YAMAHA YZF600 2001 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU00129
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU00138
Engine stop switch
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the motorcycle overturns or
when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU00134
Light switch
Set this switch to “ ” to turn on the
auxiliary light, meter lighting and tail-
light. Set the switch to “ ” to turn on
the headlight also.
EAU00143
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
CAUTION:_ See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine. _
1. Engine stop switch
2. Light switch
3. Start switch “ ”
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EAU00152
Clutch lever The clutch lever is located at the left
handlebar grip. To disengage the
clutch, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip. To engage the clutch, release
the lever. The lever should be pulled
rapidly and released slowly for smooth
clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the ignition
circuit cut-off system. (See page 3-19
for an explanation of the ignition circuit
cut-off system.)
EAU00157
Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch lever when
shifting the gears of the 6-speed con-
stant-mesh transmission equipped on
this motorcycle.
EAU00161
Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front brake,
pull the lever toward the handlebar grip.
The brake lever is equipped with a po-
sition adjusting dial. To adjust the dis-
tance between the brake lever and the
handlebar grip, turn the adjusting dial
while holding the lever pushed away
from the handlebar grip. Make sure that
the appropriate setting on the adjusting
dial is aligned with the arrow mark on
the brake lever.
1. Clutch lever
1. Shift pedal
1. Arrow mark
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. Brake lever
a. Distance between brake lever and handlebar
grip
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EAU00162
Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
EAU02935
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
NOTE:_ The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked. _
EWA00025
WARNING
_ Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding. _
1. Brake pedal
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
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EAU03753
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
EW000130
WARNING
_ l
Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.
l
Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
_
EAU00186
CAUTION:_ l
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth,
since fuel may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
l
For Germany only: Whenever
replacement is necessary, use a
fuel tank cap of the same spe-
cial design as the original.
_
EAU00191
NOTE:_ If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade. _
EAU00196
Fuel tank breather hose
(for Germany only) Before operating the motorcycle:l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
l
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
l
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather hose is not blocked
and clean it if necessary.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
19 L
Reserve amount:
3.1 L
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU02973
Starter (choke) lever “ ” Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
ECA00038
CAUTION:_ Do not use the starter (choke) for
more than 3 minutes as the exhaust
pipe may discolor from excessive
heat. In addition, extended use of
the starter (choke) will cause after-
burning. If this occurs, turn off the
starter (choke). _
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Starter (choke) lever “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01591
Seat To remove the seat
1. Insert the key into the helmet hold-
er lock, and then turn it as shown.
2. Pull the seat off.To install the seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the seat into the seat holders as
shown.
2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
NOTE:_ Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding. _
EAU00261
Helmet holder To open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, turn the key
to the original position, and then re-
move it.
EW000030
WARNING
_ Never ride with a helmet attached to
the helmet holder, since the helmet
may hit objects, causing loss of
control and possibly an accident. _
1. Unlock.
1. Seat holder
2. Projection (´ 2)
1. Helmet holder
2. Unlock.
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EAU01688
Storage compartment This storage compartment is designed
to hold a genuine Yamaha U-LOCK.
(Other locks may not fit.) When placing
a U-LOCK in the storage compartment,
securely fasten it with the straps. When
the U-LOCK is not in the storage com-
partment, be sure to secure the straps
to prevent losing them.
When storing the owner’s manual or
other documents in the storage com-
partment, be sure to wrap them in a
plastic bag so that they will not get wet.
When washing the motorcycle, be
careful not to let any water enter the
storage compartment.
EAU01862
Adjusting the front fork This front fork is equipped with spring
preload adjusting bolts, rebound damp-
ing force adjusting screws and com-
pression damping force adjusting
screws.
EW000035
WARNING
_ Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and loss
of stability may result. _
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection
a. To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction
b.
1. U-LOCK
2. Strap (´ 3)
1. Spring preload adjusting bolt
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NOTE:_ Align the appropriate groove on the ad-
justing mechanism with the top of the
front fork cap bolt. _CI-10E
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction
a. To de-
crease the rebound damping force and
thereby soften the rebound damping,
turn the adjusting screw on each fork
leg in direction
b.CI-02E
Compression damping force
To increase the compression damping
force and thereby harden the compres-
sion damping, turn the adjusting screw
on each fork leg in direction
a. To de-
crease the compression damping force
and thereby soften the compression
damping, turn the adjusting screw on
each fork leg in direction
b.CI-02E
1. Current setting
2. Front fork cap bolt
Setting
Minimum (soft) 8
Standard 5
Maximum (hard) 1
1. Rebound damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 10 clicks in direction
b*
Standard 7 clicks in direction
b*
Maximum (hard) 1 click in direction
b*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction
a
1. Compression damping force adjusting screwMinimum (soft) 10 clicks in direction
b*
Standard 7 clicks in direction
b*
Maximum (hard) 1 click in direction
b*
* With the adjusting screw fully turned in direction
a
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EC000015
CAUTION:_ Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings. _NOTE:_ Although the total number of clicks of a
damping force adjusting mechanism
may not exactly match the above spec-
ifications due to small differences in
production, the actual number of clicks
always represents the entire adjusting
range. To obtain a precise adjustment,
it would be advisable to check the num-
ber of clicks of each damping force ad-
justing mechanism and to modify the
specifications as necessary. _
EAU03643
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly This shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring, a rebound damping force ad-
justing knob and a compression
damping force adjusting screw.
ECA00071
CAUTION:_ Never attempt to turn the spring pre-
load and rebound damping force ad-
justing mechanisms beyond the
maximum or minimum settings. _
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring in direction
a. To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring in direction
b.CI-10E1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
Setting
Minimum (soft) 1
Standard 3
Maximum (hard) 7
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Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping
force and thereby harden the rebound
damping, turn the adjusting knob in di-
rection
a. To decrease the rebound
damping force and thereby soften the
rebound damping, turn the adjusting
knob in direction
b.
CI-03E
NOTE:_ Although the total number of clicks of
the rebound damping force adjusting
mechanism may not exactly match the
above specifications due to small dif-
ferences in production, the actual num-
ber of clicks always represents the
entire adjusting range. To obtain a pre-
cise adjustment, it would be advisable
to check the number of clicks of the re-
bound damping force adjusting mecha-
nism and to modify the specifications
as necessary. _
Compression damping force
To harden the compression damping,
decrease the setting by turning the ad-
justing screw. To soften the compres-
sion damping, increase the setting by
turning the adjusting screw. Make sure
that the position indicator is aligned
with the appropriate setting.CI-10E
1. Rebound damping force adjusting knobMinimum (soft) 25 clicks in direction
b*
Standard 10 clicks in direction
b*
Maximum (hard) 3 clicks in direction
b*
* With the adjusting knob fully turned in direction
a
1. Compression damping force adjusting screw
2. Position indicator
Setting
Minimum (soft) 6
Standard 4
Maximum (hard) 1
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