light YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT 2020 Owner's Guide

Operation and important rid ing points
5-2
5 
The neutral position indicator light
should be on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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 neutral.
4. Push the start switch “ ” to crank
the engine with the starter.
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!
EAU84370
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.TIPTo shift the transmission into the
neutral position ( ), press the
shift pedal down repeatedly until it
reaches the end of its travel, and
then slightly raise it. 
This model is equipped with a
quick shift system. (See page
3-26.)
NOTICE
ECA23990
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.
 Except when upshiftin g with the
quick shift system, always use
the clutch while chan gin g g ears
to avoi d d amag ing the en gine,
transmission, an d drive train,
which are not desi gne d to with-
stan d the shock of forced shift-
in g.
EAU85370
To start out an d accelerate
1. Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch.
1. Gear positions
2. Shift pedal
2
1
1
N 2 3 4
5
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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.
The neutral indicator light should
come on and then the clutch lever
can be released.
WARNING
EWA17380
Improper brakin g can cause
loss of control or traction. Al-
ways use b oth brakes an d apply
them smoothly.
 Make sure that the motorcycle
and the en gine have sufficiently
slowe d b efore shiftin g to a low-
er gear. En gag in g a lower gear
when the vehicle or en gine
spee d is too hi gh coul d make
the rear wheel lose traction or
the en gine to over-rev. This
coul d cause loss of control, an acci
dent an d injury. It coul d also
cause en gine or d rive train dam-
a g e.
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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.
EAU17094
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
ECA10311
 Keep the en gine spee d out of
the tachometer red 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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EAU72800
TIP Air filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.29 *Throttle g
rip hous-
in g an d ca ble • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing, cable and grip warmer wire. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAU18752
Removin g an d installin g the
panelThe panel shown needs to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time the panel needs
to be removed and installed.
EAU63101
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the quick fastener
screws, and then pull the panel
outward and slide it downward as
shown. 2. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead coupler. To install the panel
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
coupler.
2. Place the panel in the original po- sition, and then install the quick
fastener screws.
1. Panel A
1
1. Quick fastener screw
1. Panel A
2. Quick fastener screw1
2
1
1. Turn signal light lead coupler
1
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EAU19653
Checkin g the spark plug sThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be
checked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depos- its will cause any spark plug to slowly
erode, they should be removed and
checked in accordance with the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plugs can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of each spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally), and all spark plugs installed
in the engine should have the same
color. If any spark plug shows a dis-
tinctly different color, the engine could
be operating improperly. Do not at-
tempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the spark
plug threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
ECA10841
Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plu
g cap, otherwise
the i gnition coil coupler may get
d amag ed . The spark plu g cap may
b e difficult to remove because the
ru bber seal on the en d of the cap fits
ti g htly. To remove the spark plu g
cap, simply twist it back an d forth
while pullin g it out; to install it, twist
it back an d forth while pushin g it in.
Specified spark plu g:
NGK/CPR9EA9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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EAU37914
Checkin g the brake lever free
playThere should be no free play at the
brake lever end. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the brake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
EAU36505
Brake li ght switchesThe brake light should come on just
before braking takes effect. The brake
light is activated by switches connect-
ed to the brake lever and brake pedal.
Since the brake light switches are
components of the anti-lock brake sys-
tem, they should only be serviced by a
Yamaha dealer.
1. No brake lever free play
1
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To access fuse box 2 and fuse box 3,
remove panel A. (See page 6-9.)
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 avoi
d causin g extensive dam-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
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. Plug +12V fuse (DC connector, option)
4. Plug +12V fuse (DC jack)
5. Cruise control fuse
6. Brake light fuse
7. Signaling system fuse
8. Fog lamp fuse (option)
9. ABS control unit fuse
10.Seat heater fuse (option)
11.Ignition fuse
12.Spare fuse
123412
111210987
6
5
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
20.0 A
Specified fuses (fuse box 1):
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn onthe electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAUN2261
Vehicle lig htsThis model is equipped with LED lights
for headlights, auxiliary lights and
brake/tail light. If a light does not come
on, check the fuse and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinte d film or
stickers to the hea dlig ht lens.
EAU24205
Replacin g a turn si gnal li ght
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.
Specifie d fuses (fuse box 2):
Fog lamp fuse:
2.0 A
Brake light fuse:
1.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
Seat heater fuse: 7.5 A
Specifie d fuses (fuse box 3):
Headlight fuse:
7.5 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Cruise control fuse: 1.0 A
Plug +12V fuse:
2.0 A
Plug +12V fuse: 2.0 A
1. Headlight
2. Auxiliary light
21
21
1. Turn signal light lens
2. Screw
1
2
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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. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
install the license plate light unit by
installing the collars and nuts.
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
1. License plate light bulb
1
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