lock YAMAHA TRACER 900 2015 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU63050
Adjustin g the ri der seat hei ghtThe rider seat height can be adjusted
to one of two positions to suit the rid-
er’s preference.
The rider seat height was adjusted to
the lower position at delivery.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the hi gh position
1. Remove the passenger seat and rider seat. (See page 3-27.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it upward. 3. Install the rider seat height posi-
tion adjuster by inserting the front
projections into the grommets. 4. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder B as
shown.
5. Align the projection on the bottom of the rider seat with the “H” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.1. Low position
2. High position
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. Projection
3. Grommet
1
1
2
3
3
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
2 1
2
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6. Install the passenger seat.
To chan ge the ri der seat hei ght to
the low position 1. Remove the passenger seat and rider seat. (See page 3-27.)
2. Remove the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by pulling it upward.
3. Install the rider seat height posi- tion adjuster by inserting the rear
projections into the grommets. 4. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into seat holder A as
shown. 5. Align the projection on the bottom
of the rider seat with the “L” posi-
tion slot, and then push the rear of
the seat down to lock it in place as
shown.
6. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are properly
secured before riding.
1. Projection
2. “H” position slot
1
2
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. Projection
3. Grommet
1. Projection
2. Seat holder A (for low position)
1
2
3
3
2 1
2
1. Projection
2. “L” position slot
1
2
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU40262
Checking the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the b rake fluid
reservoir when refillin g. Water
will si gnificantly lower the b oil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir t may
clo g

the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
1. Minimum level mark
1
1. Minimum level markSpecifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU63121
To adjust the d rive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack. 1. Take the motorcycle off the cen- terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
2. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm.
3. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
4. 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.
NOTICE: Improp-
er drive chain slack will over-
loa d the en gine as well as other
vital parts of the motorcycle an d
can lead to chain slippa ge or
b reakag e. If the drive chain
slack is more than 25.0 mm
(0.98 in), the chain can d amage
the frame, swin garm, an d other
parts. To prevent this from oc-
currin g, keep the drive chain
slack within the specifie d limits.
[ECA17791]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on the drive
chain pullers and the notch on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.5. Take the motorcycle off the cen-
terstand, and then put the side-
stand down.
6. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock- nuts to their specified torques.
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
2
1
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
(a)(b)
1
1. Notch
2. Alignment marks
3. Drive chain puller
3
12
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7. Make sure that the drive chain
pullers are in the same position,
the drive chain slack is correct,
and the drive chain moves
smoothly.
EAU23026
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricate d
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.1. Clean the drive chain with kero-
sene and a small soft brush.
NOTICE: To prevent d amaging
the O-rin gs, do not clean the
d rive chain with steam cleaners,
hi gh-pressure washers or inap-
propriate solvents.
[ECA11122]
2. Wipe the drive chain dry.
3. Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O-ring chain
lubricant. NOTICE: Do not use
en gine oil or any other lu bri-
cants for the d rive chain, as they may contain su
bstances that
coul d damag e the O-rin gs.
[ECA11112]
Ti ghtenin g torques:
Axle nut:
150 Nm (15 m·kgf, 108 ft·lbf)
Locknut:
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.
To access fuse box 2 and fuse box 3,
remove panel A. (See page 6-8.)If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
1. Radiator fan motor fuse
2. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
3. Electronic throttle valve fuse
4. ABS solenoid fuse
5. ABS motor fuse
6. Spare fuse
1
2
345
6
1. Starter relay cover
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Fuel injection system spare fuse
1. Fuse box 2
2. Fuse box 3
3
2
1
1
2
1. Parking lighting fuse
2. Headlight fuse
3. Terminal fuse 2
4. Terminal fuse 1
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Auxiliary fuse 1
7. ABS control unit fuse
8. Auxiliary fuse 2
9. Spare fuse
10.Ignition fuse
1234
1098765
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EAU24205
Replacing a turn sig nal light
b ul b1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
ti g hten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192] EAU58010
Replacin
g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the nuts and collars,
and then remove the license plate
light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
1. License plate light unit
2. Collar
3. Nut
4. License plate light bulb socket
1
22
4
3
3
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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 rad iator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the d etent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hiss-
in g soun d has stoppe d, press d own 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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INDEX
AABS....................................................... 3-22
ABS warning light ................................... 3-4
Air filter element.................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 3-39
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-20
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 6-28
Clutch lever........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-12DDimmer/Pass switch............................. 3-19
D-mode (drive mode)............................ 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4 Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 6-10
Engine serial number ............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-4
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-33
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-29
Fuel ...................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-26
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-24
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-18
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-19
Headlight .............................................. 6-34
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 ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-35
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-36MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution................................ 7-1
Menu switch ......................................... 3-19
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-6
NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking.................................................... 5-5
Part locations.......................................... 2-1RRider seat height, adjusting .................. 3-29SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seats ..................................................... 3-27
Select switch ........................................ 3-20
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-21
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ... 3-34
Sidestand.............................................. 3-36
Spark plugs, checking ............................ 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-19
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartment........................... 3-31
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-34
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