User manual YAMAHA YZF-R6-2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YZFR6X(C) LIT-11626-21-61 13S-28199-10 EAU10041 INTRODUCTION EAU10080 Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YZFR6X(C). This model is the result of Yamaha's vast experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields. This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. [. . . ] G Make sure that the canister breather is not blocked, and if necessary, clean it. 1. Minimum level mark NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, remove the engine oil filler cap, and then add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 6-14 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 5. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 1. Insert and tighten the engine oil dipstick, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter cartridge replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 1. 5. NOTE: Skip steps 6­12 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced. Remove the shift arm by removing the bolt and pulling it off the shift shaft. Remove the fuel tank breather/overflow hoses from the guides. Bolt Shift arm Engine oil filter cartridge Guide Fuel tank breather hose (except for California) 6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench. 1. Oil filter wrench 6-15 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NOTE: An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter cartridge. If the match marks are not aligned, the shift arm will not move correctly and you may not be able to shift up or down. 1. Torque wrench Tightening torque: Oil filter cartridge: 17 Nm (1. 7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf) 6 1. O-ring NOTE: Make sure that the O-ring is properly seated. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 11. Install the fuel tank breather/overflow hoses into the guides, then place them in their original position. Install the shift arm by aligning the match mark on the shift arm with the match mark on the shift shaft and installing the bolt, then tightening it to the specified torque. ECA15341 1. 4. Bolt Shift shaft Match marks Shift arm Tightening torque: Shift arm bolt: 10 Nm (1. 0 m·kgf, 7. 2 ft·lbf) CAUTION: Be sure to align the match marks to ensure proper shifting. 6-16 13. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. [. . . ] 9-2 E Engine break-in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Engine idling speed, checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-21 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge. . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Engine stop switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]