2001 YAMAHA XJ600S fuel reserve

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel Make sure that 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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WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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CAUTION:@ Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.@
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NOTE:@ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. @
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
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Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
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Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
17.0 L
Reserve amount:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetors when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the
engine and riding.RES
This indicates reserve. With the fuel
cock lever in this position, the fuel re-
serve is made available. Quickly turn
the fuel cock lever to this position if you
run out of fuel while riding, otherwise
the engine may stall and will have to be
primed (see “PRI”). After turning the
fuel cock lever to “RES”, refuel as soon
as possible and be sure to turn the fuel
cock lever back to “ON”!PRI
This indicates prime. With the fuel cock
lever in this position, the engine can be
“primed”. Turn the fuel cock lever to
this position when the engine has been
allowed to run out of fuel. This sends
fuel directly to the carburetors, which
will make starting easier. After the en-
gine has started, be sure to turn the le-
ver to “ON” (or “RES” if you have not
refueled yet). 1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”Normal position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”Reserve position
1. Arrow mark positioned over “PRI”Prime position
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Air filterDry type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 17.0 L
Reserve amount 3.5 L
Carburetor
Manufacturer MIKUNI
Model ´ quantity BDS28 ´ 4
Spark plug
Model/Manufacturer CR8E / NGK
U24ESR-N / DENSO
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 2.225
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 3.000 (except for CH, A)
2.875 (for CH, A)
Number of drive chain
sprocket teeth (rear/front) 48/16 (except for CH, A)
46/16 (for CH, A)
Transmission type Constant mesh 6-speedOperation Left foot
Gear ratio
1st 2.733
2nd 1.778
3rd 1.333
4th 1.074
5th 0.913
6th 0.821
Chassis
Frame type Double cradle
Caster angle 25°
Trail 97 mm
Tire
Front
Type Tubeless
Size 110/80-17 57H
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / MACADAM 50
DUNLOP / D103FA
Rear
Type Tubeless
Size 130/70-18 63H
Manufacturer/model MICHELIN / MACADAM 50
DUNLOP / D103A
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