2016 YAMAHA MT-03 catalytic converter

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-12
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-13
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Helmet holders ............................. 3-19
Storage compartment .................. 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-20
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-22 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge...... 6-9
Coolant.......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-17
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ..................................... 6-17
Checking the brake lever free play ..................................... 6-18 Brake light switches ..................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-21
Drive chain slack........................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-31
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-32
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........................................... 6-32UB08E1E0.book Page 1 Friday, October 2, 2015 9:33 AM

Instrument and control functions
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EAU51172
Fuel tank breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
2. Fuel tank breather hose
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-20
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-18
Brake light switches ............................. 6-19
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-17
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-23
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12 Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ...................................................... 3-15
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose..................................... 3-17
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-31
Helmet holders ..................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-22
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-33
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2OOil pressure warning light ...................... 3-2
PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-18
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Shift timing indicator light ....................... 3-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-20
Sidestand.............................................. 3-21
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-26TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12
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