Yamaha MT-10 2021 Owner's Manual

Motorcycle care and storage9-412345678910111213EAU84141StorageAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dryplace. If necessary, protect it againstdust with a porous cover. Be sure theengine and the exhaust system arecool before covering the vehicle. If thevehicle often sits for weeks at a timebetween uses, the use of a quality fuelstabilizer (Fuel Med RX) is recom-mended after each fill-up.NOTICEECA21170 Storing the vehicle in a poorlyventilated room or covering itwith a tarp, while it is still wet,will allow water and humidity toseep in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoiddamp cellars, stables (becauseof the presence of ammonia)and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.Long term storageBefore storing the vehicle long term (60days or more):1. Make all necessary repairs andperform any outstanding mainte-nance.2. Follow all instructions in the Caresection of this chapter.3. Fill up the fuel tank, adding fuelstabilizer according to product in-structions. Run the engine for 5minutes to distribute treated fuelthrough the fuel system.4. For vehicles equipped with a fuelcock: Turn the fuel cock lever tothe off position.5. For vehicles with a carburetor: Toprevent fuel deposits from buildingup, drain the fuel in the carburetorfloat chamber into a clean contain-er. Retighten the drain bolt andpour the fuel back into the fueltank.6. Use a quality engine fogging oil(YAMALUBE Stor-Rite EngineFogging Oil) according to productinstructions to protect internal en-gine components from corrosion. Ifengine fogging oil is not available,perform the following steps foreach cylinder:a. Remove the spark plug capand spark plug.b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oilinto the spark plug bore.c. Install the spark plug cap ontothe spark plug, and then placethe spark plug on the cylinderhead so that the electrodes aregrounded. (This will limit spark-ing during the next step.)d. Turn the engine over severaltimes with the starter. (This willcoat the cylinder wall with oil.)WARNING! To prevent dam-age or injury from sparking,make sure to ground thespark plug electrodes whileturning the engineover.[EWA10952]e. Remove the spark plug capfrom the spark plug, and theninstall the spark plug and thespark plug cap.7. Lubricate all control cables, pivots,levers and pedals, as well as thesidestand and centerstand (ifequipped).8. Check and correct the tire air pres-sure, and then lift the vehicle sothat all wheels are off the ground.Otherwise, turn the wheels a little