parking brake YAMAHA XJ6-N 2013 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 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
Seat ..............................................3-18
Helmet holder ...............................3-18
Storage compartment ...................3-19
Handlebar position ........................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...................................3-20 Sidestand ..................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-22
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 ............... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 6-18 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-23
Brake light switches (for ABS models) ...................... 6-24
Brake light switches (for non-ABS models) ............... 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 ........ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...... 6-30
Checking and lubricating
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-40BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
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 (for ABS models) ................................ 6-24
Brake light switches
(for non-ABS models) ......................... 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 ................................................. 6-13
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 .................................. 6-27
EEngine break-in .......................................5-3
Engine idling speed ...............................6-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-10
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
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 position, adjusting ................ 3-20
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-11
Hazard switch........................................ 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-18
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-22
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-40MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-12SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-18
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-9
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-32
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment ........................... 3-19
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-41
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-31TTail/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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