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Dnepr · Ural / Dnepr / M72 flat twin sidecar outfits (1941-)

MT9 / MT10 / MT11 / MT16

Library entry covers 1967-2000

40 factory 49 guideline

Published source

Dnepr MT10-36 Operating Instructions, Technical Servicing printed pp.85-89 (viewer pp.87-91)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers Dnepr MT10-36 Operating Instructions (English edition, ManualsLib 876559); prose schedule; the catalog Dnepr (650 cc) row covers 1993-2001 and its match to the MT10-36 edition is not confirmed; shorten intervals on dusty or muddy roads.

89 items for a 1991 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Mesh screens / strainers only
Valve gear: Overhead valve, pushrods, adjustable tappets
Ignition: Battery and coil with contact points
Charging: DC generator with regulator
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Two or more carburetors
Cooling: Air / oil cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Separate gearbox oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, cable
Final drive: Shaft
Front suspension: Leading link / Earles fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, twin shocks
Front brake: Drum (or band / stirrup)
Rear brake: Drum (or band / belt rim)
Wheels: Spoked, tubed
Sidecar: Sidecar fitted

Maintenance schedule

1991 Dnepr MT9 / MT10 / MT11 / MT16

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

2 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Every 1,000 mi or 1 month

1 item

Check battery electrolyte, top up with distilled water

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Wet-cell batteries on old machines need regular topping up, more in hot weather.

Every 1,000 mi or 6 months

4 items

Adjust front drum brake

Brakes

Guideline
Adjust rear drum brake and rod / cable linkage

Brakes

Guideline
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check sidecar mounts and clamps for tightness and cracks

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 1,553 mi

11 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change oil in engine (oil AC-8). Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): change oil in engine, materials column oil AC-8
Check oil level in gear box and fill up if necessary

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check oil level in main drive casing and add oil if necessary

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check tightening of body vibration arrester

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Remove the exhaust tube nuts at the cylinder heads and lubricate the thread

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): graphite lubricant
Check ignition advance angle

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Adjust clutch free play, lubricate cable and lever pivot

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Check adjustment of clutch release mechanism. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Check steering column bearing adjustment. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check the brakes; clean the brake shoes and working surface of brake drums. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check spoke tension and tighten if necessary

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check adjustment of wheel bearings and change around wheels. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 (after every 2500 km run): listed job

Every 2,000 mi or 12 months

2 items

Grease leading link pivots, check bushes and shocks

Front end

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Adjust sidecar brake (if fitted)

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

9 items

Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Mesh or oiled foam: clean and re-oil. Paper: blow out or replace. Some very early machines have no filter at all.
Clean fuel tap filter / sediment bowl

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check / set ignition timing

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Clean and gap contact breaker points, oil cam felt

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Oil / check generator bearings (where an oiler is fitted)

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Check spoke tension and wheel true

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Check sidecar alignment (toe-in and lean-out)

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 3,107 mi

13 items

Change oil in engine (recommended M-12 summer, M-8 winter or all-weather M-10 oils)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.1 engine oil row, materials column: the following grades of oils are recommended for use: in summer M-12 (No. 8), in winter M-8 (No. 9) or all-weather oil M-10; change oil after every 5000 km run
Change oil in gear box casing

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): oil AC-8; oil TAD-17 may be used with change after 10000 km run
Change oil in main drive

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): hypoid gear oil; oil TAD-17 may be used with change after 10000 km run
Check all wires for reliable connection and electrical equipment insulation

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Remove carbon from spark plugs and check electrode clearance (0.5 to 0.6 mm). Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Make sure the sidecar rubber springs are properly tightened

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Lubricate the pins of clutch lever and hand brake lever, speedometer drive cable and contact breaker felt brush. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Wash out gas cock sump and fuel filter. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Take off, disassemble and wash the carburetor; blow through jets and ducts

Fuel and air

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Dismantle the front brake, wash parts in kerosene, blow through, lubricate friction surfaces

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job
Lubricate the rear brake cam axle

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): Lithol-24
Lubricate the rear wheel brake drive hinges

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): Lithol-24
Check and adjust toe-in and camber of motorcycle and sidecar wheels (toe-in 10 mm, camber 2 deg)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.2 (after every 5000 km run; includes all TS No.1 jobs): listed job

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Lubricate brake cam spindles, check linings and drums

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

8 items

Clean carburetor float bowl(s), check float level and jets

Fuel and air

Guideline

Ethanol fuel varnishes old carbs quickly in storage.
Synchronize carburetors

Fuel and air

Guideline
Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect generator brushes and commutator

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check final drive for leaks and bearing play

Final drive

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 6,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Lubricate and check automatic advance unit

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Change gearbox oil

Primary and gearbox

Guideline
Check / repack sidecar wheel bearing

Sidecar

Guideline

Every 6,214 mi

10 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Remove carbon deposit from combustion chambers; check valves for tightness and lap if required. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): listed job
Clean oil strainers / mesh screens

Engine

Factory

Manual: Take off and dismantle the centrifuge and clean it of dirt. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): listed job
Lubricate the sidecar collet clamps

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): listed job
Lubricate the universal joint

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): Lithol-24
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Change oil in front wheel shock absorbers; wash the telescopic fork inner cavity with the same oil. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): mixture of 50% turbine oil 22 and 50% transformer oil
Lubricate the steering column plummer bearings

Front end

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): Lithol-24
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Rear suspension and sidecar wheel spring-and-hydraulic absorbers: dismantle partially, rinse, assemble and charge with fresh damping fluid; change rubber sealing rings if necessary. Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): listed job
Lubricate the adjusting cone and rear brake tappets

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): Lithol-24
Take off wheels, dismantle, clean hub, wash bearings, lubricate by hand, assemble and adjust bearing tightening

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): kerosene, Lithol-24
Lubricate the control cables

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, TS No.3 (after every 10000 km run; includes all TS No.2 jobs): oil AC-8

Every 8,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Replace spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Guideline
Change final drive (rear drive) oil

Final drive

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 3 years

1 item

Replace points and condenser

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi

1 item

Replace brake linings / skim drums (wear based)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

3 items

Lubricate drive shaft splines / check U-joint

Final drive

Guideline
Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 12 months

1 item

Check speedometer / odometer against a known distance

Controls and cables

Guideline

Old speedos drift with tire size and drive wear. Use phone GPS over a measured 10 miles / km.

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Guideline

Old rubber and modern ethanol fuel do not mix well.

Every 6 years

2 items

Replace inner tubes and rim tape with tires

Wheels and tires

Guideline
Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

6 items

Check oil and gas level and fill up if necessary (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): daily maintenance
Clean off dirt from the motorcycle and wash it if necessary (pre-ride check)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): wash only after the engine cools; do not direct the water jet at the electrical equipment and breather plugs
Check fastening of handlebar, front fork in steering column, wheel axles, generator nuts, wheels, tires, brakes and sidecar fastenings (pre-ride check)

Front end

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): daily maintenance
Check engine operation and brakes on the go; when stopping en route, check wheel housings, crankcase, gear box and main drive casings for overheating (pre-ride check)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): daily maintenance
Check tire pressure (pre-ride check)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): daily maintenance
Check fuel supply to carburetors and operation of controls and signalling equipment (pre-ride check)

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Technical servicing pp.85-89, daily maintenance (each time before leaving the garage or after each ride): daily maintenance

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.

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