2002 YAMAHA TMAX Owners Manual

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Front brake leverBrake lever, frontThe front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1
1. Front brake lever
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Rear brake leverBrake lever, rearThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
1
1. Rear brake lever
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Fuel tank capFuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by pulling the lever
up.
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.
1
1. Lid
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To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank open-
ing, and then push down on the
cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3. Close the lid.
EWA00047
wMake sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before riding the scooter.
1
1. Match marks
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FuelFuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.211. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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cCUse only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and pis-
ton rings, as well as to the exhaust
system.
Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane num-
ber of 91 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a
different brand or premium unleaded
fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
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SeatSeatTo open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.3. Fold the seat up.
IGNITION
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
14 L
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3 To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Adjusting the rider backrestRider backrest, adjustingThe rider backrest can be adjusted to
the three different positions shown.
Adjust the backrest as follows.
1
1. Rider backrest
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11
for seat opening and closing pro-
cedures.)
2. Remove the backrest bolts.
3. Slide the backrest forward or
backward to the desired position.
4. Install and securely tighten the
backrest bolts.
5. Close the seat.1
2
1. Rider backrest
2. Bolt (
×2)
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Helmet holderHelmet holderThe helmet holder is located under
the seat. A helmet holding cable is
provided beside the owner’s tool kit
to secure a helmet to the helmet
holder.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11
for opening procedures.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable
through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook
the cable loop over the helmet
holder.3. Securely close the seat.
EW000030
wNever ride with a helmet attached
to the helmet holder, since the hel-
met may hit objects, causing loss
of control and possibly an acci-
dent.To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Open the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then close the
seat.
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1
1. Helmet holder
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Shock absorberShock absorber
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wThis shock absorber contains
highly pressurized nitrogen gas.
For proper handling, read and
understand the following informa-
tion before handling the shock
absorber. The manufacturer can-
not be held responsible for proper-
ty damage or personal injury that
may result from improper han-
dling.
8Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the gas cylinder.
8Do not subject the shock
absorber to an open flame or
other high heat sources, other-
wise it may explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
8Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
8Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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Storage compartmentsStorage compartmentsFront storage compartment
To open the front storage compart-
ment, slide the lever up, and then pull
on the lever.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
EWA00034
wDo not store heavy items in this
compartment.
Rear storage compartment
A helmet can be stored in the com-
partment under the seat. (See page
3-11 for seat opening and closing
procedures.)
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cCDo not leave the seat open for an
extended period of time, otherwise
the light may cause the battery to
discharge.
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w8Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg for the rear storage com-
partment.
8Do not exceed the maximum
load of 183 kg for the vehicle.
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SidestandSidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the side-
stand or lower it with your foot while
holding the scooter upright.NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situ-
ations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
1
a2
1. Front storage compartment
2. Lid
a. Open.
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EW000044
wThe scooter must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. Yamaha’s ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing the sidestand before starting
off. Therefore, check this system
regularly as described below and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off
systemIgnition circuit cut-off systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the follow-
ing functions.
8It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
8It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the side-
stand is still down.
8It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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wIf a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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The sidestand switch may be defective.The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “#”.
3. Turn the key to “ON”.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.NOTE:This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YES NO
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
YES NO
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