2004 YAMAHA YZF-R6 warning light

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-16
3
EAU13210
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880


Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
EAU13390
CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-curs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
17.0 L (4.49 US gal) (3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
3.5 L (0.92 US gal) (0.77 Imp.gal)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270


Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU33010
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

The transmission is in the neutral
position.


The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-24.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11730
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Oil level warning light


Fuel level warning light


Coolant temperature warning
light


Shift timing indicator light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-12
613. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
NOTE:After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if theoil level is sufficient.CAUTION:
ECA10400
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on, immediately turn the
engine off and have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
14. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU20070
Coolant The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU20111
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.NOTE:

The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.


Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to theside can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
NOTE:The coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cover by remov-
ing the bolts, remove the reservoir
cap, and then add coolant to the
maximum level mark.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-16
6
EAU21161
Checking the air filter element The air filter element should be
checked at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Check the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the rider seat. (See page
3-17.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts and
slightly lift the fuel tank.
3. Disconnect the fuel tank breather
hose and fuel tank overflow hose
from the fuel tank.
NOTE:Before disconnecting the fuel tank
breather hose and fuel tank overflow
hose, mark them to ensure that they willbe reinstalled in their correct positions.
4. Tilt the front of the fuel tank back to
position the tank away from the air
filter case, and then support the
tank as shown.
WARNING
EWA10410


Make sure that the fuel tank is
well supported.


Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank
too much, otherwise the fuel
hoses may come loose, whichcould cause fuel leakage.
5. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
6. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Bolt
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-35
6
EAU23940
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel B (if replacing the
left headlight bulb) or panel A (if re-
placing the right headlight bulb).
(See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.4. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
WARNING
EWA10790
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 cooleddown.
5. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. C.D.I.
Charging system:
A.C. magnetoBattery:Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 2
Licence plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A
Electronic fuel injection fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEXAAir filter element, checking .................... 6-16
Air intake duct ....................................... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery................................................... 6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15
Brake pedal position, adjusting ............. 6-23CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-17
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-22
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, lubricating.......................... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-26EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-17
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-18
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-24
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-23MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-24SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-31
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-38TTachometer ............................................. 3-8
Tail/brake light ....................................... 6-36
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-19
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