2020 YAMAHA TRICITY 300 Owners Manual

Instrument and control functions
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EAU80200
Fuel tank overflow hoseBefore operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.TIPSee page 8-11 for canister information.
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe 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 hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
EAU89051
Stora ge compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the seat. (See page 3-9.)TIP The seat/storage compartment
can be opened using the smart
key system or the mechanical key.
 Some helmets cannot be stored in
the storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.To open the seat/storag e compart-
ment via the main switch
Turn the main switch to “OPEN”, and
then push the “SEAT” button.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
1
1. Storage compartment
1
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5 To open the seat/storag
e compart-
ment with the mechanical key 1. Open the keyhole cover.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the seat lock, and then turn it clock-
wise.
TIPBe sure to close the seat before start-
ing off.NOTICE
ECA24020
Make sure that the keyhole cover is
installe d when the mechanical key is
not bein g use d.NOTICE
ECA21150
Keep the following points in mind
when usin g the stora ge compart-
ment.  Since the storag e compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun an d/or the en-
g ine heat, do not store anythin g
suscepti ble to heat, consum-
a b les or flamma ble items insi de
it.
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throu gh the stora ge com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag b efore storin g them
in the compartment. 
Since the storag e compartment
may get wet while the vehicle is
b ein g washe d, wrap any articles
store d in the compartment in a
plastic bag .
 Do not keep anythin g valua ble
or breakab le in the stora ge
compartment.
WARNING
EWA20970
 Do not exceed the load limit of
5.0 k g (11 l b) for the stora ge
compartment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 172 k g (379 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Keyhole cover
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1 1
1
2
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A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a djust both shock a bsor ber
assem blies equally, otherwise poor
han dlin g an d loss of sta bility may re-
sult.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload.
 Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
 Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the tool kit to
make this adjustment.
EAU49454
Auxiliary DC jackA 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
main switch is on.NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never excee d 12 W (1 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may dischar ge.To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Turn the main switch off.
2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
3. Turn the accessory off.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard: 2
Maximum (hard): 51 2345
1
2
3(a)
(a) (b) (b)
(a) (b)
1. Auxiliary DC jack
1
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5 4. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
5. Turn the main switch on, and start the engine. (See page 7-2.)
6. Turn the accessory on.
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuiting , make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not bein g use d.
EAU15306
Si destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ri dden with
the si destan d d own, or if the si de-
stan d cannot b e properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Yamaha’s ig nition circuit cut-off
system has been desi gne d to assist
the operator in fulfillin g the respon-
si bility of raisin g the si destan d b e-
fore startin g off. Therefore, check this system reg
ularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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EAU45055
Ig nition circuit cut-off systemThis system prevents engine starts un-
less the sidestand is up. Also, it will
stop the running engine should the
sidestand be lowered.
Periodically check the system via the
following procedure.TIP This check is most reliable if per-
formed with a warmed-up engine.
 See pages 3-7 and 5-8 for switch
operation information.
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With the engine still off:
7. Move the sidestand up.
8. Apply the front or rear brake.
9. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
10. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The vehicle can be ridden. The sidestand switch may not be working.
The vehicle should not be ridden
until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO NO YES
The brake switch may not be working.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the
centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
With the engine turned off:
1.Place vehicle on centerstand.
2.Move the sidestand down.
3.Set engine stop switch to run position.
4.Turn main switch to on position.
5.Apply the front or rear brake.
6.Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU1559B
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 5-16, 5-18
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-12
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 8-15
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-25, 8-26
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Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-25, 8-26
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 8-21, 8-28
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 8-28
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 8-22, 8-23
Brake ped al • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
8-29
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
8-28
Centerstan d, si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary. 8-29
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.
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Instruments, li ghts, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
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Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 5-21
ITEM
CHECKS PAGE
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