2003 YAMAHA TDM 900 fuel tank removal

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To change the coolantChanging1. Place the motorcycle on a level
surface and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove the seat. (See page
3-13 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
3. Remove cowling B and panel B.
(See pages 6-5 and 6-6 for cowl-
ing and panel removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
4. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank to position it
away from the coolant reservoir.
(Do not disconnect the fuel
hoses!)
5. Place a container under the
engine to collect the used
coolant.7. Remove the coolant drain bolts
to drain the cooling system.
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1. Coolant drain bolt (×2)
6. Remove the radiator cap retain-
ing bolt and the radiator cap.
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Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
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Replacing the air filter
element
Air filter element, replacingThe air filter element should be
replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Replace the air filter ele-
ment more frequently if you are riding
in unusually wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page
3-13 for seat removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
2. Remove cowlings A and B as
well as panels A and B. (See
pages 6-5 and 6-6 for cowling
and panel removal and installa-
tion procedures.)
1. Bolt (×2)
6. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
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8Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
8The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the pistons and/or cylinders
may become excessively
worn.
1. Air filter element
3. Remove the fuel tank bolts, and
then lift the fuel tank away from
the air filter case.
4. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
5. Pull the air filter element out.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (×8)
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SPECIFICATIONS
SpecificationsSpecifications
Model TDM900
Dimensions
Overall length 2,180 mm
Overall width 800 mm
Overall height 1,290 mm
Seat height 825 mm
Wheelbase 1,485 mm
Ground clearance 160 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,900 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)221 kg
Engine
Engine type Liquid-cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Forward-inclined parallel
2-cylinder
Displacement 897 cm
3
Bore ×Stroke 92.0 ×67.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.4:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Dry sumpEngine oil
Type
Recommended engine oil
classification API Service SE, SF, SG type
or higher
cC
In order to prevent clutch slippage (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel specification of “CD” or oils of a
higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or higher.
Capacity
Without oil filter element
removal 3.8 L
With oil filter element removal 3.9 L
Total amount (dry engine) 4.7 L
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