2013 YAMAHA XJ6-S parking brake

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 lights and warning lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-7
Handlebar switches ......................3-11
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ...................................3-13
Brake pedal ..................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ................................3-14
Fuel ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-16
Seat ..............................................3-16
Helmet holder ...............................3-17
Storage compartment ...................3-18
Handlebar position ........................3-18
Rear view mirrors .........................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...................................3-19 Sidestand ..................................... 3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-18
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-19 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-20
Valve clearance ........................... 6-20
Tires ............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels ................................. 6-23
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-27
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-28
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............ 6-31
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-32
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ................. 6-33
Checking the steering .................. 6-33U36CE3E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 11:51 AM

INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-18
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-39BBattery................................................... 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-26
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-25
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-30
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-32
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-28EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-19 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-33
Fuel....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-18
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-36
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-21
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-39MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1 Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-19SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-19
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-33
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-18
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-42
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