auxiliary battery YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EW000016
WARNING
@ Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the motorcycle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the motor-
cycle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”. @
EAU04920
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard light and turn signal
lights can be turned on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-9
Coolant .............................................................. 6-13
Checking the air filter element ........................... 6-19
Air intake duct .................................................... 6-22
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-23
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-23
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-24
Tires ................................................................... 6-24
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-27
Adjusting the clutch lever free play .................... 6-27
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-29
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-29
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-30
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-31
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-32
Drive chain slack ................................................ 6-32
Lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-33
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-34Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
cable ............................................................... 6-34
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-35
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-35
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-36
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-37
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-37
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-38
Battery ............................................................... 6-38
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-40
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................ 6-41
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ....................... 6-43
Tail/brake light ................................................... 6-44
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-44
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................ 6-45
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-45
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-46
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-49
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-51
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-52
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-4
8
Battery
Model GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity 12 V, 8 Ah
Headlight typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity
Headlight 12 V, 55 W × 2
Tail/brake light LED
Turn signal light 12 V, 10 W × 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 5 W × 2
License plate light 12 V, 5 W × 1
Meter lighting LED
Neutral indicator light LED
High beam indicator light LED
Turn signal indicator light LED
Fuel level warning light LED
Oil level warning light LED
Coolant temperature warning
light LED
Engine trouble warning light LED
Shift timing indicator light LED
Immobilizer system
indicator light LEDFuses
Main fuse 40 A
Headlight fuse 20 A
Signaling system fuse 15 A
Radiator fan fuse 15 A
Ignition fuse 15 A
Electronic fuel injection fuse 15 A
Turn signal light, taillight,
license plate light, auxiliary
light and hazard fuse 10 A
Odometer, clock and
immobilizer system fuse
(backup fuse) 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, checking ..................... 6-19
Air intake duct ........................................ 6-22
Anti-theft alarm ...................................... 3-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-43BBattery ................................................... 6-38
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-35
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-35
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-32
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-31
Brake lever............................................. 3-16
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-29
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-30
Brake pedal............................................ 3-16
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-29CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-34
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-19
Clutch lever ............................................ 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-27
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-13
Changing .......................................... 6-15
Checking .......................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light............3-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ....................................... 3-13
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-33
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-32
Adjusting .......................................... 6-33
Checking .......................................... 6-32EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed ............................... 6-23
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................. 3-14
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-5FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-23
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-37
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 3-18
Fuel tank cap ......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-40HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-13
Hazard switch ........................................ 3-14
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-41
Helmet holders ...................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-5
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-28
Immobilizer system..................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............3-6
Indicator and warning lights......................3-4KKey identification number .........................9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing...........6-45
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-27MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-2
Model label ..............................................9-2
Multi-function display................................3-8NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-5OOil level warning light ...............................3-5PParking.....................................................5-4
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ............................................3-13
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1
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