2008 YAMAHA FZ6 SHG headlight 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 ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-12
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-15
Brake pedal ..................................3-15
ABS (for ABS models) ..................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-18
Catalytic converters ......................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-18
Helmet holder ...............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-20
Sidestand ......................................3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-22PRE-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 ..... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22Rear brake light switch ................ 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery ......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-32
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-34
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-36U4S8E1E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 2, 2007 10:33 AM

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63. 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.
EAU23930
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a 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:
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
3-18.)
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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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)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:
LEDHigh beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
FZ6-SAHG 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
ABS control unit fuse:
FZ6-SAHG 10.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
FZ6-SAHG 30.0 ABackup fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-15
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-29
Clutch lever........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-25EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-10Engine stop switch ................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-18
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-34
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-19
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-36MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4
OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-13
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-19
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-35
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
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