Table Of Contents - Yamaha TDM900 Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY 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 and warning lights ......3-3
Speedometer unit ......................3-5
Tachometer unit ........................3-6
Coolant temperature gauge ......3-7
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........3-8
Handlebar switches ...................3-8
Clutch lever ...............................3-9
Shift pedal ...............................3-10
Brake lever ..............................3-10
Brake pedal .............................3-11
Fuel tank cap ...........................3-11
Fuel .........................................3-12
Fuel tank breather hose ..........3-13
Catalytic converter ..................3-13
Seat .........................................3-13
Storage compartment ..............3-14
Adjusting the front fork ............3-15
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ...............................3-16
Luggage strap holders ............3-18
Sidestand ................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .......4-1
Pre-operation check list ............4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING 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
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR............................6-1
Owner's tool kit .........................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................6-2
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels ................6-5
Checking the spark plugs ..........6-6
Engine oil and oil filter
element ...................................6-7
Coolant .................................... 6-10
Replacing the air filter
element ................................. 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed .................................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ....................................... 6-16
Adjusting the valve
clearance .............................. 6-16
Tires ........................................ 6-16
Cast wheels ............................ 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ....................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal
position .................................. 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch .................................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ............................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid
level ....................................... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid ......... 6-23
Drive chain slack ..................... 6-24
Lubricating the drive chain ...... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables .................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ........... 6-26