Yamaha YZF690 Owner's Manual page 6

Table of contents
Location of important labels........... 1-1
Safety information............................ 2-1
Helmets .......................................... 2-5
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument and control functions... 4-1
Immobilizer system......................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 4-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 4-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 4-5
Handlebar switches...................... 4-11
Clutch lever .................................. 4-13
Shift pedal .................................... 4-13
Brake lever.................................... 4-14
Brake pedal .................................. 4-14
ABS .............................................. 4-14
Fuel tank cap................................ 4-15
Fuel............................................... 4-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 4-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 4-18
Seats ............................................ 4-18
Rear view mirrors.......................... 4-20
Adjusting the front fork................. 4-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-23
DC connectors ..............................4-25
Sidestand ......................................4-25
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......4-26
For your safety - pre-operation
checks ...............................................5-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................6-1
Engine break-in ...............................6-1
Starting the engine..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................6-4
Parking ............................................6-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................7-1
Tool kits...........................................7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................7-5
Removing and installing cowlings...7-9
Checking the spark plugs .............7-10
Canister.........................................7-11
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....7-11
Why Yamalube ..............................7-14
Coolant..........................................7-14
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose.....7-16
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play............................................ 7-17
Valve clearance............................. 7-17
Tires .............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels .................................. 7-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 7-20
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-21
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-24
Drive chain slack........................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain................................. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 7-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 7-29