2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 light

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
EAU00105
Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis for the following circuits:l
Throttle Position Sensor (T.P.S.)
circuit
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Fuel indicator light circuit
If some trouble should occur in any of
these circuits, the tachometer will re-
peatedly display as follows:
CB-53E
Use this chart to identify what circuit is
faulty according to the specified r/min
displayed.CB-60EIf the tachometer displays as described
above, take note of the specified r/min
and then take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in r/min. @
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
0 r/min
for 3
seconds
Specified r/min for
the faulty circuit
for 2.5 seconds
(see chart below)
Current
engine
r/min for 3
seconds
Specified r/min
Faulty circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle Position Sensor
(T.P.S.)
8,000 r/min
Fuel indicator light
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
EAU00138
Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
EAU01238
Light switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”,
turns on the auxiliary lights, meter
lights and taillights. Turning the light
switch to “ ” turns the headlight on
also.
EAU00143
Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “ ”
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be thoroughly accom-
plished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
WARNING
If any item in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle.Sidestand pivot• Check for smooth operation.
• Lubricate if necessary.6-31
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Fuel tank• Check fuel level.
• Fill with fuel if necessary.3-13 ~ 3-14
Lights, signals and
switches• Check for proper operation. 6-35 ~ 6-36 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
51. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
ECA00005
CAUTION:@ The oil level/coolant temperature in-
dicator light and fuel indicator light
should come on for a few seconds
and then go off. If an indicator light
does not go off, refer to the corre-
sponding indicator light circuit
check in the “INSTRUMENT AND
CONTROL FUNCTIONS” section. @2. Shift the transmission into neutral.NOTE:@ When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it. @3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.NOTE:@ For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine! @6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
EAU01258
Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
EC000046
CAUTION:@ See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time. @
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
EAU00423
ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
EC000048
CAUTION:@ l
Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
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Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and can
be damaged by shifting without
using the clutch.
@
EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
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Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
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Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l
Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
l
Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-3
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-6
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-6
Panel C ................................................................. 6-8
Spark plug inspection ........................................... 6-9
Engine oil ............................................................ 6-10
Cooling system ................................................... 6-13
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-14
Air filter ............................................................... 6-17
Air intake duct ..................................................... 6-19
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-20
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-21
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-21
Tires .................................................................... 6-21
Wheels ................................................................ 6-24
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-25
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-26
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-27
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-28
Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-28Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-29
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-29
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-30
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-30
Brake pedal lubrication....................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-31
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-31
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-31
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-32
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-32
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-33
Battery................................................................ 6-33
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-34
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-35
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-36
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle ................................. 6-37
Front wheel removal ........................................... 6-37
Front wheel installation ...................................... 6-38
Rear wheel removal ........................................... 6-39
Rear wheel installation ....................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-41
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU01639
Spark plug inspectionThe spark plug is an important engine
component and should be inspected
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. The condition of the spark plug
can indicate the condition of the en-
gine.
Normally, all spark plugs from the
same engine should have the same
color on the white insulator around the
center electrode. The ideal color at this
point is a medium-to-light tan color for a
motorcycle that is being ridden normal-
ly. If one spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, there could be some-
thing wrong with the engine.Do not attempt to diagnose such prob-
lems yourself. Instead, take the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer. The spark
plugs should be periodically removed
and inspected because heat and de-
posits will cause any spark plug to
slowly break down and erode. If elec-
trode erosion becomes excessive, or if
carbon and other deposits are exces-
sive, the spark plug should be replaced
with the specified plug.
Before installing any spark plug, mea-
sure the electrode gap with a wire
thickness gauge and adjust it to specifi-
cation.When installing a spark plug, the gas-
ket surface should always be cleaned
and a new gasket used. Any grime
should be wiped off from the threads
and the spark plug tightened to the
specified torque.
NOTE:@ If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4 to 1/2 turn
past finger tight. The spark plug should
be tightened to the specified torque as
soon as possible. @
a. Spark plug gap
Specified spark plug:
CR10EK (NGK)
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
12.5 Nm (1.25 m·kg)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ECA00021
CAUTION:@ Do not use any type of tools to re-
move or install the cap as the igni-
tion coil coupler may get damaged.
The spark plug cap may be difficult
to remove because a rubber seal on
the end of the cap is tightly fit into
the cylinder bore. To remove the
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it upward; when install-
ing the cap, twist it back and forth
while pushing it downward. @
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Engine oilOil level inspection
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
place and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. Warm up the engine for sev-
eral minutes.NOTE:@ Be sure the motorcycle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt toward the side can result in
false readings. @
2. Stop the engine and remove the
dipstick.NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
maximum and minimum marks on
the dipstick. If the level is low, fill
the engine with sufficient oil to
reach the specified level.
1. Dipstick
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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