check oil YAMAHA YZF-R6 2002 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-31
6
EAU03006
Lubricating the drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
EC000097
CAUTION:@ The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain. @1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
CAUTION:@ To prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents. @2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive
chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant.
ECA00052
CAUTION:@ Do not use engine oil or any other
lubricants for the drive chain, as
they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings. @
EAU02962
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
EW000112
WARNING
@ Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions. @
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-33
6
EAU03165
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
EW000113
WARNING
@ If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. @
EAU03166
Lubricating the rear
suspension The pivoting points of the rear suspen-
sion must be lubricated at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU02939
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
EW000115
WARNING
@ Securely support the motorcycle so
that there is no danger of it falling
over. @Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, checking ..................... 6-17
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-19
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-7BBattery ................................................... 6-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-32
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-29
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-28
Brake lever............................................. 3-10
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-27
Brake pedal............................................ 3-10
Brake pedal, lubricating.......................... 6-32
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-26CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-31
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 .......................................... 6-14
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ................................................6-6DDimmer switch .........................................3-8
Drive chain, lubricating ........................... 6-31
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-29
Adjusting .......................................... 6-30
Checking .......................................... 6-29EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-8FFront and rear suspension settings ........ 3-22
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-17
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-33
Fuel ....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-12
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-37HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-38
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-24
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
LLight switch ..............................................3-8
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-23MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2OOil level/coolant temperature warning
light ........................................................3-3PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-8
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
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ......3-19
Sidestand ...............................................3-23
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-33
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