drain bolt YAMAHA YZF600 2000 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 2. With the engine stopped, check
the oil level through the level win-
dow located at the lower part of
the right side crankcase cover.
NOTE:@ Wait a few minutes until the oil level
settles before checking. @3. The oil level should be between
maximum and minimum marks. If
the level is low, fill the engine with
sufficient oil to reach the specified
level.Engine oil and oil filter cartridge re-
placement
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-5
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
2. Remove the cowling stay.
3. Warm up the engine for several
minutes.
4. Stop the engine. Place an oil pan
under the engine and remove the
oil filler cap.
5. Remove the drain bolt and drain
the oil.6. Remove the oil filter by using an oil
filter wrench.
NOTE:@ An oil filter wrench is available at a
nearby Yamaha dealer. @7. Reinstall the drain bolt and tighten
it to the specified torque.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain boltLeft side view
1. Oil filter cartridge
2. Oil filter wrenchTightening torque:
Drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kg)
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6
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Changing the coolant1. Put the motorcycle on a level place.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 3-14
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
3. Remove cowling C. (See page 6-7
for removal and installation proce-
dures.)
4. Remove the bolts and the coolant
reservoir.
5. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir.
6. Remove cowlings A and B. (See
page 6-5 for removal and installa-
tion procedures.)7. Remove the fuel tank bolts, then
lift the fuel tank upward. (Do not
remove the fuel hoses.)
EW000071
WARNING
@ l
Support the fuel tank carefully
during this procedure.
l
Do not tilt the fuel tank too
much or pull it too hard because
the fuel hose connections may
become loose causing fuel
leakage.
@
8. Remove the right air intake duct by
loosening and removing the screw
clamps.
1. Bolt (´ 2)
2. Coolant reservoir
1. Bolt (´ 2)
1. Screw clamp (´ 2)
2. Right air intake duct
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6 9. Remove the radiator cap.
EW000067
WARNING
@ Do not remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot. @10. Place a container under the en-
gine.
11. Remove the water pump drain bolt
and drain the coolant.
12. Remove the cylinder drain bolts
and drain the coolant.13. Install the water pump drain bolt
and cylinder drain bolts and tight-
en to the specified torque.
14. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
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CAUTION:@ Hard water or salt water is harmful
to the engine. You may use soft wa-
ter if you can’t get distilled water. @15. Install the radiator cap.
16. Run the engine several minutes to
recheck the coolant level in the ra-
diator. If it is low, fill with more
coolant until it reaches the top of
the radiator.
17. Check for coolant leakage.
1. Radiator cap
1. Water pump drain bolt
2. Cylinder drain bolt (´ 2)
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg)
Recommended anti-freeze:
High quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhib-
itors for aluminum engines.
Antifreeze and water mix ratio:
1:1
Total amount:
1.95 L
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.55 L
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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7
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CAUTION:@ l
Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and wipe off any excess.
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Never apply oil or wax on rub-
ber and plastic parts, but treat
them with a suitable care prod-
uct.
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Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they wear away
the paint.
@NOTE:@ Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use. @
StorageShort-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.
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CAUTION:@ l
Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp while it is still
wet will allow water and humidi-
ty to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
@
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Drain the carburetor float cham-
bers by loosening the drain bolts;
this will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
3. Only for motorcycles equipped
with a fuel cock which has an
“OFF” position: Turn the fuel cock
to “OFF”.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
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