2007 YAMAHA FZ6 SHG fuel consumption

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

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
EAU16810
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.


Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.


Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17091
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min.
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8400
r/min.
CAUTION:
ECA10301
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil must be changed and
the oil filter cartridge or element re-placed.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
ECA10310


Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.


If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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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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