2020 YAMAHA TRICITY 300 Owners Manual

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Read this manual carefully
before operating this vehicle.
MOTORCYCLE
OWNER’S MANUAL
Specifications
Consumer information
Vehicle care and storage
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
For your safety – pre-operation checks
Instrument and control functions Standing assist
Smart key system Description
Safety information
Operation and important riding points Index
[English (E)]

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Read this manual carefully before operatin g this vehicle. This manual shoul d stay with this vehicle if it is sol d.
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For Europe
Declaration of Conformity:
Hereby, MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, HIMEJI WORKS declares that the radio equipment type, Smart Keyless
System, SKEA7E-01 (Smart Unit) and SKEA7E-02 (Hand Unit) is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
http://www.mitsubishielectric.co m/bu/automotive/doc/re.html
REMOTE CONT. UNIT (Smart Unit)
Frequency band: 125 kHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 107 dBuV/m at 10 meters
XMTR COMP. (Hand Unit)
Frequency band: 433.92 MHz
The maximum radio frequency power: 10 mW
Manufacturer:
MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC CORPORATION, HIMEJI WORKS
840, Chiyoda-machi, Himeji, Hyogo 670-8677, Japan
Importer:
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For South Africa
TA-2017/3012:SKEA7E-01
TA-2017/3015:SKEA7E-02
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Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the MWD300, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de-
sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your MWD300. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your vehicle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your vehicle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your vehicle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operatin g this vehicle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must be taken to avoi d d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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Important manual information
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MWD300
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2020 by Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
1st e dition, January 2020
All ri ghts reserve d.
Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use
without the written permission of
Thai Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
is expressly prohi bite d.
Printe d in Thailan d.
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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-4
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-7
Stan din g assist ................................. 4-1
Standing assist ............................... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 5-1
Multi-function meter unit ................ 5-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 5-8
Front brake lever .......................... 5-10
Brake pedal .................................. 5-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-11
Parking brake lever ....................... 5-12
ABS .............................................. 5-12 Traction control system ................ 5-13
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-15
Fuel ............................................... 5-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-18
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-18
Storage compartment ................... 5-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-20
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-20
Sidestand ...................................... 5-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ............................................ 7-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 8-3 Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-9
Checking the spark plug............... 8-10
Canister ........................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter element..... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-14
Final transmission oil .................... 8-14
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-21
Valve clearance............................. 8-21
Tires .............................................. 8-22
Cast wheels .................................. 8-23
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the parking brake ......... 8-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-27
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-27
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