2000 YAMAHA YZF-R6 air filter

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2
EAU00026
2-DESCRIPTIONLeft view1. Front fork compression damping force
adjusting screw (page 3-19)
2. Front fork rebound damping force
adjusting screw (page 3-18)
3. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-18)
4. Air filter (page 6-17)
5. Rear shock absorber compression
damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)6. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-20)
7. Rear shock absorber rebound damping
force adjusting knob (page 3-20)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
9. Coolant reservoir tank (page 6-13)
10. Engine oil filter (page 6-11)
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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 LUBRICATION
CP-01ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Every 42,000 km or 42 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
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* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, they should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
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NOTE:@ l
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
l
Hydraulic brake system
• When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper cylinder, always replace the brake fluid. Check the brake fluid level
regularly and fill as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
@20
*Rear suspension relay
arm and connecting arm
pivoting points• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
21*Carburetors• Check engine idling speed, synchronization and starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary.ÖÖÖ
22 Engine oil• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change. (Warm engine before draining.)ÖÖÖ
23 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.ÖÖ
24*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Change coolant every 24,000 km or 24 months (whichever comes
first).ÖÖ NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
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6Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Remove cowling B. (See page 6-6
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
3. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
engine oil filler cap.4. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.
5. Remove the oil filter by using an oil
filter wrench.
NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
nearby Yamaha dealer. @6. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
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6 7. Apply a light coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter.
NOTE:@ Make sure the O-ring is seated proper-
ly. @
8. Install the oil filter and tighten it to
the specified torque with an oil fil-
ter wrench.9. Fill the engine with sufficient oil to
reach the specified level. Install
the engine oil filler cap and tighten
it.
EC000066
CAUTION:@ l
Do not put in any chemical addi-
tives. Engine oil also lubricates
the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
l
Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
@
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kg)
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
3.5 L
Periodic oil change:
2.5 L
With oil filter replacement:
2.7 L
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Air filterThe air filter element’s condition should
be checked at the specified intervals. It
should be checked more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-15 for seat removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
2. Remove the bolts holding the fuel
tank.
3. Lift the fuel tank upward.4. Set the fuel cock to “OFF”.
5. Disconnect the fuel sender lead
coupler.
6. Disconnect the hoses.
NOTE:@ Before removing the hoses, mark them
to ensure that they will be reinstalled in
their correct positions. @
7. Tilt the front of the fuel tank back
away from the air filter case. Be
sure to support it as shown.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Fuel cock
2. Hose (´ 2)
3. Fuel sender lead coupler
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6 8. Remove the screws holding the air
filter case cover.9. Remove the air filter element.10. Check the air filter element’s con-
dition. If it is damaged or exces-
sively dusty, it should be replaced.
1. Screw (´ 6)
1. Air filter element
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