2006 YAMAHA FZ6 N parking brake

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

SPECIFICATIONS
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Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
GT12B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 10.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1
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 × 1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL (LCD backlight)
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
10.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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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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