Yamaha MTN690-U Owner'S Manual Download

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Instrument an

control functions

3-23

EAU85221

e strap hol

ers

Use the indicated strap points to se-
cure luggage to the vehicle.

To use the luggage strap holders under
the passenger seat, remove the pas-
senger seat (page 3-18), remove the
straps from their hooks, and then in-
stall the seat with the straps hanging
out.

EAU70641

Auxiliary DC connector

This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC connector. Consult your
Yamaha dealer before installing any
accessories.

1. Luggage strap holder
2. Hook

1. Luggage strap holder

Summary of Contents for MTN690-U

Page 1: ...erating this vehicle MOTORCYCLE OWNER S MANUAL Specifications Consumer information Motorcycle care and storage Periodic maintenance and adjustment For your safety pre operation checks Instrument and c...

Page 2: ...s in compliance with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address https global yamaha motor com eu_doc Frequency band 134 2 kHz...

Page 3: ...and others from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to con...

Page 4: ...used to 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...

Page 5: ...2 MTN690 MTN690 U OWNER S MANUAL 2021 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition October 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is ex...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...lb 6 32 Supporting the motorcycle 6 33 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting chart 6 35 Motorcycle care and storage 7 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 Specifications 8 1 Consumer informat...

Page 8: ...raining courses nearest you Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle proper...

Page 9: ...rests during operation to main tain control of the motorcycle The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passen...

Page 10: ...istribu tion of the motorcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that h...

Page 11: ...med to your vehicle that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to c...

Page 12: ...ng and replacing your tires Transporting the Motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remove all loose items from the motorcycle Che...

Page 13: ...attery page 6 29 3 Fuses page 6 31 4 Rebound damping force adjuster page 3 21 5 Shift pedal page 3 13 6 Engine oil filler cap page 6 10 7 Engine oil level check window page 6 10 8 Engine oil drain bol...

Page 14: ...Description 2 2 2 EAU10421 Right view 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 1 Tool kit page 6 2 2 Spring preload adjuster page 3 21 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 15 4 Brake pedal page 3 14 5 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 6 21...

Page 15: ...8 1 Clutch lever page 3 13 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 11 3 Multi function meter unit page 3 6 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 6 Right handlebar swit...

Page 16: ...regis tered TIP Keep the standard keys as well as keys of other immobilizer systems away from the code re registering key Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may caus...

Page 17: ...engine can be started The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight s will turn on when the engine is started To prevent battery drain do not leave the key in the on position without the engine running...

Page 18: ...ed on EAU91830 Oil pressure warning light This warning light comes on if the en gine oil pressure is low TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light should come on go off briefly and then remain on un...

Page 19: ...a few seconds and then go off If the light does not come on initially when the ve hicle power is turned on or if the light remains on have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle NOTICE ECA26820 If the MIL...

Page 20: ...r 24 hours have passed the indicator light will stop flashing however the immobi lizer system is still enabled TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light will come on for a few seconds and go off Oth...

Page 21: ...1 Set the multi function display to the odometer and then turn the vehicle off 2 While pushing the TRIP switch turn the vehicle on 3 Continue to push the TRIP switch until the display units change EAU...

Page 22: ...omes on when the vehi cle is being operated in an environ mentally friendly fuel efficient manner The indicator goes off when the vehicle is stopped TIP Consider the following tips to reduce fuel cons...

Page 23: ...VE_ _ _ L 100 km or AVE_ _ _ MPG _ _ C Air_ _ C ODO TIP The fuel reserve tripmeter appears only when you are low on fuel Push the INFO switch to change the display in the reverse order EAU86890 Odomet...

Page 24: ...nt of fuel necessary to travel 100 km MPG the distance that can be traveled on 1 0 Imp gal of fuel TIP When traveling under 10 km h 6 mi h _ _ _ is displayed EAU87790 TIP The instantaneous fuel consum...

Page 25: ...elow 40 C Lo will be dis played The coolant temperature varies with changes in the weather and engine load EAU90923 Air temperature display This display shows the air temperature from 9 C to 99 C in 1...

Page 26: ...R Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12352 Pass switch Press this switch to flash the headlight TIP When the dimmer switch is set to the passing switch has no ef fect EAU12402 Dimmer switch Set this swi...

Page 27: ...n the hazard lights simultaneous flashing of all turn signal lights The hazard lights are used in case of an emergency or to warn other drivers when your vehicle is stopped where it might be a traffic...

Page 28: ...shift pedal up To shift the trans mission to a lower gear move the shift pedal down See page 5 3 EAU26827 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front...

Page 29: ...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 malfunct...

Page 30: ...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 cannot be removed if the ca...

Page 31: ...3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securel...

Page 32: ...ormance problems NOTICE ECA11401 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust s...

Page 33: ...erials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys tem has cooled down before doing any mai...

Page 34: ...t 2 Remove the bolts with the hexa gon wrench 3 Lift the seat rearward and up to re move it To install the rider seat 1 Fit the slot in the seat onto the pro jection on the frame cross mem ber as show...

Page 35: ...ough the buckle on the helmet strap 4 Hook the cable loops over the screwdriver install the screw driver by first inserting the screw driver into the holder with the mark and then slide the screw driv...

Page 36: ...ing ring and a rebound damping force adjusting screw NOTICE ECA10102 To avoid damaging the mechanism do not attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings Spring preload Turn the adjusting rin...

Page 37: ...tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing information before handling the shock absorber assembly Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subj...

Page 38: ...under the passenger seat remove the pas senger seat page 3 18 remove the straps from their hooks and then in stall the seat with the straps hanging out EAU70641 Auxiliary DC connector This vehicle is...

Page 39: ...ntact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Yamaha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility o...

Page 40: ...e 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 YES NO...

Page 41: ...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 overflow hose for obstructions cracks or dam...

Page 42: ...amaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 6 16 6 26 Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate if necessary 6 25 Drive chain Check chain slack...

Page 43: ...and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Check operation Correct if necessary Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut off system...

Page 44: ...e load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any c...

Page 45: ...ot work as described above have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the...

Page 46: ...AU85370 To start out and accelerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and...

Page 47: ...depends largely on your riding style Consider the follow ing tips to reduce fuel consumption Shift up swiftly and avoid high en gine speeds during acceleration Do not rev the engine while shift ing d...

Page 48: ...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 or fire...

Page 49: ...nformation included in this manual and the tools provided in the tool kits are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other...

Page 50: ...nce is performed in stead EAU71051 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12...

Page 51: ...6 Evaporative emis sion control system Check control system for dam age Replace if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 120...

Page 52: ...element Replace Every 40000 km 24000 mi 3 Air filter case check hose Clean 4 Clutch Check operation Adjust 5 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necess...

Page 53: ...ain or riding in wet areas 14 Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease 15 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws ar...

Page 54: ...Rear suspension re lay arm and con necting arm pivoting points Check operation 25 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 26 Engine oil filter car tri...

Page 55: ...e brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or dam...

Page 56: ...f elec trode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adju...

Page 57: ...rt To check the engine oil level 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for s...

Page 58: ...nkcase TIP Skip steps 5 7 if the oil filter cartridge is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP An oil filter wrench is available at a Yamaha dealer 6 Apply...

Page 59: ...d ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 10 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 11 Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap 12...

Page 60: ...ddi tives to make sure the final oil clears our performance standards Thus Yamalube mineral semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct characters and value Yamaha s expe rience gained ov...

Page 61: ...used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yama...

Page 62: ...quently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas However the air filter check hose can be easily reached and should be frequently checked and cleaned if necessary To clean the air filter chec...

Page 63: ...erformed when the engine is cold EAU64412 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact There...

Page 64: ...sides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the ti...

Page 65: ...xtensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA10601 This motorcycle is fitted with super high speed tires Note the following points in order to mak...

Page 66: ...y as shown Periodically check the clutch lever free play and if necessary adjust it as fol lows To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting bolt at the clutch leve...

Page 67: ...e hydraulic system have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system be fore operating the vehicle Air in the hydraulic system will diminish the braking performance which may re sult in loss of control and an acc...

Page 68: ...e brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU46292 Rear brake pads Each rear brake pad is provided with wear indicator grooves which allow you to check the brake pad wear with...

Page 69: ...tion Be careful that water or dust does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boil ing point of the fluid and may re sult in vapor lock and dirt may clo...

Page 70: ...hecking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neutral position 3 Push down on the drive chain un der the end of the drive ch...

Page 71: ...rear wheel for ward TIP Using the alignment marks on each side of the swingarm make sure that both drive chain slack adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the...

Page 72: ...te 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 a...

Page 73: ...the cover is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from wa ter entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or...

Page 74: ...peration 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 not mo...

Page 75: ...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 WARNING To...

Page 76: ...e steer ing 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...

Page 77: ...ional electrical 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 damag...

Page 78: ...estion 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the el...

Page 79: ...lm or stickers to the headlight lens EAU92270 Replacing a license plate light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the bolts and collars 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket...

Page 80: ...spection 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...

Page 81: ...Periodic maintenance and adjustment 6 34 6 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage...

Page 82: ...ler check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plu...

Page 83: ...n 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 84: ...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 areas Ge...

Page 85: ...sh or plastic 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 equip...

Page 86: ...WARNING EWA20660 Contaminants left on the brakes or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mil...

Page 87: ...electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil WARNING To prevent dam age or inj...

Page 88: ...G type or higher JASO standard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 2 30 L 2 43 US qt 2 02 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 60 L 2 75 US qt 2 29 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximu...

Page 89: ...e Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ10S Voltage capacity 12 V...

Page 90: ...ATION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the spac...

Page 91: ...agnosis of malfunctions and for research statisti cal analysis and development purpos es Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are Vehicle status and engine pe...

Page 92: ...order to outsource services related to the han dling of vehicle data Even in this case Yamaha will require the contractor to properly handle the vehicle data we provided and Yamaha will appropriate ly...

Page 93: ...mber 9 1 F Front and rear brake pads checking 6 21 Front fork checking 6 28 Fuel 3 16 Fuel consumption tips for reducing 5 4 Fuel meter 3 7 Fuel tank cap 3 15 Fuel tank overflow hose 3 17 Fuses replac...

Page 94: ...ottle grip free play checking 6 16 Tires 6 16 Tool kits 6 2 Transmission gear display 3 8 TRIP INFO switch 3 12 Troubleshooting 6 33 Troubleshooting chart 6 35 Turn signal indicator lights 3 3 Turn si...

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