2018 YAMAHA MT-03 torque

Instrument and control functions
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3. Install the drive chain guard by in-stalling the collars and bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque.
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Lugg ag e strap hol ders
There is a luggage strap holder on
each passenger footrest.
1. Extension bar
2. Special wrench
3. Spring preload adjusting ring
4. Position indicator
Sprin g preloa d setting :
Minimum (soft): 1
Standard: 3
Maximum (hard):
7
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Drive chain guard bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
7654321
4
(b)
(a)
32
1
1. Luggage strap holder
1
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Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replace-
ment, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be per-
formed by any repair establishment or
individual that is certified (if applicable).
Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular
services.
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Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located on the
bottom of the passenger seat (see
page 3-18) and is held in place with an
O-ring.
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.
TIP
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
1. Owner’s tool kit
2. O-ring
1
2
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Checkin g the spark plu gs
The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
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.
Specified
spark plu g:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
8. Install the new oil filter cartridge
with an oil filter wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
9. Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
TIP
Install the new gasket as shown.
10. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
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zIn or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
1. O-ring
1. Torque wrench
Tightenin g torque:
Oil filter cartridge: 17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
1
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Oil change:1.80 L (1.90 US qt, 1.58 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
2
1
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prevent this from occurrin
g,
keep the d rive chain slack with-
in the specifie d limits.
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EAU62983
To adjust the d rive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Remove the drive chain puller cap, and then loosen the axle nut and
the locknut on each side of the
swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting nut on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting nut on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-nuts to their specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
5. Install the drive chain puller caps.
1. Locknut
2. Drive chain puller cap
1. Axle nut
1
2
1
1. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
Ti ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut:
57 N·m (5.7 kgf·m, 42 lb·ft)
Locknut: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
1(a)
(b)
1
2
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