checking oil YAMAHA FZ8 S 2015 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-3
Controls and instruments ............... 2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-8
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Storage compartment .................. 3-19
Rear view mirrors.......................... 3-20
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-22 Luggage strap holders .................. 3-24
Sidestand ...................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-25
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the cowling and panels ...................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Coolant.......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-23
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-26
Drive chain slack........................... 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-31
Checking the front fork ................. 6-31
Checking the steering................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-33
Battery .......................................... 6-33U42PE4E0.book Page 1 Wedne sday, August 6, 2014 3:25 PM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la beled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.11. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g lig ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.12. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
13. Install the cowling (for ABS mod- els only).
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU3908A
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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EAU23203
Checking an d lu bricatin g the
si destan dThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sid estand d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the si destan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ............... 6-38BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-25
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches ............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-22
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowling and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-28
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-18 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-11
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-31
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-37
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-39
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-24MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3 Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-20SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-18
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-22
Sidestand.............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-10
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-40TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-19
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