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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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NOTE:
Pre-operation checks should be made each time the motorcycle is used. Such an inspection can be thoroughly accom-
plished in a very short time; and the added safety it assures is more than worth the time involved.
If any item in the PRE-OPERATION CHECK is not working properly, have it inspected and repaired before operating
the motorcycle.
Chassis fasteners¥ Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
¥ Tighten if necessary.Ñ
Fuel tank¥ Check fuel level.
¥ Fill with fuel if necessary.3-11 ~ 3-12
Lights, signals and
switches¥ Check for proper operation.3-7 ~ 3-9,
6-27 ~ 6-30 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting the engine ............................................................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ...................................................................... 5-4
Shifting ............................................................................................... 5-4
Recommended shift points (for Switzerland only) .............................. 5-5
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .................................................... 5-5
Engine break-in .................................................................................. 5-5
Parking ............................................................................................... 5-6
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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1. Turn the fuel cock to ÒONÓ.
2. Turn the main switch to ÒONÓ and
the engine stop switch to Ò Ó.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
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CAUTION:
The oil level indicator light should
come on when the start switch is
pushed and should go off when the
start switch is released. If the indica-
tor light flickers or remains on, im-
mediately stop the engine and
check the engine oil level and for oil
leakage. If necessary, fill the engine
with oil and check to see that the oil
level indicator light goes off. If the
light does not go off even with suffi-
cient oil in the crankcase or the light
does not come on when pushing the
start switch, consult a Yamaha
dealer.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) halfway back.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine!7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Recommended shift points
(for Switzerland only)
The recommended shift points are
shown in the table below.
NOTE:
When shifting two gears down from 5th
to 3rd, bring your motorcycle to a
speed of 35 km/h.
Acceleration shift point
(km/h)
1st®2nd
2nd®3rd
3rd®4th
4th®5th
5th®6th20
30
40
50
60
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycleÕs fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:
lWarm up the engine before riding.
lTurn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
lShift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
lDo not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
lTurn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,000 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line ¥ Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2
*Fuel filter¥ Check condition.
¥ Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs¥ Check condition.
¥ Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4
*Valves¥ Check valve clearance.
¥ Adjust if necessary.Every 24,000 km or 24 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter¥ Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6Clutch¥ Check operation.
¥ Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
7
*Front brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. (See NOTE
on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8
*Rear brake¥ Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. (See NOTE
on page 6-4.)
¥ Correct accordingly.
¥ Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9
*Wheels¥ Check balance, runout and for damage.
¥ Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
10
*Tires¥ Check tread depth and for damage.
¥ Replace if necessary.
¥ Check air pressure.
¥ Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
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1. Screw
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Air filter
The air filter should be cleaned at the
specified intervals. It should be cleaned
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-14
for seat removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to ÒONÓ.
Then, remove the fuel cock lever
by removing the screw.
1. Fuel hose
2. Vacuum hose
3. Drain hose
3. Disconnect the hoses.
4. Remove the fuel tank.
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Valve clearance adjustment
The correct valve clearance changes
with use, resulting in improper fuel/air
supply or engine noise. To prevent this,
the valve clearance must be adjusted
regularly. This adjustment however,
should be left to a professional
Yamaha service technician.
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Tires
To ensure maximum performance,
long service, and safe operation, note
the following:
Tire air pressure
Always check and adjust the tire pres-
sure before operating the motorcycle.
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Tire inflation pressure should be
checked and adjusted when the
temperature of the tire equals the
ambient air temperature. Tire infla-
tion pressure must be adjusted ac-
cording to total weight of cargo,
rider, passenger, and accessories
(fairing, saddlebags, etc. if approved
for this model), and vehicle speed.
Maximum load* XJ600S: 184 kg
XJ600N: 187 kg
Cold tire pressure Front Rear
Up to 90 kg*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)225 kPa
(2.25 kg/cm2,
2.25 bar)
90 kg load ~
Maximum load*200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm2,
2.50 bar)
High speed riding200 kPa
(2.00 kg/cm
2,
2.00 bar)250 kPa
(2.50 kg/cm2,
2.50 bar)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, passenger
and accessories.
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Rear wheel installation
1. Install the wheel assembly and in-
sert the axle.
2. Install and adjust the drive chain.
(See page 6-20 for details about
adjusting the drive chain slack.)
3. Install the axle nut.
4. Install the caliper and caliper bolts.
Make sure there is enough gap
between the brake pads before in-
stalling the caliper onto the brake
disc.
5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand.
6. Tighten the axle nut and brake
torque rod bolt to the specified
torques.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
105 Nm (10.5 mákg)
Brake torque rod bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 mákg)
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a rigid inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression,
or ignition systems can cause poor
starting and loss of power. The trouble-
shooting chart describes a quick, easy
procedure for making checks.
If your motorcycle requires any repair,
bring it to a Yamaha dealer. The skilled
technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-
how to properly service your motor-
cycle. Use only genuine Yamaha parts
on your motorcycle. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are of-
ten inferior. Consequently, they have a
shorter service life and can lead to ex-
pensive repair bills.
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Troubleshooting chart
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Never check the fuel system while smoking or in the vicinity of an open flame.
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.
1. FuelEnough fuel.
No fuel.Go to compression check.
Supply fuel.
Use the electric starter.
2. CompressionThere is compression.
No compression.Go to ignition check.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
Remove spark
plugs and
check electrodes.
3. IgnitionWet.
Dry.Wipe clean with dry cloth and correct
spark gap or replace spark plugs.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Engine doesnÕt start, go to battery
check.
Open throttle half-way and start
the engine.
Use the electric starter.
4. BatteryEngine turns over
quickly.
Engine turns over
slowly.Battery good.
Check connections or
recharge.
Engine doesnÕt start, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect.
Engine doesnÕt start, go to compression check.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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CAUTION:
lAvoid using strong acidic wheel
cleaners, especially on spoked
wheels. If you do use such
products for hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave it on any long-
er than instructed, then thor-
oughly rinse it off with water,
immediately dry the area and
apply a corrosion protection
spray.
lImproper cleaning can damage
windshields, cowlings, panels
and other plastic parts. Use
only a soft, clean cloth or
sponge with mild detergent and
water to clean plastic.
lDo not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.
lDo not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel bearings,
swingarm bearings, forks and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
lFor motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning
compounds for plastic may
leave scratches on the wind-
shield. Test the product on a
small hidden part of the wind-
shield to make sure they do not
leave any marks. If the wind-
shield is scratched, use a quali-
ty plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the
roads in the winter are extremely corro-
sive in combination with water, carry
out the following steps after each ride
in the rain, near the sea or on salt-
sprayed roads. (Salt sprayed in the
winter may remain on the roads well
into spring.)