2014 YAMAHA YZF-R6 starter

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handle bar switchesLeft Ri
ght
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Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
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Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn si gnal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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En
gine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
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The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to
“ON” and the start switch is pushed,
but this does not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
5. Hazard switch “ ”
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
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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.
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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.
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
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Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
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Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse, the fuel injection sys-
tem fuse, and fuse box 1 are located
under the rider seat. (See page 3-20.)TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.1. Main fuse
2. Fuel injection system spare fuse
3. Starter relay cover
4. Fuel injection system fuse
5. Fuse box 1
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
7. Electronic throttle valve fuse
8. Spare fuse
2
1
5
6
3
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Troubleshootin g chartsStartin g prob lems or poor en gine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Operate the electric starter.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and have a Yamaha dealer charge
the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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TIPConsult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
 Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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Stora geShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.NOTICE
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 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinders, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then
place the spark plugs on the
cylinder head so that the elec-
trodes are grounded. (This will
limit sparking during the next
step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall width:
705 mm (27.8 in)
Overall height: 1095 mm (43.1 in)
Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1375 mm (54.1 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3600 mm (141.7 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
189 kg (417 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 599 cm³
Bore × stroke:
67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio: 13.10 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Coolin g system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.3 L (4.57 US gal, 3.81 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: 13S1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR10EK
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:2.073 (85/41)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.583 (31/12)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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