Yamaha YZF-R3 2020 User manual

DIC183
YZF-R3
YZF320-AK
OWNER’S MANUAL
B7P-F8199-20
MOTORCYCLE
[English (E)]
Read this manual carefully before oper-
ating this vehicle.

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Readthis manual carefully before operatingthis vehicle. This manual
shouldstay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YZF320-AK, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experi-
ence and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-qual-
ity products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages
of your YZF320-AK. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to op-
erate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself
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
contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There-
fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please readthis manual carefully andcompletely before operatingthis mo-
torcycle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoidpossible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or
serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoiddamage to the vehi-
cle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
YZF320-AK
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2019 PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor
Manufacturing
1st edition, January 2019
All rights reserved.
Any reprintingor unauthorizeduse
without the written permission of
PT Yamaha Indonesia Motor Manufac-
turing
is expressly prohibited.
Printedin Indonesia.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Table of contents
Location of important labels............1-1
Safety information ............................2-1
Description ........................................3-1
Left view ..........................................3-1
Right view........................................3-2
Controls and instruments................3-3
Instrument andcontrol functions....4-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............4-1
Indicator lights
and warning lights........................4-2
Multi-function meter unit.................4-4
Handlebar switches.......................4-10
Clutch lever ...................................4-12
Shift pedal .....................................4-12
Brake lever ....................................4-13
Brake pedal ...................................4-13
ABS ...............................................4-14
Fuel tank cap.................................4-15
Fuel................................................4-15
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-17
Catalytic converter ........................4-17
Seats .............................................4-18
Helmet holders ..............................4-19
Storage compartment ...................4-20
Rear view mirrors ..........................4-21
Adjusting the shock
absorber assembly ....................4-21
Luggage strap holders ..................4-22
Sidestand ......................................4-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-23
For your safety – pre-
operation checks ..............................5-1
Operation andimportant
ridingpoints ......................................6-1
Starting the engine ..........................6-2
Shifting ............................................6-3
Engine break-in ...............................6-4
Parking ............................................6-4
Periodic maintenance
andadjustment................................. 7-1
Tool kit ............................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 7-3
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system........ 7-3
General maintenance
and lubrication chart.................... 7-4
Checking the spark plugs ............... 7-7
Canister........................................... 7-8
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .....7-8
Why Yamalube.............................. 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 7-14
Checking the throttle
grip free play.............................. 7-16
Valve clearance............................. 7-16
Tires .............................................. 7-17
Cast wheels .................................. 7-19
Adjusting the clutch
lever free play ............................ 7-19
Checking the brake
lever free play ............................ 7-21
Brake light switches...................... 7-21
Checking the front and
rear brake pads ......................... 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-24
Drive chain slack........................... 7-24
Cleaning and lubricating
the drive chain ...........................7-26
Checking and lubricating
the cables .................................. 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand............................. 7-28
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots ........................ 7-29
Checking the front fork ................. 7-29
Checking the steering................... 7-30
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