2007 YAMAHA FZ6 S check engine

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 ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-10
Handlebar switches ......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ...................................3-12
Brake pedal ..................................3-12
ABS ..............................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-13
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seat ..............................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-16
Storage compartment ...................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-17
Sidestand ......................................3-18Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-19
PRE-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 panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ........................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ...................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery ......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-32
Replacing the tail/brake light
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11250
Oil level warning light “”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.NOTE:

Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.


This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If the oil lev-
el detection circuit is defective, the
following cycle will be repeated un-
til the malfunction is corrected: Theoil level warning light will flash ten
times, then go off for 2.5 seconds.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU11530
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is defective. When this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-6 for an
explanation of the self-diagnosis de-
vice.)
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. If the warning light does not come
on for a few seconds, then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU39500
ABS warning light “”
If this warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the ABS may be defective.
If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the system as soon as possible.
(See page 3-13.)
WARNING
EWA10081
If the ABS warning light comes on or
flashes while riding, the brake sys-
tem reverts to conventional braking.
Therefore, be careful not to cause
the wheels to lock during emergen-
cy braking. If the warning light
comes on or flashes while riding,
have a Yamaha dealer check thebrake system as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”.
If the warning light does not come on or
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
EAU26873
Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.
ABS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. When the key is turned
to “ON”, all of the display segments of
the fuel meter will appear one after the
other and then disappear in order to
test the electrical circuit. The display
segments of the fuel meter disappear
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near “E” (Empty), refuel as soon as
possible.
NOTE:This fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If the electrical circuit
is defective, the following cycle will berepeated until the malfunction is cor-
rected: the display segments, except
the “F” (Full) and “E” (Empty) seg-
ments, will flash eight times and then
go off for 3 seconds. If this occurs, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
Coolant temperature meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. When
the key is turned to “ON”, all of the dis-
play segments of the coolant tempera-
ture meter will appear one after the
other and then disappear in order to
test the electrical circuit. The coolanttemperature varies with changes in the
weather and engine load. If the top seg-
ment flashes, stop the vehicle and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-37.)
NOTE:This coolant temperature meter is
equipped with a self-diagnosis system.
If the electrical circuit is defective, the
following cycle will be repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: the display
segments, except the “H” (High) and “L”
(Low) segments, will flash eight times
and then go off for 3 seconds. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check theelectrical circuit.CAUTION:
ECA10020
Do not operate the engine if it isoverheated.
Self-diagnosis devices
This model is equipped with a self-diag-
nosis device for various electrical cir-
cuits.
1. Fuel meter
1. Coolant temperature meter
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-9
3 If any of those circuits are defective, the
engine trouble warning light will come
on, and then the multi-function display
will indicate a two-digit error code.
This model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the immobilizer
system.
If any of the immobilizer system circuits
are defective, the immobilizer system
indicator light will flash, and then the
multi-function display will indicate a
two-digit error code.
NOTE:If the multi-function display indicates er-
ror code 52 (all segments of the coolant
temperature meter will come on, except
the top segment, which will flash), this
could be caused by transponder inter-
ference. If this error appears, try the fol-lowing.1. Use the code re-registering key to
start the engine.
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-registeringkey 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.
1. Error code display
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-15
3 or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU13411
Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
EAU13441
Catalytic converter This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Original position (paint mark)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-19
3 below and have a Yamaha dealer re-
pair it if it does not function proper-
ly.
EAU15321
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.


It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.


It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.WARNING
EWA10260


The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this in-
spection.


If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the sys-tem before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-20
3
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO YES NONOTE:
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
EAU15605
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-14
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-11
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-22
Rear brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-22
ClutchCheck operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.6-20
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