2015 YAMAHA TRACER 900 engine overheat

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3Coolant temperature display:
The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
The coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-38.)TIPThe selected information display can-
not be switched while the message
“Hi” is flashing.
NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.Average fuel consumption display:The average fuel consumption display
modes “km/L”, “L/100km” or “MPG”
(for the UK only) show the average fuel
consumption since the display was last
reset.
 The “km/L” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
average amount of fuel necessary
to travel 100 km.
 For the UK only: The “MPG” dis-
play shows the average distance
that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, use the select switch to select
the information display that contains the average fuel consumption display.
Push the “RESET” button briefly so
that the average fuel consumption dis-
play flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for at least 2
seconds while the display is flashing.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption display, “_ _._” will be shown
for that display until the vehicle has
traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).NOTICE
ECA15474
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
b
e continuously displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Instantaneous fuel consumption dis-play:
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
GEAR4
Hi
C.TEMP˚C
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5
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Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during
acceleration and deceleration are
shown in the table below.
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5600
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged an d the oil filter car-
tri dge or element replace d.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6800
r/min.
Shift up points:
1st → 2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd → 3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd → 4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th → 5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
5th → 6th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)
Shift down points:
6th → 5th: 45 km/h (28 mi/h)
5th → 4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)
4th → 3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-38
6En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
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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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