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1
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DESCRIPTION
EAU32220
Left view
TDM900
12
345678
9 10 11 12 13 1412
345678
9 10 11 12 13 14
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-18)
2. Front fork damping adjusting screw (page 3-18)
3. Air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
knob (page 3-19)
5. Battery (page 6-29)
6. Fuses (page 6-30)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-17)8. Grab bar
9. Luggage strap holder (page 3-21)
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 6-9)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 TDM900A
12
3456
7 8 9 10 11 1212
3456
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-18)
2. Front fork damping adjusting screw (page 3-18)
3. Air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
5. Battery (page 6-29)
6. Fuses (page 6-30)
7. Luggage strap holder (page 3-21)
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 6-9)
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
EAU32230
Right view
TDM900
1234
5
6 7 8 9 10
1. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
2. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
3. Idle adjusting screw (page 6-16)
4. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
5. Radiator cap (page 6-12)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)7. Engine oil filter element (page 6-9)
8. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-9)
9. Brake pedal (page 3-12)
10.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
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DESCRIPTION
2-4
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 TDM900A
1
56
7
8 9 10 11 12
23 4
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 6-16)
6. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
7. Radiator cap (page 6-12)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)9. Engine oil filter element (page 6-9)
10.Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-9)
11.Brake pedal (page 3-12)
12.Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
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![YAMAHA TDM 900 2010 Owners Manual
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-10
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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.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-10
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9spout out and cause damage or
injury. Always let the engine oil
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9spout out and cause damage or
injury. Always let the engine oil
cool down sufficiently before re-
moving the oil tank cap.
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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
The engine oil tank is located be-
hind the cylinders.
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,
the engine oil drain bolts and their
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
4
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
2. Gasket
2
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
2
3
4
5
67
8
9
TIP
Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
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, and then tight-
en the bolts to the specified torque.
TIP
Make sure that the O-rings are properly
seated.
8. Install the engine oil drain bolts
and their new gasket, and then
tighten the bolts to the specified
torques.
1. Engine oil drain bolt B
2. Gasket
2
1
1. Oil filter element cover
2. Bolt
1
1
2
1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring
Tightening torque:
Oil filter element cover bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
1
2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
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6
7
8
9
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
In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Donot 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.
Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU38583
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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)
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