2001 YAMAHA XJ600S oil level

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-26
6
EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.To check the operation
1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and hold it in an upright
position.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
EC000098
CAUTION:@ If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. @
EAU00794
Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
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Charging system
Type A.C. magneto
Standard output 14 V, 20 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
Model YTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Auxiliary light 12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (except for GB,
IRL)
12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB, IRL)
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 1
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Meter lighting
XJ600S 12 V, 1.7 W ´ 3
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 2
12 V, 1.7 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light
XJ600S 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1
XJ600N 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 2Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Hazard fuse 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-10BBattery ................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-20
Brake lever...............................................3-8
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-19
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-19
Brake pedal..............................................3-9
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-23
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-12
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-25
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-17
Controls and instruments (XJ600N) .........2-6
Controls and instruments (XJ600S)..........2-3
Conversion table ......................................8-5DDimmer switch .........................................3-6
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-21
Adjusting .......................................... 6-22
Checking .......................................... 6-21EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-7
Engine stop switch................................... 3-7FFront fork, checking ............................... 6-26
Front wheel ........................................... 6-33
Installing........................................... 6-33
Removing......................................... 6-33
Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel cock ............................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing (for XJ600N) .. 6-31
Headlight bulb, replacing (for XJ600S) .. 6-30
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-13
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-16
Indicator lights ..........................................3-3KKey identification number (for XJ600N) ....9-1
Key identification number (for XJ600S) ....9-1LLeft view (XJ600N) ...................................2-4
Left view (XJ600S) ...................................2-1
Light switch ..............................................3-7
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-15NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-3MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-2
Model label ..............................................9-2OOperation .................................................5-1
Oil level warning light ...............................3-4PPass switch ..............................................3-6
Panel, removing and installing..................6-5
Parking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRear wheel.............................................6-35
Installing...........................................6-36
Removing .........................................6-35
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