2007 YAMAHA FZ6 NHG bulb

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 ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-12
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-15
Brake pedal ..................................3-15
ABS ..............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-18
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Helmet holder ...............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-20
Sidestand ......................................3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-22PRE-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 ..................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-7
Coolant ......................................... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-20
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ........................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain .......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating
the brake and shift pedals ........ 6-25
Checking and lubricating
the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-26
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery ......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-32
Replacing the tail/
brake light bulb ......................... 6-33U5S4E0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, January 17, 2007 11:35 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing a turn signal
light bulb .................................... 6-34
Replacing the license plate
light bulb .................................... 6-34
Replacing the auxiliary
light bulb .................................... 6-35
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-35
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-37
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 7-1
Matte color caution ......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ...........................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................. 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............. 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-32
6
EAU34380
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.3. 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.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10660
Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the bulb,
and the bulb life will be adversely af-
fected. Thoroughly clean off any dirt
and fingerprints on the headlight
bulb using a cloth moistened with al-cohol or thinner.
1. Bolt
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
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6 5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the bolts.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU32822
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-18.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
WARNING
EWA12301
Do not touch the muffler bracket un-til the exhaust system has cooled.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2. Muffler bracket cover
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6-34
6
EAU24202
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.CAUTION:
ECA11190
Do not overtighten the screw, other-wise the lens may break.
EAU24310
Replacing the license plate
light bulb 1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by
installing the screws.
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
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6-35
6
EAU34403
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the bolts on each side.
2. Remove the auxiliary light socket
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the auxiliary light socket (to-
gether with the bulb) by turning it
clockwise.
EAU24350
Supporting the motorcycle Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other maintenance
requiring the motorcycle to stand up-
right. Check that the motorcycle is in a
stable and level position before starting
any maintenance. A strong wooden
box can be placed under the engine for
added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle
by using a motorcycle stand or, if
an additional motorcycle stand is
not available, by placing a jack un-
der the frame in front of the rear
wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the
ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placinga jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
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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
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:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning 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
Taillight fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition 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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INDEXAABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light.................................... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-19
Coolant.................................................. 6-10
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-7
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose........................ 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-34MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light.............................. 3-4
PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-6
Parking .................................................... 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 .......................... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
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