2017 YAMAHA YZF-R6 catalytic converter

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Special features ................................3-1
D-mode (drive mode) ......................3-1
Traction control system...................3-2
Quick shift system ...........................3-4
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Immobilizer system .........................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-2
Handlebar switches.........................4-4
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-5
Multi-function meter unit .................4-8
Clutch lever ...................................4-17
Shift pedal .....................................4-17
Brake lever ....................................4-18
Brake pedal ...................................4-18
ABS ...............................................4-19
Fuel tank cap.................................4-20
Fuel................................................4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-22
Catalytic converters .....................4-22
Seats .............................................4-23
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-24
Adjusting the front fork..................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly....................................4-27
EXUP system ................................4-29
Auxiliary DC connector .................4-30
Sidestand ......................................4-30
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-31
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points .................................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ................................... 7-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-11
Canister......................................... 7-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-17
Air filter element ............................ 7-19
Checking the engine idling speed......................................... 7-20
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-20
Valve clearance ............................. 7-21
Tires .............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels .................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 7-24
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-25
Brake light switches ...................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................. 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-28
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 7-32
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-32
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Instrument and control functions
4-22
4
EAU80200
Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.
TIP
See page 7-12 for canister information.
EAU13447
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the eng ine to idle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Guide
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
1 2
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 4-19
ABS warning light ................................... 4-7
Air filter element ................................... 7-19
Auxiliary DC connector ........................ 4-30
B
Battery .................................................. 7-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-32
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-28
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-27
Brake lever ........................................... 4-18
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 7-25
Brake light switches ............................. 7-26
Brake pedal .......................................... 4-18
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-31
Canister ................................................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 4-22
Clutch lever .......................................... 4-17
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 7-24
Coolant ................................................. 7-17
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 4-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 7-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................ 10-3
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer switch ....................................... 4-4
D-mode (drive mode) ............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-30
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-29
Drive mode switch.................................. 4-5
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 7-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 7-13
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 4-6
EXUP system........................................ 4-29
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 4-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-34
Fuel....................................................... 4-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel level warning light ........................... 4-6 Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 4-22
Fuses, replacing.................................... 7-37
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light........................ 4-5
Horn switch............................................. 4-4
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-31
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 7-39
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 4-8
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 4-5
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 4-5
P
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch............................................. 4-4
Q
Quick shift system .................................. 3-4
R
Rear view mirrors .................................. 4-24
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 4-23
Shifting .................................................... 6-3
Shift light ................................................. 4-7
Shift pedal............................................. 4-17
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 4-27
Sidestand .............................................. 4-30
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-33
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 7-11
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine.................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-34
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