check oil YAMAHA MT-01 2009 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-23
6
EAU23202
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand The operation of the sidestand should
be checked before each ride, and the
sidestand pivot and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA10731
If the sidestand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-
sulting in a possible loss of control.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
Recommended lubricant:
Silicone grease
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-27
6 avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU36822
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with quartz bulb
headlights. If a headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10650
Take care not to damage the follow-
ing parts:

Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thor-
oughly clean off any dirt and fin-gerprints on the headlight bulb
using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.


Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of a
wattage higher than specified.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
25.0 A
Parking lighting fuse:
10.0 A
ECU fuse:
10.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
Auto-decompression fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse:
10.0 A
Muffler cover fan fuse:
15.0 A
1. Low beam headlight bulb
2. High beam headlight bulb
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU26202
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.NOTICE
ECA10810


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.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10951]
e. Remove the spark plug caps
from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.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
6-25.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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INDEXAAir filter element .................................... 6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-19
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-18
Brake lever ............................................ 3-12
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-12CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-21
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-15
Clutch lever .................................. 3-11, 6-16
Cowling, removing and installing ............ 6-7DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-20
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-19EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-9
Engine stop switch ................................ 3-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-4
EXUP system ........................................ 3-22FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-16
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 ......... 3-15
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-13
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 ................ 3-23
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 .......................... 3-21MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function display .............................. 3-5NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4PParking ................................................... 5-4Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-10
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-17SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-16
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-11
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-19
Sidestand .............................................. 3-22
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch............................................ 3-10
Steering, checking................................. 6-24
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-32TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-29
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-4
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-10VValve clearance..................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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