2012 YAMAHA FZ8 S fuse

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Replacing the fuses .......................6-34
Replacing a headlight bulb............6-37
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb....6-38
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............................................6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............................................6-39
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................6-39
Supporting the motorcycle............6-40
Front wheel (for non-ABS models).................6-41
Rear wheel (for non-ABS models).................6-42
Troubleshooting ............................6-44
Troubleshooting charts .................6-45
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE ..........................................7-1
Matte color caution .........................7-1
Care .................................................7-1
Storage ............................................7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ............9-1
Identification numbers .....................9-1
INDEX ...............................................10-1
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
EAU32221
Left view(FZ8-S)
2
13 6,754
11 10
9
8
12
13
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
2. Air filter element (page 6-16)
3. Seat lock (page 3-18)
4. Main fuse (page 6-34)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-34)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-19)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2) 8. Shock absorber assembly spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-22)
9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-22)
10.Shift pedal (page 3-13)
11.Idle adjusting screw (page 6-18)
12.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-11)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2(FZ8-SA)
2 3 6,754
11 10
9
8
12
13
1
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
2. Air filter element (page 6-16)
3. Seat lock (page 3-18)
4. Main fuse (page 6-34)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-34)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-19)
7. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
8. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-22)
9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw
(page 3-22) 10.Shift pedal (page 3-13)
11.Idle adjusting screw (page 6-18)
12.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-11)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)U42PE4E0.book Page 2 Wedne
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
2
EAU32231
Right view(FZ8-S)
10
12 11
23 5
46
1
9
8
7
1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24)
2. Fuse box (page 6-34)
3. Battery (page 6-33)
4. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-14)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
7. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20) 8. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
9. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-11)
11.Brake pedal (page 3-14)
12.Rear brake light switch (page 6-24)
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DESCRIPTION
2-4
2(FZ8-SA)
911 10
24
5
3
1
8
7
6
1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-24)
2. Fuse box (page 6-34)
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 6-14)
5. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
6. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)
7. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-20)
8. Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-20)
9. Engine oil level check window (page 6-11) 10.Brake pedal (page 3-14)
11.Battery (page 6-33)U42PE4E0.book Page 4 Wedne
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-34
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-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional battery
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 discon-
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 turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d 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-S1. Main fuse
2. Fuse box
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1
2
3
4
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6
FZ8-S FZ8-SA FZ8-SA
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. 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. 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-SA
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-SA 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
FZ8-SA 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: FZ8-SA 7.5 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
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