2007 YAMAHA TMAX catalytic converter

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 .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-10
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-12
Fuel ................................................3-13
Catalytic converter .........................3-14
Seat ...............................................3-14
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-15
Helmet holder ................................3-15
Storage compartments ..................3-16
Shock absorber .............................3-17
Sidestand .......................................3-18Ignition 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 ....... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-18Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................ 6-19
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-22
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-23
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-24
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-27
Checking the steering ................... 6-28
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-28
Battery ........................................... 6-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-34
License plate light ......................... 6-35

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING

EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
CAUTION:

ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.

Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.

Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
EAU13932
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 counterclockwise
to “OPEN”.
NOTE:

Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
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 un-
attended.
NOTE:

Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
1. Open.
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....................... 6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional).......................... 3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-35
B
Battery..................................................... 6-29
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-24
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-10
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-10
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-26
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-26
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................................. 6-18
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........ 6-22Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-23
Front fork, checking .................................6-27
Fuel ..........................................................3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-12
Fuses, replacing ......................................6-30
H
Handlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ..........................................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
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 ..............3-4
Indicator and warning lights .......................3-3
K
Key identification number ..........................9-1
L
License plate light ....................................6-35
M
Main switch/steering lock ...........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
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 ........................................................6-3Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-22
Rider backrest, adjusting ......................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber ....................................... 3-17
Sidestand ................................................ 3-18
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 ................................... 6-28
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-19
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-25
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ............................ 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights......................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ..... 6-34
Turn signal switch...................................... 3-9