warning lights YAMAHA FZ6 S 2004 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 ............3-3
LCD tachometer .............................3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-8
Handlebar switches ........................3-9
Clutch lever ...................................3-10
Shift pedal .....................................3-10
Brake lever ...................................3-11
Brake pedal ..................................3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................3-11
Fuel ...............................................3-12
Fuel tank breather hose ................3-13
Catalytic converter ........................3-13
Seat ..............................................3-14
Storage compartment ...................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-15
Sidestand ......................................3-16
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-17PRE-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 ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-7
Coolant ......................................... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-14
Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 6-17Adjusting the brake pedal
position ..................................... 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-21
Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering .................. 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery ......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-29
Replacing the tail/brake
light bulb ................................... 6-30
Replacing a turn signal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3 To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING
EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or“LOCK”.
EAU10940
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard light and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11001
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Oil level warning light “”
2. Engine trouble warning light “”
3. Neutral indicator light “”
4. High beam indicator light “”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “”
6. Turn signal indicator lights “” and “”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15950
WARNING
EWA10270


Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.


Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.


Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible lossof control.
EAU32951
Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:

The transmission is in the neutral
position.


The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.WARNING
EWA10290


Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-17.


Never ride with the sidestanddown.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:
ECA12741
The following warning lights and in-
dicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.

Oil level warning light


Engine trouble warning light


Immobilizer system indicator
light
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the corre-
sponding warning and indicator
light circuit check.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.NOTE:When the transmission is in the neutral
position, the neutral indicator light
should be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-cuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.NOTE:If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any oneattempt.
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INDEX
AAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-11
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-32BBattery .................................................. 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-11
Brake pedal position, adjusting............. 6-18CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Clutch lever........................................... 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-10DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-7
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads,
checking .............................................. 6-19
Front fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose ........................ 3-13
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-29
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-17
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-3KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLCD tachometer ...................................... 3-5
License plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-31MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-3OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4
PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-19SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-14
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking ................................ 6-26
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-14TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-3
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