2003 YAMAHA TMAX Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
Right and left are defined as seen when standing in front of the scooter.
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Headlight variationsHeadlight variations
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2%
% &
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Left Right AuxBulb to be used
Destination
2
1
1
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2
1Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbGermany, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain
France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Sweden
England 3 : High beam light on 2: Low beam light on
': Auxiliary light on 1: Light off
12V
55W12V
60/55W
12V
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Front brake leverBrake lever, front
The front brake lever is located on
the right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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1. Front brake lever
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Rear brake leverBrake lever, rear
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
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1. Rear brake lever
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Fuel tank capFuel tank cap
To 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.
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1. Lid
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before riding the scooter.
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1. Match marks
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
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FuelFuel
Make 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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Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
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Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Use 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.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3Your 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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Seat
Seat
To 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.
IGNITIONP
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPEN
PUSH
PUSH
a
a. Open.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
14 L
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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.
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.
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1. Rider backrest
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Adjusting the rider backrestRider backrest, adjusting
The rider backrest can be adjusted to
the three different positions shown.
Adjust the backrest as follows.
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1. Rider backrest
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This 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.
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Do not tamper with or attempt
to open the gas cylinder.
8 8
Do not subject the shock
absorber to an open flame or
other high heat sources, other-
wise it may explode due to
excessive gas pressure.
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Do not deform or damage the
gas cylinder in any way, as
this will result in poor damp-
ing performance.
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Always have a Yamaha dealer
service the shock absorber.
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Helmet holderHelmet holder
The 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.
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1. Helmet holder
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Never 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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Storage compartments
Storage compartments
Front 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.
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Do not store heavy items in this
compartment.
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1. Front storage compartment
2. Lid
a. Open.
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SidestandSidestand
The 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.)
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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Do not leave the seat open for an
extended period of time, otherwise
the light may cause the battery to
discharge.
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Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg for the rear storage com-
partment.
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 183 kg for the vehicle.
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The 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
system
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The 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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If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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