2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6 drain bolt

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10410
Left view1. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
3. Fuse box 2 (page 6-33)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-22)
6. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-22)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
8. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-22)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-14)10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)
11.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-9)
12.Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)U5SLE2E0.book Page 1 Friday, August 6, 2004 9:48 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
EAU10420
Right view1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-19)
3. Fuse box 1 (page 6-33)
4. Main fuse (page 6-33)
5. Battery (page 6-32)
6. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-18)
7. Air filter element (page 6-16)
8. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
9. Radiator cap (page 6-12)
10.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-13)
11.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)12.Brake pedal (page 3-15)
13.Dipstick (page 6-9)
14.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert and tighten the engine oil
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:
Skip steps 4–10 if the oil filter cartridgeis not being replaced.
4. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the bolts.6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Engine oil filter cartridge
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6
NOTE:An oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
7. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.NOTE:Make sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
8. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.9. Install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the bolts.
10. Install the cowling.
11. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:Check the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.12. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
ECA11620


In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.


Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt) (2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)
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6 6. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
7. Loosen the clamp screw, and then
disconnect the radiator hose to
drain the radiator.8. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the bolts.
9. Pull the fuel hoses upward to re-
move them from the guide.10. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
11. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
and then turn the coolant reservoir
upside down to empty it.
12. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
13. Install the coolant reservoir by in-
stalling the bolts.
14. Connect the radiator hose, and
then tighten the clamp screw.
15. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
1. Radiator cap
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Clamp screw
1. Coolant reservoir cover
2. Bolt
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Bolt
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6
NOTE:Check the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.
16. Pour the recommended coolant
into the reservoir to the maximum
level mark, and then install the
coolant reservoir cap.
17. Insert the fuel hoses into the guide,
place them in their original posi-
tions, and then install the coolant
reservoir cover by installing the
bolts.18. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
CAUTION:
ECA10470


If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.


If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the cool-
ing system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion.


If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness ofthe coolant will be reduced.
19. Install the radiator cap, start the
engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
20. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap.
21. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
22. Connect the air intake duct, and
then tighten the clamp screw.
23. Install the panel and the cowlings.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
2.15 L (2.27 US qt) (1.89 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
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