warning YAMAHA TRICITY 300 2021 Owners Manual

Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the MWD300, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the de-
sign and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your MWD300. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your vehicle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your vehicle in the best possible condition. If you have any
further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur- rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your vehicle and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operatin g this vehicle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert sym
bol. It is use d to alert you to potential personal injury
hazar ds. Ob ey all safety messa ges that follow this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury
or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in
d eath or serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that must be taken to avoi d d ama ge to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-4
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-7
Stan din g assist ................................. 4-1
Standing assist ............................... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 5-1
Multi-function meter unit ................ 5-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 5-9
Front brake lever .......................... 5-10
Brake pedal .................................. 5-11
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-11
Parking brake lever ....................... 5-12
ABS .............................................. 5-13 Traction control system ................ 5-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-15
Fuel ............................................... 5-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-18
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-18
Storage compartment ................... 5-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-20
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-20
Sidestand ...................................... 5-21
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-22
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ............................................ 7-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 8-3 Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-9
Checking the spark plug............... 8-10
Canister ........................................ 8-11
Engine oil and oil filter element..... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-14
Final transmission oil .................... 8-14
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-21
Valve clearance............................. 8-21
Tires .............................................. 8-22
Cast wheels .................................. 8-23
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the rear brake lever free play..................................... 8-24
Checking the parking brake ......... 8-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-26
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-27
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-27
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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your vehicle.
This is a leaning multi-wheel vehicle.
The safe use and operation of this ve-
hicle is dependent upon the use of
proper riding techniques as well as the
expertise of the operator. Every opera-
tor should know the following require-
ments before riding this vehicle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of this vehicle’s operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions. 
Never operate a vehicle without
proper training or instruction. Take
a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact a
Yamaha dealer to find out about the training courses nearest you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
See page 6-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.  This vehicle is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters and mo-
torcycles in traffic is the predomi-
nating cause of automobile and
such smaller vehicle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the smaller vehi-
cle. Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in re-
ducing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for such smaller vehicle
accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a vehicle with- out proper knowledge. Contact
a Yamaha dealer to inform you
on basic vehicle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certified staff.
 Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your ve-
hicle to other qualified opera-
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Smart key system
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Smart key systemThe smart key system enables you to
operate the vehicle without using a
mechanical key. In addition, there is an
answer-back function to help you lo-
cate the vehicle in a parking lot. (See
page 3-5.)
WARNING
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Keep implante d pacemakers or
car diac defi brillators, as well as
other electric med ical devices
away from the vehicle mounte d
antenna (see illustration).
 Radio waves transmitte d b y the
antenna may affect the opera-
tion of such devices when close
b y.
 If you have an electric me dical
d evice, consult a d octor or the
d evice manufacturer before us-
in g this vehicle.
NOTICE
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The smart key system uses weak ra-
dio waves. The smart key system
may not work in the followin g situa-
tions.  The smart key is placed in a lo-
cation exposed to strong ra dio
waves or other electromag netic
noise
 There are facilities near by that
are emittin g stron g ra dio waves
(TV or ra dio towers, power
plants, broa dcastin g stations,
airports, etc.)
1. Smart key
2. Smart key button
12
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
12
1. Vehicle mounted antenna
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Handlin g of the smart key an d
mechanical keys
WARNING
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 The smart key shoul d b e carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.Included with the vehicle is one smart
key, two mechanical keys, and one
identification number card.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
mechanical key can be used to open
the seat. Carry one mechanical key
in a ddition to the smart key.
If the smart key is lost or the smart key
battery has discharged, the identifica-
tion number can be used to operate
the vehicle in emergency mode. (See
page 8-40.) Write down the i dentifi-
cation num ber in case of emer gen-
cy.
If the smart key is lost and the smart
key system identification number is un-
known, the entire smart key system will need to be replaced at considerable
cost.
Keep the i dentification num ber
car d in a safe place.
NOTICE
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The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a stora ge compartment.
The smart key may be damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat.
 Do not drop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not su bmer ge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place exposed to direct sun-
lig ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
1. Identification number card
2. Identification number
1
2
868588
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2
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3
Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d computers.
 Keep the smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracked .
TIPThe smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 Replace the smart key battery
when the smart key system indi-
cator light flashes for 20 seconds
when the vehicle is turned on, or
when the smart key indicator light
does not come on when the smart
key button is pushed. (See page
3-6.) After changing the smart key
battery, if the smart key system still does not operate, check the
vehicle battery and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)
 You can register up to six smart
keys for the same vehicle. See a
Yamaha dealer regarding spare
smart keys.
 If a smart key is lost, contact a
Yamaha dealer immediately to
prevent the vehicle from being
stolen.
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Smart key
WARNING
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The smart key shoul d b e carrie d
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
 When the smart key is within
operatin g ran ge, exercise due
care because other people not
carryin g the smart key can start
the en gine an d operate the vehi-
cle.1. Smart key indicator light
2. Smart key button
1
2
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Replacing the smart key bat-
teryReplace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
 The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
 The answer-back function does
not operate when the smart key
button is pushed.
WARNING
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The smart key contains a button cell
b attery.
 Keep new an d use d b atteries
away from chil dren. 
If the b attery compartment d oes
not close securely, stop usin g
the smart key an d keep it away
from chil dren.
Explosion Hazar d - d o not mishan-
d le the battery.
 Dan ger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replace d.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
 Do not expose smart key to ex-
cessive heat, such as sunshine
or fire.
Chemical Burn Hazar d - do not in-
g est the battery.
 If the battery is swallowed , it
can cause severe internal burns
in just 2 hours an d can lea d to
d eath.
 If you think batteries mi ght have
b een swallowed or placed in-
si de any part of the body, seek
imme diate me dical attention.
NOTICE
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
Use a cloth when openin g the
smart key case with a screw-
d river. Direct contact with har d
o bjects may d amage or scratch
the smart key.
 Take precautions to prevent the
waterproof seal from bein g
d amag ed or contaminate d by
d irt.
 Do not touch the internal cir-
cuits an d terminals. This may
cause malfunctions.
 Do not apply excessive force to
the smart key when replacin g
the battery.
 Make sure the battery is in-
stalle d correctly. Confirm the di-
rection of the positive “+” si de
of the battery.To replace the smart key battery
1. Open the smart key case as shown.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”1
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3and confirmation with the smart key
has taken place, the main switch can
be turned while the smart key system
indicator light is on (approximately 4
seconds).
WARNING
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Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is movin
g. Otherwise the elec-
trical systems will b e switched off,
which may result in loss of control or
an acci dent.TIPDo not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
To turn the vehicle power on1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
2. Push the main switch knob and the smart key indicator light will
come on for approximately 4 sec-
onds.
3. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. All of the turn sig-
nal lights will flash twice and the
vehicle power will turn on.
TIPIf the vehicle battery voltage is
low, the turn signal lights will not
flash.
 See “Emergency mode” on page
8-40 for information on turning the
vehicle power on without the
smart key.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off.
To turn the vehicle power off1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, turn the
main switch to “OFF”.
1. Push.
2. Turn.1 2
1. Turn.
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Standin g assist
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Stan din g assistThe standing assist helps the rider to
keep the vehicle upright when
stopped, or when parking. When you
press the standing assist switch, the
assist will engage to help you to keep
the vehicle at its current lean angle.
WARNING
EWA20983
 When you push the vehicle, b e
sure to turn the vehicle power
off. Otherwise uninten ded d is-
en gag in g of the stan din g assist
coul d result. 
Always disen gag e the stan din g
assist un der the followin g situa-
tions. Otherwise uninten ded
loss of b alance coul d result an d
lea d to vehicle overturn.
When travelin g on roa ds with
o bstacles (e. g. roa d humps,
si dewalk)
When the vehicle is on un- pave d or rou gh groun d.
When the vehicle is on a slope.
Gettin g on an d off
When getting on the vehicle, make
sure the vehicle power is off, and apply
the front or rear brake.
When getting off the vehicle, apply the
parking brake and turn the vehicle
power off.
WARNING
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When the vehicle is stoppe d with the
stan din g assist en gag ed , never step
on only one footrest, nor load lug-
g ag e unevenly on the vehicle. Other- wise uninten
ded loss of b alance
may result, which coul d lea d to vehi-
cle overturn.
Stan din g assist operation
WARNING
EWA21003
The stan din g assist can b e operated
even when the vehicle is leanin g.
Therefore, keep the followin g in
mind :
 Never en gag e the stan din g as-
sist while movin g. Otherwise
the vehicle will be hel d at an un-
inten ded lean an gle, which may
result in loss of control.
 Be sure to disen gag e the stan d-
in g assist b efore startin g off.
Otherwise the stan din g assist
will uninten ded ly disen gag e,
an d may cause loss of b alance.Engaging the standing assist1. Stop the vehicle and close the
throttle completely. The standing
assist indicator light starts flash-
ing.
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