Checking The Connecting Arm And Relay Arm; Checking The Engine Oil Level - Yamaha TRACER MT09TRA Service Manual

Direction "a"
Rebound damping is increased (sus-
pension is harder).
Direction "b"
Rebound damping is decreased (sus-
pension is softer).
Rebound damping adjusting posi-
tions
Minimum (soft)
3 turn(s) in direction "b"*
Standard
1 1/2 turn(s) in direction "b"*
Maximum (hard)
Adjusting screw fully turned in
direction "a"
*With the adjusting screw fully turned in di-
rection "a"
TIP
To obtain a precise adjustment, it is advisable to
check the actual total number of turns of the
damping force adjusting mechanism. This ad-
justment range may not exactly match the spec-
ifications listed due to small differences in
production.
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EAS30809
CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM AND
RELAY ARM
Refer to "CHECKING THE CONNECTING ARM
AND RELAY ARM" on page 4-92.
EAS30656

CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
b 1 a
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark "a" and maximum level
mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark  Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50,
15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
–20 –10 0 10
ECA13361
NOTICE
• Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and the
wrong oil types or additives could cause
clutch slippage. Therefore, do not add any
chemical additives or use engine oils with a
grade of "CD" or higher and do not use oils
labeled "ENERGY CONSERVING II".
• Do not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
minutes until the oil has settled.
4. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
5. Check the engine oil level again.
TIP
Before checking the engine oil level, wait a few
b
a