2018 YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT light

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EAU72800
TIP Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.29 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing, cable and grip warmer wire. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
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
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EAU18752
Removin g an d installin g the
panelThe panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time the panel needs
to be removed and installed.
EAU63101
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the quick fastener
screws, and then pull the panel
outward and slide it downward as
shown. 2. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead coupler. To install the panel
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
coupler.
2. Place the panel in the original po- sition, and then install the quick
fastener screws.
1. Panel A
1
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Panel A
2. Quick fastener screw1
2
1
1. Turn signal light lead coupler
1
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EAU19653
Checkin g the spark plu gsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plu
g cap, otherwise
the i gnition coil coupler may get
d amag ed . The spark plu g cap may
b e difficult to remove because the
ru bber seal on the en d of the cap fits
ti g htly. To remove the spark plu g
cap, simply twist it back an d forth
while pullin g it out; to install it, twist
it back an d forth while pushin g it in.
Specifie d spark plu g:
NGK/CPR9EA91. Spark plug gapSpark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control and an acci-
d ent.
EAU36505
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light should come on just
before braking takes effect. The brake
light is activated by switches connect-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal.
Since the brake light switches are
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
EAU36891
Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicators, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicators while applying
the brake. If a brake pad has worn to
the point that a wear indicator almost1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to avoi
d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Plug +12V fuse (DC connector, option)
4. Plug +12V fuse (DC jack)
5. Cruise control fuse
6. Brake light fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Fog lamp fuse (option)
9. ABS control unit fuse
10.Seat heater fuse (option)
11.Spare fuse
12.Ignition fuse
123411
121110987
6
5
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
20.0 A
Specifie d fuses (fuse box 1):
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
Specifie d fuses (fuse box 2):
Fog lamp fuse:
2.0 A
Brake light fuse:
1.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
Seat heater fuse: 7.5 A
Specifie d fuses (fuse box 3):
Headlight fuse:
7.5 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Cruise control fuse: 1.0 A
Plug +12V fuse:
2.0 A
Plug +12V fuse: 2.0 A
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EAU77470
Hea dlig htsThis model is equipped with LED-type
headlights.
If a headlight does not come on, check
the fuses and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.TIPWhen the headlights are set to low
beam, one headlight will come on.
When the headlights are set to high
beam or the passing switch is pushed,
both headlights should come on.NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinte d film or
stickers to the head lig ht lens.
EAU54502
Auxiliary li ghtsThis model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU70540
Brake/tail li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type brake/tail light.
If the brake/tail light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
1. Auxiliary light
1
1
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EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU58010
Replacin
g the license plate
li g ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the nuts and collars,
and then remove the license plate
light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light unit
2. Collar
3. Nut
4. License plate light bulb socket
1
22
4
3
3
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3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
install the license plate light unit by
installing the collars and nuts.
EAU25872
Trou bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, d o
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g
asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
1. License plate light bulb
1
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