2018 YAMAHA MT-09 checking oil

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 2-3
Special features ............................... 3-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 3-1
Traction control system .................. 3-1
Quick shift system ...... .................... 3-3
Instrument and control
functions ........................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................ 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ................. 4-8
Clutch lever................................... 4-14
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-14
Brake lever ................................... 4-15
Brake pedal .................................. 4-15
ABS .............................................. 4-16
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-17
Fuel............................................... 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-19
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-19
Seat .............................................. 4-20
Storage compartment ................... 4-21 Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-23
Luggage strap holders . ................ 4-25
Auxiliary DC connectors ............... 4-25
Sidestand ..................................... 4-25
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 4-26
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 5-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting the engine ......................... 6-1
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing panels ..... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-10
Canister ........................................ 7-11
Engine oil ..................................... 7-12 Coolant ........................................ 7-14
Air filter element ........................... 7-16
Checking the engine idling
speed............ ............................ 7-16
Checking the throttle grip
free play.................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ........................... 7-17
Tires ............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels ................................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play.................................... 7-20
Checking the brake lever free play.................................... 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................ 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-23
Drive chain slack.......................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................. 7-28BS2-9-E1E0_1.book 1 ページ ２０１８年４月２７日　金曜日　午後４時５０分

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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12 7. Install the engine oil drain bolt with
a new gasket, and then tighten the
bolt to the specified torque.
8. Pour the specified amount of the recommended oil into the crank-
case.
TIPUsing a funnel is recommended.
9. After checking the engine oil filler cap O-ring, install the filler cap.TIPWipe off any spilled oil before startingthe engine.
10. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes while checking for
oil leaks. If any leakage is found,
immediately stop the engine and
check for the cause.
NOTICE
ECA10402
If the oil level warning light flickers
or remains on even if the oil level is
correct, immediately turn the engine
off and have a Yamaha dealer checkthe vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few min- utes until the oil settles, and then
check the oil level one last time.
EAUS1203
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the coolant must
be changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
minum engines and mix with distilledwater at a 1:1 ratio.
EAU20097
To check the coolant level
Since the coolant level varies with en-
gine temperature, check when the en-
gine is cold.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. With the vehicle in an upright posi- tion, look at the coolant level in the
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 32 lb·ft)
Recommended coolant: YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (max level mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)
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EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23285
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Raise the front wheel off the ground. (See page 7-35.)
WARNING! To avoid injury, se-
curely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the frontfork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 4-16
ABS warning light.................................... 4-6
Air filter element .................................... 7-16
Auxiliary DC connectors........................ 4-25BBattery................................................... 7-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................................... 7-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 7-27
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-22
Brake lever ............................................ 4-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 7-20
Brake light switches .............................. 7-21
Brake pedal ........................................... 4-15CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-26
Canister................................................. 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-19
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-20
Coolant.................................................. 7-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 4-6DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ............................ 10-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 4-4
D-mode (drive mode) .............................. 3-1
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-25
Drive chain slack ................................... 7-24
Drive mode switch................................... 4-5
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-16
Engine oil .............................................. 7-12
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 4-6FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 7-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 4-21
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-29
Fuel....................................................... 4-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 6-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose........................ 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-31HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-4
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-5
High beam indicator light ........................ 4-5
Horn switch ............................................. 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 4-26
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5LLuggage strap holders .......................... 4-25MMain switch/steering lock........................ 4-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 7-5
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1 Model label ............................................ 10-2
Multi-function meter unit .......................... 4-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PPanels, removing and installing .............. 7-9
Parking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 4-4QQuick shift indicator light ......................... 4-7
Quick shift system ................................... 3-3SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 4-20
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 4-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 4-23
Sidestand .............................................. 4-25
Sidestand, checking an
d lubricating...... 7-28
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 7-10
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Steering, checking................................. 7-29
Stop/Run/Start switch.............................. 4-4
Storage.................................................... 8-3
Storage compartment............................ 4-21
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-28
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