lock YAMAHA MT-03 2020 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Description........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument and control functions....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.......................3-10
Clutch lever ...................................3-11
Shift pedal .....................................3-12
Brake lever ....................................3-12
Brake pedal ...................................3-13
ABS ...............................................3-13
Fuel tank cap.................................3-14
Fuel................................................3-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-16
Catalytic converter ........................3-17
Seats .............................................3-17
Helmet holders ..............................3-19
Storage compartment ...................3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly....................................3-20
Luggage strap holders ..................3-21
Sidestand ......................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Engine break-in ...............................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
Tool kit.............................................6-2Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-7
Canister........................................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..... 6-8
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever
free play ..................................... 6-18
Checking the brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-19
Brake light switches ...................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-27
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Vehicle lights ................................. 6-33
UB6WE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Description
2-1
2
EAU63371
Left view
12345
9
10876
1. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
2. Main fuse (page 6-31)
3. Tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Passenger seat lock (page 3-17)
5. Storage compartment (page 3-20)
6. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-20)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-12)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-8)
9. Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-8)
10.Canister (page 6-8)
UB6WE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Description
2-3
2
EAU63401
Controls and instruments
12 456783
1. Clutch lever (page 3-11)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-10)
3. Multi-function meter unit (page 3-4)
4. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
5. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-21)
6. Right handlebar switches (page 3-10)
7. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
8. Brake lever (page 3-12)
UB6WE0E0.book Page 3 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-1
3
EAU10462
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
EAU85040ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power and the vehicle lights are turned
on. The engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.
TIP
To prevent battery discharge, do
not leave the key in the on position
without the engine running.
The headlight comes on automat-
ically when the engine is started.
EAU10662OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
EAU1068BLOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position,
push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
To unlock the steering
ON
OFF
LOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
12
12
UB6WE0E0.book Page 1 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-2
3From the “LOCK” position, push the
key in and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU4939H
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11061Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU85091Oil pressure warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
engine oil pressure is low.
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Shift indicator light “ ”
6. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
8
MPH
MPG mile
123 4 5 67
ABS
UB6WE0E0.book Page 2 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-3
3
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
ECA21211
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
EWA16043
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
UB6WE0E0.book Page 3 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-4
3
EAU87090
Multi-function meter unit
The multi-function meter unit is also
equipped with a shift timing indicator
light control mode.
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
EAU87140Switching the display units
The display units can be switched be-
tween kilometers and miles. To switch
the display units, push the “SELECT”
button until the display units change.
EAU86831Speedometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
EAU87170Tachometer
The tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 12500 r/min and above
EAU86841Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
1. “RESET” button
2. “SELECT” button
3. Clock
4. Coolant temperature meter
5. Transmission gear display
6. Tachometer
7. Speedometer
8. Shift indicator light “ ”
9. Fuel meter
10.Multi-function display
MPH
MPG mile
321 458910
67
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1. Fuel meter
MPH
MPG mile
12
MPH
MPG mile
1
UB6WE0E0.book Page 4 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-5
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
1
1. Coolant temperature meter
1. Neutral indicator light Ž
2. Transmission gear display
MPH
MPG mile
1
MPH
MPG mile
12
UB6WE0E0.book Page 5 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-6
3
EAU87580Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an odometer (ODO)
two tripmeters (TRIP 1 and TRIP 2)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (TRIP F)
an oil change tripmeter (OIL TRIP)
an oil change indicator
an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display (km/L, L/100 km, or
MPG)
an average fuel consumption dis-
play (AVE_ _._ km/L, AVE_ _._
L/100 km, or AVE_ _._ MPG)
Push the “SELECT” button to change
the display in the following order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → TRIP F →
km/L, L/100 km or MPG → AVE_ _._
km/L, AVE_ _._ L/100 km or AVE_ _._
MPG → OIL TRIP → ODO
TIP
The fuel reserve tripmeter appears only
when you are low on fuel.
EAU86890Odometer
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
TIP
The odometer will lock at 999999 and
cannot be reset.
EAU88050Tripmeters
The tripmeters show the distance trav-
eled since they were last reset.
To reset a tripmeter, change the dis-
play to the tripmeter you want to reset,
and then push the “RESET” button un-
til it is reset.
TIP
The tripmeters will reset and continue
counting after 9999.9 is reached.
EAU87600Fuel reserve tripmeter
If the last segment of the fuel meter
starts flashing, the display automati-
cally changes to the fuel reserve trip-
meter “TRIP F” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point.
To reset the fuel reserve tripmeter,
push the “RESET” button until it is re-
set.
TIP
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it will reset automati-
cally and disappear from the display
after refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
1. Multi-function display
MPH
MPG mile
1
UB6WE0E0.book Page 6 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-10
3
EAU1234M
Handlebar switches
Left
Right
EAU12362Pass switch “PASS”
Press this switch to flash the headlight.
TIP
When the dimmer switch is set
to Ž, the passing switch has no ef-
fect.
EAU12402Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12461Turn 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.
EAU12501Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAU68270Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
To crank the engine with the starter,
set this switch to “ ”, and then slide
the switch toward “ ”. See page 5-2
for starting instructions prior to starting
the engine.
Set this switch to “ ” to stop the en-
gine in case of an emergency, such as
when the vehicle overturns or when the
throttle cable is stuck.
EAU88272Hazard switch “OFF/ ”
Use this switch to turn on the hazard
lights (simultaneous flashing of all turn
signal lights). The hazard lights are
used in case of an emergency or to
warn other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
The hazard lights can be turned on or
off only when the key is in the “ON” po-
sition. You can turn the main switch to
the “OFF” or “LOCK” position, and the
hazard lights will continue to flash. To
turn off the hazard lights, turn the main
switch to the “ON” position and oper-
ate the hazard switch again.
1. Pass switch “PASS”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Horn switch “ ”
4. Turn signal switch “ / ”
1. Start/Engine stop switch “ / / ”
2. Hazard switch “ ”
1
2
3
4
1
2
/
UB6WE0E0.book Page 10 Friday, March 27, 2020 11:37 AM