lock YAMAHA XJ6-S 2013 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU32980
Seat To remove the seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the rear of the seat up, and
then pull the seat off.
To install the seat 1. Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as
shown.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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32. Push the rear of the seat down tolock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
EAU46751
Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the
seat. A helmet holding cable is provid-
ed in the owner’s tool kit to secure a
helmet to the helmet holder.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder 1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-16.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook the
cable loops over the helmet hold-
er. 3. Place the helmet on the right side
of the vehicle, and then install the
seat. WARNING! Never ride with
a helmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10161]
To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Remove the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then install the
seat.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
1. Helmet holder
2. Owner’s tool kit
3. Helmet holding cable
2
3
1
1. Helmet
2. Helmet holding cable
3. Helmet holder
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TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as described
above, proceed as follows.1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at theclutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
2. Remove cowling B. (See page 6-8.)
3. Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable.
4. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b). 5. Tighten the locknut.
6. Install the cowling.
EAU37913
Checking the brake lever free
play There should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14211
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be- fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
1 2
(a)
(b)
1. No brake lever free play
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●
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and thebrake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22731
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the master cylinders and
calipers as well as the brake hoses re-
placed at the intervals listed below or
whenever they are damaged or leak-
ing.●
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
●
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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EAU22760
Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU22794
To check the drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
EAU53950
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand
down.
2. Loosen the locknut at each end of the swingarm, and then loosen the
axle nut.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting nut at each end
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward. NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10571]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
drive chain puller, make sure that both
chain pullers are in the same position
for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack: 45.0–55.0 mm (1.77–2.17 in)
1
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
3
1
2
(a)(b)
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5. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand, and then put the sidestand
down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
7. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23025
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10583
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11121]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11111]
1. Drive chain puller
2. Alignment marksTightening torques:
Axle nut:90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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6If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU47601
Replacing the headlight bulb This model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:●
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
●
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
1. Taillight fuse
2. Spare fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
7. Fuel injection system fuse
8. Radiator fan fuse
1 2
3
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5
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7
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Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
20.0 A
Taillight fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse: 20.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 10.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-8.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler, and then remove the headlight
bulb cover. 3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the burnt-out
bulb.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into po- sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EAU47021
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb 1. Remove the seat. (See page3-16.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull- ing it out.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Headlight coupler
1 2
1. Headlight bulb
2. Headlight bulb holder
1
2
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
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64. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU24204
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb 1. Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11191]
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
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EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU32874
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.1. Loosen the locknut and drive chainslack adjusting nut on each side of
the swingarm.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand. 4. Remove the axle nut.
5. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove and
install the rear wheel.6. While supporting the brake caliperand slightly lifting the wheel, pull
the wheel axle out.
TIPA rubber mallet may be useful to tap the
wheel axle out.7. Remove the wheel. NOTICE: Do
not apply the brake after the
wheel has been removed to-
gether with the brake disc, oth-
erwise the brake pads will be
forced shut.
[ECA11071]
EAU48651
To install the rear wheel1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
3
2
1. Brake caliper
2. Wheel axle
1
2
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