2001 YAMAHA TMAX check oil

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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the
brake fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.20 Engine oil•Change. (See page 3-2 for more information about the oil
change indicator light.)√4,000 km after initial 1,000 km
When the oil change indicator light comes on
(every 5,000 km)
21 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.√√√
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*Cooling system•Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
•Change.Every 3 years
23 Chain drive oil•Check vehicle for oil leakage.
•Change.√√√√
24*V-belt•Replace.When the V-Belt replacement indicator light comes on
(every 20,000 km)
25*Front and rear brake
switches•Check operation.√√√√√ √
26 Moving parts and cables•Lubricate.√√√√ √
27*Lights, signals and
switches•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (×1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridgeThe engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
filter cartridge replaced at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
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cCThe engine must be cold before
proceeding with the oil level
check, otherwise the check will
result in a false reading. NOTE:
Make sure that the scooter is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level
3. Minimum level
4. Engine oil drain bolt2. Start the engine, warm it up for
two minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window locat-
ed at the bottom-left side of the
crankcase.NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
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1. Spark plug cover5. Place the spark plug cover in the
original position as shown, and
then install the cowling.
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9 8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
Recommended oil:
SAE 10W-30 or 10W-40
(API SE, SF, SG or higher)
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.8 L
With oil filter cartridge
replacement:
2.9 L
Total amount (dry engine):
3.6 L
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cC8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives
with the oil or use oils of a
higher grade than “CD”. In
addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING II” or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.9. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
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Chain drive oilThe chain drive oil should be
changed as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
1. Remove panel F. (See page 6-8
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
2. Place an oil pan under the chain
drive case to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
chain drive case.4. Install the chain drive oil drain
bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended oil.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove
it to check the oil level.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markNOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.7. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
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cCMake sure that no foreign material
enters the chain drive case.
Recommended chain drive oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.7 LTightening torque:
Chain drive oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kg)
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1. Chain drive oil filler cap
2. Chain drive oil drain bolt
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9 Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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Observe these precautions:
8When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the
brake fluid reservoir is level.
8Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, caus-
ing leakage and poor braking
performance.1. Minimum level mark
8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.
8Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil
seals of the master cylinder and
caliper as well as the brake hoses
replaced at the intervals listed below
or whenever they are damaged or
leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
8Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
REAR
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cableThe operation of the throttle grip and
the condition of the throttle cable
should be checked before each ride,
and the cable should be lubricated or
replaced if necessary.NOTE:
Since the throttle grip must be
removed to access the throttle cable
end, the throttle grip and the cable
should always be lubricated at the
same time.1. Remove the throttle grip by
removing the screws.
2. Hold up the throttle cable, and
then apply several drops of oil to
the cable, allowing it to trickle
into the sheaths.
3. Grease the inside of the throttle
grip housing.Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
4. Grease the metal-to-metal con-
tact surface of the throttle grip,
and then install the grip by
installing the screws.
Recommended lubricant:
Throttle cable:
Engine oil
Throttle grip housing and grip:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Lubricating the front and
rear brake leversThe pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestandThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-
to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
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wIf the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or repair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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wSecurely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
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cCDo not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.4. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the headlight beam if necessary.
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wHeadlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.3. Place a new bulb into position,
and then secure it with the bulb
holder.
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a. Do not touch this area.
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TroubleshootingAlthough 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 scooter
require any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer, whose skilled techni-
cians have the necessary tools,
experience, and know-how to service
the scooter 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.
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