rider seat YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT 2019 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
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-3
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-5
Cruise control system..................... 3-8
Display .......................................... 3-11
MENU screen ............................... 3-15
D-mode (drive mode).................... 3-25
Clutch lever .................................. 3-25
Shift pedal .................................... 3-26
Quick shift system ........................ 3-26
Brake lever.................................... 3-26
Brake pedal .................................. 3-27
ABS .............................................. 3-27
Traction control system ................ 3-28
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-30
Fuel ............................................... 3-31
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-33
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-33
Seats ............................................ 3-34
Adjusting the rider seat height...... 3-35
Helmet holder ............................... 3-37 Storage compartment ................... 3-38
Windshield ................................... 3-38
Adjusting the headlight beams ..... 3-38
Handlebar position ....................... 3-39
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-39
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly.................................... 3-41
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 3-43
Auxiliary DC connector ................. 3-44
Sidestand ...................................... 3-44
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-45
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 ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
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
Why Yamalube.............................. 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter element ............................ 6-15
Checking the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 6-25
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EAU65801
SeatsPassen ger seat
To remove the passenger seat1. Insert the key into the seat lock, and then turn it counterclockwise.
2. Lift the front of the passenger seat and pull it forward.
To install the passenger seat1. Insert the projections on the rear of the passenger seat into the seat
holders as shown, and then push
the front of the seat down to lock
it in place. 2. Remove the key.
Ri der seat
To remove the rider seat
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Remove the cap, then push the rider seat lock lever, located under
the back of the rider seat, to the
left as shown, and then pull the
seat off. To install the rider seat
1. Install the cap with the arrow mark
facing forward.
2. Insert the projection on the front of the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown, and then push the rear
of the seat down to lock it in place.
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
2
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2
1
1. Cap
2. Rider seat lock lever
2
1
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3. Install the passenger seat.
TIPMake sure that the seats are prop-
erly secured before riding.
 The rider seat height can be ad-
justed. See the following section.
EAU63051
Adjustin g the ri der seat hei ghtThe rider seat height can be adjusted
to one of two positions. At factory as-
sembly the rider seat height is set to
the low position.
To chan ge to the hi gh position
1. Remove the passenger seat and rider seat.
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.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
2 1
1. Low position
2. High position
2
1
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
1. Rider seat height position adjuster
2. Projection
3. Grommet
1
1
2
3
3
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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. 6. Install the passenger seat.
To chan ge to the low position
1. Remove the passenger seat and rider seat.
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.
1. Projection
2. Seat holder B (for high position)
2 1
2
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
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3 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.
EAU63062
Helmet hold erThe helmet holder is located under the
passenger seat. A helmet holding ca-
ble is provided in the tool kit to secure
a helmet to the helmet holder.
To secure a helmet
1. Remove the passenger seat.
2. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook the
cable loops over the helmet hold-
er. 3. Place the helmet on the right side
of the vehicle, and then install the
seat. WARNING! Never ri de with
a helmet attached to the helmet
hol der, since the helmet may hit
o bjects, causin g loss of control
an d possi bly an acci dent.
[EWA10162]
To release the helmet
Remove the passenger seat, remove
the helmet holding cable from the hel-
met holder and the helmet, and then in-
stall the seat.
1. Projection
2. “L” position slot
1
2
1. Helmet
2. Helmet holding cable
3. Helmet holder
3
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6
EAU50212
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-34.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the b attery and pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
h a ve d is c h ar g e d . K e e p i n m i nd th a t th e battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will d amage the battery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then d isconnect the
ne gative lead before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the b attery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
3
2
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6 connect the positive lea
d b efore
connectin g the ne gative lead .
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery dama ge.
EAU63134
Replacin g the fusesThe fuse boxes and individual fuses
are located under the rider seat (see
page 3-34) and behind panel A (see
page 6-9).
To access fuse box 1, the main fuse,
and the fuel injection system fuse, re-
move the rider seat. (See page 3-34.)
TIPTo access the fuel injection system
fuse, remove the starter relay cover by
pulling it upward.
1. Fuse box 1
2. Main fuse
3. Fuel injection system fuse
4. Fuel injection system spare fuse1 3
4
2
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
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-27
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element .................................... 6-15
Auxiliary DC connector ......................... 3-44
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 3-43BBattery .................................................. 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 .................... 6-21
Brake lever ............................................ 3-26
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-20
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-27CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Canister................................................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-33
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................................... 6-27
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-25
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-14
Cruise control indicator lights ................. 3-6
Cruise control switches .......................... 3-4
Cruise control system ............................. 3-8DData recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2 Dimmer/Pass switch .............................. 3-4
Display, main screen ............................ 3-11
Display, menu screen ........................... 3-15
D-mode (drive mode) ........................... 3-25
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-23
Drive mode switch.................................. 3-4
EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 6-15
Engine oil .............................................. 6-11
Engine oil and Coolant warning light ...... 3-7
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-6FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-39
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-31
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-30
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-33
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 3-39
Handlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Hazard switch......................................... 3-4
Headlight beams, adjusting.................. 3-38
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-37
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-6
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-45Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indi
cator light ..........3-7
Indicator lights and warning lights ..........3-5
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........6-34MMain switch/steering lock .......................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic....6-5
Maintenance, emission control system ..................................................6-3
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-6PPanel, removing and installing ................6-9
Parking ....................................................5-5
Part locations ..........................................2-1QQuick shift system ................................3-26RRider seat height, adjusting ..................3-35SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-34
Shift indicator light ..................................3-7
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-26
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-41
Sidestand ..............................................3-44
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-29
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