coolant reservoir YAMAHA XJ6-N 2015 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
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1. Helmet holder (page 3-19)
2. Battery (page 6-32)
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
5. Fuel tank cap (page 3-15)
6. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
7. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
8. Coolant drain bolt (page 6-14) 9. Engine oil dipstick (page 6-10)
10.Brake pedal (page 3-14)
11.Rear brake light switch (page 6-23)
12.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-21)UB61E0E0.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 15, 2014 10:27 AM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 3-16, 3-17
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-24, 6-24
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610. 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, imme diately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
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.
EAU46804
To check the coolant level 1. 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.
3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove the
coolant reservoir breather hose
from the guide, and then remove
the coolant reservoir cap.
WARNING! Remove only the
coolant reservoir cap. Never at-
tempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA15162]
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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6
4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the coolant
reservoir cap. NOTICE: If coolant
is not availa ble, use d istilled wa-
ter or soft tap water instea d. Do
not use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protected against frost an d
corrosion. If water has been
a dde d to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as soon as possi
ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e red uced.
[ECA10473]
5. Route the coolant reservoir
breather hose through the guide
as shown.
EAU46824
To chan ge the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove cowling A and panel B. (See page 6-8.) 3. Place a container under the en-
gine to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap retaining bolt, radiator cap retainer and ra-
diator cap. WARNING! Never at-
tempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
5. Remove the coolant reservoir
breather hose from the guide, and
then remove the coolant reservoir
cap.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir breather hose
3. Guide
3
1
2
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Coolant reservoir breather hose
2. Guide
2
1
1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining bolt
3. Radiator cap retainer
2
1
3
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66. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts. 7. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside
down.
8. Remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem.
9. After the coolant is completely drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque. 11. Install the coolant reservoir and its
cover by placing them in the origi-
nal position, and then installing the
bolts.
12. Pour the specified amount of the recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
13. Install the radiator cap.
14. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
15. Start the engine, let it idle for sev- eral minutes, and then turn it off.
16. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radi-
1. Coolant reservoir cap
2. Coolant reservoir breather hose
3. Guide
1. Bolt
2. Coolant reservoir cover
3. Coolant reservoir
3
1
2
23
1
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. GasketTi
ghtenin g torque:
Coolant drain bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
2
1
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommen ded antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibi-
tors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator (including all routes):2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maxi-
mum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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ator, and then install the radiator
cap, radiator cap retainer and ra-
diator cap retaining bolt.
17. Check the coolant level in the res- ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
18. Route the coolant reservoir breather hose through the guide
as shown. 19. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
20. Install the cowling and the panel.
EAU34426
Replacin g the air filter ele-
mentThe air filter element should be re-
placed at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Replace the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and then lift the fuel tank away from
the air filter case.
3. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. NOTICE:
When removin g the air filter
1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining bolt
3. Radiator cap retainer
2
1
3
1. Coolant reservoir breather hose
2. Guide
2
1
1. Fuel tank bolt
1
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6En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWA10401
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 After removin g the ra diator cap retainin g b olt, place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
in g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as 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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2120 mm (83.5 in)
Overall width:
770 mm (30.3 in)
Overall height: 1085 mm (42.7 in)
Seat height: 785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2800 mm (110.2 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
XJ6N 205 kg (452 lb)
XJ6NA 210 kg (463 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 600 cm³
Bore × stroke:
65.5 × 44.5 mm (2.58 × 1.75 in)
Compression ratio:
12.2 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.50 L (2.64 US qt, 2.20 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt, 2.46 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 2.00 L (2.11 US qt, 1.76 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.0 L (4.49 US gal, 3.74 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.2 L (0.85 US gal, 0.70 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:XJ6N 20SF 20
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6N 20SJ 30
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6NA 20SF 20
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)
XJ6NA 20SJ 30
(CYP)(FIN)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(POL)(SVN)(
TUR)(ZAF)Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9E
Spark plug gap: 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
1.955 (86/44)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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