2021 YAMAHA TENERE 700 RALLY EDITION checking oil

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-13
Clutch lever .................................. 3-15
Shift pedal .................................... 3-15
Brake lever.................................... 3-15
Brake pedal .................................. 3-16
ABS .............................................. 3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-17
Fuel ............................................... 3-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-19
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-20
Seat .............................................. 3-20
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-21
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-21
Front fork bleeding ....................... 3-23
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-23
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-26
Front fender ................................. 3-26 DC power outlets .......................... 3-26
Sidestand ...................................... 3-28
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-28
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Engine break-in ............................... 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-5
Removing and installing cowlings... 6-9
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9
Canister ......................................... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-14 Replacing the air filter element and
cleaning the check hose ........... 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads .......................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain.......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand................................... 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension ... 6-29UBEHEAE0.book Page 1 Thursday, January 21, 2021 5:45 PM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-13
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TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
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 In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la beled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
11. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
12. Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap.
13. Install the cowling A.
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.TIPAfter the engine is started, the engine
oil pressure warning light should go off.
NOTICE
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If the oil pressure warnin g lig ht flick-
ers or remains on even if the oil level
is correct, imme diately turn the en-
g ine off an d have a Yamaha d ealer
check the vehicle.15. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi- nutes for the oil level to settle for
an accurate reading, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:2.30 L (2.43 US qt, 2.02 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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Index
AABS....................................................... 3-16
ABS off warning light .............................. 3-5
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-15BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-15
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-16CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Canister ................................................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-20
Clutch lever........................................... 3-15
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-4
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-9DData recording, vehicle........................... 9-2
DC power outlets.................................. 3-26
Diagnostic connector ............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch...................................... 3-13
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-26 Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-1
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-11
Engine overheating .............................. 6-38
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch............................... 3-14FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fender.......................................... 3-26
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-21
Front fork, bleeding .............................. 3-23
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ...................................................... 3-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-13
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-14
Headlight beams, adjusting ................. 3-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-14IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-28
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light ................................ 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-26
MMain switch/steering lock ....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 3-4
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-3OOil pressure warning light ....................... 3-3PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-13RRear suspension, lubricating ................ 6-29SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-20
SELECT switch ..................................... 3-14
Shifting.................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal............................................. 3-15
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-23
Sidestand.............................................. 3-28
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-28
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch ........................................... 3-14
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-3
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