2018 YAMAHA MT-10 chain slack

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
Cruise control system ..................... 3-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 3-3
Traction control system .................. 3-4
Quick shift system ...... .................... 3-6
Instrument and control
functions ........................................... 4-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 4-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 4-2
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................ 4-5
Multi-function meter unit ................. 4-8
Clutch lever................................... 4-16
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-16
Brake lever ................................... 4-17
Brake pedal .................................. 4-17
ABS .............................................. 4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-19
Fuel............................................... 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-21
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-21
Seat .............................................. 4-22 Adjusting the front fork ................. 4-23
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-24
Luggage strap holders . ................ 4-27
EXUP system ............................... 4-27
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 4-28
Sidestand ..................................... 4-28
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 4-29
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 kits ............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-9
Canister ........................................ 7-10
Engine oil ..................................... 7-10 Coolant ........................................ 7-14
Air filter element ........................... 7-15
Checking the engine idling
speed............ ............................ 7-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-16
Valve clearance ........................... 7-16
Tires ............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels ................................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 7-19
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 7-20
Brake light switches ..................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................ 7-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-22
Drive chain slack.......................... 7-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ....................................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............ 7-26
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................. 7-27B67-9-E2.book 1 ページ ２０１８年６月５日　火曜日　午前９時７分

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. 7-21
Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 7-19
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. 7-16, 7-25
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-25
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 7-23, 7-24
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 7-16, 7-19
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 7-25
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 7-26
Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivot if necessary. 7-27
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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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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Periodic maintenance and adjustment7-23
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU74251
To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the sides- tand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weighton the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown. 4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows. NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle and can lead to chain slip-
page or breakage. To prevent
this from occurring, keep the
drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
[ECA10572]
EAU74260
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock-
nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:20.0–30.0 mm (0.79–1.18 in)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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nuts to their specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they may contain substances that
could damage the O-rings.
[ECA11112]
1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Locknut
5. Alignment marksTightening torques:
Axle nut:190 N·m (19 kgf·m, 140 lb·ft)
Locknut: 16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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(a)
(b)
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 4-18
ABS warning light.................................... 4-6
Air filter element .................................... 7-15
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 4-28BBattery................................................... 7-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................................... 7-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 7-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-21
Brake lever ............................................ 4-17
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 7-20
Brake light switches .............................. 7-20
Brake pedal ........................................... 4-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-25
Canister................................................. 7-10
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-21
Clutch lever ........................................... 4-16
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-19
Coolant.................................................. 7-14
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 4-6
Cruise control indicator lights .................. 4-5
Cruise control switches ........................... 4-4
Cruise control system ............................. 3-1DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector ............................ 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................... 4-4
D-mode (drive mode) .............................. 3-3 Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-23
Drive mode switch .................................. 4-4
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-15
Engine oil .............................................. 7-10
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 4-6
EXUP system ....................................... 4-27FFront and rear brake
pads, checking .... 7-21
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 4-23
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-27
Fuel....................................................... 4-19
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 6-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-19
Fuel tank overflow hose........................ 4-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30HHandlebar switches ................................ 4-3
Hazard switch ......................................... 4-4
High beam indicator light ........................ 4-5
Horn switch ............................................. 4-4IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 4-29
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 4-7
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5LLuggage strap holders .......................... 4-27MMain 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 pressure warning light........................ 4-5PParking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1QQuick shift system ................................... 3-6SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 4-22
SELECT switch ....................................... 4-4
Shift indicator light ................................... 4-7
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 4-16
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 4-24
Sidestand .............................................. 4-28
Sidestand, checking an d lubricating...... 7-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 7-9
Special features ...................................... 3-1
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Starting the engine .................................. 6-1
Steering, checking................................. 7-28
Steering damper warning light ................ 4-7
Stop/Run/Start switch.............................. 4-4
Storage.................................................... 8-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-33
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