2018 YAMAHA TRACER 900 coolant

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
En
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 ra diator cap, an d then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
in g soun d has stoppe d, press down 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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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:2160 mm (85.0 in)
Overall width:
850 mm (33.5 in)
Overall height: 1375/1430 mm (54.1/56.3 in)
Seat height: 850/865 mm (33.5/34.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1500 mm (59.1 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius: 3.0 m (9.84 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
214 kg (472 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline
Number of cylinders: 3-cylinder
Displacement: 847 cm³
Bore × stroke:
78.0 × 59.1 mm (3.07 × 2.33 in) Compression ratio:
11.5 : 1
Starting system: Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:
2.40 L (2.54 US qt, 2.11 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.70 L (2.85 US qt, 2.38 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
1.93 L (2.04 US qt, 1.70 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 18 L (4.8 US gal, 4.0 Imp.gal) Fuel reserve amount:
2.6 L (0.69 US gal, 0.57 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:B901 00Spark plu g(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CPR9EA9
Spark plug gap: 0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:Wet, multiple-discDrivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:
1.681 (79/47)
Final drive: Chain
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.813 (45/16)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Gear ratio: 1st:
2.667 (40/15)
2nd: 2.000 (38/19)
3rd: 1.619 (34/21)
4th:
1.381 (29/21)
5th: 1.190 (25/21)
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-36
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-39
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-21
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-34CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-19 D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-33
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-27
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-33
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-18
Hazard switch....................................... 3-19
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-32
Headlights ............................................ 6-33
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 bulb, replacing ........6-35MMain 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 .............................................9-1
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 ....3-34
Sidestand ..............................................3-36
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch ..........................3-19
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