check engine YAMAHA FJR1300A 2018 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
EAUS1203
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the coolant must
be changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.
TIP
If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
minum engines and mix with distilled
water at a 1:1 ratio.
EAU54164To check the coolant level
1. Wait for the engine to cool. The coolant level will vary with engine
temperature.
2. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
3. Remove the left cowling vent pan- el. (See page 3-37.)
4. Look at the coolant reservoir. 5. If the coolant is at or below the mi-
nimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant reser-
voir cap. Never attempt to re-
move the ra diator cap when the
en gine is hot.
[EWA15162]
6. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, and install the coolant
reservoir cap. NOTICE: If coolant
is not availab le, use distille d wa-
ter or soft tap water instea d. Do
not use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protecte d a gainst frost an d
corrosion. If water has b een
a dde d to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e red uced.
[ECA10473]
7. Install the panel.
Recommen ded coolant:
YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (max level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
2
1 3
1. Coolant reservoir cap
1
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6-19
6
EAU44735
Checkin g the eng ine idlin g
spee d
Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU21386
Checkin g the throttle grip free
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
En gine i dlin g spee d:
1000–1100 r/min
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play:
1.0–3.0 mm (0.04–0.12 in)
1
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6
EAU21403
Valve clearance
The valves are an important engine
component, and since valve clearance
changes with use, they must be
checked and adjusted at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in
improper air-fuel mixture, engine
noise, and eventually engine damage.
To prevent this from occurring, have
your Yamaha dealer check and adjust
the valve clearance at regular intervals.
TIP
This service must be performed when
the engine is cold.
EAU64410
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must be
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total
wei ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
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6-37
6
EAU63470
Trou bleshootin g charts
Startin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
1. FuelThere is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine turns o ver
quickly.
The engine turns o ver
slo wly.
The engine does not
start.
Check the battery.
Wipe off with a dry
cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or
replace the spark
plugs.
Check the battery
lead connections, and
have a Yamaha dealer
charge the battery if
necessary.
2. BatteryThe battery is good.
The engine does not
start.
Check the ignition.
3. IgnitionW etOperate the electric
starter.
Dry
There is compression.
There is no
compression.
The engine does not start.
Ha ve a Yamaha dealer check the v ehicle.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the v ehicle.
The engine does not
start.
Check the
compression.Have a Yamaha
dealer check the
v ehicle.
Remo ve the spark
plugs and check
the electrodes.
Operate the electric
starter.
Operate the electric
starter.
Check the fuel le vel
in the fuel tank.
4. Compression
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6 En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
W ait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
le vel in the reser voir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant le vel is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant le vel is
lo w.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Ha ve a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine o verheats again,
ha ve a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
7-4
7
EAU26244
Stora ge
Short-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
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated 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 ( because
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 pla-
ce the spark plugs on the cylin- der head so that the electrodes
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 d am-
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.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plastic bags to prevent moisture
from entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-33.
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-25
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Accessory box...................................... 3-35
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-45
B
Battery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch fluid levels,
checking............................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-29
Brake lever ........................................... 3-24
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-25
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-28
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 3-30
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ................................. 3-23, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Cowling vents, opening and closing .... 3-37
Cruise control indicator lights ................ 3-4
Cruise control switches ........................ 3-23
Cruise control system ............................ 3-6
D
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 3-22
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-21
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-4
F
Final gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-39
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel....................................................... 3-28
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-28 Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-30
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-34
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-37
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-22
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-22
Headlight beams, adjusting .................. 3-36
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-22
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-43
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-23
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-9
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light .............................. 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-30
Rear view mirrors .................................. 3-39
Rider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-32
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-31
Select switch ........................................ 3-23
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-24
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-41
Sidestand .............................................. 3-43
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 3-22
Storage ................................................... 7-4
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