Troubleshooting - Yamaha MT-09 Owner's Manual

Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

Troubleshooting

Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems
yourself. However,
motorcycle require any repair, take it to
a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled
technicians have the necessary tools,
experience, and know-how to service
the motorcycle properly.
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Use only genuine
replacement parts. Imitation parts may
look like Yamaha parts, but they are
often inferior, have a shorter service life
and can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the area,
including pilot lights from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
gasoline
explode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
should your
Yamaha
vapors can ignite or
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