Yamaha MT-10 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL MT10L MT10LC B67 28199 13 LIT 11626 33 45 B67 28199 13_US E_Hyoshi indd 1 2019 08 01 9 43 55...

Page 2: ...r reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently...

Page 3: ...e motorcycle To maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within t...

Page 4: ...alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could r...

Page 5: ...AL 2020 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition August 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly p...

Page 6: ...nt riding points 7 1 Starting the engine 7 1 Shifting 7 2 Engine break in 7 4 Parking 7 5 Periodic maintenance and adjustment 8 1 Tool kit 8 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syste...

Page 7: ...harts 8 36 Motorcycle care and storage 9 1 Matte color caution 9 1 Care 9 1 Storage 9 4 Specifications 10 1 Consumer information 11 1 Identification numbers 11 1 Diagnostic connector 11 3 Vehicle data...

Page 8: ...all of the labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or com...

Page 9: ...tective clothing PREMIUM UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY 91 Min Pump Octane R M 2 VACUUM HOSE ROUTING 1 4 3 2 14B 21684 00 INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS SENSOR 4 California only 3 Cold tire normal pressure should be s...

Page 10: ...he vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 6 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger The...

Page 11: ...idents are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield...

Page 12: ...e to the motorcycle as possible Se curely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the...

Page 13: ...lity due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bu...

Page 14: ...s that are attached to solid parts of the motorcycle such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choo...

Page 15: ...4 Compression damping force adjuster page 5 21 5 Battery page 8 29 6 Fast compression damping force adjuster page 5 23 7 Slow compression damping force adjuster page 5 23 8 Spring preload adjuster pag...

Page 16: ...kit page 8 2 3 Fuel tank cap page 5 17 4 Spring preload adjuster page 5 21 5 Rebound damping force adjuster page 5 21 6 Compression damping force adjuster page 5 21 7 Coolant reservoir page 8 14 8 Eng...

Page 17: ...tch lever page 5 14 2 Left handlebar switches page 5 2 3 Auxiliary DC jack page 5 26 4 Main switch steering lock page 5 1 5 Multi function meter unit page 5 6 6 Front brake fluid reservoir page 8 22 7...

Page 18: ...l power switch located on the left han dlebar The cruise control system indicator light will come on 2 Push the SET side of the cruise control setting switch to activate the cruise control system Your...

Page 19: ...ome on WARNING EWA16351 It is dangerous to use the resume function when the previously set cruising speed is too high for cur rent conditions TIP Pushing the power switch while the system is operating...

Page 20: ...than the set cruising speed If this occurs accelerate to the desired traveling speed using the throttle When the vehicle is traveling downhill the actual traveling speed may become higher than the se...

Page 21: ...system is not a substitute for riding appropriately for the conditions Traction control cannot prevent loss of traction due to excessive speed when entering turns when accelerating hard at a sharp lea...

Page 22: ...TIP Traction control can be turned on or off only when the vehicle is stopped When the key is turned to ON traction control is turned on and set to TCS 1 2 or 3 whichev er was last selected Turn the...

Page 23: ...k shift system allows for full throttle clutch lever less upshifts When the shift switch detects motion in the shift pedal engine power and drive torque are momentarily adjusted to al low the upshift...

Page 24: ...ngine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or L...

Page 25: ...s Left Right EAU73922 Dimmer Pass switch PASS Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam To flash the high beam push the pass side PASS of the switch while the headlights are on low...

Page 26: ...p the engine in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throt tle cable is stuck EAU66010 Hazard switch With the key in the ON or posi tion use this switch to turn on the h...

Page 27: ...the engine is running stop the en gine immediately and check oil level If the oil level is below the minimum level add sufficient oil of the recom mended type to raise it up to the cor rect level If...

Page 28: ...curs have a Yamaha dealer check the on board diagnostic system TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light will come on for a few seconds and then go off If the light does not come on or if the light...

Page 29: ...vehicle The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light should come on for a few seconds and then go off If the warning light does not come on in...

Page 30: ...nsmission gear display a drive mode display a TCS display a quick shift icon a multi function display TIP To switch the speedometer and multi function displays between kilome ters and miles push both...

Page 31: ...h the CLOCK button and the minute digits will start flashing 5 Push the RESET button to set the minutes 6 Push the CLOCK button and then release it to start the clock Fuel meter The fuel meter indicat...

Page 32: ...ws the air temperature from 16 F to 122 F in 1 F increments TIP 16 F will be displayed even if the air temperature falls below 16 F The temperature displayed may vary from the actual ambient tem perat...

Page 33: ...setting has been select ed 1 2 3 or OFF For more de tails on the TCS settings and on how to select them see page 4 4 Quick shift icon This icon comes on to let you know the quick shift system page 4...

Page 34: ...P 1 and TRIP 2 instantaneous fuel consumption mode km L L 100 km or MPG average fuel consumption mode AVE km L AVE L 100 km or AVE MPG in the following order ODO TRIP 1 TRIP 2 km L L 100 km or MPG AVE...

Page 35: ...speeds under 20 km h 12 mi h is displayed Average fuel consumption mode This display shows the average fuel consumption since it was last reset The average fuel consumption display can be set to eithe...

Page 36: ...brightness of the displays and tachometer 1 Turn the key to OFF 2 Push and hold the CLOCK but ton 3 Turn the key to ON and then re lease the CLOCK button after five seconds 4 Push the RESET button to...

Page 37: ...function otherwise the shift indicator light will remain deactivated 1 Push the RESET button to select the desired engine speed for deac tivating the indicator light 2 Push the CLOCK button to con fi...

Page 38: ...e of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip The brake lever is equipped with a brake lever position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the brake leve...

Page 39: ...ertain surfaces such as rough or gravel roads the brak ing distance may be longer with the ABS than without The ABS is monitored by an ECU which will revert the system to conven tional braking if a ma...

Page 40: ...ock push down the fuel tank cap Turn the key 1 4 turn counterclockwise remove it and then close the lock cover TIP The fuel tank cap cannot be closed un less the key is in the lock In addition the key...

Page 41: ...y soft cloth since fuel may deteri orate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death H...

Page 42: ...Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems EAU74211 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose The breather hose prevents a vacuum condition from forming with...

Page 43: ...ark the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Ma...

Page 44: ...ront fork This model is equipped with adjustable suspension The spring preload re bound damping force and compres sion damping force of each leg can be adjusted WARNING EWA10181 Always adjust both for...

Page 45: ...ssion damping turn the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in direction b TIP When turning a damping force ad juster in direction a the 0 click position and the 1 click position may be the same Although a...

Page 46: ...do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring in directi...

Page 47: ...by soften the compression damping turn the adjusting bolt in direction b Slow compression damping force To increase the compression damping force and thereby harden the slow compression damping turn...

Page 48: ...ation before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source Thi...

Page 49: ...t the Yamaha factory Changing these settings without sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU49454 Auxiliary DC jack A 12 V accessory connected to...

Page 50: ...and switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EW...

Page 51: ...the clutch lever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sides tand be lowered while the transmission is in gear Periodically check this system via the follow...

Page 52: ...ngine stall After the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YE...

Page 53: ...this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions crac...

Page 54: ...lubricate cable and grip housing 8 16 8 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 8 25 Drive chain Check chain slack Adjust if necessary Check chain condition Lubric...

Page 55: ...10 11 12 Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system If system is not working correctly have Yamaha...

Page 56: ...hough the engine will crank when pushing the start switch an engine auto stop system The engine stops automatically if left idling for 20 minutes If the engine stops simply push the start switch to re...

Page 57: ...o check the elec trical circuit 3 Start the engine by pushing the side of the stop run start switch If the engine fails to start release the stop run start switch wait a few seconds and then try again...

Page 58: ...ion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear TIP When shifting gears in normal operat ing conditions use th...

Page 59: ...ust be avoided EAU17085 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 5900 r min NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element r...

Page 60: ...EWA10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground oth...

Page 61: ...15123 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks o...

Page 62: ...urchase The information included in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrenc...

Page 63: ...1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses...

Page 64: ...necessary 8 Air induction system Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts if necessary No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month...

Page 65: ...ration Adjust or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace br...

Page 66: ...grease Every 16000 mi 25000 km 13 Steering damper Check operation and for oil leakage 14 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners Correct if necessary 15 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply...

Page 67: ...Check hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary Change coolant 27 EXUP system Check operation cable free play and pulley position Every 12000 mi 19000 km 28 Front and rear brake switches Check...

Page 68: ...check the brake fluid levels Replenish as necessary Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every...

Page 69: ...ems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug...

Page 70: ...ed before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge replaced at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart NOTICE ECA11621 In order to prevent clutch...

Page 71: ...mum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is at or below the minimum level mark remove the oil filler cap and add oil 5 Check the O ring for damage and replace if necessary 6 Install the engine...

Page 72: ...IP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 5 Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O ring of the new oil filter cartridge TIP Make sure that the O ring is properly seated 6 Install...

Page 73: ...leakage is found immediately stop the en gine and check for the cause TIP After the engine is started the oil pres sure warning light should go off if the oil level is sufficient NOTICE ECA20860 If th...

Page 74: ...3 Coolant The coolant level should be checked regularly In addition the coolant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart TIP If genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail...

Page 75: ...ha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10473 5 Install the coolant reservoir cap EAU33032 Changing the...

Page 76: ...clearance The valves are an important engine component and since valve clearance changes with use they must be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Unadjus...

Page 77: ...d on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspe...

Page 78: ...sed or have only been used occasion ally Cracking of the tread and sidewall rubber sometimes accompanied by carcass deformation is an evidence of ageing Old and aged tires should be checked by tire sp...

Page 79: ...perating conditions EAU21963 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be ch...

Page 80: ...To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 4 Tighten the locknut E...

Page 81: ...e serviced by a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica...

Page 82: ...k the brake fluid level with the res ervoir in an upright position Replenish the brake fluid if necessary NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spil...

Page 83: ...the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock EAU22734 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid every 2 years In addition have the seals of the master cylinde...

Page 84: ...olt on each side of the swingarm in direc tion a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting bolt on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel for ward TIP Using the align...

Page 85: ...solvents ECA11122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as t...

Page 86: ...that the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover...

Page 87: ...The operation of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does n...

Page 88: ...rt To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNIN...

Page 89: ...teering EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the whe...

Page 90: ...ical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regulated Lead Acid battery a special con stant voltage battery charger is re quired Using a conventional battery charger will damage the batter...

Page 91: ...behind the left side panels To access fuse boxes remove and in stall the left side panel A and B as fol lows 1 Remove the quick fasteners and then remove the left side panel A off TIP The quick fasten...

Page 92: ...the center pin flush with the fastener head 1 Left side panel B 2 Washer 3 Bolt 1 Brake light fuse 2 Cruise control fuse 3 Spare fuse 1 3 2 3 2 1 1 Ignition fuse 2 Signaling system fuse 3 ABS ECU fus...

Page 93: ...3 Turn the key to ON and turn on the electrical circuit in question to check if the device operates 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system Specified fus...

Page 94: ...eceive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss o...

Page 95: ...Periodic maintenance and adjustment 8 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or property damage B67 9 13 book 35...

Page 96: ...s or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha deal...

Page 97: ...en the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that...

Page 98: ...oads of heavy snowfall areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such area...

Page 99: ...astic bristle brush for hard to reach places NOTICE Use cold water if the vehicle has been exposed to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehi...

Page 100: ...g compounds as they will wear away the paint Apply sprays and wax sparing ly Wipe off excess afterwards WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure th...

Page 101: ...5 For vehicles with a carburetor To prevent fuel deposits from building up drain the fuel in the carburetor float chamber into a clean contain er Retighten the drain bolt and pour the fuel back into...

Page 102: ...battery and fully charge it or attach a maintenance charger to keep the battery opti mally charged NOTICE Confirm that the battery and its charger are compatible Do not charge a VRLA battery with a co...

Page 103: ...e or higher JASO stan dard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 3 90 L 4 12 US qt 3 43 Imp qt With oil filter removal 4 10 L 4 33 US qt 3 61 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum le...

Page 104: ...ual disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ10...

Page 105: ...dealer VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM BER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into th...

Page 106: ...e key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48541 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label T...

Page 107: ...lated to your use of and the performance of your Yamaha Prod uct This data if collected at all is col lected either through your use of connected device applications or through diagnostic tools and is...

Page 108: ...en an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you...

Page 109: ...ncorporated into any new ve hicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or elemen...

Page 110: ...low is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remark...

Page 111: ...information 11 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks B67 9 1...

Page 112: ...e original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to rema...

Page 113: ...nd upon your request at any later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder...

Page 114: ...t have to pay anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation In...

Page 115: ...ll have strong factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy...

Page 116: ...ht 5 5 EXUP system 5 26 F Front and rear brake pads checking 8 21 Front fork adjusting 5 21 Front fork checking 8 28 Fuel 5 18 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose 5 19 Fuel tank cap 5 17 Fuses r...

Page 117: ...ffler cleaning 9 3 Tool kit 8 2 Traction control system 4 4 Traction control system indicator light 5 5 Traction control system switch 5 3 Troubleshooting 8 34 Troubleshooting charts 8 36 Turn signal...

Page 118: ...B67 9 13 book 3...

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