2012 YAMAHA FZ8 N key

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
51600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer re d zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur durin g the eng ine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU17214
Parkin gWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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6battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
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To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the b attery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in- stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key is turned
to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lead before con-
nectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU49825
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse, the fuel injection sys-
tem fuse, and the fuse boxes, which
contain the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located under the rider seat.
(See page 3-18.)
FZ8-N1. Main fuse
2. Fuse box
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1
2
3
4
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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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