2006 YAMAHA FZ6 S engine oil

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7
CAUTION:
ECA10800


Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.


Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.


Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
NOTE:Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice onwhat products to use.
EAU26201
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
ECA10810


Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.


To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turningthe engine over.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
2095 mm (82.5 in)
Overall width:
750 mm (29.5 in)
Overall height:
1215 mm (47.8 in)
Seat height:
795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance:
145 mm (5.71 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
212.0 kg (467 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder
Displacement:
600.0 cm³ (36.61 cu.in)
Bore × stroke:
65.5 × 44.5 mm (2.58 × 1.75 in)
Compression ratio:
12.20 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40 or SAE15W40
or SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt) (2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.27 L (0.29 US qt) (0.24 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
2.00 L (2.11 US qt) (1.76 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
19.4 L (5.13 US gal) (4.27 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.6 L (0.95 US gal) (0.79 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Model/quantity:
36EIDW x 2Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9EK
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
86/44 (1.955)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
46/16 (2.875)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
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
Headlight:
12 V, 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 × 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
EL backlight LCD
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LEDOil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS 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
ABS control unit fuse:
10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Clutch lever........................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-11DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-11Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-15
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-13
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-10
Hazard switch........................................ 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-33
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-19
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 ......... 6-35MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4
PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-10
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-18
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-16
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-37
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