2009 YAMAHA TMAX Replacing a front turn signal light bulb

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
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
Fuel gauge .......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..............3-11
Handlebar switches .......................3-11
Front brake lever ...........................3-12
Rear brake lever ............................3-13
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-14
Fuel tank cap .................................3-15
Fuel ................................................3-16
Catalytic converter .........................3-18
Seat ...............................................3-18
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-19
Helmet holder ................................3-20
Storage compartments ..................3-20
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-22Shock absorber assembly ............. 3-22
Sidestand ...................................... 3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
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 ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 6-11
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
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 ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-32
Rear turn signal light bulb .............. 6-33
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................ 6-33

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-32
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5
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3. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
4. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.

EAU43040
Tail/brake light
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check its electri-
cal circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU43051
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pull-
ing it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the
bulb) by turning it clockwise.
1. Headlight bulb holder
2. Unhook.
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2

1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-17
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-34
B
Battery .....................................................6-27
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front .....................................3-12
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-25
Braking ......................................................5-3
C
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-25
Chain drive oil ..........................................6-14
Coolant ....................................................6-15
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
D
Dimmer switch .........................................3-11
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine idling speed .................................6-17
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..............6-11
Engine stop switch...................................3-12
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-22Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-29
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-23
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 bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-11Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-21
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-19
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-18
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-22
Sidestand ................................................ 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-20
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-32
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Tires ........................................................ 6-19
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-35
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-32
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-11