lock YAMAHA FZ6 NHG 2009 Owner's Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6 5. While supporting the brake caliper
and slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.
TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tap thewheel axle out.
6. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the rear wheel.
7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
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To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal-
iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Axle nut
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
3. Wheel axle
4. Brake caliper bracket
5. Brake caliper
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWA10400


Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.


After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AABS (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 ................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-15
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-18
Clutch lever........................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-4DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-21
Front fork, checking...............................6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-18
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-30HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch........................................ 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-31
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-20
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-34MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4
PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-7
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-13
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2RRear brake light switch ......................... 6-20SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-21
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-13
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-27TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-25
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-38
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