2009 YAMAHA TDM 900 drain bolt

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DESCRIPTION
EAU32220
Left view
TDM900
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1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-17)
2. Front fork damping adjusting screw (page 3-17)
3. Air filter element (page 6-12)
4. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
knob (page 3-19)
5. Battery (page 6-27)
6. Fuses (page 6-28)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-17)8. Grab bar
9. Luggage strap holder (page 3-20)
10. Seat lock (page 3-16)
11. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-19)
12. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-19)
13. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
14. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-8)

DESCRIPTION
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9 TDM900A
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1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-17)
2. Front fork damping adjusting screw (page 3-17)
3. Air filter element (page 6-12)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 6-11)
5. Battery (page 6-27)
6. Fuses (page 6-28)
7. Luggage strap holder (page 3-20)
8. Seat lock (page 3-16)9. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-19)
10. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-19)
11. Shift pedal (page 3-11)
12. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-8)

DESCRIPTION
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EAU32230
Right view
TDM900
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1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
2. Coolant reservoir (page 6-11)
3. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-14)
4. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
5. Radiator cap (page 6-11)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)
7. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8)8. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-8)
9. Brake pedal (page 3-12)
10. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)

DESCRIPTION
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9 TDM900A
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1. Grab bar
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. Storage compartment (page 3-17)
4. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
knob (page 3-19)
5. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-14)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)
7. Radiator cap (page 6-11)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-8)9. Engine oil filter element (page 6-8)
10. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-8)
11. Brake pedal (page 3-12)
12. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-20)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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9spout out and cause damage or
injury. Always let the engine oil
cool down sufficiently before re-
moving the oil tank cap.

[EWA10361]
NOTICE:
Do not operate the ve-
hicle until you know that the en-
gine oil level is sufficient.
[ECA10011]

TIP

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Install the oil filler cap.
TIP

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The engine oil tank is located be-
hind the cylinders.
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The engine oil should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolts to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
TIP

Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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1. Engine oil drain bolt A
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.
6. Remove and replace the oil filter
element and O-rings.7. Install the oil filter element cover by
installing the bolts, then tightening
them to the specified torque.
TIP

Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten them to the spec-
ified torques.
9. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
TIP

Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE

ECA11620
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In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt B
2. Oil filter element cover
3. Bolt
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
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Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Tightening torques:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 21.7 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replace-
ment:
3.80 L (4.02 US qt, 3.34 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
3.90 L (4.12 US qt, 3.43 Imp.qt)