2014 YAMAHA MT-09 coolant

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU48711
TIPThis model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear
the error code. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
EAU58030
Startin g the en gineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
 The transmission is in the neutral
position.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-26 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Immobilizer system indicator
lightNOTICE
ECA17671
If the a bove warnin g li ghts or ind ica-
tor li ght do not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if
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20*Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
21 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
22 *Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
23 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
24 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
25 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
26 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
27 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
OD OMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la beled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil level warning light should go off if
the oil level is sufficient.NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warnin g lig ht flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immed iately turn the en gine
off an d have a Yamaha d ealer check
the vehicle.11. Turn the engine off, wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU20093
To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)
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3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
reservoir cap. 4. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark, and then install the reservoir
cap. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
availa ble, use distille d water or
soft tap water instea d. Do not
use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protecte d a gainst frost an d
corrosion. If water has b een
a dd ed to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e red uced.
[ECA10473] EAU57961
To chan
ge the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Place a container under the en- gine to collect the used coolant.
3. Remove the radiator cap retaining bolt, radiator cap retainer and ra-
diator cap. WARNING! Never at-
tempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA10382]
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er and coolant reservoir by remov-
ing the bolts and collars.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Coolant reservoir cap
21
3
1
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining bolt
3. Radiator cap retainer
2
1
3
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65. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
6. Drain the coolant from the coolantreservoir by turning it upside
down. 7. Install the coolant reservoir and its
cover by placing them in the origi-
nal position, and then installing the
collars and bolts.
8. Remove the coolant drain bolt and its gasket to drain the cooling sys-
tem.
9. After the coolant is completely drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
10. Install the coolant drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque. 11. Pour the specified amount of the
recommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
12. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
13. Install the radiator cap.
14. Start the engine, let it idle for sev- eral minutes, and then turn it off.
15. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radi-
ator, and then install the radiator
cap, radiator cap retainer and ra-
diator cap retaining bolt.
1. Bolt
2. Coolant reservoir cover
3. Coolant reservoir
4. Collar
1. Coolant reservoir cap
1
1
2
4
3
4
1
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. GasketTightenin g torque:
Coolant drain bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)1
2
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommen ded antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibi-
tors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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16. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then install the cap.
17. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
EAU36765
Air filter elementThe air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
EAU44735
Checkin g the en gine i dlin g
spee dCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
Engine i dlin g spee d:
1100–1300 r/min
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gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWA10401
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 After removin g the ra diator cap retainin g b olt, place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
in g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:2075 mm (81.7 in)
Overall width:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall height: 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height: 815 mm (32.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1440 mm (56.7 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3037 mm (119.6 in)Wei ght:Curb weight:
MT09 188 kg (414 lb)
MT09A 191 kg (421 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline 3-cylinder
Displacement: 847 cm³
Bore × stroke:
78.0 × 59.1 mm (3.07 × 2.33 in)
Compression ratio:
11.5 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)Coolin g system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes): 1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 14.0 L (3.70 US gal, 3.08 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.8 L (0.74 US gal, 0.62 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark:1RC1 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR9EA9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:1.681 (79/47)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.667 (40/15)
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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