2017 YAMAHA MT09 TRACER chain slack

Table of contentsSafety information........................... 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments................ 2-3
Instrument and co ntrol functions... 3-1
Immobilizer system ..... .................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................ 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................ 3-4
Multi-function meter unit ................. 3-6
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-17
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever................................... 3-20
Shift pedal..... ............................ .... 3-20
Brake lever ................................... 3-20
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control syst em ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank overflow hose................ 3-27
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-28
Adjusting the rider seat height ...... 3-29
Helmet holder ............................... 3-31
Storage compartment ................... 3-32
Windshield .................................... 3-32
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-33 Handlebar position ...................... 3-33
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly................................... 3-35
Luggage strap holders . ................ 3-36
Sidestand ..................................... 3-37
Ignition circuit cut- off system ........ 3-37
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 3-39
Auxiliary DC connector................. 3-39
For your safety – pre-operation
checks .............................................. 4-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................ 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ....................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-5
Removing and installing the panel ........................................... 6-9 Checking the spark plugs ............ 6-10
Canister ....................................... 6-11
Engine oil and oil filt
er cartridge... 6-11
Coolant ........................................ 6-14
Air filter element ........................... 6-17
Checking the engine idling speed............ ............................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-17
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake lever free play ........................................... 6-21
Brake light switches ..................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Drive chain slack.......................... 6-25
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals .............. 6-282PP-9-E3.book 1 ページ ２０１６年９月１３日　火曜日　午前９時７分

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Rear 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
Clutch Check operation.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary. 6-21
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing. 6-17, 6-27
Control cables Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-27
Drive chain Check chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary. 6-25, 6-26
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-18, 6-20
Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary. 6-28
Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-28
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-29
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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12 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 1000 km (600 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
13 *Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.  
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease. 
14 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
15 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.
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16 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
17 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
18 Shift pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
19 Sidestand,
centerstand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
20 *Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if
necessary. 
21 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
22 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU73530
To check the drive chain slack 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Measure the drive chain slack as shown.
4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
NOTICE: Im-
proper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcy-
cle and can lead to chain slip-
page or breakage. If the drive
chain slack is more than 25.0
mm (0.98 in), the chain can dam-
age the frame, swingarm, and
other parts. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified lim-
its.
[ECA17791]
EAU63122
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Take the motorcycle off the center- stand, and then put the sidestand
down.
2. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm. 3. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
4. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
1. Drive chain slackDrive chain slack:5.0–15.0 mm (0.20–0.59 in)
1
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment6-26
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TIPUsing the alignment marks on the drive
chain pullers and the notch on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment. 5. Take the motorcycle off the center-
stand, and then put the sidestand
down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock- nuts to their specified torques.
7. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleaning and l ubricating the
drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, ridingin the rain or riding in wet areas.
1. Clean the drive chain with kero- sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent damaging
the O-rings, do not clean the
drive chain with steam cleaners,
high-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
engine oil or any other lubri-
cants for the drive chain, as they
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
(a)(b)
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1. Notch
2. Alignment mark
3. Drive chain pullerTightening torques: Axle nut:150 N·m (15 kgf·m, 108 lb·ft)
Locknut:
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
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Index
AABS ...................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element.................................... 6-17
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-39
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-39
Auxiliary lights....................................... 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-23
Brake lever ........................................... 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-21
Brake light switches .............................. 6-22
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-36CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Canister ................................................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-29
Clutch lever........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-21
Coolant ................................................. 6-14DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connecto r .............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-18 D-mode (drive mode) ............................ 3-17
Drive chain, cleaning
and lubricating .... 6-26
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-25
EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking............... 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............ 6-11
Engine serial number ..............................9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-22
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-33
Front fork, checking............................... 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........5-3
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-27
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar position, adjusting ................ 3-33
Handlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight beams, adjusting ................... 3-33
Headlights ............................................. 6-35
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 ........... 3-4
LLicense plate light bul b, replacing......... 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-36MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-5
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Menu switch .......................................... 3-19
Model label ............................................. 9-2
Multi-function meter unit ......................... 3-6NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-9
Parking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1RRider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-29SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-28
Select switch ......................................... 3-19
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-35
Sidestand .............................................. 3-37
Spark plugs, checking ........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-31
Stop/Run/Start switch ........................... 3-19
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