coolant level YAMAHA YZF-R6 2014 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant 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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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2040 mm (80.3 in)
Overall width:
705 mm (27.8 in)
Overall height: 1095 mm (43.1 in)
Seat height: 850 mm (33.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1375 mm (54.1 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3600 mm (141.7 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
189 kg (417 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline 4-cylinder
Displacement: 599 cm³
Bore × stroke:
67.0 × 42.5 mm (2.64 × 1.67 in)
Compression ratio: 13.10 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement: 2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)Coolin g system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 17.3 L (4.57 US gal, 3.81 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.5 L (0.92 US gal, 0.77 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: 13S1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR10EK
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:2.073 (85/41)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.583 (31/12)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 20W-50SAE 20W-40SAE 15W-40SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Charging system:AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ10S
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 8.6 AhHea dlig ht:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBul b volta ge, watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 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: LED
Turn 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
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-34
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 .................... 6-26
Brake lever ............................................ 3-16
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-25
Brake pedal........................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-30
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........ 6-39
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.....6-32
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 ...................6-40
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-32TTail/brake light ......................................6-38
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ....................6-30
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