2018 YAMAHA MT-03 catalytic converter

Table of contents
Safety 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 ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-14
Fuel tank cap.................................3-15
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-17
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seats .............................................3-18
Helmet holders ..............................3-20
Storage compartment ...................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ....................3-21
Luggage strap holders ..................3-22
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-23
For your safety – pre-
operation checks ..............................4-1
Operation an d important
ri din g points ......................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-4
Perio dic maintenance
an d a djustment .................................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 ............... 6-7
Canister........................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free play.............................. 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-17
Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ............................ 6-18
Checking the brake lever free play ............................ 6-19
Brake light switches ...................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ......................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ........................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating
the cables .................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ............................. 6-26
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ........................ 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-28
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32
Auxiliary light ................................. 6-33
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-33
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Instrument and control functions
3-18
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EAU13434
Catalytic converter
This 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:
z Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
z Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
z Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
z 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 dama ge to the catalytic
converter.
EAU62622
Seats
Passen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it clockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi- tion, lift the rear of the passenger
seat and pull it backward.
To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the front of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
1
2
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-33
B
Battery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Canister................................................... 6-8
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holders...................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light........................ 3-2 Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-23
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-22
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
P
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-11
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-18
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Shift timing indicator light....................... 3-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting............................................. 3-21
Sidestand ............................................. 3-23
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch .......................................... 3-12
Steering, checking................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
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