catalytic converter YAMAHA FZ1 S 2008 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-12
Handlebar switches ......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ...................................3-15
Brake pedal ..................................3-15
ABS (for ABS models) ..................3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................3-16
Fuel ...............................................3-17
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-18
Catalytic converters ......................3-18
Seats ............................................3-18
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-22
Luggage strap holders ..................3-24EXUP system ............................... 3-24
Sidestand ..................................... 3-25
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-25
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing 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 ..... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-20
Rear brake light switch ................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering .................. 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery ......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-34U3C3E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, July 6, 2007 9:09 AM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.


Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose for cracks or damage,
and replace it if damaged.


Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is not
blocked, and clean it if necessary.
EAU13442
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
EAU39322
Seats Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Pull the passenger seat forward,
and then lift it up.
To install the passenger seat1. Place the passenger seat in the
original position, and then push the
rear of the seat down to lock it in
place.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
2. Original position (paint mark)
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-14
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery................................................... 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-15
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-20
Coolant.................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-23EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-24
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-35
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRear brake light switch .......................... 6-21SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-22
Sidestand .............................................. 3-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-13
Steering, checking................................. 6-28
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-20TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
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