2000 YAMAHA XT600E oil pressure

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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9Owners are personally responsible for their vehicleÕs condition. Your motorcycleÕs vital functions can start to deteriorate
quickly and unexpectedly, even if it remains unused (for instance, if it is exposed to the elements). Any damage, fluid
leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important that, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, you check the following points before each ride.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST
ITEMCHECKSPAGE
Front brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
9Fill with DOT 4 (or DOT 3) brake fluid if necessary.
Rear brake9Check operation, free play, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.3-5, 6-18 ~ 6-22
9Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.
Clutch9Check operation, condition and free play.
3-4, 6-18
9Adjust if necessary.
Throttle grip and housing9Check for smooth operation.
6-24
9Lubricate.
Engine oil9Check oil level.
6-10 ~ 6-12
9Fill with oil if necessary.
Drive chain9Check chain slack and condition.
6-22 ~ 6-24
9Adjust if necessary.
Wheels and tires9Check tire pressure, wear, damage and spoke tightness.
6-15 ~ 6-17
9Tighten spokes if necessary.
Control and meter cable9Check for smooth operation.
6-24
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and shift pedal shafts9Check for smooth operation.
6-25
9Lubricate if necessary.
Brake and clutch lever pivots9Check for smooth operation.
6-25
9Lubricate if necessary.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*Wheels¥Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
¥Tighten spokes if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
10*Tires¥Check tread depth and for damage.
¥Replace if necessary.
¥Check air pressure.
¥Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings¥Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Swingarm¥Check operation and for excessive play.ÖÖÖÖ
13Drive chain¥Check chain slack.
¥Make sure that the rear wheel is properly aligned.
¥Clean and lubricate.Every 500 km and after washing
the motorcycle or riding in the rain.
14*Steering bearings¥Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 20,000 km
15*Chassis fasteners¥Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖÖ
16Sidestand¥Check operation.
¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
17*Sidestand switch¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
18*Front fork¥Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
19*Shock absorber
assembly¥Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´ 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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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.
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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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EC000096
cCToo little chain slack will overload
the engine and other vital parts.
Keep the slack within the specified
limits.3.After adjusting, be sure to tighten
the axle nut and caliper bracket
bolt to the specified tightening
torque.
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Drive chain lubricationThe chain consists of many parts
which work with each other. If the
chain is not maintained properly, it
will wear out quickly. Therefore, the
chain must be serviced regularly.
This service is especially necessary
when riding in dusty areas. This
motorcycle is equipped with a sealed
type chain. Steam cleaning, high-
pressure washers, and solvents can
damage the drive chain, so do not
use these for cleaning it. Use only
kerosene to clean the drive chain.
Wipe it dry, and thoroughly lubricate it
with SAE 30 ~ 50W motor oil. Do not
use any other lubricants on the drive
chain. They may contain solvents
that could damage the sealed chain. Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 m
0kg)
Caliper bracket bolt:
48 Nm (4.8 m
0kg)
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Drive chain slack adjustment1.Loosen the axle nut and caliper
bracket bolt.
2.Turn both left and right chain
adjusting plates the same
amount. Make sure that they are
in the same position for proper
wheel alignment. To tighten the
chain, turn in direction a. To
loosen the chain, turn in direction
b.
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b2 1
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1.Chain adjusting plate
2.Axle nut
3.Caliper bracket bolt
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm
2, 1.50 bar)
Rear150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm2, 1.50 bar)
90 kg load ~ Maximum
load*
Front150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
Off-road riding
Front125 kPa (1.25 kg/cm2, 1.25 bar)
Rear125 kPa (1.25 kg/cm2, 1.25 bar)
High speed riding
Front150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm2, 1.50 bar)
Rear150 kPa (1.50 kg/cm2, 1.50 bar)
* Load is total weight of cargo, rider, passenger and accessories.
Wheels
Front
TypeSpoke wheel
Size21 ´1.85
Rear
TypeSpoke wheel
Size17 ´MT2.50 Brakes
Front
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationRight hand operation
FluidDOT 3 or DOT 4
Rear
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationRight foot operation
FluidDOT 4
Suspension
Front
TypeTelescopic fork
Rear
TypeSwingarm (new monocross)
Shock absorber
FrontCoil spring/oil damper
RearCoil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel
Front225 mm
Rear200 mm
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