maintenance YAMAHA YZF-R6 2013 Workshop Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-24
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, 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 .... 6-29
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-27EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-13
Engine stop switch................................ 3-14 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-7
EXUP system ........................................ 3-27
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-22
Front fork, checking...............................6-32
Fuel ....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-17
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-14
Hazard switch........................................ 3-15
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-36
Helmet holding cable.............................3-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-28
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 .................................7-1 Model 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 ............................................. 3-15
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-7
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-24
Sidestand .............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-12
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-33
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-32TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-37
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-30
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-19
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