Yamaha Tracer MT09TRAH 2017 User Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-18
EAS30641
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS
The following procedure applies to all of the
wheel bearings.
1. Check:
• Wheel bearings
Refer to “CHECKING THE FRONT WHEEL”
on page 4-21 and “CHECKING THE REAR
WHEEL” on page 4-31.
EAS30802
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION
1. Check:
• Swingarm operation
Swingarm not working properly  Check the
swingarm.
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-95.
2. Check:
• Swingarm excessive play
Refer to “SWINGARM” on page 4-95.
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LUBRICATING THE SWINGARM PIVOT
1. Lubricate:
• Oil seals
• Collars
Refer to “INSTALLING THE SWINGARM” on
page 4-97.
EAS31923
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
Checking the drive chain slack
NOTICE
ECA13550
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one that
is too loose can skip and damage the swing-
arm or cause an accident. Therefore, keep
the drive chain slack within the specified lim-
its.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on the centerstand so that the
rear wheel is elevated.
2. Shift the transmission into the neutral posi-
tion.
3. Check:
• Drive chain slack “a”
Out of specification  Adjust.
NOTICE
ECA20870
Improper drive chain slack will overload the
engine as well as other vital parts of the mo-
torcycle and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. If the drive chain slack is more
than the specified limit, the chain can dam-
age the frame, swingarm, and other parts. To
prevent this from occurring, keep the drive
chain slack within the specified limits.
Adjusting the drive chain slack
1. Loosen:
• Wheel axle nut “1”
2. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
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a. Loosen both locknuts “1”.
b. Turn both adjusting bolts “2” in direction “a” or
“b” until the specified drive chain slack is ob-
tained.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
Drive chain slack
5.0–15.0 mm (0.20–0.59 in)
Direction “a”
Drive chain is tightened.
Direction “b”
Drive chain is loosened.
a
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Yamaha Tracer MT09TRAH 2017 Specifications

General

Brand	Yamaha
Model	Tracer MT09TRAH 2017
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English