engine coolant YAMAHA YZF-R6 2010 Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-8
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .............3-14
Handlebar switches ......................3-14
Clutch lever ...................................3-15
Shift pedal .....................................3-16
Brake lever ...................................3-16
Brake pedal ..................................3-17
Fuel tank cap ................................3-17
Fuel ...............................................3-18
Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose ..........................................3-19
Catalytic converters ......................3-19
Seats ............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable ....................3-21
Rear view mirrors .........................3-22
Adjusting the front fork ..................3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...................................3-25
Luggage strap holders ..................3-27EXUP system ............................... 3-28
Sidestand ..................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-29
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-15
Air filter element ........................... 6-18
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-18Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-19
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ........................................... 6-22
Brake light switches ..................... 6-23
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-25
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-30
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering .................. 6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery ......................................... 6-31U13SE2E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, August 4, 2009 4:01 PM
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view
1
2
3,4,5,6
710
9
8
11
12
13
14
15
1. Luggage strap holder (page 3-27)
2. Helmet cable holder (page 3-21)
3. Fuse box 1 (page 6-33)
4. Main fuse (page 6-33)
5. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-33)
6. Battery (page 6-31)
7. Air filter element (page 6-18)
8. Coolant reservoir (page 6-15)9. Radiator cap (page 6-15)
10.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-12)
11.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-16)
12.Engine oil dipstick (page 6-12)
13.Brake pedal (page 3-17)
14.Rear brake light switch (page 6-23)
15.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-24)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
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Indicator and warning lights
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Turn signal indicator lights“”
and“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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Neutral indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light“”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.TIP
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when
riding on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the oil
level detection circuit. If a problem
is detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the following cycle will be
repeated until the malfunction is
corrected: The oil level warning
light will flash ten times, then go off
for 2.5 seconds. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
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Fuel level warning light“”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
1. Left turn signal indicator light“”
2. Neutral indicator light“”
3. High beam indicator light“”
4. Right turn signal indicator light“”
5. Fuel level warning light“”
6. Oil level warning light“”
7. Coolant temperature warning light“”
8. Shift timing indicator light
9. Engine trouble warning light“”
10.Immobilizer system indicator light
km/h
TRIP A
˚C
12 34 5
6
7
8
9 10
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-5
3
TIPThis model is also equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the fuel level de-
tection circuit. If a problem is detected
in the fuel level detection circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle will be repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: The fuel level
warning light will flash eight times, and
then go off for 3.0 seconds. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warning
light“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.TIP
For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
If the engine overheats, see page
6-43 for further instructions.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
3
Coolant
temperatureDisplay Conditions What to do
Under 39 °C
(Under 103 °F)Message “Lo” is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding.
40–116 °C
(104–242 °F)Temperature is displayed. OK. Go ahead with riding.
117–134 °C
(243–274 °F)Temperature display flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the vehicle and allow it to idle until
the coolant temperature goes down.
If the temperature does not go down,
stop the engine. (See page 6-43.)
Above 135 °C
(Above 275 °F)Message “HI” flashes.
Warning light comes on.Stop the engine and allow it to cool.
(See page 6-43.)
TRIP A
˚C
TRIP A
˚C
TRIP A
˚C
TRIP A
˚C
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
EWA12422
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
a speedometer
a tachometer
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
a stopwatch
a clock
a coolant temperature display
an air intake temperature display
a self-diagnosis device
a display brightness and shift tim-
ing indicator light control mode
TIP
Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons, except for setting
the display brightness and shift
timing indicator light control mode.
For the U.K. only: To switch the
speedometer and odometer/trip-
meter displays between kilometers
and miles, press the “SELECT”
button for at least one second.
Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the rider
to monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the ta-
chometer needle will sweep once
across the r/min range and then return
to zero r/min in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
1. Speedometer
2. Clock
3. Tachometer
4. Coolant temperature display/air intake tem-
perature display
5. Odometer/tripmeters/fuel reserve tripme-
ter/stopwatch
6. Shift timing indicator light
7.“RESET” button
8.“SELECT” button
2
3
4
5
6
1
87
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
2 1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-10
3Standard measurement
1. Push the “RESET” button to start
the stopwatch.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to stop
the stopwatch.
3. Push the “SELECT” button again
to reset the stopwatch.
Split-time measurement1. Push the “RESET” button to start
the stopwatch.
2. Push the “RESET” button or start
switch“” to measure split-times.
(The colon “:” will start flashing.)
3. Push the “RESET” button or start
switch“” to display the final split-
time or push the “SELECT” button
to stop the stopwatch and display
total elapsed time.
4. Push the “SELECT” button to reset
the stopwatch.TIPTo change the display back to the prior
mode, push the “SELECT” button for a
few seconds until the stopwatch digits
flash.
Coolant temperature display
The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.TIPWhen the coolant temperature display
is selected, “C” is displayed for one
second, and then the coolant tempera-
ture is displayed.NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
Air intake temperature display
The air intake temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the air drawn
into the air intake duct. Push the “RE-
SET” button to switch the coolant tem-
perature display to the air intake
temperature display.TIP
Even if the air intake temperature
is set to be displayed, the coolant
temperature warning light comes
on if the engine overheats.
When the key is turned to “ON”,
the coolant temperature is auto-
matically displayed, even if the air
intake temperature was displayed
prior to turning the key to “OFF”.
1. Coolant temperature display
TRIP A
˚C
1
1. Air intake temperature display
TRIP A
˚C
1
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check the fuel tank breather/overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage,
and check the hose connection.3-18
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-12
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-15
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. In this case,
the multi-function display indicates
error code 70, but this is not a mal-
function. Push the start switch to
clear the error code and to restart
the engine.
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Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-29 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to“”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
Fuel level warning light
Coolant temperature warning
light
Shift timing indicator light
Engine trouble warning light
Immobilizer system indicator
light
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-5
6
21*Rear suspension re-
lay arm and con-
necting arm
pivoting pointsCheck operation.√√√√
22 Engine oilChange.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.√√√√√√
23Engine oil filter car-
tridgeReplace.√√√
24*Cooling systemCheck coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
Change. Every 3 years
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√√
26Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√√
27*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.√√√√√
28*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
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