2021 YAMAHA TRICITY 300 Owners Manual

Operation and important ri din g points
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Startin g off1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the vehicle off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Confirm that the parking brake has been released. (See page
5-12.)
4. Switch the appropriate turn signal on.
5. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
6. Switch the turn signal off.
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Acceleration an d d ecelerationThe speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase
the speed, turn the throttle grip in di-
rection (a). To reduce the speed, turn
the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Brakin g
WARNING
EWA17790
Avoi d b rakin g har d or su ddenly
(especially when leanin g over to
one si de), otherwise the vehicle
may ski d or overturn.
 Railroa d crossin gs, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, an d manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
d own when approachin g such
areas an d cross them with cau-
tion.
 Keep in min d that b raking on a
wet roa d is much more difficult.
 Ride slowly d own a hill, as brak-
in g d ownhill can be very diffi-
cult.1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
1. Grab bar
1 1
(a)
(b)
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Operation and important rid ing points
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Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Parkin gWhen parking, turn the vehicle power
off and place it on the sidestand or
centerstand. Apply the parking brake
and then turn the smart key off.
WARNING
EWA21020
Before gettin g off the vehicle, b e
sure to turn the vehicle power off
an d apply the parkin g b rake.TIPEven when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart
key is within operating range, other
people will be able to start the engine
and operate the vehicle. Please turn
the smart key off when leaving the ve-
hicle. (See page 3-4.)If the sidestand is lowered when the
engine is running, the engine will stop
and the beeper will sound for approxi-
mately 1 minute. To stop the beeper,
turn the vehicle power off or raise the
sidestand.
TIP Before leaving the vehicle, be sure
to turn the main switch to “OFF”
or “ ”. Otherwise, the battery may
discharge.
 The sidestand alarm beeper can
be set to not activate. Please con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near grass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on b ody
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the eng ine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to
d eath. See pag e 1-2 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot during
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touching them.
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Emission controls not only function to
ensure cleaner air, but are also vital to
proper engine operation and maximum
performance. In the following periodic
maintenance charts, the services relat-
ed to emissions control are grouped
separately. These services require
specialized data, knowledge, and
equipment. Maintenance, replace-
ment, or repair of the emission control
devices and systems may be per-
formed by any repair establishment or
individual that is certified (if applicable).
Yamaha dealers are trained and
equipped to perform these particular
services.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Tool kitThe tool kit is in the location shown.
The information included in this manual
and the tools provided in the tool kit are
intended to assist you in the perfor-
mance of preventive maintenance and
minor repairs. However, a torque
wrench and other tools are necessary
to perform certain maintenance work
correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
your Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Tool kit
1
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Perio dic maintenance chartsTIP Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by your Yamaha dealer because these items require special tools,
data, and technical skills.
 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
 The annual checks must be performe d every year, except if a distance- based maintenance is performe d in-
stea d.
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√√
2 *Spark plu g • Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
√√
•Replace. √√
3 *Valve clearance • Check and adjust. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed. √√√√√√
5 *Exhaust system • Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket if necessary. √√√√√
6 *Evaporative emis-
sion control system • Check control system for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. √√
3 *Pre air filter element • Clean. √√
4 *Su
b air filter ele-
ment • Replace.
√√
5 Air filter case check
hose
• Clean.
√√√√√
6 *V-
belt case air filter
element • Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√√
7 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
8 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
9 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
10 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
11 *Parkin g b rake • Check operation.
• Check rubber boot.
• Check cable length and adjust if
necessary. √√√√√√
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12 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
• Balance the front wheels. Whenever the tires or wheels have been changed or replaced.
13 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
14 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√
15 *Steerin g system • Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√
√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. √√
16 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
17 Front an
d rear
b rake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
18 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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19 *Unifie
d b rake sys-
tem • Check cable free play, and adjust
if necessary.
• Lubricate link pivots and moving parts with silicone grease.
• Lubricate cable end with lithium- soap-based grease. √√√√√√
• Lubricate link pivot of brake pedal with lithium-soap-based grease. √√√√√
20 Si
destan d, center-
stan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
21 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
22 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
23 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem blies • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
24 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. At the initial interval and when the oil change indicator flashes or
comes on. √
25 En
gine oil filter ele-
ment • Replace.
√√√
26 *Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√√√√
• Change. √√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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