check oil YAMAHA MT-01 2008 User Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.


To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug caps
and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto
the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
WARNING
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To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turningthe engine over.4. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-24.
NOTE:Make any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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INDEX
AAir filter element.................................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-24
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-18
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-17
Brake lever ........................................... 3-11
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-14
Clutch lever.................................. 3-10, 6-16
Cowling, removing and installing ............ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine stop switch................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4
EXUP system ....................................... 3-20FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-15
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-23Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .......... 3-14
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-26
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-9
Hazard switch........................................ 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-27
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-21
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-4
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-4KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-30
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-19MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Matte color, caution .................................7-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display...............................3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-9Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart...................................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-16SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-15
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-22
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-10
Steering, checking ................................ 6-23
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-33TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-30
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance .................................... 6-12
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