YAMAHA TRACER 900 GT 2021 Owners Manual

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cants for the
drive chain, as they
may contain su bstances that
coul d damag e the O-rin gs.
[ECA11112] EAU23098
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
ca blesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of ca bles may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with ca ble movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU82490
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle gripThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the throttle grip housing
should be lubricated by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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EAU44276
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake an d shift pe dalsThe operation of the brake and shift
pedals should be checked before each
ride, and the pedal pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake pe dal
Shift pe dal
EAU23144
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
b rake an d clutch leversThe operation of the brake and clutch
levers should be checked before each
ride, and the lever pivots should be lu-
bricated if necessary.
Brake lever
Clutch lever
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU88860
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstan d an d si destan dThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstan d or si destan d d oes
not move up an d d own smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstan d or
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possib le loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Brake lever:
Silicone grease
Clutch lever:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Recommen ded lu bricants:
Centerstand:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Sidestand:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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EAUM1653
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
otsThe swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU50212
BatteryThe battery is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-28.)
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 severe1. Positive battery lead (red)
2. Battery
3. Negative battery lead (black)
11
21
2
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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 battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the 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-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.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 disconnect the
ne gative lea d 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 battery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then connect the positive lead
b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[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 b attery damag e.
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EAU92741
Replacin g the fusesThe fuse box is located under the rider
seat. (See page 4-28.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
TIPThere is a spare fuse on the back
side of the fuse box cover.
 Use a fuse puller to remove the
fuse.
1. Fuse box
111
1. Brake light fuse
2. Terminal fuse 2
3. Ignition fuse 2
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Ignition fuse
6. Headlight fuse
7. ABS ECU fuse
8. Fuel injection system fuse
9. Electronic throttle valve fuse
10.Backup fuse 2
11.Main fuse
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
11 11 9
10 10 10
11
1. ABS motor fuse
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Radiator fan motor fuse
4. Accessory fuse 2
5. Terminal fuse 1
6. Backup fuse
7. SCU fuse
8. Heater fuse
9. Cruise control fuse
10.Fuse puller
11.Spare fuse
1 1
2
3
1
2
3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10 10
11 11 11
11 11 11
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7 1. Turn the main switch off and turn
off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
2. Remove the fuse box cover by pressing inwards at the two points
indicated on the cover and pulling
upwards.
3. Remove the blown fuse using the fuse puller. 4. 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 d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Fuse puller
1 1 1
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse:
50.0 A
Accessory fuse 2:
2.0 A
Te r m i n a l f u s e 1 : 2.0 A
Te r m i n a l f u s e 2 : 2.0 A
Heater fuse:
7.5 A
Headlight fuse: 7.5 A
Brake light fuse: 2.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
7.5 A
Ignition fuse: 10.0 A
Ignition fuse 2: 7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse:
15.0 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS ECU fuse: 7.5 A
SCU fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 7.5 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
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5. Insert the fuse puller, and then in-
stall the fuse box cover.
6. Turn the main switch on and turn on the electrical circuit in question
to check if the device operates.
7. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
NOTICE
ECA27210
Do not d rive while the fuse box cov-
er is remove d.
EAU80380
Vehicle li ghtsExcept for the license plate light bulb,
this model’s lights are all LED.
If an LED light does not come on,
check the fuses and then have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If the
license plate light does not come on,
check and replace the bulb. (See page
7-32.)NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinted film or
stickers to the head lig ht lens.
EAU92581
Replacin g the license plate
lig ht bul b1. Remove the bolts securing the li-
cense plate light unit.
2. Pull the license plate light unit sep- arate from the rear fender. (Rein-
stall the collars if they fall out.)
Cruise control fuse:2.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse 2: 15.0 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
1. Headlight
2. Auxiliary light
3. Cornering light
11
21
2
23
1. License plate light unit
2. Bolt
1 1 1
2 2
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7 3. Remove the license plate light
bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclock-
wise, and then pulling it out.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
turning it clockwise until it stops.
7. Install the license plate unit onto the rear fender.
8. Install the bolts and tighten to the specified torque.
EAU25872
Trou bleshootin gAlthough Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water
1. Collar
2. License plate light bulb
3. License plate light unit
3
2
1 1 1
Ti
ghtenin g torque:
License plate light unit bolt:
4.0 N·m (0.4 kgf·m, 3.0 lb·ft)
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