Periodic Maintenance; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance And Lubrication Chart - Yamaha MT-03 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

EAS00036

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments.
If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART

NOTE:
• The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance
is performed instead.
• From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM
Fuel line
1 *
(See page 3-13)
Spark plug
2
(See page 3-6)
Valves
3 *
(See page 3-3)
Air filter element
4
(See page 3-12)
Clutch
5
(See page 3-11)
Front brake
6 *
(See page 3-19, 3-20)
Rear brake
7 *
(See page 3-19, 3-20)
Brake hoses
8 *
(See page 3-20)
Wheels
9 *
(See page 3-27)
Tires
10 *
(See page 3-26)
11 * Wheel bearings
Swingarm
12 *
(See page 3-28)
Drive chain
13
(See page 3-22, 3-23)
Steering bearings
14 *
(See page 3-23)
15 * Chassis fasteners
Sidestand
16
(See page 3-28)
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
• Replace.
• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust.
• Replace.
• Check operation.
• Adjust.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
• leakage.
• Replace brake pads.
• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid
• leakage.
• Replace brake pads.
• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace.
• Check runout and for damage.
• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Check operation and for excessive play.
• Lubrificate with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Check chain slack, alignment and condition
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
• Lubrificate with lithium-soap-based grease.
• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
• properly tightened.
• Check operation.
• Lubricate.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km) ANNUAL
1
the motorcycle or riding in the rain
3-1
10 20 30 40
Whenever worn to the limit
Whenever worn to the limit
Every 4 years
Every 50,000 km
Every 800 km and after washing
Every 20,000 km
CHECK