2000 YAMAHA TDM 850 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
51. Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
EC000035
CAUTION:@ If the fuel indicator light comes on,
check the fuel level. If necessary, fill
the tank with fuel. @2. Shift the transmission into neutral.NOTE:@ When the transmission is in neutral, the
neutral indicator light should be on. If
the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it. @3. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
4. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:@ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt. @
ECA00022
CAUTION:@ The coolant temperature indicator
light and the fuel indicator light
should come on when the start
switch is pushed and should go off
when the start switch is released. If
the coolant temperature indicator
light remains on, immediately stop
the engine and have a Yamaha deal-
er check the monitoring circuits. If
the fuel indicator light remains on,
add sufficient fuel. @
5. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) to the halfway posi-
tion.NOTE:@ For maximum engine life, never accel-
erate hard with a cold engine! @6. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.NOTE:@ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. @
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EAU01258
Starting a warm engineThe starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
EC000046
CAUTION:@ See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle for
the first time. @
EAU00423
ShiftingThe transmission lets you control the
amount of power you have available at
a given speed for starting, accelerating,
climbing hills, etc. The use of the shift
pedal is shown in the illustration.
To shift into neutral, depress the shift
pedal repeatedly until it reaches the
end of its travel, then raise the pedal
slightly.
EC000048
CAUTION:@ l
Do not coast for long periods
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neu-
tral, the transmission is only
properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate
lubrication may damage the
transmission.
l
Always use the clutch when
changing gears. The engine,
transmission, and driveline are
not designed to withstand the
shock of forced shifting and can
be damaged by shifting without
using the clutch.
@
1. Shift pedal
N. Neutral
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EAU00424
Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionYour motorcycle’s fuel consumption
depends to a large extent on your
riding style. The following tips can help
reduce fuel consumption:l
Warm up the engine before riding.
l
Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
l
Shift up swiftly and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
l
Do not double-clutch or rev the en-
gine while shifting down and avoid
high engine speeds with no load
on the engine.
l
Turn off the engine instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time, i.e. in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or railroad crossings.
EAU00436
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your motorcycle than the
period between zero and 1,000 km. For
this reason we ask that you carefully
read the following material. Because
the engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1,000 km. The various parts in the en-
gine wear and polish themselves to the
correct operating clearances. During
this period, prolonged full throttle oper-
ation, or any condition which might re-
sult in excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
EAU00440
0 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 5,000 r/min.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5 to
10 minutes after every hour of opera-
tion. Vary the speed of the motorcycle
from time to time. Do not operate it at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
6,000 r/min. Rev the motorcycle freely
through the gears, but do not use full
throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid prolonged full throttle operation.
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
7,000 r/min.
EC000052
CAUTION:@ After 1,000 km of operation, be sure
to replace the engine oil and oil fil-
ter. @
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5 1,000 km and beyond
Full throttle can be used.
EC000053
CAUTION:@ l
Never let engine speeds enter
the red zone.
l
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the break-in period,
consult a Yamaha dealer imme-
diately.
@
EAU00457
ParkingWhen parking the motorcycle, stop the
engine and remove the ignition key.
Turn the fuel cock to “OFF” whenever
stopping the engine.
EW000058
WARNING
@ The exhaust system is hot. Park the
motorcycle in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely to
touch the motorcycle. Do not park
the motorcycle on a slope or soft
ground; the motorcycle may over-
turn. @
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6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Tool kit................................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication ................... 6-2
Cowling and panel removal and installation.......... 6-5
Cowlings A and B ................................................. 6-5
Panels A and B ..................................................... 6-6
Spark plugs........................................................... 6-6
Engine oil .............................................................. 6-8
Cooling system ................................................... 6-10
Changing the coolant .......................................... 6-11
Air filter ............................................................... 6-13
Carburetor adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Idle speed adjustment ........................................ 6-15
Throttle cable free play inspection ...................... 6-16
Valve clearance adjustment ................................ 6-16
Tires .................................................................... 6-17
Clutch lever free play adjustment........................ 6-19
Rear brake pedal height adjustment ................... 6-20
Brake light switch adjustment ............................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads.............. 6-21
Inspecting the brake fluid level............................ 6-22
Brake fluid replacement ...................................... 6-23Drive chain slack check ...................................... 6-23
Drive chain slack adjustment ............................. 6-23
Drive chain lubrication........................................ 6-24
Cable inspection and lubrication ........................ 6-24
Throttle cable and grip lubrication ...................... 6-25
Brake and shift pedal lubrication ........................ 6-25
Brake and clutch lever lubrication ...................... 6-25
Sidestand lubrication.......................................... 6-26
Rear suspension lubrication............................... 6-26
Front fork inspection ........................................... 6-27
Steering inspection ............................................ 6-27
Wheel bearings .................................................. 6-28
Battery................................................................ 6-28
Fuse replacement .............................................. 6-29
Headlight bulb replacement ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light bulb replacement ........................ 6-31
Turn signal light bulb replacement...................... 6-32
Troubleshooting .................................................. 6-32
Troubleshooting chart ......................................... 6-33
Engine overheating ............................................ 6-34
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EAU00462
6-PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU00464
Periodic inspection, adjustment and lu-
brication will keep your motorcycle in
the safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
motorcycle owner. The maintenance
and lubrication schedule chart should
be considered strictly as a guide to
general maintenance and lubrication
intervals. YOU MUST TAKE INTO
CONSIDERATION THAT WEATHER,
TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCA-
TIONS, AND A VARIETY OF INDIVID-
UAL USES ALL TEND TO DEMAND
THAT EACH OWNER ALTER THIS
TIME SCHEDULE TO SHORTER IN-
TERVALS TO MATCH THE ENVI-
RONMENT. The most important points
of motorcycle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained in the fol-
lowing pages.
EW000060
WARNING
@ If you are not familiar with motor-
cycle service, this work should be
done by a Yamaha dealer. @
EAU01299
Tool kitThe tool kit is located inside the storage
compartment under the seat. (See
page 3-12 for seat opening proce-
dures.) The tools provided in the own-
er’s tool kit are to assist you in the
performance of periodic maintenance.
However, some other tools such as a
torque wrench are also necessary to
perform the maintenance correctly.
The service information included in this
manual is intended to provide you, the
owner, with the necessary information
for completing some of your own pre-
ventive maintenance and minor re-
pairs.
NOTE:@ If you do not have necessary tools re-
quired during a service operation, take
your motorcycle to a Yamaha dealer for
service. @
EW000063
WARNING
@ Modifications to this motorcycle not
approved by Yamaha may cause
loss of performance, and render it
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chang-
es. @
1. Tool kit
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EAU00473
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
CP-01ENO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL
(1,000 km)EVERY
6,000 km
or
6 months
(whichever
comes first)12,000 km
or
12 months
(whichever
comes first)
1
*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.ÖÖ
2*Fuel filter• Check condition.
• Replace if necessary.Ö
3 Spark plugs• Check condition.
• Clean, regap or replace if necessary.ÖÖÖ
4*Valves• Check valve clearance.
• Adjust if necessary.Every 42,000 km or 42 months
(whichever comes first)
5 Air filter
• Clean or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
6Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.ÖÖÖ
7*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
8*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-4.)
• Correct accordingly.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.ÖÖÖ
9*Wheels• Check balance, runout and for damage.
• Rebalance or replace if necessary.ÖÖ
10*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.ÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.
• Replace if necessary. ÖÖ
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