YAMAHA YZF600 2000 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00105
Diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self diag-
nosis for the following circuits:l
Throttle Position Sensor (T.P.S.)
circuit
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Fuel indicator light circuit
If some trouble should occur in any of
these circuits, the tachometer will re-
peatedly display as follows:
CB-53EUse this chart to identify what circuit is
faulty according to the specified r/min
displayed.CB-60E
If the tachometer displays as described
above, take note of the specified r/min
and then take your motorcycle to a
Yamaha dealer for repair.
EC000004
CAUTION:@ To prevent engine damage, be sure
to consult a Yamaha dealer as soon
as possible if the tachometer dis-
plays a repeated change in r/min. @
EAU00109
Antitheft alarm (optional)An antitheft alarm can be equipped to
this motorcycle. Consult your Yamaha
dealer to obtain and install the alarm.
Specified r/min
Faulty circuit
3,000 r/min
Throttle Position Sensor
(T.P.S.)
8,000 r/min
Fuel indicator light
0 r/min
for
3 seconds
Specified r/min for
the faulty circuit
for 2.5 seconds
(see chart below)
Current
engine
r/min for
3 seconds
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EAU01652
Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature will
vary with changes in weather and en-
gine load. If the needle points to the red
zone or higher, stop your motorcycle
and let the engine cool. (See page 6-41
for details.)
EC000002
CAUTION:@ When the engine is overheated, do
not continue riding. @
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00120
Pass switch “PASS”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch “ ”
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EAU00138
Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”, turns
on the auxiliary light, meter lights and
taillight. Turning the light switch to
“ ” turns the headlight on also.
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Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
EC000005
CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
EAU00152
Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “ ”
1. Clutch lever
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EAU00157
Shift pedalThis motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 6-speed transmission.
The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar and is equipped with a
brake lever adjusting dial. To activate
the front brake, pull the lever toward
the handlebar.
To adjust the front brake lever position,
turn the brake lever adjusting dial while
pulling the lever forward. Make sure the
setting on the brake lever adjusting dial
is aligned with the arrow mark.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Shift pedal
1. Arrow mark
2. Brake lever adjusting dial
3. Front brake lever
a. Lever distance
1. Rear brake pedal
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Fuel tank capTo open
Open the lock cover. Insert the key and
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the cap can be
opened.
To close
Push the tank cap into position with the
key inserted. To remove the key, turn it
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion. Then, close the lock cover.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
EW000023
WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
EAU01183
FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
EW000130
WA R N I N G
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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EAU00186
CAUTION:@ l
Always wipe off spilled fuel im-
mediately with a dry and clean
soft cloth. Fuel may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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(For Germany only)
The fuel tank cap equipped on
German models is specially de-
signed. Always use the correct
cap whenever replacement is
necessary.
@
EAU00191
NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
19 L
Reserve:
3.1 L
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EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only)This model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose. Before using this motor-
cycle, be sure to:l
Check hose connection.
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Check hose for cracks or damage.
Replace if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked. Clean it if necessary.
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Starter (choke) “ ”Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture. A separate starter cir-
cuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction a
to turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction b
to turn off the
starter (choke).
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) “ ”
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ECA00038
CAUTION:@ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. Also, longer use of the starter
(choke) will cause afterburning. If af-
terburning occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). @
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SeatTo remove the seat, insert the key into
the helmet holder lock and turn it as
shown. Then, lift the seat upward. To install the seat, insert the projec-
tions on the front of the seat into the
seat holder, then push the seat down.
NOTE:@ Make sure that the seat is securely fit-
ted. @
1. Open
1. Seat holder
2. Projection (´ 2)
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EAU00261
Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key in the lock and turn it as shown. To
lock the helmet holder, turn the key to
its original position.
EW000030
WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in the hel-
met holder. The helmet may hit ob-
jects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
EAU01688
Storage compartmentThis compartment is designed to store
a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK. (Other
locks may not fit.) Be sure the lock is
fastened securely with the straps when
storing it in the compartment.
To prevent losing the straps, be sure to
secure them even when a U-LOCK is
not being stored in the compartment.When storing this Owner’s manual or
other documents in the compartment,
be sure to put them in a vinyl bag so
they do not get wet. When washing the
motorcycle, be careful not to flood this
compartment with water.
1. Helmet holder
2. Open
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (´ 3)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front fork adjustmentThis front fork is equipped with spring
preload and damping force adjusters.
EW000037
WARNING
@ Each fork leg must be set to the
same pressure. Uneven setting can
cause poor handling and loss of sta-
bility. @
Adjusting spring preload
Turn the adjusting bolt in direction a
to increase spring preload and in di-
rection b
to decrease spring preload.
Align the preferred setting with the top
of the front fork cap bolt.
EC000013
CAUTION:@ The grooves are provided to show
the adjustment level. Always keep
the adjustment level equal on both
fork legs. @
CI-18E
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
1. Setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
HardStan-
dardSoft
Adjusting
position1234 5 678
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