2018 YAMAHA MT07 TRACER checking oil

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Description........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument and control functions....3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-7
Handlebar switches.......................3-13
Clutch lever ...................................3-14
Shift pedal .....................................3-14
Brake lever ....................................3-15
Brake pedal ...................................3-15
ABS ...............................................3-16
Fuel tank cap.................................3-17
Fuel................................................3-17
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose.............................3-19
Catalytic converter ........................3-19
Seat ...............................................3-20
Helmet holding cable ....................3-21
Storage compartment ...................3-22
Windshield.....................................3-22
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................3-23
Luggage strap holders ..................3-24
Sidestand ......................................3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-25
Auxiliary DC connector .................3-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-5
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
cowlings ...................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-8
Canister........................................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ...................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-28
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-30
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6
EAU19653
Checking the spark plugs
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.
NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twist
it back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
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6 8. Install the engine oil drain bolt and
its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
9. 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
ECA11621
In 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.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
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.
TIP
After the engine is started, the engine
oil pressure warning light should go off.
NOTICE
ECA20860
If the oil pressure warning light flick-
ers or remains on even if the oil level
is correct, immediately turn the en-
gine off and have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
11. Turn the engine off, wait a few
minutes until the oil settles, and
then check the oil level and cor-
rect it if necessary.
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 31 lb·ft)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
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6
EAUM1653
Lubricating the swingarm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance 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 handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds 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.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
ZAUM1402
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-16
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ........................ 3-27
Auxiliary lights ...................................... 6-35
B
Battery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-22
Brake lever ........................................... 3-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-15
Brake/tail light ...................................... 6-36
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Canister .................................................. 6-9
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-19
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-14
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings, removing and installing ......... 6-7
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-5
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-9
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-5
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel....................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-19
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-34
Helmet holding cable ............................ 3-21
High beam indicator light........................ 3-4
Horn switch........................................... 3-13
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-4
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-24
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
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 ........................ 3-7
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-4
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-4
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-13
R
Rear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-28
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-20
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-23
Sidestand .............................................. 3-24
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-13
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-22
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-37
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