2017 YAMAHA TRICITY check oil

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-6
Description........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument and control functions....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Keyhole shutter ...............................3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-5
Handlebar switches.........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-10
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-11
Fuel tank cap.................................3-12
Fuel................................................3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-14
Catalytic converter ........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-15
Passenger footrest ........................3-15
Storage compartment ...................3-16
Accessory box...............................3-17
Luggage hook ...............................3-18
Sidestand ......................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-19
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................3-21
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-1
Starting off.......................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 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
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer................ 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements .................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-20
Checking the rear brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Checking the steering tie rod........ 6-27
Checking the leaning system ........ 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Headlight....................................... 6-31
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-32
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find
any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided
in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection.3-12,
3-14
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-9
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-12
Front 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.6-21,
6-22
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.6-21,
6-22
Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.6-16,
6-24
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Operation and important riding points
5-4
5
EAU16821
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
zAvoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
zAvoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
zTurn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-in
There 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 fol-
lowing 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.
EAU74660
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the engine oil and clean the oil
strainer, and replace the final trans-
mission oil.
[ECA23650]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-5
6
12*Steering system• Check bearing play and steer-
ing for roughness.
• Check steering tie rod, and re-
place if necessary.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
13*Leaning system• Check bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√√
14*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.√√√√√
15Front and rear
brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
16*Unified brake sys-
tem• Lubricate link pivots and mov-
ing parts with silicone grease.
• Lubricate cable end with lithi-
um-soap-based grease.√√√√
17Sidestand, center-
stand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation and replace if
necessary.√√√√√√
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
20*Shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
21 Engine oil• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.√√√√√√
22
*Engine oil strainer• Clean.√√√
23*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
1481216
0.6 2.4 4.8 7.2 9.6
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-6
6
EAU72780
TIP
zEngine air filter and V-belt air filters
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated pa-
per element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid
damaging it.
• The engine air filter element needs to be replaced and the V-belt air filter
elements need to be serviced more frequently when riding in unusually wet
or dusty areas.
zHydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always
change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reser-
voirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl-
inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
24*Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√
• Change.√Every 12000 km (7200 mi)
25*V-belt• Replace. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
26*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
27*Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
28*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous-
ing and cable.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
1481216
0.62.44.87.29.6
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-9
6To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4…
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
4. Install the panel.
EAU61003
Engine oil and oil strainer
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil filler
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level. WARNING! The muffler
and muffler protector become
very hot during use. To avoid
possible burns, let the muffler
and protector cool before re-
moving the oil filler cap.
[EWA17810]
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum
level mark.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-10
6 4. If the engine oil is not between the
tip of the dipstick and the maxi-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Check the O-ring for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil and clean
the oil strainer
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and engine oil drain bolts A and B
to drain the oil from the crankcase.
NOTICE: When removing the
engine oil drain bolt B, the O-
ring, compression spring, and
oil strainer will fall out. Take
care not to lose these parts.
[ECAT1022]
4. Clean the engine oil strainer with
solvent, and then check it for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the engine oil strainer, com-
pression spring, new O-ring and
engine oil drain bolt B.
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
6. Install engine oil drain bolt A and
its new gasket, and then tighten
both drain bolts to their specified
torques.
7. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
3
2
4
5
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
2. Gasket
3. Oil strainer
4. Compression spring
5. O-ring
6. Engine oil drain bolt B
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lb·ft)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
1
3
4
5
6
2
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-11
6
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECA11621
zIn 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.
zMake sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
8. Check the O-ring for damage, and
replace it if necessary.
9. Install and tighten the engine oil
filler cap.
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.
11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
12. Reset the oil change tripmeter and
oil change indicator “OIL
CHANGE”. (See page 3-7 for reset
procedures.)
EAU60660
Final transmission oil
The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
vehicle. In addition, the final transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the final
transmission oil by riding the vehi-
cle for several minutes, and then
stop the engine.
2. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the final transmission oil
filler cap and its O-ring from the fi-
nal transmission case.
5. Remove the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the final transmission
case.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
1
2
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