2020 YAMAHA MT-03 catalytic converter

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
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ....................................3-12
Brake pedal ...................................3-13
ABS ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank cap.................................3-14
Fuel................................................3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-16
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seats .............................................3-17
Helmet holders ..............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................3-20
Luggage strap holders ..................3-21
Sidestand ......................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Engine break-in ...............................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
Tool kit.............................................6-2Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Canister........................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play ..................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-19
Brake light switches ...................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Vehicle lights ................................. 6-33
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Instrument and control functions
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Catalytic converter
The exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
EAU62622
Seats
Passenger seat
To remove the passenger seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it clockwise.
2. While holding the key in that posi-
tion, lift the rear of the passenger
seat and pull it backward.
To install the passenger seat
1. Insert the projections on the front
of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the rear of the seat down to lock it
in place.
2. Remove the key.
1. Passenger seat lock
2. Unlock.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 3-13
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
B
Battery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 6-21
Brake lever ........................................... 3-12
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-19
Brake light switches ............................. 6-20
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-13
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister .................................................. 6-8
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clock ...................................................... 3-5
Clutch lever .......................................... 3-11
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature meter .................... 3-5
D
Data recording, vehicle .......................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ..................................... 3-10
Display units, switching.......................... 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine overheating............................... 6-37
Engine serial number.............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel....................................................... 3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-14
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ....................................... 3-10
Helmet holders...................................... 3-19
High beam indicator light........................ 3-2
Horn switch........................................... 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-22
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-33
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-21
M
Main switch/steering lock ....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display ............................. 3-6
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light.............................. 3-2
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
P
Parking .................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-10
S
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-17
Shift indicator light .................................. 3-3
Shift indicator light control mode ........... 3-8
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-20
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-4
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-10
Starting the engine.................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ........................... 3-20
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27
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