2016 YAMAHA XJ6-N Owners Manual

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13 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened. √√√√√
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
17 Shift ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 Si destan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
19 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation. √√√√√√
20 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber
assem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
22 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage. √√√√√√
23 En
gine oil filter
cartri dge • Replace.
√√√
24 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
26 Mo
v

in g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
27 *Throttle grip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play,
and adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip hous- ing. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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EAU18681
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 Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper ele- ment, which must not be cleaned with compressed 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 cyl- inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
28 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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EAU18724
Removin g an d installin g the
cowlin g an d panels
The cowling and panels shown need to
be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
the cowling or a panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
EAU46742Cowlin g A
To remove the cowling
Remove the bolts, and then take the
cowling off. To install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts.
EAU56070
Panel A
To remove the panel
Remove the bolt and the quick fasten-
er, and then take the panel off.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolt and the quick
fastener.
Panel B
To remove the panel
Remove the bolts, and then take the
panel off.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Cowling A
1. Cowling A
2. Bolt
2
3
1
2
2
1
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
1
2
3
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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.
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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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6 5. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
oil filler cap, and then add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type
to raise it to the correct level.
6. Insert and tighten the engine oil dipstick, and then install and tight-
en the oil filler cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter cartri dge replace-
ment) 1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-7.)
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
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Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
6. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrench
12
1
2
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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)
1
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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