low oil pressure YAMAHA MT-03 2018 Owners Manual

Instrument and control functions
3-2
3 From the “LOCK” position, push the
key and turn it to “ ”.
EAU4939C
In
dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11022Turn si gnal in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light flashes when a turn
signal light is flashing.
EAU11061Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU62530Oil pressure warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low.
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Shift timing indicator light
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
7. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
56
3124
km/hkm/L
L/100km
7
MPHmileMPG
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
3-3
3
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ ”. The warning light should come
on and remain on until the engine is
started.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ ”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the elec-
trical circuit.NOTICE
ECA21210
If the warning
light comes on when
the en gine is runnin g, stop the en-
g ine imme diately an d check oil level.
If the oil level is below the minimum
level, a dd sufficient oil of the recom-
men ded t y p e t o r a i s e i t u p t o t h e c o r -
rect level. If the oil pressure warnin g
li g ht remains on even if the oil level
is correct, imme diately turn the en-
g ine off an d have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
TIP
If the warning light does not go off after
starting the engine, check the engine
oil level and add oil if necessary. (See
page 6-8.)
If the warning light remains on after
adding engine oil, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU62790En gine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes
if a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit monitoring the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off. If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ ”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIP
The engine trouble warning light will
come on while the start switch is
pushed, but this does not indicate a
malfunction.
EAU51662ABS warnin
g lig ht “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light: z does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
z comes on or flashes while riding
z does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-14 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not go
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g lig ht comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the b rake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the a bove occurs, or if the
warnin g lig ht does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock durin g emer gency
ABS
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-24
6
EAU23026
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damag ing
the O-ring s, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
may contain su bstances that
coul d damag e the O-rin gs.
[ECA11112] EAU23098
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
ca bles
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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10-1
10
Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-14
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-33
B
Battery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-13
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-19
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Canister................................................... 6-8
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-12
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-11
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-24
Drive chain slack................................... 6-22
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............. 6-8
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine stop switch ............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-27
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-17
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-32
Helmet holders...................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light........................ 3-2 Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-23
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-34
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-22
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission
control system ..................................... 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
O
Oil pressure warning light ....................... 3-2
P
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-11
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seats .................................................... 3-18
Shifting ................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Shift timing indicator light....................... 3-4
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting............................................. 3-21
Sidestand ............................................. 3-23
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Start switch .......................................... 3-12
Steering, checking................................ 6-28
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-21
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-35
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-27
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
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