maintenance YAMAHA TRICITY 2017 Service Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1041
zDo not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
zPlace a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the
cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Consumer information
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EAU69910
Diagnostic connector
The diagnostic connector is located as
shown.
EAU74701
Vehicle data recording
This model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions and for research and de-
velopment purposes. This data will be
uploaded only when a special Yamaha
diagnostic tool is attached to the vehi-
cle, such as when maintenance checks
or service procedures are performed.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
zVehicle status and engine perfor-
mance data
zFuel-injection and emission-relat-
ed data
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a
third party except:
zWith the consent of the vehicle
owner
zWhere obligated by law
zFor use by Yamaha in litigation
zFor general Yamaha-conducted
research purposes when the data
is not related to an individual vehi-
cle nor owner
1. Diagnostic connector
1
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Index
A
ABS (for ABS models) ........................... 3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Accessory box ...................................... 3-17
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-14
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-22
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-21
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 6-32
B
Battery .................................................. 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-25
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-32
Braking.................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-25
Coolant ................................................. 6-12
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
E
Eco indicator light ................................... 3-3
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil strainer........................ 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 6-11
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-14
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-30
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 3-9
Headlight............................................... 6-31High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
K
Keyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2
L
Leaning system, checking .................... 6-28
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-33
Luggage hook ...................................... 3-18
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 ........................ 3-5
P
Panel, removing and installing ............... 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Passenger footrest ............................... 3-15
R
Rear brake lever free play, checking .... 6-20
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-6
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-15
Sidestand ............................................. 3-18
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-8
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting off.............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................ 6-26
Steering tie rod, checking .................... 6-27
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment .......................... 3-16
T
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating .................... 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-3
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