2009 YAMAHA FZ6 NHG oil change

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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,

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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17Brake pedal pivot 
shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based 
grease.√√√√√
18Clutch lever pivot 
shaftLubricate with lithium-soap-based 
grease.√

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU18680
TIP
Air filter
This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surfa

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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TIPThe 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,

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6 addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and

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YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009  Owners Manual PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and