2002 YAMAHA YZF600 alarm

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................ 3-3
Tachometer .......................................................... 3-4
Self-diagnosis device ........................................... 3-4
Coolant temperature gauge ................................. 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................... 3-5
Handlebar switches ............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever .......................................................... 3-7
Shift pedal ............................................................ 3-7
Brake lever ........................................................... 3-7
Brake pedal .......................................................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap ....................................................... 3-8Fuel ..................................................................... 3-9
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-10
Starter (choke) lever .......................................... 3-11
Seat ................................................................... 3-11
Helmet holder .................................................... 3-12
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-12
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-13
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-15
Matching the front and rear suspension
settings ............................................................ 3-17
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-18
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-19
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01652
Coolant temperature gauge With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the motorcycle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-45 for further
instructions.)
EC000002
CAUTION:_ Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated. _
EAU00109
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This motorcycle can be equipped with
an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU03888
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Coolant temperature gauge red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Air vent hose, checking .......................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-31
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-27
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-31
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-19
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-25
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-14
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-5
Cowlings, removing and installing ............6-5
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-5
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-30
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-29
Adjusting .......................................... 6-29
Checking .......................................... 6-29EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-17
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-33
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-36HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-37
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-12
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-19
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-6
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-18MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level warning light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-6
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
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