check engine light YAMAHA XJ6-S 2013 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
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Engine oil and oil filter car-
tridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles.
4. Remove the engine oil dipstick and wipe it clean, insert it back into the
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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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, im-
mediately 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
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If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, wait a few min-utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Install the cowling.
EAU20070
Coolant The 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.
EAU47560
To check the coolant level 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.TIP●
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
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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 cool-ant 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.1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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INDEXAAir filter element, replacing ................... 6-18
Auxiliary light bulb ................................. 6-39BBattery................................................... 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-26
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-25
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-30
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-32
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-28EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-19 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine stop switch................................ 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-33
Fuel....................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar position, adjusting ............... 3-18
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-36
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-17
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-21
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-39MMain 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 .......................... 3-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-11RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-19SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-19
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-12
Steering, checking................................. 6-33
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-18
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-42
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