User manual YAMAHA XJ600S-2002

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL XJ600S 4BR-28199-E8 EAU03338 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of an XJ600S/XJ600N, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience 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 XJ600S/XJ600N. 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. [. . . ] In addition, do not use oils labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II" or higher. G Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause. CAUTION: If the oil level warning light flickers or remains on, immediately turn the engine off and have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. _ _ 10. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. 1. Screw EAU02928* Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Clean the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. (See page 3-12 for seat removal and installation procedures. ) 2. Turn the fuel cock lever to "ON", and then remove the fuel cock lever by removing the screw. _ 6 NOTE: After the engine is started, the engine oil level warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient. _ _ 6-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 1. Remove the fuel tank by removing the bolts. 5. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. Pull the air filter element out. 6-11 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EC000082* EAU00630 @ 1. Air filter element CAUTION: G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. G The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the pistons and/or cylinders may become excessively worn. Adjusting the carburetors The carburetors are important parts of the engine and require very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore, most carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. The adjustment described in the following section, however, may be serviced by the owner as part of routine maintenance. EC000095 7. Lightly tap the air filter element to remove most of the dust and dirt, and then blow the remaining dirt out with compressed air as shown. If the air filter element is damaged, replace it. Insert the air filter element into the air filter case. @ 9. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. Install the fuel tank by installing the bolts. Install the fuel cock lever by installing the screw. [. . . ] 3-5 Speedometer unit (for XJ600S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Starter (choke) lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12 Starting a cold engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Starting a warm engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]