Yamaha MTN690-U Owner's Manual page 6

Table of contents
Safety information............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-6
Handlebar switches...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS .............................................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap................................ 3-15
Fuel............................................... 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-17
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-18
Seats ............................................ 3-18
Helmet holding cable.................... 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 3-21
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-23
Auxiliary DC connector................. 3-23
Sidestand ..................................... 3-24
Ignition circuit cut-off system....... 3-24
For your safety - pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points .................................................5-1
Engine break-in ...............................5-1
Starting the engine..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................5-4
Parking ............................................5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................6-1
Tool kits...........................................6-2
Periodic maintenance charts ..........6-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system..............6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart...........................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ...............6-9
Canister.........................................6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge....6-10
Why Yamalube ..............................6-13
Coolant..........................................6-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose.....6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed.........................................6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-29