2000 YAMAHA YZF600 low beam

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
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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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3
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Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature will
vary with changes in weather and en-
gine load. If the needle points to the red
zone or higher, stop your motorcycle
and let the engine cool. (See page 6-41
for details.)
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CAUTION:@ When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding. @
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Handlebar switches
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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.
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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.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-34
6 2. Unhook the bulb holder and re-
move the defective bulb.
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WARNING
@ Keep flammable products and your
hands away from a bulb while it is
on, as it is hot. Do not touch a bulb
until it cools down. @
3. Put a new bulb into position and
secure it in place with the bulb
holder.
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CAUTION:@ To prevent damage to the following:l
Headlight bulb
Avoid touching the glass part of
the bulb. Keep it free from oil;
otherwise, the transparency of
the glass, life of the bulb, and il-
luminous flux will be adversely
affected. If oil gets on the bulb,
thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lac-
quer thinner.
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Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use headlight bulbs of
wattage higher than speci-
fied.
@4. Install the bulb holder cover and
reconnect the headlight connec-
tor. If the headlight beam adjust-
ment is necessary, ask a Yamaha
dealer to make that adjustment.
1. Bulb holder
1. Don’t touch
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