2013 YAMAHA YZF-R6 auxiliary battery

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-35
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-36
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-37
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-37
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-38
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-39
Supporting the motorcycle ............ 6-39
Front wheel ................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ................................... 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
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU10684
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way tothe left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po- sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key. To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EAU34341
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light are
on. The hazard lights and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Charging system:AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED
Shift timing indicator light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:50.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-33
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 .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
EXUP system ........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking...............................6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable.............................3-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-28
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain 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 ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear view mirrors.................................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-12
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-19
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