fuel consumption YAMAHA TRACER 900 2018 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 an d control 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).................... 3-18
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-18
Clutch lever .................................. 3-20
Shift pedal .................................... 3-20
Brake lever.................................... 3-21
Brake pedal .................................. 3-21
ABS .............................................. 3-21
Traction control system ................ 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 ..... 3-32 Handlebar position ....................... 3-33
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-33
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-34
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 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 an d important ri din g
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
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Tool kit ............................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 6-3
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 ...................................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
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Instrument and control functions
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3
Hi
gh-r/min zone: 11250 r/min and
a b ove
Clock
The clock displays time in 12-hour for-
mat. To set the clock, see page 3-13. Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When the last seg-
ment of the fuel meter starts flashing,
refuel as soon as possible.
TIP
When the key is first turned to
“ON”, all of the display segments
of the fuel meter will appear for a
few seconds before the fuel meter
shows the actual fuel level. 
If a problem is detected in the fuel
meter electrical circuit, the fuel
meter will flash repeatedly. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Eco in dicator
The eco indicator comes on when the
vehicle 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.
1. Clock
1
1. Fuel meter
1
1. Eco indicator “ECO”
1
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Instrument and control functions
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Information
display
There are 3 information displays. Push
the select switch “ / ” to change
the selected information display.
The following items are shown in the
information displays:  odometer
 two tripmeters
 fuel reserve tripmeter
 elapsed time
 air temperature
 coolant temperature
 average fuel consumption
 instantaneous fuel consumption
TIPYou can select which items are shown
in each information display. See Set-
ting mode on page 3-13.Odometer an d tripmeters
The odometer shows the total distance
traveled by the vehicle.
The tripmeters “TRIP-1” and “TRIP-2”
show the distance traveled since they
were last set.
To reset a tripmeter, use the select
switch to display the tripmeter you
want to reset. Then push the “RESET” button briefly so that the tripmeter
flashes, and then push the “RESET”
button again for two seconds.
TIP
The odometer will lock at 999999.
 The tripmeters will reset and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 is
reached.Fuel reserve tripmeter
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 starts flashing. The display will
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “TRIP-F” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point.
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
ODO km
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
GEAR4
3.4
TRIP-F km
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NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.Avera ge fuel consumption
This function calculates the average
fuel consumption (fuel economy) of the
vehicle since it was last reset. The av-
erage fuel consumption display can be
set to “km/L” or “L/100km”; or when
miles is selected “MPG” will be dis-
played.  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.
 The “MPG” display shows the av-
erage distance that can be trav-
eled 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 2 seconds while
the display is flashing.
TIPAfter resetting the average fuel con-
sumption display, “_ _._” will be shown
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 This function calculates the instanta-
neous fuel consumption (fuel econo-
my) under current riding conditions.
The instantaneous fuel consumption
display can be set to “km/L” or
“L/100km”; or when miles is selected
“MPG” will be displayed.
 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.
 The “MPG” display shows the dis-
tance 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 displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
12.3
FUEL AVG km/L
12.3
CRNT FUEL km/L
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3
TIP Keep kilometers selected: Skip to
step 5.
 Select miles or kilometers: Contin-
ue with step 3.3. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km” or “mile”, and then
push the menu switch to confirm
the selection.TIPWhen kilometers are selected,
“L/100km” or “km/L” can be set
as the fuel consumption display
units. Continue with step 4. 
When miles are selected, the fuel
consumption display units will be
set to “MPG”. Skip to step 6.
4. Use the select switch to move
from “km or mile” to “km/L or
L/100km”.
5. Push the menu switch, then use the select switch to toggle be-
tween “km/L” and “L/100km”, and
then push the menu switch to
confirm the selection.
6. Use the select switch to highlight “ ”, and then push the
menu switch to return to the set-
ting mode menu.
Selecting the display items1. Use the select switch to highlight “Display”. 2. Push the menu switch, then use
the select switch to highlight the
display to change, and then push
the menu switch again.
3. Use the select switch to highlight the item to change, and then push
the menu switch.
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
Unitkm or mile
km
km/L or L/100km
km/L
MENUMaintenanceTime TripUnitDisplayBrightnessClockAll ResetDisplay
Display-1Display-2Display-3
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Operation and important rid ing points
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5
EAU16811
Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
 Do not rev the engine while shift-
ing down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the en-
gine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16842
Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAU69230
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5600
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the en gine oil must
b e chan ged an d the oil filter car-
tri dg e or element replace d.
[ECA10303]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 6800
r/min. 1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA23060
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer hi gh-r/min
zone.
 If any en gine trou ble shoul d oc-
cur during the en gine break-in
period , imme diately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-5
Air filter element .................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-36
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-39
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 6-33BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-21
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-19
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-21
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-34CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-27
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-20
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 3-19 D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-18
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-24
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-33
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-25
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-24
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-27
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-33
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-18
Hazard switch....................................... 3-19
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-32
Headlights ............................................ 6-33
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 ......... 3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........6-35MMain switch/steering lock .......................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....6-5
Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................6-3
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Menu switch..........................................3-19
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function meter unit .........................3-6NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PPanel, removing and installing ................6-9
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1RRider seat height, adjusting ..................3-29SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-28
Select switch.........................................3-19
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-20
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-34
Sidestand ..............................................3-36
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-29
Stop/Run/Start switch ..........................3-19
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