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Summary of Contents for TT-R230B

Page 1: ...1C6 F8199 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle TT R230B LIT 11626 25 33 8...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1C618E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 2 2011 1 09 PM...

Page 3: ...ntain 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 this manual Yamaha c...

Page 4: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicat...

Page 5: ...Motor da Amaz nia Ltda 1st edition May 2011 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor da Amaz nia Ltda is expressly prohibited Printed in B...

Page 6: ...e spark plug 7 6 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 7 Cleaning the air filter element 7 10 Cleaning the spark arrester 7 12 Adjusting the carburetor 7 13 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 13 Checki...

Page 7: ...1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 2 Maintenance record 10 3 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A OFF ROAD MOTORC...

Page 8: ...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 comes off a replacement labe...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 U1C618E0 book Page 2 Thursday June 2 2011 1 09 PM...

Page 10: ...ly therefore it is illegal to operate it on public streets roads or highways even a dirt or gravel one Off road use on public lands may be illegal Please check local regulations before riding This mot...

Page 11: ...oves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers footrests or wheels and cause injury or an ac...

Page 12: ...design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to changes in the vehicle Keep the following guidelines...

Page 13: ...eck that the fuel cock if equipped is in the OFF position and that there are no fuel leaks Point the front wheel straight ahead on the trailer or in the truck bed and choke it in a rail to pre vent mo...

Page 14: ...DESCRIPTION 3 1 3 EAU10410 Left view 1 Fuel cock page 4 5 2 Starter choke knob page 4 6 3 Air filter element page 7 10 4 Shift pedal page 4 2 U1C618E0 book Page 1 Thursday June 2 2011 1 09 PM...

Page 15: ...20 Right view 1 Fuse page 7 27 2 Battery page 7 26 3 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting nut page 4 7 4 Engine oil filter element page 7 7 5 Brake pedal page 4 3 U1C618E0 book Page 2 Thur...

Page 16: ...Controls and instruments 1 Clutch lever page 4 2 2 Engine stop switch page 4 1 3 Start switch page 4 1 4 Brake lever page 4 2 5 Throttle grip page 7 14 6 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 U1C618E0 book Page 3 Th...

Page 17: ...rical systems are off EAU12348 Handlebar switches Left Right EAU12671 Engine stop button ENGINE STOP Hold this button pushed until the engine stops in case of an emergency such as when the vehicle ove...

Page 18: ...utch switch which is part of the start ing circuit cut off system See page 4 9 EAU12871 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle and is used in combination with the cl...

Page 19: ...ank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling tur...

Page 20: ...parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a...

Page 21: ...fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al so The fuel cock has three positions OFF With the lever in this position fuel will not flow Always return the lever to thi...

Page 22: ...cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the knob in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the knob in direction b to turn off the starter ch...

Page 23: ...1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the spring preload adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the spring preload and thereby soften the suspe...

Page 24: ...Cylinder damage will result in poor damping performance Do not dispose of a damaged or worn out shock absorber as sembly yourself Take the shock absorber assembly to a Yamaha dealer for any service EA...

Page 25: ...itch and the neutral switch prevents starting when the transmission is in gear and the clutch lever is not pulled Periodically check the operation of the starting circuit cut off system according to t...

Page 26: ...INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4 10 4 U1C618E0 book Page 10 Thursday June 2 2011 1 09 PM...

Page 27: ...Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 3 Engine oil Check oil level i...

Page 28: ...condition Lubricate if necessary 7 21 7 22 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 15 7 16 Brake and shift pedals Make sure th...

Page 29: ...urn the fuel cock lever to ON 2 Push the ignition switch to set it to ON 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 6...

Page 30: ...on press the shift pedal down repeatedly until it reaches the end of its travel and then slightly raise it NOTICE ECA10260 Even with the transmission in the neutral position do not coast for long peri...

Page 31: ...2 throttle After every hour of operation stop the engine and then let it cool for five to ten minutes Vary the engine speed from time to time Do not operate the engine at one set throttle position 10...

Page 32: ...m 3000 mi or 12 months or 150 hours 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve cl...

Page 33: ...an Check engine oil level and for leakage No ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 1000 km 600 mi or 1 month or 30 hours 3000 km 1800 mi or 6 months or 90 hours 5000 km 3000 mi or...

Page 34: ...or 12 months or 150 hours 1 Clutch Check operation Adjust if necessary 2 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 3 Rear brake Check...

Page 35: ...t Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 14 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose grease lightly 15 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease all purpose...

Page 36: ...and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 20 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thor oughly 21 Throttle grip Check oper...

Page 37: ...eposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode it should be removed and checked in ac cordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can r...

Page 38: ...ould be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart To check the engi...

Page 39: ...r bolt and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase NOTICE When removing the engine oil drain bolt the O ring compression spring and oil strainer will fall out Take care not to lose these parts...

Page 40: ...e oil filler bolt TIP Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any parts after the engine and exhaust sys tem have cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the engine oil also...

Page 41: ...turn the engine off immediately so it will not seize If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer repair the vehicle After checking the oil pressure tighten the bleed bolt to the specified torque EAUW0633 Cle...

Page 42: ...do not twist or wring it ECA10511 6 Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the sponge material and then squeeze the ex cess oil out TIP The sponge material should be wet but not d...

Page 43: ...to touching exhaust components Do not start the engine when cleaning the exhaust system TIP Make sure to select a well ventilated area free of combustible materials to clean the spark arrester 1 Remov...

Page 44: ...hout sufficient technical knowl edge may result in poor perfor mance of or damage to the engine EAU21362 Adjusting the engine idling speed The engine idling speed must be checked and if necessary adju...

Page 45: ...the inner edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resu...

Page 46: ...A10511 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If a tire tread depth reaches the specified li...

Page 47: ...NING EWA10610 The wheels on this model are not de signed for use with tubeless tires Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of yo...

Page 48: ...rease 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 7 Tighten the locknut at the...

Page 49: ...necessary adjust it as follows 1 Loosen the locknut at the brake pedal 2 To raise the brake pedal turn the adjusting bolt in direction a To lower the brake pedal turn the ad justing bolt in direction...

Page 50: ...ded with wear indicators which allows you to check the brake pad wear without hav ing to disassemble the brake To check the brake pad wear check the position of the wear indicators while applying the...

Page 51: ...l with the same type of brake fluid Adding a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result in a harmful chemical reaction Be careful that water does not enter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water...

Page 52: ...on the side stand TIP When checking and adjusting the drive chain slack there should be no weight on the motorcycle 2 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 3 Measure the drive chain slack...

Page 53: ...and lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as...

Page 54: ...to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU23114 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should...

Page 55: ...lubricating the sidestand 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 EWA107...

Page 56: ...nt fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU23283 Checking the steering Worn...

Page 57: ...is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of c...

Page 58: ...l be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation NOTICE When install ing the battery be sure the key...

Page 59: ...aintenance A strong wooden box can be placed under the engine for added stability To service the front wheel 1 Stabilize the rear of the motorcycle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional moto...

Page 60: ...heel has been removed to gether with the brake disc oth erwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11071 EAUW0560 To install the front wheel 1 Lift the wheel up between the fork legs TIP Make sure t...

Page 61: ...6 Push the wheel forward and then remove the drive chain from the rear sprocket TIP The drive chain does not need to be disassembled in order to remove and install the wheel 7 Remove the wheel EAU2576...

Page 62: ...roubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technic...

Page 63: ...plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yam...

Page 64: ...on the af fected area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage plastic p...

Page 65: ...orbing cloth 2 Immediately dry the drive chain and lubricate it to prevent it from rusting 3 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system 4 To pr...

Page 66: ...tion of this chapter 2 For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an OFF posi tion Turn the fuel cock lever to OFF 3 Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt this will pr...

Page 67: ...e and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a little every month in order to prevent the tires from becoming degraded in one spot 8 Cove...

Page 68: ...oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 1 00 L 1 06 US qt 0 88 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 10 L 1 16 US qt 0 97 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recom...

Page 69: ...Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Drum brake Operation Right foot operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring sho...

Page 70: ...e identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to re...

Page 71: ...icle 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 element of design has been removed...

Page 72: ...651 Maintenance record Have a Yamaha dealer complete this record when the motorcycle is serviced Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U1C618E0 book Pa...

Page 73: ...at time for inspection and repairs at such dealer s place of business WARRANTY TRANSFER To transfer the warran ty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser s it is imperative that the mo...

Page 74: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 5 10 U1C618E0 book Page 5 Thursday June 2 2011 1 09 PM...

Page 75: ...d 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 Interruption Protection TRIP is incl...

Page 76: ...ked protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to he...

Page 77: ...s 10 1 Ignition switch 4 1 L Labels location 1 1 M Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 3 Maintenance emission control system 7 1 Maintenance record 10 3 Model label 10 1 N Noise regulation 10 2 P P...

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Page 79: ...enuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and appro...

Page 80: ...PRINTED IN BRAZIL 04 2011 E...

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