2000 YAMAHA YZF600 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU02935
Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
EAU01183
FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WA R N I N G
@ Do 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 over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
19 L
Reserve:
3.1 L
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
l
Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
l
Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
EAU02973
Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If af-
terburning occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
EAU01591*
SeatTo remove the seat, insert the key into
the helmet holder lock and turn it as
shown. Then, lift the seat upward. To install the seat, insert the projec-
tions on the front of the seat into the
seat holder, then push the seat down.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted. @
1. Open
1. Seat holder
2. Projection (´ 2)
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EAU00261
Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, turn the key to
its original position.
EW000030
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
EAU01688
Storage compartmentThis compartment is designed to store
a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK. (Other
locks may not fit.) Be sure the lock is
fastened securely with the straps when
storing it in the compartment.
To prevent losing the straps, be sure to
secure them even when a U-LOCK is
not being stored in the compartment.When storing this Owner’s manual or
other documents in the compartment,
be sure to put them in a vinyl bag so
they do not get wet. When washing the
motorcycle, be careful not to flood this
compartment with water.
1. Helmet holder
2. Open
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (´ 3)
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EAU01862*
Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with spring
preload and damping force adjusters.
EW000037
WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a
to increase spring preload and in di-
rection b
to decrease spring preload.
Align the preferred setting with the top
of the front fork cap bolt.
EC000013
CAUTION:@ The grooves are provided to show
the adjustment level. Always keep
the adjustment level equal on both
fork legs. @
CI-18E
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position1234 5 678
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Adjusting rebound damping force
Turn adjusting screw in direction a
to
increase rebound damping force and in
direction b
to decrease rebound
damping force.
CI-33E
Adjusting compression damping
force
Turn the adjusting screw in direction a
to increase compression damping
force and in direction b
to decrease
compression damping force.CI-33EEC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @NOTE:@ Although the number of clicks between
the minimum and maximum settings
may vary with each individual shock
absorber and may not exactly match
these specifications, it is always the full
damping force range that extends over
the actual number of clicks. @
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 10 clicks out*
Standard 7 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 1 click out*
* From the fully turned-in position
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 10 clicks out*
Standard 7 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 1 click out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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EAU01592*
Rear shock absorber
adjustmentThis shock absorber is equipped with
spring preload and damping force ad-
justers.
EC000015
CAUTION:@ Never attempt to turn an adjuster
beyond the maximum or minimum
setting. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting ring in direction a
to in-
crease spring preload and in direction b
to decrease spring preload.
Make sure that the appropriate notch in
the adjusting ring is aligned with the po-
sition indicator on the rear shock ab-
sorber.CI-15E
Adjusting rebound damping force
Turn the adjusting knob in direction a
to increase rebound damping force and
in direction b
to decrease rebound
damping force.CI-29E
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
SoftStan-
dardHard
Adjusting
position12 3 4567
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knob
2. Position indicatorMinimum (soft) 20 clicks out*
Standard 10 clicks out*
Maximum (hard) 0 click out*
* From the fully turned-in position
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