2006 YAMAHA TMAX brake fluid

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 ...................................3-4
Tachometer .....................................3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-8
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-10
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-10
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Catalytic converter .........................3-13
Seat ...............................................3-14
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-14
Helmet holder ................................3-15
Storage compartments ..................3-16
Shock absorber .............................3-17
Sidestand .......................................3-17Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-18
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 .... 6-11
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-14
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 .......................................... 6-22
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 ............................ 6-25
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 ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-33
SCOOTER CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Matte black caution ......................... 7-1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-5
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3
4
5
6
7
8
9

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NOTE:


The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.

Hydraulic brake service

Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.

Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.

Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
25

*
Front and rear brake
switches

Check operation.
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26

Moving parts and cables

Lubricate.
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27

*
Throttle grip housing
and cable

Check operation and free play.

Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.

Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
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28

*
Lights, signals and
switches

Check operation.

Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (
×
1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-23
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.

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Rear brake pads
1. Remove the rear brake caliper by
removing the bolts.
2. Check each rear brake pad for
damage and measure the lining
thickness. If a brake pad is dam-
aged or if the lining thickness is
less than 0.8 mm (0.03 in), have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
pads as a set.
3. Install the rear brake caliper by in-stalling the bolts, then tightening
them to the specified torque.
CAUTION:

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Do not apply the rear brake or rear
brake lock after the brake caliper
has been removed, otherwise the
brake caliper piston will be forced
out.
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Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
1. Bolt
2. Lining thickness
1
2

Tightening torque:
Brake caliper bolt:
40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 28.9 ft·lbf)
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-24
2
3
4
5
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enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:


When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.

Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.

Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.

Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir whenrefilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.

Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.

As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.

Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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3
4
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6
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89 Front tire:

Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R14 M/C 55H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 190 kg (419 lb)
XP500A 185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2

)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2

)Loading condition:
XP500 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
XP500A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
2

)
Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
2

)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
117.0 mm (4.61 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage
×
quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
×
1
Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
×
1

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-11
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element, cleaning .......................6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
B
Battery .....................................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front .....................................3-10
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-25
Braking ......................................................5-3
C
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Caution, matte black ..................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-25
Chain drive oil ..........................................6-14
Coolant ....................................................6-15
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-6
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine idling speed .................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..............6-11
Engine stop switch.....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-21Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-8
Hazard switch ............................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-15
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-18
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-3
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 ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-10Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-14
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-17
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-4
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9
V
Valve clearance....................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-27
Wheels .................................................... 6-21