2016 YAMAHA XJ6-N oil filter

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument an d 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 .................3-6
Handlebar switches.......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-12
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ....................................3-13
Brake pedal ...................................3-13
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose.............................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seat ...............................................3-18
Helmet holder ................................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Handlebar position .......................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................3-21
Sidestand ......................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 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...................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed......................................... 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ...................... 6-23
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 ........................... 6-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-30
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering ................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-32
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Description
2-1
2
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Left view
12 3 4 65
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1. Air filter element (page 6-16)
2. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-17)
3. Seat lock (page 3-18)
4. Fuses (page 6-34)
5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
6. Storage compartment (page 3-20)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-12)
8. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-9)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-4
5
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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
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 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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-5
6
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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-6
6
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TIP
 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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-9
6
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.
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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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-10
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.
TIP
Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter cartridge
is not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter cartridge withan oil filter wrench.
TIP
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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-11
6
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
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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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