light YAMAHA MT-25 2016 User Guide

Instrument and control functions
3-8
3 To switch between the average fuel
consumption displays, push the “SEL”
button for one second.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, push the “RES” button for at
least one second.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-

the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).Oil change tripmeter
The oil change tripmeter shows the
distance traveled since it was last reset
(i.e., since the last oil change).The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), then at
5000 km (3000 mi) and every 5000 km
(3000 mi) thereafter to indicate that the
engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change tripmeter and the oil change
indicator. To reset them both, select
the oil change tripmeter, and then push
the “RES” button for one second.
Then, while “OIL” and the oil change
tripmeter are flashing, push the “RES”
button for three seconds. The oil
change indicator will be reset.
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e., be-
fore the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the oil change tripmeter
must be reset for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time.Shift timing indicator light
The shift timing indicator light has four
settings which can be adjusted.
Flashing pattern: this function al-
lows you to choose whether or not
the indicator light will come on and
whether it should flash or stay on
when activated.
Activation point: this function al-
lows you to select the engine
speed at which the indicator light
is activated.
Deactivation point: this function
allows you to select the engine
speed at which the indicator light
is deactivated.1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
2. Oil change tripmeter
2
1
1. Shift timing indicator light
2. Brightness level display
1
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Instrument and control functions
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3Brightness: this function allows
you to adjust the brightness of the
indicator light.
To adjust the shift timing indicator light
1. Turn the key to “ ”.
2. Push and hold the “SEL” button.
3. Turn the key to “ ”, and then re-
lease the “SEL” button after five
seconds. The shift timing indicator
light can now be adjusted.
To set the flashing pattern1. Push the “RES” button to select
one of the following flashing pat-
tern settings:
On: the indicator light stays
on when activated. (This set-
ting is selected when the indi-
cator light stays on.)
Flash: the indicator light
flashes when activated. (This
setting is selected when the
indicator light flashes four
times per second.)
Off: the indicator light is deac-
tivated; in other words, it
does not come on or flash.(This setting is selected when
the indicator light flashes
once every two seconds.)
2. Push the “SEL” button to confirm
the selected flashing pattern. The
shift timing indicator light changes
to the activation point setting
mode.
The tachometer will show the current
setting r/min for the activation point
and deactivation point setting modes.
To set the shift activation point
TIPThe shift timing indicator light activa-
tion point can be set between 7000
r/min and 15000 r/min. From 7000
r/min to 12000 r/min, the indicator light
can be set in increments of 500 r/min.
From 12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the
indicator light can be set in increments
of 200 r/min.1.
the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the indicator light.2.
the selected engine speed. The
control mode changes to the de-
activation point setting mode.
To set the deactivation point
TIPThe shift timing indicator light de-
activation point can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 15000
r/min. From 7000 r/min to 12000
r/min, the indicator light can be set
in increments of 500 r/min. From
12000 r/min to 15000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in incre-
ments of 200 r/min.
Be sure to set the deactivation
point to a higher engine speed
than for the activation point, other-
wise the shift timing indicator light
will not come on.1. Push the “RES” button to select
the desired engine speed for de-
activating the indicator light.
2. Push the “SEL” button to confirm
the selected engine speed. The
control mode changes to the
brightness setting mode.
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Instrument and control functions
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3 To adjust the brightness
1. Push the “RES” button to select
the desired shift indicator light
brightness level.
2. Push the “SEL” button to confirm
the selected brightness level. The
display exits the shift timing light
control mode and returns to the
standard multi-function display
mode.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on and the display will
indicate an error code.
NOTICE
ECA11591
If the display indicates an error
code, the vehicle should be checked
as soon as possible in order to avoid
engine damage.
EAU1234H
Handlebar switchesLeft
Right
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Error code display
2
1
1.
2. Dimmer switch / Ž
3. Turn signal switch / Ž
4. Horn switch Ž
1. Engine stop switch / Ž
2. Start switch Ž
4312
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU12361
Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
EAU62540
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.TIPWhen the switch is set to low beam,
only the right headlight bulb comes on.
When the switch is set to high beam,
both headlight bulbs come on.
EAU12461
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the cen-
ter position. To cancel the turn signal
lights, push the switch in after it has re-
turned to the center position.
EAU12501
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU12661
Engine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “ ” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU12713
Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 5-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
EAU62500
The engine trouble warning light will
come on when the key is turned to “ ”
and the start switch is pushed, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
EAU12822
Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
side of the handlebar. To disengage
the clutch, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip. To engage the clutch,
release the lever. The lever should be
pulled rapidly and released slowly for
smooth clutch operation.
The clutch lever is equipped with a
clutch switch, which is part of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. (See page
3-20.)1. Clutch lever1
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly closed and locked.
WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock.
1 2
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-3
4
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-19 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Operation and important riding points
5-1
5
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU62513
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the key to “ ” and then
to “ ” to clear the error code.
Failing to do so will prevent the en-
gine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing
the start switch.
an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
EAUN0680
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-20 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ ” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The engine trouble warning light
should come on for a few sec-
onds, then go off. NOTICE: If the
warning light does not go off,
have a Yamaha dealer check its
electrical circuit.
[ECAT1121]
2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
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Operation and important riding points
5-2
5 If the engine fails to start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
EAU16673
ShiftingShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.
Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid dam-
aging the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
1 2
23 4 5 6N
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Operation and important riding points
5-3
5
EAU16811
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
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).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU17094
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 7000
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8400
r/min.1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10311
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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21*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
22*Shock absorber as-
sembly• Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√
23 Engine oil• Change. (See pages 3-4 and 6-9.)√When the oil change indicator flashes
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)√
24Engine oil filter car-
tridge•Replace.√√√
25*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
26*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
27Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
28*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER 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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