Time YAMAHA MT-03 2020 Owners Manual

Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the MTN320-A, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experi-
ence and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-qual-
ity products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages
of your MTN320-A. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to op-
erate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in
the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to
contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There-
fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10032
Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this mo-
torcycle.
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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility ofan accident or equipment damage.
See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.
This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle
without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certified staff.
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Instrument and control functions
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TIP
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on and remain on until
the engine is started. Otherwise, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICE
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If the warning light comes on when
the engine is running, stop the en-
gine and check the oil level. If the oil
level is low, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type. If the warning
light remains on after adding oil,
stop the engine and have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU79311Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
on-board diagnostic system.
TIP
When the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. Otherwise, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
EAU69895ABS warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
vehicle is first turned on, and goes off
after starting riding. If the warning light
comes on while riding, the anti-lock
brake system may not work correctly.
WARNING
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If the ABS warning light does not
turn off after reaching 10 km/h (6
mi/h), or if the warning light comes
on while riding: Use extra caution to avoid pos-
sible wheel lock during emer-
gency braking.
Have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle as soon as possible.
EAU67433Shift indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when it is
time to shift to the next higher gear.
The engine speeds at which it comes
on or goes off can be adjusted.
TIP
When the vehicle is turned on, this light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
ABS
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3 “F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal) of fuel
remains, the last segment starts flash-
ing. Refuel as soon as possible.
TIP
If a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, the fuel level segments will flash
repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU87290Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system.
To set the clock
1. Push both the “SELECT” button
and “RESET” button until the hour
digits start flashing.
2. Use the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button and
the minute digits start flashing.
4. Use the “RESET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the settings.
EAU87350Coolant temperature meter
This meter shows the temperature of
the coolant, and thereby the condition
of the engine. The segments come on
from “C” (cold) to “H” (hot) as the en-
gine temperature increases. If the hot
segment flashes, stop the engine as
soon as possible, and let the engine
cool. (See page 6-37.)
EAU87400Transmission gear display
This display shows the selected gear.
The neutral position is indicated by
“ ” and by the neutral indicator light.1. Clock
MPH
MPG mile
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1. Coolant temperature meter
1. Neutral indicator light Ž
2. Transmission gear display
MPH
MPG mile
1
MPH
MPG mile
12
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EAU87680Oil change tripmeter
This tripmeter shows the distance trav-
eled since the last engine oil change.
The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), the next
4000 km (2500 mi), and then every
5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
To reset the oil change tripmeter and
oil change indicator, select the oil
change tripmeter, and then push the
“RESET” button until “OIL” and the
tripmeter start flashing. While “OIL”
and the tripmeter are flashing, push the
“RESET” button until the tripmeter is
reset.
TIP
When the engine oil has been
changed, the oil change tripmeter and
the oil change indicator must be reset.
Otherwise, the oil change indicator will
not come on at the correct time.
EAU87771Instantaneous fuel consumption
display
This display shows the fuel consump-
tion under the current riding condi-
tions. It can be set to either “km/L” or
“L/100 km”, or “MPG” when using
miles. To switch the fuel consumption
measurement units, push the “SE-
LECT” button until the measurement
units change.
“km/L”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel.
“L/100 km”: the amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km.
“MPG”: the distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIP
When traveling under 10 km/h (6 mi/h),

1.
2. Oil change tripmeter
MPH
21
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
MPH
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3 setting is selected when the
shift indicator light flashes 4
times per second.
Off setting: the shift indicator
light is deactivated. This set-
ting is selected when the shift
indicator light flashes once
every 2 seconds.
5. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the setting. The control mode
changes to the shift indicator light
on r/min setting function.
To set the shift indicator light on r/min
The shift indicator light can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 13500 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in increments of
500 r/min. From 12000 r/min to 13500
r/min, the indicator light can be set in
increments of 200 r/min.
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for acti-
vating the shift indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift indicator light off r/min setting
function.
To set the shift indicator light off r/min
The shift indicator light can be set be-
tween 7000 r/min and 13500 r/min.
From 7000 r/min to 12000 r/min, the in-
dicator light can be set in increments of
500 r/min. From 12000 r/min to 13500
r/min, the indicator light can be set in
increments of 200 r/min.
Be sure to set the off r/min to a higher
engine speed than the on r/min setting,
otherwise the shift indicator light will
not come on.1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired engine speed for de-
activating the shift indicator light.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected engine speed.
The control mode changes to the
shift indicator light brightness set-
ting function.
To adjust the shift indicator light bright-
ness
1. Push the “RESET” button to select
the desired shift indicator light
brightness level.
2. Push the “SELECT” button to con-
firm the selected brightness level
and exit the control mode.
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NOTICE
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Do not use the hazard lights for an
extended length of time with the en-
gine not running, otherwise the bat-
tery may discharge.
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Clutch lever
To disengage the drivetrain from the
engine, such as when shifting gears,
pull the clutch lever toward to the han-
dlebar. Release the lever to engage the
clutch and transmit power to the rear
wheel.
TIP
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth shifting.
(See page 5-3.)
1. Clutch lever
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Brake pedal
The brake pedal is located on the right
side of the motorcycle. To apply the
rear brake, press down on the brake
pedal.
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ABS
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake lever or brake ped-
al. In this situation, continue to apply
the brakes and let the ABS work; do
not “pump” the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
hydraulic control unit, and if the
brake lever or brake pedal is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever and pedal, but
these do not indicate a malfunc-
tion.
1. Brake pedal
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find
any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided
in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for
obstructions, cracks or damage, and check hose con-
nections.3-15,
3-16
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-12
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-20,
6-21
Rear brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-20,
6-21
Clutch• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-18
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Operation and important riding points
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TIP
This model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing 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.
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Shifting
Shifting 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.
TIP
To 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
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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,
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1
1 N2
3
4
5
6
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