transmission YAMAHA TRACER 700 2020 Owners Manual

Safety information
1-5
1operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
 Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could re-
sult, which could cause a
dangerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires an d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of han-
dling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. See page 6-16
for tire specifications and for informa-
tion on servicing and replacing your
tires.
Transportin g the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle. 
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
 Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the off position and
that there are no fuel leaks.
 Shift the transmission into gear
(for models with a manual trans-
mission).
 Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or
parts that could break). Choose
the location for the straps carefully
so the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
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Instrument and control functions
3-3
3
TIPIf the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.To unlock the steeringPush the key in and turn it to “OFF”.
EAU4939J
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11032
Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11061
Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU11081
Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU59963
Oil pressure warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil pressure is low.TIPWhen the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on, go off briefly, and
then remain on until the engine is start-
ed. Otherwise, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA21211
If the warnin g li ght comes on when
the en gine is runnin g, stop the en-
g ine an d check the oil level. If the oil
level is low, a dd sufficient oil of the
recommen ded type. If the warnin g
1. Push.
2. Turn.12
1. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
2. Malfunction indicator light “ ”
3. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
4. High beam indicator light “ ”
5. Oil pressure warning light “ ”
6. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
7. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
8. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
9. Neutral indicator light “ ”1 2
3
4
5
6
789
ABS
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3
EAUM4251
Multi-function meter unitThe multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 speedometer
 tachometer
 fuel meter
 clock
 eco indicator
 transmission gear display
 multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.The “TRIP/INFO” switch is located on
the left side of the handlebar. This
switch allows you to control or change
the settings of the multi-function meter
unit. To use the “TRIP” switch, move
the “TRIP/INFO” switch in direction (a).
To use the “INFO” switch, move the
“TRIP/INFO” switch in direction (b).
TIP To switch between kilometers and
miles, set the multi-funtion display
to the odometer, and then turn the
key to “OFF”. Push and hold the
“TRIP” switch and then turn the
key to “ON”. Continue pushing the
“TRIP” switch until display units
change.
 The display units will return to fac-
tory settings in case of battery dis-
connection.
WARNING
EWA12423
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function meter unit. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can d istract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.Speed ometer
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
2. Speedometer
3. Tachometer
4. Transmission gear display
5. Clock
6. Fuel meter
7. Multi-function display
6
1 3
54
7
2
1. “TRIP/INFO” switch
1
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3 Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine
speed.
NOTICE
ECA10032
Do not operate the en
gine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Re d zone: 10000 r/min an d a bove
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The segments of
the fuel meter disappear from “F” (full)
towards “E” (empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment of
the fuel meter starts flashing, refuel as
soon as possible.TIPIf a problem is detected in the electrical
circuit, the fuel meter segments will
flash repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Eco in dicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environ-
mentally friendly, fuel-efficient manner.
The indicator goes off when the vehicle
is stopped.TIPConsider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:  Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Travel at a constant speed.
 Select the transmission gear that
is appropriate for the vehicle
speed.
1. Tachometer
2. Tachometer red zone
1
2
1. Fuel meter
1
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
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Instrument and control functions
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3
Transmission
gear display
The transmission gear display shows
the selected gear. The neutral position
is indicated by “–”.
Clock
The clock uses a 12-hour time system. To set the clock
1. Set the multi-function display to
“ODO”
2. Push the “TRIP” switch until the hour digits start flashing.
3. Push the “TRIP” switch to set the hours.
4. Push the “INFO” switch and the minute digits will start flashing.
5. Push the “TRIP” switch to set the minutes.
6. Push the “INFO” switch to confirm settings and start the clock.TIPWhen setting the hours and minutes,
push the “TRIP” switch briefly to in-
crease the increment value one by one,
or push and hold the switch to increase
the increment value continuously.
Multi-function display
The multi-function display can show:  an odometer
 two tripmeters
 a fuel reserve tripmeter
 an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display
 an average fuel consumption dis-
play
 a coolant temperature display
 an air temperature display
 a brightness control mode
The odometer shows the total distance
the vehicle has traveled. The standard
tripmeters show the distance traveled
since they were last reset. The fuel re-
1. Transmission gear display
1. Clock
1
1
1. Multi-function display
1
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Instrument and control functions
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3 other drivers when your vehicle is
stopped where it might be a traffic haz-
ard.
With the main switch in the on position,
set the hazard lights switch to “ ” to
turn on the hazard lights. The main
switch can then be turned to the off po-
sition or lock position, however the
hazard lights will continue flash. To
turn off the hazard lighs, turn the main
switch to the on position and set this
switch to “OFF”.
NOTICE
ECA10062
Do not use the hazard
lights for an
exten ded len gth of time with the en-
g ine not runnin g, otherwise the bat-
tery may dischar ge.
EAUM3720
Trip/info switch “TRIP/INFO”
This switch is used to make setting and
display changes in the multi-function
meter unit. See page 3-6 for more in-
formation.
EAU12823
Clutch leverTo disengage the drivetrain from the
engine, such as when shifting gears,
pull the clutch lever toward to the han-
dlebar. Release the lever to engage the
clutch and transmit power to the rear
wheel.TIPThe lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth shifting.
(See page 5-3.)
EAU12876
Shift pe dalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the motorcycle. To shift the
transmission to a higher gear, move
the shift pedal up. To shift the trans-
mission to a lower gear, move the shift
pedal down. (See page 5-3.)
1. Clutch lever
1
1. Shift pedalZAUM1342
1
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3
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Set engine stop switch to run position.
3. Turn main switch to on position.
4. Shift transmission into neutral.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Pull the clutch lever.
8. Shift transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Pull the clutch lever.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
The neutral switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.The sidestand switch may not be working.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.If a malfunction is found, have the vehicle
inspected before riding.
WARNING
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5
EAU86620
Startin g the eng ineThe ignition circuit cut-off system will
enable starting when:
 the transmission is in the neutral
position or
 the transmission is in gear, the
sidestand is up, and the clutch le-
ver is pulled.
To start the engine1. Turn the main switch on and set the engine stop switch to the run
position.
2. Confirm the indicator and warning light(s) come on for a few sec-
onds, and the go off. (See page
3-3.)TIPDo not start the engine if the en-
gine trouble warning light remains
on.
 The oil pressure warning light
should come on and stay on until
the engine is started. 
The ABS warning light should
come on and stay on until the ve-
hicle reaches a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h).
NOTICE
ECA24110
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
4. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
5. Release the start switch when the engine starts, or after 5 seconds.
Wait 10 seconds before pressing
the switch again to allow battery
voltage to restore.NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
EAUM3632
TIPThis model is equipped with:
 a lean angle sensor. This sensor
stops the engine in case of a vehi-
cle turnover. If this happens, the
engine trouble warning light will
come on, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the vehicle power off
and then back on again to cancel
the warning light. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from start-
ing even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start
switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-3
5
EAU16674
Shiftin gShifting 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 its travel, and then slightly raise
it.
NOTICE
ECA10261
Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for lon g period s of time
with the eng ine off, and d o not
tow the motorcycle for lon g d is-
tances. The transmission is
properly lu bricated only when
the en gine is runnin g. Ina de-
quate lu brication may damag e
the transmission.
 Always use the clutch while
chan gin g g ears to avoi d d am-
a g in g the en gine, transmission,
an d d rive train, which are not
d esi gne d to withstan d the
shock of forced shifting.
EAU85370
To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
2. Shift the transmission into first gear. The neutral indicator light
should go out.
3. Open the throttle gradually, and at the same time, release the clutch
lever slowly. 4. After starting out, close the throt-
tle, and at the same time, quickly
pull the clutch lever in.
5. Shift the transmission into second gear. (Make sure not to shift the
transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.)
6. Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever.
7. Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher gear.
EAU85380
To decelerate
1. Release the throttle and apply both the front and the rear brakes
smoothly to slow the motorcycle.
2. As the vehicle decelerates, shift to a lower gear.
3. When the engine is about to stall or runs roughly, pull the clutch le-
ver in, use the brakes to slow the
motorcycle, and continue to
downshift as necessary.
4. Once the motorcycle has stopped, the transmission can be
shifted into the neutral position.
1. Shift pedal
2. Neutral position
1
N
2 3
4
5
6
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU60046
To check the d rive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the side- stand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
3. Push down on the drive chain un- der the end of the drive chain
guard.
4. Measure distance A between the drive chain guard and the center
of the chain as shown. 5. If distance A is incorrect, adjust it
as follows. NOTICE: Improper
d rive chain slack will overloa d
the en gine as well as other vital
parts of the motorcycle an d can
lea d to chain slippa ge or b reak-
a g e. If d istance A is more than
40.0 mm (1.57 in), the chain can
d amag e the frame, swin garm,
an d other parts. To prevent this
from occurrin g, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified
limits.
[ECA23070] EAU74260
To a
djust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (a). To loosen the drive
chain, turn the adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in di-
rection (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.
1. Drive chain guide
2. Distance A
Distance A:30.0–35.0 mm (1.18–1.38 in)
2
1
1. Locknut
2. Axle nutZAUM14261
2
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