fuel YAMAHA TRACER 900 2015 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 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).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-21
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-22
Traction control system ................ 3-23
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-24
Fuel ............................................... 3-25
Fuel tank breather hose and 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 front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Luggage strap holders .................. 3-36
Sidestand ...................................... 3-36
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-37
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 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 ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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 ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............... 6-9 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27U2PPE0E0.book Page 1 Monday, July 14, 2014 3:25 PM

SAFETY INFORMATION
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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. Refer to page
6-17 for tire specifications and more in-
formation on 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.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
 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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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view
2
1
3
7,8
4,5,69
13
10
11
14
12
1. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-33)
2. Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting screw (page 3-34)
3. Battery (page 6-30)
4. Fuse box 1 (page 6-31)
5. Main fuse (page 6-31)
6. Fuel injection system fuse (page 6-31)
7. Storage compartment (page 3-31)
8. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2) 9. Seat lock (page 3-27)
10.Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-34)
11.Shift pedal (page 3-21)
12.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)
13.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-10)
14.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-13)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view
1
5
6,7
2
8
9
10
11
12
3,4
1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-22)
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 6-34)
6. Fuse box 2 (page 6-31)
7. Fuse box 3 (page 6-31)
8. Radiator cap (page 6-12) 9. Coolant reservoir (page 6-12)
10.Engine oil level check window (page 6-10)
11.Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
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3
The electrical circuit 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 on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the indicator light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
The self-diagnosis device also detects
problems in the immobilizer system
circuits. (See page 3-17 for an expla-
nation of the self-diagnosis device.)
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Multi-function meter unit
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.
TIPThe select switch “ / ” and the
menu switch “MENU” are located on
the left handlebar. These switches al-
low you to control or change the set-
tings of the multi-function meter unit.The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
 a speedometer
 a tachometer
 a clock
 a fuel meter
 an eco indicator
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.Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
0:00
TIME TRIP
89101112
12 3 4 567
1. Menu switch “MENU”
2. Select switch “ / ”
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3
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear to-
wards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the last segment of
the fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” start flashing, refuel as
soon as possible. When the key is
turned to “ON”, all of the display seg-
ments of the fuel meter will appear for
a few seconds, and then the fuel meter
shows the actual fuel level.
TIPThis fuel meter is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If a problem is de-
tected in the electrical circuit, the fol-
lowing cycle is repeated until the
malfunction is corrected: fuel level seg-
ments and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” flash eight times, then go
off for approximately 3 seconds. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.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.Transmission gear display
1. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
2. Fuel meter
2
1
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
1. Neutral indicator light “ ”
2. Transmission gear display
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP˚C
0:00
TIME TRIP
1
2
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3This display shows the selected gear.
This model is equipped with 6 gears.
The neutral position is indicated by the
neutral indicator light “ ” and by the
transmission gear display “ ”.
Drive mo
de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: “STD”, “A” or
“B”. For more details on the modes
and on how to select them, see pages
3-18 and 3-20. Information
display
There are 3 information displays. The
selected information display can be
switched by pushing the select
switch “ / ”.
The following items are shown in the
information displays:  an odometer display
 tripmeter displays
 a fuel reserve tripmeter display
 an elapsed time display
 an ambient temperature display
 a coolant temperature display
 an average fuel consumption dis-
play 
an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display
 an error code display
The items shown in each information
display can be selected.
To set or select the items shown, see
page 3-12.
Odometer display:
Tripmeter displays:“TRIP-1” and “TRIP-2” show the dis-
tance traveled since they were last set
to zero.
1. Drive mode display
1
1. Information display
2. Display–1
3. Display–2
4. Display–3
GEARN
5.0
TRIP-1 km
7.0
TRIP-2km
km
20
ODO
GEARN
20
ODOkm
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL
GEARN
25
A.TEMP ˚C
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
0:06
TIME TRIP
3
4
2
1
20
ODOkm
5.0
TRIP-1km
7.0
TRIP-2km
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3
When approximately 2.6 L (0.69 US
gal, 0.57 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the last segment of the fuel
meter and fuel level warning
indicator “ ” start flashing. In addi-
tion, the information display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “TRIP-F” and start
counting the distance traveled from
that point.
In that case, pushing the select switch
switches the display between the vari-
ous information displays in the follow-
ing order;
TRIP-F
→ Display–1 → Display–2 →
Display–3 → TRIP-F To reset a tripmeter, use the select
switch to select the information display
that contains the tripmeter. Push the
“RESET” button briefly so that the trip-
meter flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for at least 2
seconds while the tripmeter is flashing.
If you do not reset the fuel reserve trip-
meter manually, it will reset itself auto-
matically and the display will return to
the prior mode after refueling and trav-
eling 5 km (3 mi).
Elapsed time display:
The time that has elapsed since the
key was turned to “ON” is shown. The
maximum time that can be shown is
99:59.
This display is automatically reset
when the key is turned to “OFF”.
TIPThere are also “TIME–2” and “TIME–3”
elapsed time displays, but they cannot
be set to the information display. See
“Setting mode” on page 3-12 for de-
tailed information.Ambient temperature display:This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –9 °C to 93 °C in 1 °C in-
crements. The temperature displayed
may vary from the ambient tempera-
ture.TIP
–9 °C will be displayed even if the
ambient temperature falls below
–9 °C.
 The accuracy of the temperature
reading may be affected when rid-
ing slowly [approximately under
20 km/h (12.5 mi/h)] or when
stopped at traffic signals, railroad
crossings, etc.
GEAR4
3.4
TRIP-F km
0:06
TIME TRIP
25
A.TEMP ˚C
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3Coolant temperature display:
The coolant temperature display indi-
cates the temperature of the coolant.
The coolant temperature varies with
changes in the weather and engine
load.
If the message “Hi” flashes, stop the
vehicle, then stop the engine, and let
the engine cool. (See page 6-38.)TIPThe selected information display can-
not be switched while the message
“Hi” is flashing.
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.Average fuel consumption display:The average fuel consumption display
modes “km/L”, “L/100km” or “MPG”
(for the UK only) show the average fuel
consumption since the display was last
reset.
 The “km/L” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled on 1.0 L of fuel.
 The “L/100km” display shows the
average amount of fuel necessary
to travel 100 km.
 For the UK only: The “MPG” dis-
play shows the average distance
that can be traveled on
1.0 Imp.gal of fuel.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, use the select switch to select
the information display that contains the average fuel consumption display.
Push the “RESET” button briefly so
that the average fuel consumption dis-
play flashes, and then push the “RE-
SET” button again for at least 2
seconds while the display is flashing.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption display, “_ _._” will be shown
for that display until the vehicle has
traveled 1 km (0.6 mi).NOTICE
ECA15474
If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
b
e continuously displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Instantaneous fuel consumption dis-play:
Lo
C.TEMP ˚C
GEAR4
Hi
C.TEMP˚C
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
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3
The instantaneous fuel consumption
display modes “km/L”, “L/100km” or
“MPG” (for the UK only) show the fuel
consumption under the current riding
conditions.
 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.
 For the UK only: The “MPG” dis-
play shows the distance 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 deTIP The transmission must be in neu-
tral and the vehicle must be
stopped to change settings in this
mode.
 Shifting the transmission into gear
and starting off, or turning the key
to “OFF”, saves all settings made,
then exits the setting mode.Push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” for at least 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode. To exit the setting
mode and return to the normal display,
push and hold the menu switch
“MENU” again for at least 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
99:59, they automatically
reset to 0:00 and continue
counting.
This function allows you to
switch the fuel consump-
tion units between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.
For the UK only: This func-
tion allows you to switch
the display units between
kilometers and miles.
When kilometers are se-
lected, the fuel consump-
tion units can be switched
between “L/100km” and
“km/L”.MaintenanceTime TripUnit
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