User manual YAMAHA R3

[. . . ] In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle 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! IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10151 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] · Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. · Check the screw clamp for looseness. CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 EAU18660 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK Front and rear brake 24 * switches 25 Moving parts and cables Throttle grip housing and cable Muffler and exhaust pipe Lights, signals and switches 26 * 27 * 6 28 * NOTE: G The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. G Hydraulic brake service · Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. · Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid. · Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU18771 Removing and installing panels The panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. 1. Panel B EAU19193 To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolts. EAU19151 Panel B To remove the panel Remove the bolt, and then pull the panel off as shown. Panel A To remove the panel Remove the bolts, and then take the panel off. 1. Bolt 6 To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolt. 1. Bolt 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU19543 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components, which are easy to check. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, the spark plugs should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 4. Engine oil level check window Maximum level mark Minimum level mark Engine oil filler cap 1. If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element replacement) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. NOTE: Skip steps 4­7 if the oil filter element is not being replaced. Remove the outer and inner oil filter element covers by removing the bolts. 1. Remove the oil filter element and O-ring. 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4. 3 m·kgf, 31 ft·lbf) G Make sure that no foreign material enters the crankcase. 9. Add the specified amount of the recommended oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Recommended engine oil: See page 8-1. Oil quantity: Without oil filter element replacement: 2. 60 L (2. 75 US qt) (2. 29 Imp. qt) With oil filter element replacement: 2. 80 L (2. 96 US qt) (2. 46 Imp. qt) ECA11620 1. 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. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary. 6. [. . . ] 6-22 Carburetors, adjusting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Catalytic converter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Clutch lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]