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6
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU3908A
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove pan-
el A to access the coolant reser-
voir. (See page 6-8.)
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
availa ble, use distille d water or
soft tap water instead . Do not
use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine. If water has
been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protecte d a gainst frost an d
corrosion. If water has been
a dd ed to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e re duce d.
[ECA10473]
5. Install the panel.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1
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EAU57070
Brake light switchesFor non-ABS mo dels
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
rear brake light switch as follows, but
the front brake light switch should be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjust-
ing nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the
brake light come on earlier, turn the ad- justing nut in direction (a). To make the
brake light come on later, turn the ad-
justing nut in direction (b).
For ABS mo
dels
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, have a
Yamaha dealer adjust the brake light switches.
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU36891
Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost
1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
1
2(b)
(a)
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
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FZ8-NA FZ8-N FZ8-NA
1. Fuse box
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuel injection system spare fuse
4. Main fuse
4
1
2
3
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Taillight fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Right radiator fan motor fuse
6. Left radiator fan motor fuse
7. Headlight fuse
8. Spare fuse
18
7
2
3
4
5
6
1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys- tem)
5. ABS solenoid fuse
6. ABS motor fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. ABS control unit fuse
9. Right radiator fan motor fuse
1
8
92
3
4
5
6
7
7
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6FZ8-NA
TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. 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.
1. Left radiator fan motor fuse
2. Taillight fuse
3. Spare fuse
1
2
3
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1
23
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 10.0 A × 2
ABS motor fuse: FZ8-NA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
FZ8-NA 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: FZ8-NA 7.5 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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6
EAU49654
Replacing the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the g lass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affected . Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the head light bul b
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head light
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
watta ge hi gher than specified .
1. Remove the headlight unit top
cover by removing its bolts.
2. Remove the bolt behind the head- light unit as shown. 3. Remove the headlight unit bolts.
4. Disconnect the coupler, then take
off the headlight unit from the ve-
hicle.1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight unit top cover
2. Bolt
2
1
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
1
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65. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
then remove the headlight bulb
cover.
6. Unhook the headlight bulb holder, then remove the burnt-out bulb. 7. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, then secure it with the
bulb holder.
8. Install the headlight bulb cover, then connect the headlight cou-
pler.
9. Connect the coupler, then insert the projection on the headlight
unit into the grommet on the vehi-
cle to fit the headlight unit in its
original position. 10. Install the headlight unit bolts.
11. Install the bolt behind the head-
light unit.
12. Place the top cover in its original position, and then install its bolts.
1. Coupler
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
1
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Headlight bulb
1
2
1. Projection
2. Grommet
2
1
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6
13. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU50771
Replacin g the auxiliary li ght
b ul bIf the auxiliary light bulb burns out, re-
place it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit. (See page 6-35.)
2. Remove the auxiliary light coupler (together with the socket and
bulb) by turning the coupler coun-
terclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the coupler (together with
the socket and bulb) by turning it
clockwise.
6. Install the headlight unit.1. Auxiliary light coupler
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
3. Auxiliary light coupler
1
2
3
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EAU24116
Replacing the tail/ brake li ght
b ul b1. Remove the passenger seat. (See
page 3-18.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
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 passenger seat.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 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-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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