2020 YAMAHA TRACER 900 maintenance

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-3
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 system ................ 3-22
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-26
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-27
Seats ............................................ 3-27
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-29
Helmet holder ............................... 3-31
Storage compartment .................. 3-31
Windshield ................................... 3-32
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-32 Handlebar position ....................... 3-32
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-36
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-36
Sidestand ...................................... 3-37
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-37
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
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 ...................................... 6-11
Why Yamalube.............................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26UB5CE1E0.book Page 1 Monday, August 6, 2018 1:13 PM

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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions. 
Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage.
See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.  This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap- pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
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This function calculates the instanta-
neous fuel consumption (fuel econo-
my) under current riding conditions.
The instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to “km/L” or
“L/100km”; or when miles is selected
“MPG” will be displayed.
 The “km/L” display shows the dis-
tance that can be traveled on 1.0 L
of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
amount of fuel necessary to travel
100 km.
 The “MPG” display shows the dis-
tance that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
TIPIf traveling at speeds under 10 km/h
(6.0 mi/h), “_ _._” will be displayed.NOTICE
ECA15474
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
be continuously d isplayed. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Settin g mo de
This mode allows you to set, select, or
reset the items shown in the informa-
tion display.TIP The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
 Shifting the transmission into gear
or turning the key to “OFF” will exit
the setting mode and all changes
will be saved.Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for 2 seconds to enter the set-
ting mode. To exit the setting mode and return to the normal display, push
and hold the menu switch again for 2
seconds.1. Setting mode display
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
1
Display
Description
This function allows you to
check and reset the “OIL”
oil change interval (dis-
tance traveled), and the
“FREE-1” and “FREE-2”
maintenance intervals.
This function allows you to
check and reset the
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
functions. These time trips
show the total elapsed
time that the key has been
in the “ON” position. When
the key is turned to “OFF”,
the time trips stop count-
ing but are not reset. The
maximum time that can be
shown is 99:59.
When the time trips reach
100 hours, they automati-
cally reset to 0:00 and
continue counting.
This function allows you to
switch the display units
between kilometers and
miles. When kilometers are
selected, the fuel con-
sumption units can be
switched between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.MaintenanceTime TripUnit
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Resetting the maintenance counters
1. Use the select switch to highlight“Maintenance”.
2. Push the menu switch, and then push the “RESET” button to select
the item to reset. 3. While the selected item is flashing,
push the “RESET” button for 2
seconds.
4. Push the menu switch to return to the setting mode menu.
Checking and resetting “TIME–2” and
“TIME–3”1. Use the select switch to highlight “Time Trip”. 2. Push the menu switch to display
“TIME–2” and “TIME–3”. To reset
a time trip, push the “RESET” but-
ton to select the item to reset.
3. While the selected item is flashing, push the “RESET” button for 2
seconds.
4. Push the menu switch to return to the setting mode menu.
Selecting the units
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Unit”.
This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of
the multi-function meter
unit panel.
This function allows you to
set the clock.
This function allows you to
reset all items, except the
odometer and the clock.
DisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
20
OIL km
10
FREE-1km
10
FREE-2kmMaintenanceMENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll Reset
TIME-2
0:07
TIME-3
0:07
Time Trip
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2. Push the menu switch. The unit setting display will be shown.
TIPKeep kilometers selected: Skip to
step 5.
 Select miles or kilometers: Contin-
ue with step 3.
3. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km” or “mile”, and then
push the menu switch to confirm
the selection.TIPWhen kilometers are selected,
“L/100km” or “km/L” can be set
as the fuel consumption display
units. Continue with step 4.
 When miles are selected, the fuel
consumption display units will be
set to “MPG”. Skip to step 6.4. Use the select switch to move
from “km or mile” to “km/L or
L/100km”. 5. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km/L” and “L/100km”, and
then push the menu switch to
confirm the selection.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Selecting the display items
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Display”.
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetUnitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
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2. Push the menu switch, then usethe select switch to highlight the
display to change, and then push
the menu switch again.
3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch. 4. Use the select switch to select the
item you want to display, and then
push the menu switch.
5. When you are finished changing the settings, use the select switch
to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the previ-
ous display. 6. Use the select switch to
highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Adjusting the meter panel brightness
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Brightness”.
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetDisplay
Display-1Display-2Display-3
Display-11-1
A.TEMP
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display-11-1
ODO
1-2
C.TEMP
1-3
TIME TRIP
Display
Display-1Display-2Display-3
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2. Push the menu switch.
3. Use the select switch to select the desired brightness level, and then
push the menu switch to return to
the setting mode menu.
Setting the clock
1. Use the select switch to highlight “Clock”. 2. Push the menu switch.
3. When the hour digits start flash-
ing, use the select switch to set
the hours.
4. Push the menu switch and the minute digits start flashing.
5. Use the select switch to set the minutes. 6. Push the menu switch to return to
the setting mode menu.
Resetting all of the display items
1. Use the select switch to highlight “All Reset”.
2. Push the menu switch.
3. Use the select switch to highlight “YES”, and then push the menu
switch.
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetBrightness
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetClock
5
55
AM
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetAll Reset
YESNO
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EAU13434
Catalytic converterThis model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
pairab le dama ge to the catalytic
converter.
EAU65801
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projections on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock
it in place.1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
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2
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