2000 YAMAHA YZF600 key

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATIONParticularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS IN-
VOLVED!
WARNING
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the
motorcycle operator, a bystander or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcycle.
CAUTION:A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
motorcycle.NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain
with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while
this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing,
there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If there is any
question concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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3-INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch controls the ignition
and lighting systems. Its operation is
described below.
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ON
Electrical circuits are switched on. The
engine can be started. The key cannot
be removed in this position.
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OFF
All electrical circuits are switched off.
The key can be removed in this posi-
tion.
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LOCK
The steering is locked in this position
and all electrical circuits are switched
off. The key can be removed in this po-
sition.
To lock the steering, turn the handle-
bars all the way to the left. While push-
ing the key into the main switch, turn it
from “OFF” to “LOCK” and remove it.
To release the lock, turn the key to
“OFF” while pushing.
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WA R N I N G
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” when the motorcycle is
moving. The electrical circuits will
be switched off which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Be
sure the motorcycle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”. @1. Push
2. Turn
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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(Parking)
The steering is locked in this position,
and the taillight and auxiliary light come
on but all other circuits are off. The key
can be removed in this position.
To use the parking position, first lock
the steering, then turn the key to “ ”.
Do not use this position for an extend-
ed length of time as the battery may
discharge.
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Indicator lights
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the
transmission is in neutral.
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Oil level indicator light “ ”
This indicator comes on when the oil
level is low. This light circuit can be
checked by the procedure on page 3-4.
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CAUTION:@ Do not run the motorcycle until you
know it has sufficient engine oil. @NOTE:@ Even if the oil is filled to the specified
level, the indicator light may flicker
when riding on a slope or during sud-
den acceleration or deceleration, but
this is normal. @
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Fuel indicator light “ ”
When the fuel level drops below ap-
proximately 3.1 L, this light will come
on. When this light comes on, fill the
tank at the first opportunity. This light
circuit can be checked by the proce-
dure on page 3-5.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Oil level indicator light “ ”
3. Fuel indicator light “ ”
4. Turn indicator light “ ”
5. High beam indicator light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
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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.
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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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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). @
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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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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.
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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. @
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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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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 8,000 r/min.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
9,000 r/min. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
10,000 r/min.
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CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and oil fil-
ter. @
1,000 km and beyond
Full throttle can be used.
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Never let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the break-in period,
consult a Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
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ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
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WA R N I N G
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn. @
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
Identification number records ............................................................. 9-1
Key identification number ................................................................... 9-1
Vehicle identification number.............................................................. 9-1
Model label ......................................................................................... 9-2
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