Table Of Contents - Yamaha FZ6RD(C) Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS .............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................2-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view ........................................3-2
Controls and instruments.................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .......................................4-1
Main switch/steering lock ................4-1
Indicator lights and
warning lights ..............................4-2
Multi-function meter unit .................4-5
Handlebar switches ........................4-8
Clutch lever .....................................4-9
Shift pedal .....................................4-10
Brake lever ...................................4-10
Brake pedal ..................................4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................4-11
Fuel ...............................................4-11
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ............................4-13
Catalytic converter ........................4-13
Seats ............................................4-14
Adjusting the rider seat height ......4-15
Helmet holder ...............................4-17
Storage compartment ...................4-18
Handlebar position ........................4-18
Rear view mirrors ......................... 4-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-19
Sidestand ..................................... 4-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 4-21
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels ................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-12
Canister (for California only) ........ 7-13
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 7-13
Coolant ......................................... 7-16
Replacing the air filter element ..... 7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-20
Checking the throttle grip
free play .................................... 7-21
Valve clearance ........................... 7-21
Tires ............................................. 7-21
Cast wheels ................................. 7-24
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play .................................... 7-24
Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 7-25
Brake light switches ..................... 7-26
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-26
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-27
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-28
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-29
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-30
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 7-31
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-32
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-33
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 7-33