2007 YAMAHA YZF-R6 drain bolt

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU10410
Left view1. Fuse box 2 (page 6-32)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-21)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-21)
4. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-23)
5. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw
(for fast compression damping) (page 3-23)
6. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting screw
(for slow compression damping) (page 3-23)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)8. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-23)
9. Shift pedal (page 3-15)
10.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-11)
11.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)
12.Front fork compression damping force adjusting bolt (for fast compres-
sion damping) (page 3-21)
13.Front fork compression damping force adjusting bolt (for slow com-
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
EAU10420
Right view1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-25)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-20)
3. Fuse box 1 (page 6-32)
4. Main fuse (page 6-32)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-32)
6. Battery (page 6-31)
7. Air filter element (page 6-17)
8. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)9. Radiator cap (page 6-14)
10.Coolant reservoir (page 6-14)
11.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
12.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-15)
13.Dipstick (page 6-11)
14.Brake pedal (page 3-16)
15.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)
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6
EAU38992
Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles.4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and
wipe it clean, insert it back into the
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap, and then add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.6. Insert and tighten the engine oil
dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Remove cowling C. (See page
6-6.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.1. Dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
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6
NOTE:
Skip steps 5–11 if the oil filter cartridgeis not being replaced.
5. Remove the shift arm by removing
the bolt.
6. Pull the fuel tank breather/overflow
hoses upward to remove them
from the guide.7. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
NOTE:An oil filter wrench is available at aYamaha dealer.
8. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.NOTE:Make sure that the O-ring is properlyseated.
9. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
1. Bolt
2. Shift arm
3. Engine oil filter cartridge
4. Guide
5. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
1. Oil filter wrench
1. O-ring
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610. Insert the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hoses into the guide and
place them in their original posi-
tion.
11. Install the shift arm by aligning the
match mark on the shift arm with
the match mark on the shift shaft
and installing the bolt, then tighten-
ing it to the specified torque.
CAUTION:
ECA15340
Be sure to align the match marks to
ensure proper shifting.If the match marks are not aligned,
the shift arm will not move correctly
and you may not be able to shift up
or down the gears.
12. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.NOTE:Check the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.13. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:
ECA11620


In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1. Bolt
2. Shift shaft
3. Match marks
4. Shift armTightening torque:
Shift arm bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt) (2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt) (2.29 Imp.qt)
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CAUTION:
ECA10471


If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.


If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion.


If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness ofthe coolant will be reduced.WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.
5. Install the panel.NOTE:

The radiator fans are automatically
switched on or off according to the
coolant temperature in the radia-
tor.


If the engine overheats, see page6-42 for further instructions.
EAU39002
To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowlings D and E. (See
page 6-6.)3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap.
WARNING
EWA10380
Never attempt to remove the radiatorcap when the engine is hot.
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
6. Move the hose clamp in the direc-
tion shown, and then disconnect
the radiator hose to drain the radi-
ator.
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
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6 7. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
8. Remove the coolant reservoir cap,
and then turn the coolant reservoir
upside down to empty it.9. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant reservoir by in-
stalling the bolts.
11. Connect the radiator hose, and
then move the hose clamp back to
its original position.
12. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
NOTE:Check the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.13. Pour the recommended coolant
into the reservoir to the maximum
level mark, and then install the
coolant reservoir cap.
14. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Hose clamp
3. Radiator hose
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir
3. Bolt
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
2.30 L (2.43 US qt) (2.02 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
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