2014 YAMAHA FZ8 S oil filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-3
Controls and instruments ............... 2-5
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 ................ 3-8
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Storage compartment .................. 3-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-20
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-22 Luggage strap holders .................. 3-24
Sidestand ...................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
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 the cowling 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 ..... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack........................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-33U42PE4E0.book Page 1 Wedne sday, August 6, 2014 3:25 PM

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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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g perio ds of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricate d only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shiftin g.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17094
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5800
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged an d the oil filter car-
tri dge or element replace d.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6900
r/min.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
22*Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
23 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dge • Replace.
√√√
25 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle grip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-7
6
EAU18681
TIPAir filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the i gnition coil coupler may get
d amag ed . The spark plu g cap may
b e difficult to remove because the
ru bber seal on the en d of the cap fits
ti g htly. To remove the spark plu g
cap, simply twist it back an d forth
while pullin g it out; to install it, twist
it back an d forth while pushin g it in.
EAU49793
En gine oil an d oil filter car-
tri dgeThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window locat-
ed at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
FZ8-S
FZ8-SA1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
3
4 1
2
1
2
3
4
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
64. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter cartri dge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Remove cowling A (for ABS mod- els only). (See page 6-8.)
3. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
4. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
5. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.6. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench. FZ8-S
FZ8-SA
TIPAn oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
12
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1
2
1
2
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