warning YAMAHA YZF-R6 2001 Service Manual

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
ECA00014
CAUTION:@ l
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
@
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and
spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the
spark plugs, and then place the
spark plugs on the cylinder head
so that the electrodes are ground-
ed. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times
with the starter. (This will coat the
cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps from
the spark plugs, and then install
the spark plugs and the spark plug
caps.
EWA00003
WARNING
@ To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over. @
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 2
Tail/brake light 13.5 V, 1/6.1 W ´ 2 (LED)
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W ´ 2
Meter lighting 12 V, 1.4 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light LED
High beam indicator light LED
Turn signal indicator light LED
Fuel level warning light LED
Oil level/coolant temperature
warning light LED
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 7.5 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Odometer fuse 7.5 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, checking ..................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-20
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-10BBattery ................................................... 6-37
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-34
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-30
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-29
Brake lever...............................................3-9
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-27
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-28
Brake pedal............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-34
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-27CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-33
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-25
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-15
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-7
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-32
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-31
Adjusting .......................................... 6-31
Checking .......................................... 6-31EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch................................... 3-8FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-17
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-35
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-12
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-38HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-39
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-23
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-8
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-22MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level/coolant temperature warning
light ........................................................3-3PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-7
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-13
Passenger seat.................................3-14
Rider seat .........................................3-13
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-7
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-9
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-19
Sidestand ...............................................3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-34
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-9
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