Yamaha FZS600 Owner's Manual

6-28 6 EAU03238 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica- tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals of the brake master cylinder and caliper as well as the brake hose replaced at the intervals listed below or whenever they are damaged or leaking. G Oil seals: Replace every two years. G Brake hose: Replace every four years. EAU00745 Drive chain slack The drive chain slack should be checked before each ride and adjusted if necessary. To check the drive chain slac ...

6-11 6 6. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and then tighten it to the specified torque with a torque wrench. 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. 8. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. EC000072 CAUTION: @ G In order to prevent clutch slip- page (since the engine oil also lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives with the oil or use oils of a higher grade than “CD”. In ad- dition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY CONSE ...

Installing........................................... 6-42 Removing......................................... 6-41 S Safety information..................................... 1-1 Seat....................................................... 3-12 Self-diagnosis device............................... 3-5 Shifting .................................................... 5-3 Shift pedal ............................................... 3-9 Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-4 Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-14 Side ...

1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ................................................ 1-1 ...

2,175 mm (for N, SF) Overall width 710 mm Overall height 1,170 mm Seat height 790 mm Wheelbase 1,415 mm Ground clearance 130 mm Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm Basic weight (with oil and full fuel tank) 210 kg Engine Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel 4-cylinder Displacement 599 cm3 Bore × Stroke 62.0 × 49.6 mm Compression ratio 12:1 Starting system Electric starter Lubrication system Wet sump Engine oil Type Rec ...

6-21 6 EAU00658 Tires To maximize the performance, durabil- ity, and safe operation of your motor- cycle, note the following points regarding the specified tires. Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride. EW000082 WARNING @ G The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires (i.e., when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature). G The tire air pressure must be adjusted in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider, passenger, car- go, an ...

Key identification number .................................................................. 9-1 Vehicle identification number ............................................................. 9-1 Model label ........................................................................................ 9-2 ...

EAU03337 FZS600/FZS600SP OWNER’S MANUAL © 2000 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, May 2000 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan. ...