headlight bulb YAMAHA YZF-R6 2003 Owners Manual

6
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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EC000103
CAUTION:_ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. _3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU04954
Replacing a headlight bulb This motorcycle is equipped with
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove panel B (if replacing the
left headlight bulb) or panel A (if
replacing the right headlight bulb).
(See page 6-7 for panel removal
and installation procedures.)
2. Remove the headlight bulb cover
by turning it counterclockwise.3. Disconnect the headlight coupler.1. Headlight bulb cover
1. Headlight coupler
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6 4. 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. _5. 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.
_
1. Headlight bulb holder
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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66. Connect the headlight coupler.
7. Install the headlight bulb cover by
turning it clockwise.
8. Install the panel.
9. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU04982
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb This motorcycle is equipped with two
auxiliary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
cover by removing the quick fas-
tener.NOTE:_ Remove the quick fastener by pushing
the center pin in with a screwdriver,
then pulling the fastener out. _
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the auxiliary light bulb cover
by installing the quick fastener.
1. Auxiliary light bulb cover
2. Quick fastener
1. Auxiliary light bulb
2. Auxiliary light bulb socket
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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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