radiator cap YAMAHA MT-03 2018 Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
zDo 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 b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
z Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure 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.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:2090 mm (82.3 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height: 1135 mm (44.7 in)
Seat height: 780 mm (30.7 in)
Wheelbase:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Ground clearance: 160 mm (6.30 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2.7 m (8.86 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
169 kg (373 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Inline
Number of cylinders:
2-cylinder
Displacement: 321 cm³
Bore × stroke:
68.0 × 44.1 mm (2.68 × 1.74 in)
Compression ratio:
11.2 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA Engine oil quantity:
Oil change:
1.80 L (1.90 US qt, 1.58 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.10 L (2.22 US qt, 1.85 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
0.81 L (0.86 US qt, 0.72 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
14 L (3.7 US gal, 3.1 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:
ID mark: BR51 00
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, multiple-disc
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:
3.043 (70/23)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 3.071 (43/14)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.500 (35/14)
2nd: 1.824 (31/17)
3rd: 1.348 (31/23)
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