parking brake YAMAHA TDM 900 2007 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Tachometer unit ...............................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-8
Clutch lever ....................................3-10
Shift pedal ......................................3-10
Brake lever ....................................3-10
Brake pedal ...................................3-11
ABS ...............................................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Fuel tank breather hose .................3-13
Catalytic converter .........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-14
Storage compartment ....................3-15
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ....................................3-17Luggage strap holders .................. 3-18
Sidestand ...................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
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
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ................................... 6-5
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-6
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-7
Coolant .......................................... 6-10
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-12
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-14
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-20
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-21
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ......................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ........................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-25
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-25
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-30

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To unlock the steering
Push the key into the main switch, and
then turn it to “OFF” while still pushing
it.
WARNING

EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
EAU33001
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on. The hazard
lights and turn signal lights can be
turned on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off. The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
CAUTION:

ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11003
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
7. Oil level warning light
8. Immobilizer system indicator light
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ABS

INDEX
A
ABS ........................................................ 3-11
ABS warning light ..................................... 3-4
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-32
B
Battery..................................................... 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-21
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-10
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-11
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-24
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-14
Caution, matte color .................................. 7-1
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-10
Clutch lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-18
Coolant.................................................... 6-10
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-6
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-5
D
Dimmer switch .......................................... 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-23
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-21
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-14Engine oil and oil filter element ..................6-7
Engine stop switch .....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-19
Front fork, adjusting .................................3-15
Front fork, checking .................................6-26
Fuel ..........................................................3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-3
Fuel level warning indicator .......................3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ...........................3-13
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-12
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-29
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-8
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-30
High beam indicator light ...........................3-4
Horn switch ................................................3-9
I
Identification numbers................................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...................3-19
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ..............3-4
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-3
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
L
Luggage strap holders .............................3-18
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display .................................3-7
N
Neutral indicator light................................. 3-4
O
Oil level warning light ................................ 3-4
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-2
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake light switch, adjusting............ 6-19
Rear suspension, lubricating ................... 6-25
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shifting ...................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-10
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting....... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........ 6-25
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-6
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking ................................... 6-26
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .............................. 3-15
Supporting the motorcycle....................... 6-32
T
Tachometer unit ........................................ 3-5
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing................. 6-31
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-14