2007 YAMAHA FZ6 SHG 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
Multi-function meter unit .................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-11
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ...................................3-13
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-14
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-16
Seat ..............................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-17
Storage compartment ...................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-19PRE-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 ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20Rear 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 ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery ......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-31
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-32
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-33
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-34U4S8E0E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 1, 2006 3:16 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-11
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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.
EAU12347
Handlebar switches LeftRight
EAU12350
Pass switch “”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “” for the high
beam and to “” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “”. When re-
leased, the switch returns to the center
1. Pass switch “”
2. Dimmer switch “/”
3. Turn signal switch “/”
4. Horn switch “”
5. Hazard switch “”
1. Engine stop switch “/”
2. Start switch “”
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 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 ............................................ 3-13
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
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 .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-6
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 ........................................ 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-6
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey 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 ......................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light.............................. 3-4
PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-6
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-18
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-29
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-17
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-40
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