2001 YAMAHA TDM 850 Owners Manual

CONSUMER INFORMATION
9-2
9
EAU01050
Model label The model label is affixed to the frame
under the seat. (See page 3-11 for seat
removal and installation procedures.)
Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information
will be needed when ordering spare
parts from a Yamaha dealer.1. Model label
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-5BBattery ................................................... 6-34
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-31
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-25
Brake lever...............................................3-7
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-24
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-25
Brake pedal..............................................3-8
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-23CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-29
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-18
Care.........................................................7-1
Clutch lever ..............................................3-7
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............. 6-23
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-11
Changing .......................................... 6-13
Checking .......................................... 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light............3-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-5
Drive chain, lubricating .......................... 6-29
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-27
Adjusting .......................................... 6-27
Checking .......................................... 6-27EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................ 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-6FFront fork, adjusting ............................... 3-13
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-32
Fuel ......................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-5
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-3
Fuel tank breather hose
(Germany only) ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-9
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-35HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-5
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-36
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-11
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6
IIdentification numbers ..............................9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ...........................6-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-18
Indicator and warning lights......................3-2KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-6
Luggage strap holders ...........................3-17MMain switch/steering lock .........................3-1
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-2PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1SSafety information ....................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-11
Self-diagnosis device ...............................3-4
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INDEX
Shifting .................................................... 5-3
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-7
Shift points (for Switzerland only)............. 5-3
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ..... 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-17
Sidestand, checking and lubricating....... 6-31
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever .............................. 3-10
Starting a cold engine .............................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine ............................ 5-2
Start switch .............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................. 6-33
Storage.................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment ............................ 3-12
Supporting the motorcycle ..................... 6-39
Suspension (rear), lubricating ................ 6-32TTachometer ............................................. 3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ............... 6-37
Throttle cable free play, adjusting .......... 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating............................................ 6-30
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting..................................... 6-43
Troubleshooting charts .......................... 6-44
Turn signal indicator lights ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............. 6-38
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-6
VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-19
Vehicle identification number................... 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-33
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-39
Installing .......................................... 6-40
Removing ........................................ 6-39
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-41
Installing .......................................... 6-42
Removing ........................................ 6-41
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2000 · 9 - 0.4 ´ 1 CR
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TDM850