Yamaha rt100 manual

Starter choke page 3. Air filter page 4. Oil tank page 5. Oil level window page 6. Shift pedal page 7. Seat page 8. Clutch lever 1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac- es or plastic parts.

EAU 1. Filler tube 1. Oil level window Recommended fuel: 2. Oil tank filler cap 1. Starter choke 1. If you run out of Starting a cold engine requires a richer Rotate the kick starter away from the fuel while riding, move the lever to this air-fuel mixture.

Make sure that the seat is securely fit- ted. Uneven adjust- ment can cause poor handling and loss of stability. Position indicator EAU Rear shock absorber adjustment Each shock absorber is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring. Adjust spring preload as follows. Any damage, fluid leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences.

Page Parking After break-in Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation. Vary speed occasionally. Page Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair If you do not have necessary tools re- the safest and most efficient condition quired during a service operation, take possible. Safety is an obligation of the your machine to a Yamaha dealer for service. The maintenance and lubrication schedule chart should be Panel A 1. Panel A 2. Remove the seat. See page nance described in this chapter. The spark plug should Tightening torque: be periodically removed and inspected Spark plug: because heat and deposits will cause 25 Nm 2.

With the engine stopped, unscrew the dipstick and rest it on the threads of the oil filler hole. NOTE: Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking. The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum level 1. Fill the engine with oil. Install the dipstick and tighten it. Recommended oil: See page Oil quantity: Total amount: 0.

Screw 1. Air filter element 0. Remove the air filter element from EAU Air filter its case and clean it with solvent. Page Carburetor Adjustment EC adjustment. However, the following erly seated in the filter case.

Page Tires Front Rear 3. Tighten the locknut. Page Wheels Brakes, tires, and warpage of the wheel. Be sure the related wheel parts replacement Minimum tire tread spokes are tight and undamaged. Loosen the locknut 1. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction a to loosen the cable. Loosen the locknut 3. Locknut 1. Adjusting nut a. Free play 2. Free play Rear brake pedal free play tained, proceed with the following EAU adjustment steps. Check the shoes as a set.

Use these marks to align the rear wheel. Keep the slack within the specified 1. Page Drive Chain Lubrication Yamaha dealer to replace it. Adjusting should be left to be greased at the time that the cable is Recommended lubricant: a Yamaha dealer who has the profes- lubricated, since the grip must be re- Engine oil sional knowledge and experience to do moved to get at the end of the throttle cable.

Recommended lubricant: Check that the sidestand moves up Lithium soap base grease Recommended lubricant: and down smoothly. Engine oil Recommended lubricant: Engine oil EW If the sidestand does not move smoothly, consult a Yamaha dealer.

Inspection is easier if the front If any damage or unsmooth move- wheel is removed. Page Wheel Bearings Rear wheel service Use a machine stand or machine jack If there is play in the front or rear wheel Since the Yamaha RT has no cen- to elevate the machine so the rear hub or if the wheel does not turn terstand, follow these precautions wheel is off the ground.

Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your machine and this manual. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co. Printed in Japan. Page Protective Apparel Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs, ankles, and feet.

Modification Modifications made to the machine not approved by Yamaha, or the removal of original equipment, may render your machine unsafe for use and may cause severe personal injury. Modifications may also make Page Loading And Accessories Genuine Yamaha accessories have been specifically designed for use on this ma- chine. Since Yamaha cannot test all other accessories which may be available, you must personally be re- sponsible for the proper selection, installation and use of non-Yamaha accessories.

You should use extreme caution when selecting and installing any accessories. Caution must be used if adding electrical accessories. Gasoline and exhaust gas 1. English 3HP Starter choke page 3. Air filter page 4.

Oil tank page 5. Oil level window page 6. Shift pedal page 7. Seat page 8. Clutch lever 1. Front brake lever 1.

Rear brake pedal 1. Fuel tank cap 2. Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac- es or plastic parts. EAU 1. Filler tube 1. Oil level window Recommended fuel: 2.

Oil tank filler cap 1. Starter choke 1. If you run out of Starting a cold engine requires a richer Rotate the kick starter away from the fuel while riding, move the lever to this air-fuel mixture. Make sure that the seat is securely fit- ted. Uneven adjust- ment can cause poor handling and loss of stability. Position indicator EAU Rear shock absorber adjustment Each shock absorber is equipped with a spring preload adjusting ring.

Adjust spring preload as follows. Any damage, fluid leak or loss of tire pressure could have serious consequences. Page Parking After break-in Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation. Vary speed occasionally. Page Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair If you do not have necessary tools re- the safest and most efficient condition quired during a service operation, take possible. Safety is an obligation of the your machine to a Yamaha dealer for service.

The maintenance and lubrication schedule chart should be Panel A 1. Panel A 2. Remove the seat. See page nance described in this chapter.

The spark plug should Tightening torque: be periodically removed and inspected Spark plug: because heat and deposits will cause 25 Nm 2. With the engine stopped, unscrew the dipstick and rest it on the threads of the oil filler hole. NOTE: Wait a few minutes until the oil level settles before checking. The oil level should be between the maximum and minimum level 1. Fill the engine with oil. Install the dipstick and tighten it.

Recommended oil: See page Oil quantity: Total amount: 0. Screw 1. Air filter element 0. Remove the air filter element from EAU Air filter its case and clean it with solvent. Page Carburetor Adjustment EC adjustment. However, the following erly seated in the filter case. Page Tires Front Rear 3. Tighten the locknut. Page Wheels Brakes, tires, and warpage of the wheel.

Be sure the related wheel parts replacement Minimum tire tread spokes are tight and undamaged. Loosen the locknut 1. Turn the adjusting bolt 2 in direction a to loosen the cable. Loosen the locknut 3.