User manual YAMAHA FZS600-2001

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL FZS600 FZS600SP 5DM-28199-E4 EAU03338 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of an FZS600/FZS600SP you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast expe, rience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your FZS600/FZS600SP The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to . operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] After the coolant is completely drained, thoroughly flush the cooling system with clean tap water. Install the coolant drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. 6-15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000080 EW000072 @ CAUTION: q If coolant is not available, use distilled water or soft tap water instead. Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine. q If water has been used instead of coolant, replace it with coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the engine may not be sufficiently cooled and the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion. q If water has been added to the coolant, have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the coolant as soon as possible, otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced. @ WARNING q Before installing the fuel tank, make sure that the fuel hoses are not damaged. If any fuel hose is damaged, do not start the engine but have a Yamaha dealer replace the hose, otherwise fuel may leak. q Make sure that the fuel hoses are properly connected and routed, and not pinched. 22. Install the radiator cap and reservoir cap, start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha dealer check the cooling system. Connect the fuel level sensor coupler, connect the fuel hose to the fuel tank and fuel cock, turn the fuel cock lever to "ON", and then place the fuel tank in the original position. 20. Start the engine, let it idle for several minutes, turn it off, and then slightly lift the fuel tank to check the coolant level in the radiator. If necessary, add coolant until it reaches the top of the radiator. Pour the recommended coolant into the reservoir to the maximum level mark. 6 6-16 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU03559 Air filter The air filter element should be cleaned at the specified intervals. It should be cleaned more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. (See page 3-12 for seat removal and installation procedures. ) 2. (Refer to steps 2­6 of the "To change the coolant" section on page 6-13 for the fuel tank removal procedure. ) EW000071 1. Cover holder 6 @ WARNING Make sure that the fuel tank is well supported. q Do not tilt or pull the fuel tank too much, otherwise the fuel hoses may come loose, which could cause fuel leakage. q 4. Remove the rubber cover from its holders by pushing it downward. Then pull it upward and back as shown, away from the air filter case. @ 3. (See page 6-5 and 6-6 for panel removal and installation procedures. ) 6-17 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Remove the screws holding the air filter case cover. 7. [. . . ] 3-5 Shifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Shift pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9 Shift points (for Switzerland only). . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Shock absorber assembly, adjusting . . . . . [. . . ]