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Steering lock (for XJ600N)To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
right.
2. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counter-
clockwise, push it in while turning
the handlebar slightly to the left,
and then turn the key 1/8 turn
clockwise.
4. Check that the steering is locked,
remove the key, and then close
the lock cover.To unlock the steering
1. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
2. Push the key in, turn it 1/8 turn
counterclockwise so that it moves
out, and then release it.
3. Remove the key, and then close
the lock cover.
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights
“ ” / “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Steering lock
1. Left turn indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Right turn indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Oil level warning light “ ”XJ600S
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. @
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WARNING
@ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. @
1. Brake pedal
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Seat To remove the seat
Insert the key into the seat lock, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull the
seat off.To install the seat
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place, and
then remove the key.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding. @
1. Starter (choke) lever
1. Unlock.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder
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