Place an oil pan under the
engine.
3.Remove the oil tank cap, drain
bolts.
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9 8.Fill the engine with oil. Install the
oil tank cap. Tightening torque:
Drain plug (crankcase):
30 Nm (3.0 m0kg)
Drain plug (oil tank):
17.5 Nm (1.75 m0kg)
Filter cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m0kg)
Air bleed screw:
5 Nm (0.5 m0kg)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.3 L
Periodic oil change:
2.7 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.8 L
9.Start the engine and warm it up
for a few minutes. While warming
up, check for oil leakage. If oil
leakage is found, stop the engine
immediately and check for the
cause.
10.Stop the engine and check the
oil level.
EC000076
cCAfter replacing the engine oil, be
sure to check the oil pressure as
described below.8 8
Remove the air bleed screw
from the oil filter cover.
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Start the engine and keep it
idling until oil flows out of the
bleed hole. If no oil comes out
after one minute, turn off the
engine immediately so it will
not seize. In such a case go to
the nearest Yamaha dealer for
repairs.
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After checking, tighten the air
bleed screw securely.
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Air filterThe air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be
cleaned more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
1.Remove panel B. (See page 6-7
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2.Remove the air filter case fitting
screws and the filter case cover.1.Screw (´7)
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Carburetor adjustmentThe carburetor is a vital part of the
engine and requires very sophisticat-
ed adjustment. Most adjustments
should be left to a Yamaha dealer
who has the professional knowledge
and experience to do so. However,
the following may be serviced by the
owner as part of routine mainte-
nance.
EC000094
cCThe carburetor was set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
the settings are changed, poor
engine performance and damage
may result.
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5.Install the air filter with the arrow
mark on the top pointing inward.
6.Install the air filter case cover
and the panel.
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Make sure the air filter is prop-
erly seated in the air filter
case.
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The engine should never be
run without the air filter
installed. Excessive piston
and/or cylinder wear may
result.
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3.Remove the air filter.
4.Tap the air filter lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt and
blow out the remaining dirt with
compressed air from the mesh
side of the air filter. If it is dam-
aged, replace it.1.Mesh side
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Idle speed adjustment1.Start the engine and warm it up
for a few minutes at approxi-
mately 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 direction ato increase
engine speed and in direction b
to decrease engine speed.1.Throttle stop screw
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NOTE:
If the specified idle speed cannot be
obtained by performing the above
adjustment, consult a Yamaha deal-
er.
Standard idle speed:
1,200 ~ 1,400 r/min
(Except for CH)
1,300 ~ 1,400 r/min
(For CH)
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Throttle cable free play
inspectionThere should be a free play of 3 ~
5 mm at the throttle grip. If the free
play is incorrect, ask a Yamaha deal-
er to make this adjustment.
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a.Free play
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* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.Maximum load*176 kg (XT500E)
180 kg (XT600E)
Cold tire pressure:FrontRear
150 kPa150 kPa
Up to 90 kg(1.5 kg/cm
2, (1.5 kg/cm
2,
1.5 bar)1.5 bar)
90 kg load ~150 kPa225 kPa
Maximum load*(1.5 kg/cm
2, (2.25 kg/cm
2,
1.5 bar) 2.25 bar)
125 kPa125 kPa
Off-road riding(1.25 kg/cm
2, (1.25 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar) 1.25 bar)
150 kPa150 kPa
High speed riding(1.5 kg/cm
2, (1.5 kg/cm
2,
1.5 bar) 1.5 bar)
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TiresTo ensure maximum performance,
long service and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire
pressure before operating the motor-
cycle.
EW000082
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checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted
according to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if
approved for this model), and vehi-
cle speed.
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Valve clearance adjustmentThe correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent
this, the valve clearance must be
adjusted regularly. This adjustment
however, should be left to a profes-
sional Yamaha service technician.
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EW000083
wProper loading of your motorcycle
is important for several character-
istics of your motorcycle, such as
handling, braking, performance
and safety. Do not carry loosely
packed items that can shift.
Securely pack your heaviest items
close to the center of the motorcy-
cle, and distribute the weight even-
ly from side to side. Properly
adjust the suspension for your
load, and check the condition and
pressure of your tires. NEVER
OVERLOAD YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
Make sure the total weight of the
cargo, rider, passenger, and
accessories (fairing, saddlebags,
etc. if approved for this model)
does not exceed the maximum
load of the motorcycle. Operation
of an overloaded motorcycle could
cause tire damage, an accident, or
even injury.
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Tire inspection
Always check the tires before operat-
ing the motorcycle. If center tread
depth reaches the limit as shown, if
the tire has a nail or glass fragments
in it, or if the side wall is cracked,
contact a Yamaha dealer immediate-
ly and have the tire replaced.1.Tread depth
2.Side wall
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mentioned below have been
approved by Yamaha Motor Co.,
Ltd. for this model. No guarantee
for handling characteristics can be
given if tire combinations other
than what is approved are used on
this motorcycle. The front and rear
tires should be of the same manu-
facture and design.ManufacturerSizeTypeBRIDGESTONE90/90-21 54STW47
DUNLOP90/90-21 54STRAIL MAX LFRONTManufacturerSizeTypeBRIDGESTONE120/90-17 64STW48
DUNLOP120/90-17 64STRAIL MAXREAR
Minimum tire tread
depth 0.8 mm
(front and rear)
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