2019 YAMAHA MT-09 air filter

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 co ntrol 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 ................. 4-7
Clutch lever................................... 4-14
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 4-14
Brake lever ................................... 4-14
Brake pedal .................................. 4-15
ABS .............................................. 4-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-16
Fuel............................................... 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 4-19
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-19
Seat .............................................. 4-20
Storage compartment ................... 4-20
Adjusting the front fork.................. 4-21 Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 4-23
Luggage strap holders . ................ 4-24
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
Tool kit............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-5
Removing and installing the
panel ........................................... 7-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 7-10
Canister ........................................ 7-11 Engine oil ..................................... 7-11
Why Yamalube ............................ 7-14
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 ............ 7-27BS2-9-E2.book 1 ページ ２０１８年８月１０日　金曜日　午前９時３６分

Instrument and control functions
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ature from 40 
C to 116 C in 1  C incre-
ments.
If the message “HI” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 7-38.)
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When the coolant temperature is
below 40 C, “Lo” will be displayed.
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The coolant temperature varies
with changes in the weather andengine load.
Air intake temperature mode
The air intake temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the air drawn
into the air filter case. This display shows the air intake tem-
perature from –9 
C to 99 C in 1  C in-
crements.
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–9 C will be displayed even if the
air intake temperature falls below
–9 C.
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The air intake temperature may
vary from the ambient tempera-ture.
Brightness control mode
The brightness of the multi-function
meter unit panel can be adjusted. To adjust the brightness
1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. While pushing the “SELECT” but-
ton, turn the key to “ON” and con-
tinue pushing the button until the
display switches to the brightness
control mode.
3. Push the “RESET” button to set the brightness level.
4. Push the “SELECT” button to con- firm the selected brightness level
and exit the brightness control
mode.
1. Air intake temperature display
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1. Brightness level display
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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EAU71352
General maintenance an d lubrication chartNO. 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
(24000 mi)
1 *Diagnostic system
check Perform dynamic inspection using
Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check the error codes. 
2 *Air filter element Replace. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
3Clutch Check operation.
Adjust. 
4 *Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
5 *Rear brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
6 *Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.
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Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary. 
9 *Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
10 *Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or
damage. 
11 *Swingarm pivot
bearings Check operation and for
excessive play. 
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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 cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
The air filter element needs to be replaced more fr equently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of t he brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid. Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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Air filter elementThe air filter element must be replaced
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer replace the air
filter element.
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Checking the engine idling
speedCheck the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the throttle grip free
playMeasure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
Engine idling speed: 1100–1300 r/min
1. Throttle grip free playThrottle grip free play:3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 4-15
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 ............................................ 4-14
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 .......... 4-5DData 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................................... 4-4
EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 7-16
Engine oil .............................................. 7-11
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 ........................................ 4-16
Fuel tank overflow hose........................ 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-31HHandlebar 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 ................ 4-26
Immobilizer system ................................. 4-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 4-6
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-5LLuggage strap holders .......................... 4-24MMain 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 .......................... 4-7
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 4-5OOil level warning light .............................. 4-5PPanel, removing and installing ................ 7-9
Parking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 4-4QQuick shift indicator light ......................... 4-6
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............................ 4-20
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-28TThrottle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-26
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