ignition YAMAHA YZF-R6 2011 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
EAU42501
Troubleshooting charts Starting problems or poor engine performance
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plugs
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gaps, or replace the spark plugs.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Operate the electric starter.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.6 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LEDTurn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED
Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Taillight fuse:
7.5 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
15.0 A × 2
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................... 3-14
Auxiliary light ......................................... 6-38BBattery................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-29
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-14
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-28
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-13Engine stop switch................................ 3-15
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-7
EXUP system ....................................... 3-28
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-23
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-32
Fuel....................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ......... 3-19
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-14
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-35
Helmet holding cable ............................ 3-21
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-15IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-29
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-27MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1Model label .............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-14RRear view mirrors .................................. 3-22SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-16
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-25
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-12
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-15
Steering, checking................................. 6-32
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-31TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-19
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