Yamaha FZ6-SS Assembly Manual - page 15
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NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:
WARNING
EAA01000
A. CHECKING AND CHARGING
THE BATTERY
The battery used in this motorcycle is a
maintenance free (MF) “Valve Regulated
Lead Acid Battery”, it has been pre-filled
with electrolyte at the factory so there is no
need to add fluid at any time.
1. Check:
Using a digital volt meter, the state of a dis-
charged MF battery can be checked by
measuring open-circuit voltage (the voltage
measured with the positive and negative
terminals being disconnected).
Open-circuit voltage
12.8 V or higher
Charging time
Charging is not necessary
D Do not attempt boost charging under
any circumstances.
D Battery electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous, causing severe burns,
etc. It contains sulfuric acid. Avoid
contact with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote: External-Flush with water. In-
ternal-Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beat-
en egg, or vegetable oil. Call physician
immediately.
Eyes: Flush with water for 15 minutes
and get prompt medical attention. Bat-
teries produce explosive gases. Keep
sparks, flame, cigarettes, etc., away.
Ventilate when charging or using in en-
closed space. Always shield eyes when
working near batteries.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
D If the voltage is lower than 12.8 V the
battery must be charged. If this is not
done, the life of the battery will be
shortened drastically. Refer to the
service manual for battery charging
instructions.
D Never remove the strip of caps, nor
add any water or electrolyte.
EAA01009
B. CHECKING THE TIRE
PRESSURE
1. Check:
D tire pressure
Out of specification
! Adjust.
D The tire pressure should only be
checked and regulated when the tire
temperature equals the ambient air
temperature.
D The tire pressure and the suspension
must be adjusted according to the to-
tal weight (including cargo, rider,
passenger, and accessories) and the
anticipated riding speed.
D Operation of an overloaded motor-
cycle could cause tire damage, an ac-
cident, or an injury.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MOTOR-
CYCLE.
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank
207 kg (456 lb) (except for CAL)
208 kg (458 lb) (for CAL)
Maximum load*
190 kg (419 lb) (except for CAL)
189 kg (417 lb) (for CAL)
Cold tire pressure
Up to 90 kg load*
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf / cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear
250 kPa (2.5 kgf / cm
2
, 35.6 psi)
90kg
X Maximum load*
Front
250 kPa (2.5 kgf / cm
2
, 35.6 psi)
Rear
290 kPa (2.9 kgf / cm
2
, 41.3 psi)
High speed riding
Front
225 kPa (2.25 kgf / cm
2
, 33 psi)
Rear
250 kPa (2.5 kgf / cm
2
, 35.6 psi)
* Load is the total weight of cargo, rider, pas-
senger, and accessories.