User manual YAMAHA MT-44

[. . . ] representative name and signature MORIC CO. , LTD. 1450-6 Mori-machi Shuchi-gun Shizuoka 437-0292 JAPAN Telephone +81-538-85-0757 Facsimile +81-538-85-0456 URL:http://www. moric-jp. com INTRODUCTION EAU10100 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the MT-44, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design 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 MT-44. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] · Check bearing play and steering for roughness. Every 50000 km Every 800 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 13 Drive chain 7 8 14 Steering bearings · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation. Every 20000 km 15 16 17 Chassis fasteners Sidestand 9 10 Sidestand switch 6-3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NO. ITEM Front fork Shock absorber assembly Side suspension relay arm and connecting arm pivoting points Fuel injection Engine oil Engine oil filter element CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB · Check operation and for oil leakage. · Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. · Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. · Change. ODOMETER READING (x 1, 000 km) 1 10 20 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Cooling system Front and rear brake switches Moving parts and cables Every 3 years 25 26 27 · Check operation. · Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary. · Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. Throttle grip housing and cable 6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR NO. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. Spark plug gap Spark plug gap: 0. 7-0. 8 mm (0. 028-0. 032 in) 9 10 6-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAUB1350 Engine oil and oil filter element 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter element replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. Start the engine, warm it up for 10-15 minutes, let it continue to idle for 20-30 seconds, and then turn it off. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe the dipstick clean, insert it back into the oil filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to check the oil level. 1. Minimum level mark EWAB0010 WARNING 0 The exhaust pipes are very hot during and following operation. To prevent burns when removing the oil filler cap, use extra care not to touch the exhaust pipes. NOTE: G The engine oil tank is located in front of the frame. G The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ECA10010 CAUTION: Do not operate the vehicle until you know that the engine oil level is sufficient. EWA10360 WARNING 0 Never remove the engine oil tank cap after high-speed operation, otherwise hot engine oil could spout out and cause damage or injury. [. . . ] To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars, stables (because of the presence of ammonia) and areas where strong chemicals are stored. 7-3 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE Long-term Before storing your motorcycle for several months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the "Care" section of this chapter. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings, etc. [. . . ]