2017 YAMAHA MT-10 CLUTCH

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Rear brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-22, 7-23
Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 7-21
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust th
rottle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 7-17, 7-27
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-26
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-24, 7-26
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 7-18, 7-20
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 7-27
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 7-28
Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-28
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
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 could cause an accidentor injury.
EAUM3631
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the engine trouble warning
light will come on, but this is not a
malfunction. Turn the key to “OFF”
and then to “ON” to turn off the
warning light. 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 switchto restart the engine.
EAU74011
Starting the engineIn 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 sid-
estand up.
See page 4-29 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the stop/run/start switch
is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
Oil pressure warning light
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Engine trouble warning light
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Coolant temperature warning
light
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Shift timing indicator light
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Steering damper warning light
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Traction control system indica-
tor light

Cruise control indicator lights

Immobilizer system indicator
light
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NOTICE
ECA23990
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.

Except when upshifting with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while changing gears
to avoid damaging the engine,
transmission, and drive train,
which are not designed to with-
stand the shock of forced shift-ing.
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU17085
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5900
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7100
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General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Diagnostic system
check Perform dynamic inspection using
Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check the error codes. 
2 *Air filter element Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
4 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
5 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
6 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.

Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary. 
9 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
10 *Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or
damage. 
11 *Swingarm pivot
bearings Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
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12 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
13 *Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.  
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. 
14 *Steering damper Check operation and for oil
leakage. 
15 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
16 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

17 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
18 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
19 Shift pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
20 Sidestand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
21 *Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if
necessary. 
22 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
23 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properlyseated. 6. Install the new oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench. 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
8. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA11621
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
1. O-ring
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1. Torque wrenchTightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:23 N·m (2.3 kgf·m, 17 lb·ft)
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Recommended engine oil:
Full synthetic
10W-40
Oil quantity:
Oil change:3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
4.10 L (4.33 US qt, 3.61 Imp.qt)
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EAU74130
Adjusting the clutch lever free
playMeasure the clutch lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the clutch lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the clutch lever free play,
turn the clutch lever free play adjusting
bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a).
To decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction (b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
cannot be obtained as describedabove, proceed as follows. 1. Fully turn the adjusting bolt at the clutch lever in direction (a) to loos-
en the clutch cable.
2. Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
EAU37914
Checking the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spongy feeling in the brake
lever can indicate the presence of air
in the hydraulic system. If there is air
in the hydraulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer bleed the system be-
fore operating the vehicle. Air in the
hydraulic system will diminish the
braking performance, which may re-
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting boltClutch lever free play: 5.0–10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in)1
2 (a)
(b)
1. Locknut
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut
(b)
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1. No brake lever free play
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EAU23144
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever Clutch lever
EAU23203
Checking and lubricating the
sidestandThe operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10732
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-sulting in a possible loss of control.
Recommended lubricants:
Brake lever:Silicone grease
Clutch lever: Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease
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