catalytic converter YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Immobilizer system .............................................. 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ..................................... 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ................................ 3-4
Multi-function display ........................................... 3-8
Tachometer ........................................................ 3-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................................. 3-13
Handlebar switches ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever ........................................................ 3-15
Shift pedal .......................................................... 3-15
Brake lever ......................................................... 3-16
Brake pedal ........................................................ 3-16
Fuel tank cap ..................................................... 3-17Fuel ................................................................... 3-17
Fuel tank breather hose .................................... 3-18
Catalytic converter ............................................ 3-19
Seats ................................................................. 3-19
Helmet holders .................................................. 3-21
Storage compartment ....................................... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ...................................... 3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............ 3-25
Luggage strap holders ...................................... 3-27
Sidestand .......................................................... 3-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............................. 3-28
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01084
Catalytic converter This motorcycle is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the exhaust cham-
ber.
EW000128
WARNING
_ The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work. _
EC000114
CAUTION:_ The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the motorcycle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.


Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
_
EAU03814
Seats Rider seat
To remove the rider seatPull up the rear corners of the rider seat
as shown, remove the bolts, and then
pull the seat off.To install the rider seat
Insert the projection on the front of the
rider seat into the seat holder as
shown, place the seat in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
1. Bolt (× 2)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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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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