YAMAHA TRICITY 300 2020 Manual PDF

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Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
EAU36112
CanisterThis model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
 Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
1. Spark plug gapSpark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
1. Canister
2. Canister breather hose
1
2
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EAU89610
En gine oil an d oil filter ele-
mentThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle for an accurate reading,
and then check the oil level
through the check window locat-
ed at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To chan ge the en gine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and its O-ring, and then remove
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
1
2
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TIPSkip steps 5–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts. 6. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-ring.
7. Install the oil filter element cover by installing the bolts, then tight-
ening them to the specified
torque.
TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.8. Install the engine oil drain bolt andits new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque. 9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil.
TIPThe use of 0W-30 is recommend-
ed in winter season.
 Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on
any parts after the engine and ex-
haust system have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA24060
Make sure that no forei gn material
enters the crankcase.10. Install and tighten the oil filler cap and its O-ring.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1. Oil filter element cover
2. Bolt
1
21
2
2
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
Tightenin g torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
2
Tightenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
10W-40, 0W-30
Oil quantity:
Oil change: 1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
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8 11. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
12. Turn the engine off, wait a few mi- nutes for the oil level to settle for
an accurate reading, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU85450
Why Yamalu beYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA
Part born of the engineers’ passion
and belief that engine oil is an impor-
tant liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec-
tronics and track testing, and have
them develop the engine together with
the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full
advantage of the base oil’s qualities
and blend in the ideal balance of addi-
tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe-
rience gained over many years of re-
search and development into oil since
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine.
EAU60660
Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the vehicle. In addition, the final transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Start the engine, warm up the final transmission oil by riding the vehi-
cle for several minutes, and then
stop the engine.
2. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the final transmission oil filler cap and its O-ring from the fi-
nal transmission case.
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5. Remove the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the final transmission
case. 6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended final transmis-
sion oil. WARNING! Make sure
that no forei gn material enters
the final transmission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
[EWA11312]
8. Install the final transmission oil fill- er cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAUS1203
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the coolant must
be changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
minum engines and mix with distilled
water at a 1:1 ratio.
EAU88960
To check the coolant level
Since the coolant level varies with en-
gine temperature, check when the en-
gine is cold.1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Hold the vehicle upright, or place it on the centerstand.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
1
21
2
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommen ded final transmission
oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Recommen ded coolant:
YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (max level mark): 0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
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8 3. Look at the coolant level through
the check window.
4. If the coolant is at or below the mi- nimum level mark, remove the left
floorboard mat by pulling it up. 5. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er.
6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap. WARNING! Remove only the
coolant reservoir cap. Never at-
tempt to remove the ra diator
cap when the en gine is hot.
[EWA15162]
7. Add coolant to the maximum level
mark. NOTICE: If coolant is not
availa ble, use d istilled water or
soft tap water instea d. Do not
use har d water or salt water
since it is harmful to the en gine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possi ble, other-
wise the coolin g system will not
b e protecte d a gainst frost an d
corrosion. If water has been
a dde d to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possi ble, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
b e re duce d.
[ECA10473]
1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Floorboard mat
2
3
23
11
11
1. Coolant reservoir cover
11
1. Coolant reservoir cap
11
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8. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
9. Install the coolant reservoir cover.
10. Install the floorboard mat.
EAU33032
Chan gin g the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove the ra diator cap when the en gine is
hot.
[EWA10382] EAU78574
Air filter an
d V- belt case air fil-
ter elementsThe air filter element and the sub air fil-
ter element should be replaced, and
the pre air filter element and the V-belt
case air filter element should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Service the air filter elements
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas. The air filter
check hose must be frequently
checked and cleaned if necessary.
Cleanin g the air filter check hose 1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the air filter 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.
TIPIf dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the air filter ele-
ment for excessive dirt or damage and
replace it if necessary.Replacin g the air filter element an d
su b air filter element an d cleanin g
the pre air filter element 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the rubber plugs.
1. Air filter check hose
1
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8 3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
4. Pull the air filter element and sub air filter element out. 5. Insert a new sub air filter element
into the air filter case cover.
6. Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate d in the air filter case. The en
gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installe d, otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
7. Pull the pre air filter element out,
and then blow out the dirt with
compressed air as shown.
1. Rubber plug
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1
1
2
2
2 2
1. Air filter element
1. Sub air filter element
2. Air filter case cover
1
2
1
1. Pre air filter element
2. Air filter case cover
2
1
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8. Check the pre air filter element for
damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
9. Insert the pre air filter element into the air filter case cover.
10. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws.
TIPThe long screw should be installed as
shown.
11. Install the rubber plugs.
Cleanin g the V- belt case air filter el-
ement 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover. (See the previous section.)
3. Remove the V-belt case cover screws. 4. Remove the air filter case bolts.
5. Lift up the air filter case slightly, re-
move the rear wheel sensor lead
from the holder, and then remove
the V-belt case cover.1. Long screw
1
1. Screw
1. Bolt
1
1
1
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8 6. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the bolts. 7. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air from the clean side as
shown.
8. Check the V-belt case air filter ele- ment for damage and replace it if
necessary. 9. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
10. Install the V-belt case air filter cov- er by installing the bolts.
11. Install the rear wheel sensor lead into the holder at the white tape on
the lead as shown.
12. Install the air filter case bolts, and then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque.
13. Install the V-belt case cover by in- stalling the screws.
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. Lead holder
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Bolt
1
2
2
2
2
1
1. V-belt case air filter element
1. Clean side
1
1
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. White tape
3. Lead holderTi
ghtenin g torque:
Bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
3
3
2
33
2
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