2016 YAMAHA XJ6-N check engine light

Operation and important ri din g points
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EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel 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-in
There 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 replaced .
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min.
1600 km (1000 mi) and b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur durin g the en gine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolts.
EAU19643
Checkin g the spark plu gs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
1. Panel B
2. Bolt
1
2
2
Specified spark plu g:
NGK/CR9E
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Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIP
If 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.
EAU46723
En
gine oil an d oil filter car-
tri dge
The 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 surfa- ce 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.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean, insert it back
into the hole (without screwing it
in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Ti ghtening torque:
Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
1. Engine oil dipstick
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque. 9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a dd ition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Ti ghtening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf)
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Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Oil change:
2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)
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NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g li ght flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi- nutes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
EAU20071
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU46804To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the mi-
nimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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EAU24314
Replacin g the license plate
li g ht bul b
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
2
1
1 2
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models)....... 3-5
Air filter element, replacing................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38
B
Battery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .......................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-23
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13
Brake/tail light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 6-7
D
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-26
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-11
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-20 Handlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-36
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-11
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-40
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-6
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-30
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-31
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-29
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