2009 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 ............3-4
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/overflow
hose ..........................................3-18
Catalytic converters ......................3-18
Seat ..............................................3-19
Helmet holder ...............................3-20
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-21
Sidestand ......................................3-22Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 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 ......................................... 6-13
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 ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-21
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-26
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 ....... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering .................. 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery ......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-34U4S8E2E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 11:24 AM

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-34
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-35
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-35
Front wheel (FZ6-SHG) ................. 6-36
Rear wheel (FZ6-SHG).................. 6-37
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-41
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 ADJUSTMENT
6-33
6
EAU23932
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

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.1. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
2. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.3. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-34
6
EAU32824
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-19.)
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise. WARNING! Do not
touch the muffler bracket until
the exhaust system has cooled.
[EWA12302]
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise.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.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out 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. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2. Muffler bracket cover
3. Muffler bracket
1
2
3
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-35
6
EAU24312
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.3. Remove the burnt-out 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.
EAU42652
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 6-7.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light socket
(together with the bulb) by pulling it
out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
1. Screw
2. License plate light unit
1. License plate light bulb
2. License plate light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
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6-36
64. 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.
EAU44790
Front wheel (FZ6-SHG)
WARNING
EWA14840
For the ABS model, have a Yamahadealer remove and install the wheel.
EAU42641
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of itfalling over.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Loosen the front wheel axle pinch
bolt, then the wheel axle and the
brake caliper bolts.3. Remove the brake caliper on each
side by removing the bolts.
NOTICE: Do not apply the brake
after the brake calipers have
been removed, otherwise the
brake pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11051]
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1. Wheel axle
2. Front wheel axle pinch bolt
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Wheel travel:
130.0 mm (5.12 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI (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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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 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 ................ 6-35BBattery................................................... 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-24EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
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 .... 6-22
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-20
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 ........ 6-35MMain 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 ...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-29
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-28TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-18
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-39
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