2007 YAMAHA FZ6 SHG 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 ............3-3
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

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Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-34
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-35
Front wheel ................................... 6-36
Rear wheel ................................... 6-37
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-40
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
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CAUTION:
ECA10640
Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly afire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU23740
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
2. 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.
3. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.CAUTION:
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:
Specified 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
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of awattage higher than specified.4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU32822
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-16.)
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.
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 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.
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.
1. Screw
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
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63. 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.
EAU42650
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb This model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel C. (See page 6-6.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light 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 auxiliary light socket (to-
gether with the bulb) by pushing it
in.
6. Install the panel.
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
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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
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:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LEDOil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble 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
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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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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