YAMAHA XT600E 2000 Owners Manual

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EAU02944
Identification number
recordsRecord the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces
provided for assistance when order-
ing spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er or for reference in case the vehicle
is stolen.
1.KEY IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
2.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER:
3.MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU01041
Key identification numberThe key identification number is
stamped on the key tag.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided and use it for reference when
obtaining a new key.
EAU01043
Vehicle identification
numberThe vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.NOTE:
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motor-
cycle with the licensing authority in
your state.
1.Key identification number1.Vehicle identification number
9-1
EAU01039
CONSUMER INFORMATION1
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU01050
Model labelThe model label is affixed to the
frame under the seat. (See page
3-9 for seat removal procedures.)
Record the information on this label
in the space provided. This informa-
tion will be needed to order spare
parts from your Yamaha dealer.1.Model label
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INDEX
Front brake lever free play
adjustment..........................................6-18
Front fork inspection..............................6-26
Front wheel installation..........................6-34
Front wheel removal..............................6-33
Fuel.........................................................3-6
Fuel cock.................................................3-7
Fuel tank cap...........................................3-6
Fuse replacement..................................6-29
H
Handlebar switches.................................3-3
Dimmer switch......................................3-3
Engine stop switch................................3-4
Horn switch...........................................3-3
Lights switch.........................................3-3
Pass switch...........................................3-3
Start switch...........................................3-4
Turn signal switch.................................3-3
Headlight bulb replacement...................6-29
Helmet holder..........................................3-9
High beam indicator light.........................3-2
Horn switch..............................................3-3
How to use the conversion table.............9-3
I
Identification number records..................9-1
Idle speed adjustment...........................6-14
Indicator lights.........................................3-2
High beam indicator light......................3-2
Neutral indicator light............................3-2
Turn indicator light................................3-2
Inspecting the brake fluid level..............6-21
K
Key identification number........................9-1
L
Lights switch............................................3-3
M
Main switch/Steering lock........................3-1
Model label..............................................9-2
N
Neutral indicator light...............................3-2
P
Panel A, B...............................................6-7
Parking....................................................5-6
Pass switch.............................................3-3
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart....................................6-3
Pre-operation check list...........................4-1
R
Rear brake pedal.....................................3-5
Rear brake pedal height adjustment.....6-19
Rear shock absorber adjustment..........3-10
Rear suspension lubrication..................6-26
Rear wheel installation..........................6-36
Rear wheel removal..............................6-35
Recommended shift point
(for Switzerland only)............................5-4
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Seat.........................................................3-9
Shift pedal ..............................................3-5
Shifting....................................................5-4
Sidestand..............................................3-11
Sidestand lubrication.............................6-25
A
Air filter..................................................6-12
B
Battery...................................................6-28
Brake and clutch lever lubrication.........6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication...........6-25
Brake fluid replacement.........................6-22
Brake light switch adjustment................6-20
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Cable inspection and lubrication...........6-24
Carburetor adjustment...........................6-13
Care.........................................................7-1
Carrier (optional)...................................3-11
Checking the front and rear brake
pads....................................................6-20
Clutch lever.............................................3-4
Clutch lever free play adjustment..........6-18
Cowling A................................................6-7
Cowling and panel removal and
installation.............................................6-6
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Description..............................................2-1
Dimmer switch.........................................3-3
Drive chain lubrication...........................6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment.................6-23
Drive chain slack check.........................6-22
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Engine break-in.......................................5-5
Engine oil...............................................6-10
Engine stop switch..................................3-4
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Front brake lever.....................................3-5
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INDEX
Sidestand/clutch switch operation
check..................................................3-12
Spark plug...............................................6-8
Specifications..........................................8-1
Speedometer...........................................3-2
Start switch..............................................3-4
Starter (choke).........................................3-8
Starting a warm engine...........................5-3
Starting the engine..................................5-1
Steering inspection................................6-27
Storage....................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle.....................6-32
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Tachometer.............................................3-3
Taillight bulb replacement.....................6-32
Throttle cable and grip lubrication.........6-24
Throttle cable free play adjustment.......6-14
Tips for reducing fuel consumption.........5-5
Tires......................................................6-15
Tool kit.....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting.....................................6-36
Troubleshooting chart............................6-37
Turn indicator light...................................3-2
Turn signal light bulb replacement........6-31
Turn signal switch....................................3-3
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Valve clearance adjustment..................6-15
Vehicle identification number..................9-1
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Wheel bearings.....................................6-27
Wheels..................................................6-17
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PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPERPRINTED IN JAPAN
2001·1–1.0´1(E)
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4PT-28199-E6
OWNER’S MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
XT600E XT500E