check engine light YAMAHA MT09 TRACER 2017 Owners Manual

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
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Description
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1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-23)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-24)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-33)
4. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-33)
5. Headlight (page 6-35)
6. Fuse box 2 (page 6-33)
7. Fuse box 3 (page 6-33)
8. Radiator cap (page 6-14) 9. Coolant reservoir (page 6-14)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-11)
11.Engine oil fill
er cap (page 6-11)
12.Brake pedal (page 3-21)
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EAU4939B
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032
Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU77380
Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on after
confirming that the oil level is correct
(see page 6-11), have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.TIP
Even if the oil level is sufficient, the
warning light may flicker when rid-
ing on a slope or during sudden
acceleration or deceleration, but
this is not a malfunction.

If a problem is detected in the oil
level detection circuit, the oil level
warning light will flash repeatedly.
If this occurs, have a Yamahadealer check the vehicle.
EAU73171
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
on-board diagnostic system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU69891
ABS warning light “ ”
In normal operation, this warning light
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Oil level warning light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
6. Traction control system indicator light “”
7. High beam indicator light “ ”
8. Neutral indicator light “ ”
9. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
GEARN
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A.TEMP °C
Lo
C.TEMP°C
0:00
TIME TRIP
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ABS
ABS
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12 comes on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and goes off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:
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does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
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comes on or flashes while riding
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does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 3-21 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency
braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-
cal circuits as soon as possible.
EAU73272
Traction control system indicator
light “ ”
In normal operation, this indicator light
is off. When traction control has en-
gaged, this indicator light will flash for a
few seconds and then go off.
When the traction control system is
turned off, this indicator light will come
on.
If the traction control system becomes
disabled while riding, or if a problem is
detected in the traction control system,
this indicator light and the engine trou-
ble warning light will come on. (See
page 3-22 for an explanation of the
traction control system.)
EAU73120
Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
When the key is turned to “OFF” and 30
seconds have passed, the indicator
light will flash steadily to indicate the im-
mobilizer system is enabled. After 24
hours have passed, the indicator light
will stop flashing, however the immobi-
lizer system is still enabled.
The electrical circui t of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The indicator light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the indicator light does not come on1. Traction control system indicator light “”
2. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
if the indicator light remains on, or if the
indicator light flashes in a pattern (if a
problem is detected in the immobilizer
system, the immobili
zer system indica-
tor light will flash in a pattern), have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
TIPIf the immobilizer system indicator light
flashes in the pattern, slowly 5 times
then quickly 2 times, this could be
caused by transponder interference. Ifthis occurs, try the following.
1. Make sure there are no other im- mobilizer keys close to the main
switch. Other immobilizer system
keys may cause signal interfer-
ence and prevent the engine from
starting.
2. Use the code re-registering key to start the engine.
3. If the engine starts, turn it off, and try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
4. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the
vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha
dealer to have the standard keys re-registered.
EAU76322
Multi-function meter unitThe multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
speedometer

tachometer

clock
1. “RESET” button
2. “TCS” button
3. Clock
4. Tachometer
5. Speedometer
6. Transmission gear display
7. Information display selection function
8. Information display
9. Fuel meter
10.Eco indicator “ECO”
11.Drive mode display
12.TCS display
GEARN
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A.TEMP
°C
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C.TEMP°C
0:00
TIME TRIP
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either wheel is rotated with the key
turned to “ON” (such as when per-
forming maintenance).
If the traction control system is dis-
abled, both the “ ” indicator light and
the “ ” warning light will come on.
Should this occur, try resetting the sys-
tem as follows. 1. Stop the vehicle and turn the key to “OFF”.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the key back to “ON”.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be enabled.
TIPIf the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be rid-
den; however, have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle as soon as possible.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle and turn off the “ ” warn-
ing light.
EAU13075
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap1. Push the fuel tank cap into position with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it, and
then close the lock cover.
1. TCS display
2. Traction control system indicator light “”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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1. Unlock.
2. Fuel tank cap lock cover
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a warning or indicator light remains
on, see page 3-4 for the correspond-
ing warning and indicator light cir-
cuit check.
The ABS warning light should
come on when the key is turned to
“ON”, and then go off after travel-
ing at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h)
or higher.NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-4 for thewarning light circuit check.2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position. The neutral indicator
light should come on. If not, ask a
Yamaha dealer to check the elec-
trical circuit.
3. Start the engine by sliding the switch toward “ ”.
If the engine fails to start, release
the start/engine stop switch, wait a
few seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the
battery. Do not crank the engine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
EAU16673
ShiftingShifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off, accelerating, climbing hills,
etc.
The gear positions are shown in the il-
lustration.TIPTo shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position, press the shift pedal down
repeatedly until it reaches the end of itstravel, and then slightly raise it.1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
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23 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.

24 Engine oil Change (warm engine before
draining).
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. 
25 Engine oil filter
cartridge
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26 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change. Every 3 years
27 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.

28 *Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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29 *Throttle grip
housing and cable Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. 
30 *Lights, signals and
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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EAU19653
Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter 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 en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
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 speci-fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CPR9EA91. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
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EAU36112
CanisterThis model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
Check each hose connection.
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Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
aged.
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Make sure that the canister breath-
er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.
EAU1987B
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridgeThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the engine oil level check
window located at the bottom-right
side of the crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks. 4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
1. Canister
2. Canister breather
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil level check window
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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