fuel YAMAHA XJ600N 2000 Owners Manual

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view (XJ600S)
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1. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
2. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
3. Fuse box (page 6-26)
4. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)
5. Seat lock (page 3-14)6. Rear shock absorber spring
preload adjusting ring (page 3-15)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-10)

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2-2
DESCRIPTION
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Right view (XJ600S)
8. Tail/brake light (page 6-17)
9. Storage compartment (page 3-15)
10. Seat (page 3-14)
11. Fuel tank (page 3-11)
12. Headlight (page 6-27)
13. Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view (XJ600N)
1. Steering lock (page 3-3)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-13)
3. Helmet holder (page 3-15)
4. Fuse box (page 6-26)
5. Luggage strap holders (page 3-16)6. Seat lock (page 3-14)
7. Rear shock absorber spring preload
adjusting ring (page 3-15)
8. Shift pedal (page 3-10)

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DESCRIPTION
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Right view (XJ600N)
9. Tail/brake light (page 6-17)
10. Storage compartment (page 3-15)
11. Seat (page 3-14)
12. Fuel tank (page 3-11)
13. Headlight (page 6-27)
14. Rear brake pedal (page 3-11)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch ......................................................... 3-1
Steering lock (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-3
Indicator lights .................................................... 3-3
Oil level indicator circuit check ........................... 3-5
Speedometer (for XJ600S) ................................. 3-6
Speedometer (for XJ600N) ................................ 3-6
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-7
Handlebar switches ............................................ 3-7
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-9
Shift pedal ........................................................ 3-10
Front brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Rear brake pedal .............................................. 3-11Fuel tank cap .................................................... 3-11
Fuel ................................................................... 3-12
Fuel tank breather hose (for Germany only) ..... 3-12
Fuel cock........................................................... 3-13
Starter (choke) Ò Ó ......................................... 3-14
Seat................................................................... 3-14
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-15
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-15
Rear shock absorber adjustment ...................... 3-15
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-16
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-17
Sidestand/clutch switch operation check .......... 3-17

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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XJ600S
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
4. Reset button
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Speedometer (for XJ600S)
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó with the
reset button. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a tank
of fuel. This information will enable you
to plan fuel stops in the future.
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Trip odometer
4. Reset knob
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Speedometer (for XJ600N)
The speedometer shows riding speed.
This speedometer is equipped with an
odometer and trip odometer. The trip
odometer can be reset to Ò0Ó with the
reset knob. Use the trip odometer to
estimate how far you can ride on a tank
of fuel. This information will enable you
to plan fuel stops in the future.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Rear brake pedal
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Rear brake pedal
The rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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Fuel tank cap
To open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:
This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly.
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Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands.
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CAUTION:
Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
17.0 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)
This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:
lCheck hose connection.
lCheck hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
lMake sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒONÓ
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Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while also filter-
ing it.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as illustrated.
ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors when the en-
gine is running. Set the fuel cock to this
position when starting the engine and
for riding.
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒRESÓ
RES
This stands for ÒreserveÓ. If you are
running out of fuel while riding with the
fuel cock in the ÒONÓ position, quickly
turn the lever to this position. Other-
wise the engine may die and will have
to be primed (see ÒPRIÓ below). After
turning the lever to ÒRESÓ, fill the tank
at the first opportunity and be sure to
set the fuel cock back to ÒONÓ!
1. Arrow mark positioned over ÒPRIÓ
PRI
This stands for ÒprimeÓ. If the engine
has been allowed to run out of fuel, turn
the lever to the ÒPRIÓ position to send
fuel directly to the carburetors. This will
make starting easier. However, be sure
to turn the lever to the ÒONÓ position (or
ÒRESÓ if you have not refuelled yet) af-
ter the engine has started.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Starter (choke) Ò Ó
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Starter (choke) Ò Ó
Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Open
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Seat
To remove
Insert the key in the lock and turn it
counterclockwise.
1. Projection (´ 2)
2. Seat holder
To install
Insert the projections on the front of the
seat into the seat holder, then push
down on the seat.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted.