Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha Thundercat YZF600R Owner's Manual

Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........................6-10
Coolant ..............................................................6-13
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-17
Checking the air vent hose ................................6-18
Air intake duct ....................................................6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-19
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................6-19
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-20
Tires ...................................................................6-21
Cast wheels .......................................................6-24
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ....................6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-27
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-28
Drive chain slack ................................................6-29
Lubricating the drive chain .................................6-30

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking and lubricating the cables ................. 6-31
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............ 6-32
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-32
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-33
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-34
Battery ............................................................... 6-35
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-36
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-37
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ..................... 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ...................... 6-39
Supporting the motorcycle ................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-43
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-44
cable ............................................................... 6-31
pedals ............................................................. 6-31
levers ............................................................... 6-32
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