2015 YAMAHA TRACER 900 stop start

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
d
icator li ght remains on, see pa ge
3-3 for the correspon din g warnin g
an d in dicator li ght circuit check.
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after travel-
ing at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h)
or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not
come on an d then go off as ex-
plaine d a bove, see pa ge 3-3 for the
warnin g li ght circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
3. Start the engine by pushing the “ ” side of the start/engine
stop switch.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait
a few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en
gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAU16673
Shiftin gShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of its
travel, and then slightly raise it.1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
N
2 3
4
5
6
1
2
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the en gine off, an d d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of force d shifting .
EAU16682
To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly. 4. At the recommended shift points
shown in the following table, close
the throttle, and at the same time,
quickly pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
TIPWhen shifting gears in normal operat-
ing conditions, use the recommended
shift points.
EAU58270
To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. At the recommended shift points shown in the following table, shift
to a lower gear.
3. When the motorcycle reaches 25 km/h (16 mi/h), the engine is about
to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch lever in, use the brakes to
slow the motorcycle, and continue
to downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
speed is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an
acci dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or drive train dam-
a g e.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWA10401
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has coole d.
 After removin g the ra diator cap retainin g b olt, place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the rad iator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
in g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-22
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-39
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-28
Clutch lever........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer/Pass switch............................. 3-19
D-mode (drive mode)............................ 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4 Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-33
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ...................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-26
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-24
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-18
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-19
Headlight .............................................. 6-34
Helmet holder....................................... 3-31
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-19IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-37
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-5
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-36MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-19
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-5
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-29SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-27
Select switch ........................................ 3-20
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-21
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-34
Sidestand.............................................. 3-36
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-19
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-31
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-34
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