2017 YAMAHA MT-09 Owners Manual

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General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL 
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12 Drive chain  Check chain slack, alignment and 
condition.
 Adjust and lubricate chain with a  special O-ring chain lubricant 
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23 *Rear suspension 
relay arm and 
connecting arm 
pivoting points  Check operation.
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24 Engine oil  Change (warm engine b

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Air filter
 This model’s air filter is equipped wi th a disposable oil-coated paper elemen t, which must not be clea

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Removing and installing 
panelsThe panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this c

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12 Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove the bolts and washers.
2. Pull the panel outward as shown.
To install the panel
Place the panel

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Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specif

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Engine oil and oil filter 
cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be ch