2001 YAMAHA YZF-R6 fuse

DESCRIPTION
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Right view11. Luggage strap holders (page 3-22)
12. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
13. Fuses (page 6-38)
14. Rear brake fluid reservoir
15. Radiator cap (page 6-15)
16. Front brake fluid reservoir
17. Brake pedal (page 3-10)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 6-6
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................ 6-10
Coolant .............................................................. 6-13
Checking the air filter element ........................... 6-17
Air intake duct .................................................... 6-20
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-21
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-22
Tires ................................................................... 6-22
Wheels ............................................................... 6-25
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-27
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-27
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-28
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-29
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-31Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-32
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-33
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-33
Lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-34
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-35
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-35
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-36
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-36
Battery ............................................................... 6-37
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-38
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-39
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-40
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-40
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-41
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-41
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-43
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-45
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EC000102
CAUTION:@ l
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
l
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
@
EAU01754
Replacing the fuses The fuse box is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-13 for rider seat re-
moval and installation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.1. Headlight fuse
2. Radiator fan fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Odometer fuse
6. Spare fuse (´ 3)
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuseSpecified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 20 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
Radiator fan fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 15 A
Odometer fuse: 7.5 A
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EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. @3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU01822
Replacing the headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with a
quartz bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel C. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the headlight
bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
@ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. @4. Place a new bulb into position, and
then secure it with the bulb holder.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 2
Tail/brake light 13.5 V, 1/6.1 W ´ 2 (LED)
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light LED
High beam indicator light LED
Turn signal indicator light LED
Fuel level warning light LED
Oil level/coolant temperature
warning light LED
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Odometer fuse 7.5 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, checking ..................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-20
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-10BBattery ................................................... 6-37
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-34
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-30
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-29
Brake lever...............................................3-9
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-27
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-28
Brake pedal............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-34
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-27CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-33
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-25
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-15
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-7
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-32
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-31
Adjusting .......................................... 6-31
Checking .......................................... 6-31EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................... 3-8FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-17
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-35
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-12
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-38HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-39
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-23
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-8
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-22MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level/coolant temperature warning
light ........................................................3-3PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-7
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-13
Passenger seat.................................3-14
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-7
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-19
Sidestand ...............................................3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-34
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-9
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