2021 YAMAHA TRICITY 300 coolant

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU86420
En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:2250 mm (88.6 in)
Overall width:
815 mm (32.1 in)
Overall height: 1470 mm (57.9 in)
Seat height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1595 mm (62.8 in)
Ground clearance: 130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.2 m (10.50 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
239 kg (527 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 292 cm³
Bore × stroke:
70.0 × 75.9 mm (2.76 × 2.99 in)
Starting system:
Electric starter
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40, 0W-30
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA or MB
Engine oil quantity: Oil change: 1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:Motor oil SAE 10W-40 type SG or higher
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 90
Fuel tank capacity: 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
2.4 L (0.63 US gal, 0.53 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: B741Chassis:Track:470 mm (18.5 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 120/70-14M/C 55P
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCFRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 140/70-14M/C 62P
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCRLoa din g:Maximum load:
172 kg (379 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Unifie d b rake system:Operation:
Activated by rear brakeFront brake:Type:
Hydraulic disc brake
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Index
AABS....................................................... 5-13
ABS warning light ................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 7-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 8-17
Air temperature display .......................... 5-8
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 5-20BBattery .................................................. 8-32
Brake fluid, changing............................ 8-27
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 8-26
Brake lever, front .................................. 5-10
Brake lever, rear ................................... 5-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 8-28
Brake pedal .......................................... 5-11
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating........................................... 8-29
Braking ................................................... 7-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 8-28
Canister ................................................ 8-11
Care ........................................................ 9-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 5-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 8-29
Clock ...................................................... 5-5
Coolant ................................................. 8-15
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 5-1DData recording, vehicle......................... 11-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 11-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................... 5-9
Display units, switching .......................... 5-4
EEmergency mode ................................. 8-40
Engine break-in ...................................... 7-1
Engine oil and oil filter element ............ 8-12
Engine overheating .............................. 8-39
Engine serial number ........................... 11-1FFinal transmission oil............................ 8-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 8-25
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 8-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 8-30
Fuel ...................................................... 5-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 7-4
Fuel meter .............................................. 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 5-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 5-18
Fuses, replacing ................................... 8-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 5-9
Hazard switch ...................................... 5-10
High beam indicator light ....................... 5-1
Horn switch ............................................ 5-9IIdentification numbers ......................... 11-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 5-22
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 5-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys...................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 8-36MMain switch ............................................ 3-7
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 8-4 Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 8-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 5-1
Matte color, caution................................ 9-1
Model label ........................................... 11-1
Multi-function display ............................. 5-5
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 5-3
OOperating range of the smart key system .................................................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ................ 8-9
Parking.................................................... 7-4
Parking brake, checking ....................... 8-25
Parking brake indicator light ................... 5-1
Parking brake lever ............................... 5-12
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRear brake lever free play, checking .... 8-24SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
SEL/RES switch .................................... 5-10
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 5-20
Sidestand.............................................. 5-21
Smart key................................................ 3-4
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 5-3
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 8-37
Spark plug, checking ............................ 8-10
Specifications ....................................... 10-1
Speedometer .......................................... 5-4
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