YAMAHA TRICITY 300 2020 Service Manual

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To use the “SEL” switch, move the
“SEL/RES” switch in direction (a). To
use the “RES” switch, move the
“SEL/RES” switch in direction (b).
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Front
brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
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Brake pe dalThe brake pedal is located on the right
side of the vehicle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When the brake pedal is pressed
down, the rear brake and a portion of
the front brake are applied. For full
braking performance, operate the front
brake lever and brake pedal simultane-
ously.TIP Because the unified brake system
is mechanical, additional free play
can be felt in the front and rear
1. “SEL/RES” switch
1(a)
(b)
1. Front brake lever
1
1. Brake pedal
1
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5 brake levers when the brake pedal
is pressed down, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
 The unified brake system does not
operate when the front brake lever
is being pulled directly.
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Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull the lever toward the
handlebar grip.
This model is equipped with a unified
brake system.
When pulling the rear brake lever, the
rear brake and a portion of the front
brake are applied. For full braking per-
formance, apply both brake levers si-
multaneously.TIP Because the unified brake system
is mechanical, additional free play
can be felt in the front brake lever and brake pedal when the rear
brake lever is being pulled, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
 The unified brake system does not
operate when the front brake lever
is being pulled directly.1. Rear brake lever1
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Parkin g b rake leverTo apply the parkin g b rake
Pull the parking brake lever upward
firmly.
To release the parkin g b rake
Pull slightly upward on the parking
brake lever, and then put it back in the
original position.TIPBe sure to check that the rear wheel
does not move when the parking brake
lever is applied.
WARNING
EWA21030
Never move the parkin g b rake lever
upwar d while the vehicle is movin g,
otherwise loss of control or an acci-
d ent may result. Make sure that the
vehicle is stopped before movin g
the parkin g b rake lever upwar d.
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ABSThe anti-lock brake system (ABS) acts
on the front and rear brakes indepen-
dently.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient d istance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs b est with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.How to operate the brakes
Operate the brake lever and brake
pedal the same as you would conven-
tional brakes. If wheel slip is detected
while braking, ABS will activate and a
pulsating sensation may be felt at the
brake lever or brake pedal. Continue to
apply the brakes and let the ABS work.
Do not pump the brakes as this will re-
duce braking effectiveness.
1. Parking brake lever1
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The ABS performs a self-check
when you first start off. During this
time a clicking noise from the hy-
draulic unit may be audible, and if
the brake lever or brake pedal is
applied a vibration can be felt, but
this is not a malfunction.
 The brake system will revert to a
conventional brake system in case
of ABS malfunction.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damag e the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
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Traction control systemThe traction control system (TCS)
helps maintain traction when acceler-
ating on slippery surfaces, such as un-
paved or wet roads. If sensors detect
that the rear wheel is starting to slip
(uncontrolled spinning), the traction
control system assists by regulating
engine power until traction is restored.
When traction control has engaged,
the “ ” indicator light will flash. You
may notice changes in engine re-
sponse or exhaust sound.
WARNING
EWA18860
The traction control system is not a
su bstitute for rid ing appropriately
for the con ditions. Traction control
cannot prevent loss of traction due
to excessive speed when entering
turns, when acceleratin g har d at a
sharp lean an gle, or while brakin g,
an d cannot prevent front wheel slip-
pin g. As with any vehicle, approach
surfaces that may be slippery with
caution an d avoi d especially slip-
pery surfaces.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1
2
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
1 2
2 2
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Settin
g the traction control system
When the vehicle is turned on, traction
control is automatically turned on.
To turn the traction control system off,
use the “SEL” switch to change the
multi-function display to the traction
control system display. Then push the
“RES” switch for three seconds. The
display will show “TCS OFF”, and
the “ ” indicator light will come on.
TIPTurn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the vehicle
gets stuck in mud, sand, or other soft
surfaces.NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specifie d tires. (See
pa ge 8-22.) Usin g different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controllin g tire rotation
accurately.
Resettin g the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable under certain condi-
tions; such as when a sensor fault is
detected, or when only one wheel is al-
lowed to rotate for more than a few
seconds. Should this happen,
the “ ” indicator light will come on,
and possibly the “ ” warning light,
too.
1. Traction control system display
2. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2
1
1. Traction control system display
2. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2
1
1. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2 1
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TIPWhen the vehicle is on the centerstand,
do not rev the engine for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, the traction
control system will automatically dis-
able and need to be reset.If the traction control system automat-
ically disables, try resetting it as fol-
lows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn it off completely.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the vehicle power on.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be en-
abled.TIPIf the “ ” indicator light remains on
after resetting, the vehicle may still be
ridden; however, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle as soon as possi-
ble.4. Have a Yamaha dealer check thevehicle and turn off the “ ”
warning light.
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Fuel tank capTo access the fuel tank, open the fuel
tank cap lid. (See page 3-9.)
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn the
fuel tank cap counterclockwise until
the release mark “ ” aligns with “ ”,
and then pull the cap off. To install the fuel tank cap, insert the
fuel tank cap onto the tank opening
and turn it clockwise until the install
mark“” aligns with“”.1. Fuel tank cap lid
1
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Release mark “ ”
1. Install mark “ ”
1
2
1
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WARNING
EWA11092
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline vapors are
extremely flammab le. To avoid fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refueling , follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank. 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
d ry, soft cloth, since fuel may
d eteriorate painte d surfaces or
plastic parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous an d can cau-
se injury or death. Han dle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you shoul d swallow some
g asoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or g et some gasoline in your
eyes, see your d octor immediately. If1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
1
2
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asoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap an d water. If g asoline
spills on your clothin g, chan ge your
clothes.
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NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Check that gasoline nozzle has
the same identifier when fueling.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs. Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
Recommen
ded fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (E10 ac-
ceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.4 L (0.63 US gal, 0.53 Imp.gal)
E5
E10
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Fuel tank overflow hoseBefore operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is not blocked,
and clean it if necessary.
 Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank overflow hose is positioned
as shown.TIPSee page 8-11 for canister information.
EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
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Stora ge compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the seat. (See page 3-9.)TIP The seat/storage compartment
can be opened using the smart
key system or the mechanical key.
 Some helmets cannot be stored in
the storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.To open the seat/storag e compart-
ment via the main switch
Turn the main switch to “OPEN”, and
then push the “SEAT” button.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
1
1. Storage compartment
1
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5 To open the seat/storag
e compart-
ment with the mechanical key 1. Open the keyhole cover.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the seat lock, and then turn it clock-
wise.
TIPBe sure to close the seat before start-
ing off.NOTICE
ECA24020
Make sure that the keyhole cover is
installe d when the mechanical key is
not bein g use d.NOTICE
ECA21150
Keep the following points in mind
when usin g the stora ge compart-
ment.  Since the storag e compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun an d/or the en-
g ine heat, do not store anythin g
suscepti ble to heat, consum-
a b les or flamma ble items insi de
it.
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throu gh the stora ge com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag b efore storin g them
in the compartment. 
Since the storag e compartment
may get wet while the vehicle is
b ein g washe d, wrap any articles
store d in the compartment in a
plastic bag .
 Do not keep anythin g valua ble
or breakab le in the stora ge
compartment.
WARNING
EWA20970
 Do not exceed the load limit of
5.0 k g (11 l b) for the stora ge
compartment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 172 k g (379 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
1. Keyhole cover
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1 1
1
2
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