Yamaha YZF600RT Owner's Manual

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Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1Location of important labels ...........1-5DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1Left view ..........................................2-1Right view ........................................2-2Controls and instruments ................2-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS .......................................3-1Main switch/steering lock ................3-1Indicator and warning lights ............3-2Speedometer unit ...........................3-3Tachometer ....................................3-3Self-diagnosis device .....................3-3Coolant temperature gauge ............3-4Handlebar switches ........................3-4Clutch lever ....................................3-5Shift pedal ......................................3-6Brake lever .....................................3-6Brake pedal ....................................3-6Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7Fuel ................................................3-7Starter (choke) lever .......................3-8Seat ................................................3-9Helmet holder .................................3-9Storage compartment ...................3-10Adjusting the front fork .................3-10Adjusting the shock absorberassembly ...................................3-12Luggage strap holders ..................3-14Sidestand ..................................... 3-14Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-15PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1Pre-operation check list ................. 4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANTRIDING POINTS ................................ 5-1Starting and warming up a coldengine ......................................... 5-1Starting a warm engine .................. 5-3Shifting ........................................... 5-3Engine break-in .............................. 5-4Parking ........................................... 5-5PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDMINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1PERIODIC MAINTENANCE .......... 6-1Owner’s tool kit .............................. 6-1Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ............. 6-3General maintenance andlubrication chart .......................... 6-4Removing and installingcowlings ...................................... 6-8Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10Canister (for California only) ........ 6-11Engine oil and oil filtercartridge ................................... 6-12Coolant ........................................ 6-15Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-18Checking the air vent hose ........... 6-20Air intake duct .............................. 6-20Adjusting the carburetors ............. 6-20Adjusting the throttle cable freeplay ........................................... 6-21Adjusting the valve clearance ...... 6-21Tires ............................................. 6-21Cast wheels .................................. 6-24Accessories and replacementparts .......................................... 6-24Adjusting the clutch lever freeplay ........................................... 6-25Adjusting the rear brake lightswitch ........................................ 6-26Checking the front and rearbrake pads ................................ 6-26Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-27Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-28Drive chain slack .......................... 6-28Lubricating the drive chain ........... 6-29Checking and lubricating thecables ....................................... 6-30Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ............... 6-30Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals ............... 6-31Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers ............. 6-31Checking and lubricating thesidestand .................................. 6-31Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-32U5AH19E0.book Page 1 Thursday, May 13, 2004 4:23 AM