2005 YAMAHA TMAX warning lights

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-5
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-9
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-11
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-12
Fuel tank cap .................................3-13
Fuel ................................................3-14
Catalytic converter .........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-15
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-15
Helmet holder ................................3-16
Storage compartments ..................3-17
Shock absorber .............................3-18
Sidestand .......................................3-18Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-19
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-4
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels ................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge ..................................... 6-10
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-13
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-16
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-25
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-33
SCOOTER CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
2
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5
6
7
8
9
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
WARNING

EWA10060
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving,
otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK”.
EAU33491
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillights
and auxiliary lights are on. The hazard
light and turn signal lights can be turned
on, but all other electrical systems are
off. The key can be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “ ”.
CAUTION:

ECA11020
Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU11002
Indicator and warning lights
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “” and
“”
The corresponding indicator light flash-
es when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
1
2
3
4
5
ABS

5-1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15970
WARNING

EWA11250

Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer re-
garding any control or function
that you do not thoroughly un-
derstand.

Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.

For safety, always start the en-
gine with the centerstand down.

When the centerstand is down
and the engine is idling, keep
your hands and feet away from
the rear wheel.
EAU36510
Starting the engine
CAUTION:

ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
WARNING

EWA10290

Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system ac-
cording to the procedure
described on page 3-19.

Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
CAUTION:

ECA15020
The following warning lights, indica-
tor light and indicators should comeon for a few seconds, then go off.

Engine trouble warning light

ABS warning light (for ABS
models)

Immobilizer system indicator
light

V-belt replacement indicator

Oil change indicator
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see page
3-3 or 3-5 for the corresponding
warning light, indicator light or indi-
cator circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTE:

If the engine does not start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt.

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning....................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-9
B
Battery..................................................... 6-27
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-23
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-11
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-11
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-25
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................... 6-25
Chain drive oil ......................................... 6-13
Coolant.................................................... 6-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing.................................................. 6-6
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-10
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed................................. 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-10
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-10
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-4
F
Front and rear brake lever free play........ 6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-22Front fork, checking .................................6-26
Fuel ..........................................................3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-13
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-29
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-31
Helmet holder ..........................................3-16
High beam indicator light ...........................3-3
Horn switch ..............................................3-10
I
Identification numbers................................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...................3-19
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ..............3-4
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-3
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display .................................3-5
P
Parking.......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-10
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever ...............................3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .....6-21Rider backrest, adjusting ......................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-15
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-18
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking ................................... 6-26
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-17
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-24
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights......................... 3-3
Turn signal switch.................................... 3-10
V
Valve clearance ....................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................... 6-21