2007 YAMAHA MT-03 maintenance

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1. Air filter element
ECA10480CAUTION:
Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
4. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
To clean the air filter check hoses
1. Air filter check hose (case cover)
1. Check the hoses shown for accu-
mulated dirt, water or oil.
2. If dirt, water or oil is visible, re-
move the hose, clean it, and then
install it in its original position.
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed
1. Idle adjusting screw
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
The engine should be warm before
making this adjustment.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly re-
sponds to the throttle.
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Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, adjust it to specification by
turning the idle adjusting screw. To in-
crease the engine idling speed, turn
the screw in direction (a). To decrease
the engine idling speed, turn the screw
in direction (b).
NOTE:
If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
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Checking the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3.0-5.0 mm (0.12-0.20 in) at
the throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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Engine idling speed:
1300-1500 r/min
1400-1600 r/min (EU3 version)
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EWA10500
WARNING0
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the am-
bient temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories ap-
proved for this model.
EWA11020
WARNING0
Because loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety character-
istics of your motorcycle, you
should keep the following precau-
tions in mind.
NEVER OVERLOAD THE MO-
TORCYCLE! Operation of an
overloaded motorcycle may re-
sult in tire damage, loss of con-
trol, or severe injury. Make sure
that the total weight of rider,
passenger, cargo, and acces-
sories does not exceed the
specified maximum load for the
vehicle.
Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
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Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.5 kgf/cm
2)
High-speed riding:
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.1 kgf/cm
2)
Rear:
230 kPa (33 psi) (2.3 kgf/cm
2)
Maximum load*:
186 kg (410 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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Adjust the suspension and tire
air pressure with regard to the
load.
Check the tire condition and air
pressure before each ride.Tire inspection
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
EWA10470
WARNING0
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the ve-
hicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, includ-
ing the tires, should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
edge and experience.
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Minimum tire tread depth
(front and rear):
1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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Tire information
1. Tire air valve
2. Valve core
3. Valve cap
This motorcycle is equipped with cast
wheels and tubeless tires with valves.
EWA10900
WARNING0
The front and rear tires should
be of the same make and de-
sign, otherwise the handling
characteristics of the motorcy-
cle cannot be guaranteed.
After extensive tests, only the
tires listed below have been
approved for this model by
Yamaha Motor Italia S.P.A.
Always make sure that the
valve caps are securely in-
stalled to prevent air pressure
leakage.
Use only the tire valves and
valve cores listed below to
avoid tire deflation during a
ride.
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Front tire:
Size:
120/70-ZR17 M/C (58W)
120/70-R17 M/C (58H)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP D270F
PIRELLI SCORPION SYNC
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9000A (standard)
Rear tire:
Size:
160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W)
160/60-R17 M/C (69H)
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP D270
PIRELLI SCORPION SYNC
Tire air valve:
TR412
Valve core:
#9000A (standard)
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EWA10600
WARNING0
This motorcycle is fitted with super-
high-speed tires. Note the following
points in order to make the most ef-
ficient use of these tires.
Use only the specified replace-
ment tires. Other tires may run
the danger of bursting at super
high speeds.
Brand-new tires can have a rel-
atively poor grip on certain
road surfaces until they have
been "broken in". Therefore, it
is advisable before doing any
high-speed riding to ride con-
servatively for approximately
100 km (60 mi) after installing a
new tire.
The tires must be warmed up
before a high-speed run.
Always adjust the tire air pres-
sure according to the operating
conditions.
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends or
warpage before each ride. If any
damage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair
to the wheel. A deformed or
cracked wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be "broken in" for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics.
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Adjusting the clutch lever
free play
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting bolt
3. Clutch lever free play
The clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0-15.0 mm (0.39-0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch
lever free play and, if necessary, ad-
just it as follows.
1. Loosen the locknut at the clutch
lever.
2. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting bolt in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
bolt in direction (b).
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NOTE:
If the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described
above, tighten the locknut and skip the
rest of the procedure, otherwise pro-
ceed as follows.
3. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the
clutch lever in direction (a) to
loosen the clutch cable.
4. Loosen the locknut at the
crankcase.
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(crankcase)
5. To increase the clutch lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in di-
rection (a). To decrease the clutch
lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
6. Tighten the locknut at the clutch
lever and the crankcase.
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Front brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
a wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator groove. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the
wear indicator groove has almost dis-
appeared, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
1. Rear brake pad lining thickness
Check each rear brake pad for dam-
age and measure the lining thickness.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the lin-
ing thickness is less than 1.0 mm
(0.04 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
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Checking the brake fluid
level
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
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