2019 YAMAHA MT-09 Owners Manual

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General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL 
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12 Drive chain  Check chain slack, alignment and 
condition.
 Adjust and lubricate chain with a  special O-ring chain lubricant 
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23 *Rear suspension 
relay arm and 
connecting arm 
pivoting points  Check operation.
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24 Engine oil  Change (warm engine b

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Air filter
 This model’s air filter is equipped wi th a disposable oil-coated paper elemen t, which must not be clea

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Removing and installing the 
panelThe panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in thi

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Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
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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 t

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12 To check the engine oil level
1. After warming up the engine, wait a few minutes for the oil level to
settle for an accurate reading.