2012 YAMAHA FZ8 N maintenance

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EAU23203
Checking an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sid estand d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23284
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-39 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoi d injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no dan ger
of it fallin g over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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EAU23292
Checking the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU50211
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-18.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
2
3
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6battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
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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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
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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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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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