check oil YAMAHA TRICITY 2014 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6
5. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
6. Install the air filter element cover by installing the bolts.
Cleanin g the V- belt case air filter
check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
EAU21385
Checkin g the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–7.0 mm (0.12–0.28 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil1. V-belt case air filter check hose
1
1. Throttle grip free play
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-21
6Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water does not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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6
EAU22733
Changin g the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
 Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
 Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca blesThe 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 ca bles may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with ca ble movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU49921
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca bleThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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6
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
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 avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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VEHICLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU60721
StorageShort-term
Always store your vehicle in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the vehi-
cle.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long-term
Before storing your vehicle for several
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 protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug 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 wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent dama ge or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
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 vehicle 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 outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
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
6-26.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the vehicle.
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-17
Auxiliary light......................................... 6-30BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-20
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-8
Brake lever, rear...................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-23
Braking.................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-11
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-8EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-20
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24 Fuel ....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-29
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-8IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-15
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2LLeaning system, checking .................... 6-26
Luggage hook ...................................... 3-14MMain 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 ........................ 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ............... 6-8
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Passenger footrest ............................... 3-13RRear brake lever free play, checking .... 6-19
SSafe-riding points....................................1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-12
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Sidestand ..............................................3-14
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch .............................................3-8
Steering, checking ................................6-25
Steering tie rod, checking .....................6-25
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartment ...........................3-13TTail/brake light ......................................6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ...........................................6-22
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-16
Tires ......................................................6-17
Tool kit ....................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................6-31
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb.............................6-30
Turn signal switch ...................................3-8VValve clearance .....................................6-16
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-25
Wheels ..................................................6-18
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