lock YAMAHA XJ6F 2012 Owner's Manual

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6XJ6F XJ6FA XJ6FA
If 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 hi gher ampera ge
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 motor fuse
1 2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box
2
4
3
1
1. Taillight fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. ABS solenoid fuse
4. ABS motor fuse
5. Spare fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. Ignition fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
10.Fuel injection system fuse
11.Radiator fan motor fuse
1
5 56
7
8
9
10
11
234
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EAU47022
Replacing the tail/ brake li ght
b ul b1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-18.)
2. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the seat.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
1. Tail/brake light bulb socket
1
1. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Tail/brake light bulb socket
2
1
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
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63. 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-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU24314
Replacin
g the license plate
li g ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the screws.
2. Remove the license plate light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out. 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws.
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light unit
2. Screw
2
1
1. License plate light bulb socket
2. License plate light bulb
1
2
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64. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand so that the front wheel is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Tighten the wheel axle, the front wheel axle pinch bolt and the
brake caliper bolts to the specified
torques.
6. Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper
fork operation.
EAU44802
Rear wheel (for non-ABS
mo dels)
WARNING
EWA14841
For the ABS mo del, have a Yamaha
d ealer remove an d install the wheel.
EAU56671
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.1. Loosen the locknut and drive
chain slack 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.
Tightenin g torques:
Wheel axle: 65 Nm (6.5 m·kgf, 47 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt:
19 Nm (1.9 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Brake caliper bolt: 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
1
3
2
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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 b rake after the
wheel an d b rake disc have been
remove d, otherwise the brake
pa ds will b e forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel
1. Install the wheel and the brake cal- iper bracket by inserting the wheel
axle from the right-hand side.TIPMake sure that the slot in the
brake caliper bracket is fit over the
retainer on the swingarm.
 Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads
before installing the wheel.2. Install the drive chain onto the rear
sprocket.
3. Install the axle nut. 4. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See
page 6-28.)
5. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand so that the rear wheel is
on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, and then tighten the locknuts to the speci-
fied torques.
1. Brake caliper
2. Wheel axle
1
2
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Slot
3. Retainer
2 31
Ti
ghtenin g 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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6En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
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.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin 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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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-7
Air filter element, replacing ................... 6-18
Auxiliary light bulb ................................ 6-38BBattery .................................................. 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............................................ 3-14
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches ............................. 6-25
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-30
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-32
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-15
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ............................................... 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-28
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed.............................. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-12
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-7FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-33
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-35HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-20
Handlebar switches ............................. 3-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-37
Helmet holder....................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-23
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-40MMain 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 ........................ 3-8
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-21SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-18
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-21
Sidestand.............................................. 3-22
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 6-11
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-20
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-32TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-39
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