2006 YAMAHA FZ6 N alarm

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-3
LCD tachometer .............................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-8
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-10
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-13
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Seat ..............................................3-13
Storage compartment ...................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-15
Sidestand ......................................3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-16PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing
the panel ..................................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-6
Coolant ........................................... 6-9
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-12
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-13
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13
Cast wheels .................................. 6-16Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-16
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-19
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-19
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-23
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-28
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-29U1B3E2E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 1, 2005 3:07 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
NOTE:Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch, and
do not keep more than one immobilizer
key on the same key ring! Immobilizer
system keys may cause signal interfer-
ence, which may prevent the enginefrom starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard keys
do not start the engine, take the
vehicle, the code re-registering
key and both standard keys to a
Yamaha dealer and have the stan-
dard keys re-registered.
If the multi-function display indicates
any error code, note the code number,
and then have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.CAUTION:
ECA11590
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoidengine damage.
EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional) This model can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
EAU12344
Handlebar switches Left1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever ........................................... 3-10
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-11CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Clutch lever........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-16
Coolant ................................................... 6-9DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-21
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-19EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-6
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-13
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-8
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-28
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-16
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLCD tachometer ...................................... 3-5
License plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-5
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-13
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-23
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-5
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-14
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-31
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-24TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-22
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
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