headlight bulb YAMAHA YZF-R6 2002 Owners Manual

6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-3
Removing and installing the cowlings and
panel .................................................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-9
Coolant .............................................................. 6-13
Checking the air filter element ........................... 6-17
Air intake duct .................................................... 6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-21
Tires ................................................................... 6-21
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-26
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-27
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-28
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-29Lubricating the drive chain ................................ 6-31
Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-32
Lubricating the brake pedal ............................... 6-32
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-33
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-33
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-33
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-34
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-35
Battery ............................................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-37
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-38
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-39
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-39
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-44
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-38
6
EAU04226
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with two
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
EW000119
WARNING
_ Headlight bulbs get very hot. There-
fore, keep flammable products away
from a lit headlight bulb, and do not
touch the bulb until it has cooled
down. _4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
EC000104
CAUTION:_ Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosi-
ty of the bulb, and the bulb life
will be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
_5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the panel.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
1. Headlight bulb holder
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Battery
Model GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight typeQuar tz bulb (halogen)
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
License plate light 12 V, 5 W × 1
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
Backup fuse (odometer) 7.5 A
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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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