2017 YAMAHA MT09 TRACER warning

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EAU62550
Storage compartmentThe storage compartment is located
under the passenger seat. (See
page 3-28.)
When storing documents or other items
in the storage compartment, be sure to
wrap them in a plastic bag so that they
will not get wet. When washing the ve-
hicle, be careful not to let any water en-
ter the storage compartment.
WARNING
EWA15401
Do not exceed the maximum load of180 kg (397 lb) for the vehicle.
EAU63070
WindshieldTo suit the rider’s preference, the wind-
shield can be changed to one of three
positions.
To adjust the windshield height 1. Loosen the windshield height posi- tion adjusting knob on each side of
the windshield until resistance is
felt. NOTICE: Do not continue
turning the knob after resis-
tance is felt. Otherwise, the
knob could be damaged.
[ECA20211]
2. Align the slide plate holder on the left side of the windshield with the
match mark at the desired posi-
tion.
TIPMake sure that the projection on the
slide plate holder fits into the corre-sponding hole in the slide plate.
3. Tighten the adjusting knobs.
1. Storage compartment
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1. Windshield height pos ition adjusting knob
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1. Match mark
2. Slide plate
3. Slide plate holder
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Adjusting the headlight
beamsThe headlight beam adjusting knobs
are used to raise or lower the height of
the headlight beams. It may be neces-
sary to adjust the headlight beams to
increase visibility and help prevent
blinding oncoming drivers when carry-
ing more or less load than usual. Obey
local laws and regulations when adjust-
ing the headlights.
To raise the headlight beams, turn the
knobs in direction (a). To lower the
headlight beams, turn the knobs in di-
rection (b).
EAU46833
Handlebar position The handlebar can be adjusted to one
of two positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebar.
EAU62451
Adjusting the front fork
WARNING
EWA14671
Always adjust the spring preload on
both fork legs equally, otherwise
poor handling and loss of stabilitymay result.
Each front fork leg is equipped with a
spring preload adjusting bolt. The right
front fork leg is equipped with a re-
bound damping force adjusting screw.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
Spring preload
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting bolt on each fork leg in di-
rection (a). To decrease the spring pre-
load and thereby soften the
suspension, turn the adjusting bolt on
each fork leg in direction (b).
1. Headlight beam adjusting knob(a) (b) (a)
(b)
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1. Handlebar
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TIPTo obtain a precise adjustment, it is ad-
visable to check the actual total number
of turns of the damping force adjusting
mechanism. This adjustment range
may not exactly match the specifica-
tions listed due to small differences inproduction.
WARNING
EWA10222
This shock absorber assembly con-
tains highly pressurized nitrogen
gas. Read and understand the fol-
lowing information before handling
the shock absorber assembly.
Do not tamper with or attempt to
open the cylinder assembly.

Do not subject the shock ab-
sorber assembly to an open
flame or other high heat source.
This may cause the unit to ex-
plode due to excessive gas
pressure.

Do not deform or damage the
cylinder in any way. Cylinder
damage will result in poor
damping performance.

Do not dispose of a damaged or worn-out shock absorber as-
sembly yourself. Take the shock
absorber assembly to a Yamaha
dealer for any service.
EAU63080
Luggage strap holdersThere are ten luggage strap holders,
eight below the passenger seat and
one on each passenger footrest.1. Luggage strap holder
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SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See the following section for an expla-
nation of the ignition circuit cut-off sys-tem.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
EAU54491
Ignition circuit
cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.
It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the sides-
tand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled, but the sidestand is
still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
transmission is in gear and the sid-
estand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the start/engine stop switch is set to “ ”.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the “ ” side of the start/engine stop switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer. The vehicle must be placed on the center-
stand during this inspection.If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or
short-circuiting, make sure that the
cap is installed when the auxiliaryDC jack is not being used.NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack should not be used
with the engine turned off, and the
load must never exceed 24 W (2A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or thebattery may discharge.
This vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC jack.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
key is in the “ON” position and should
only be used when the engine is run-
ning.
To use the auxiliary DC jack 1. Turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap. 3. Turn the accessory off.
4. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
5. Turn the key to “ON”, and then start the engine. (See page 5-1.)
6. Turn the accessory on.
EAU70641
Auxiliary DC connectorThis vehicle is equipped with an auxilia-
ry DC connector. Consult your Yamaha
dealer before installing any accesso-
ries.
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
EAU15599
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.
Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 3-25, 3-27
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-22, 6-23
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Operation and important riding points
EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAUM3631
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the engine trouble warning
light will come on, but this is not a
malfunction. Turn the key to “OFF”
and then to “ON” to turn off the
warning light. Failing to do so will
prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank
when pushing the start switch.
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an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
EAU73430
Starting the engineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.

The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the sid-
estand up.
See page 3-37 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the start/engine stop
switch is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for a
few seconds, then go off.
Oil level warning light
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Coolant temperature warning
light
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Engine trouble warning light
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Immobilizer system indicator
light
NOTICE
ECA17671
If the above warning lights or indica-
tor light do not come on initially
when the key is turned to “ON”, or if
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