2010 YAMAHA TMAX check engine light

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for two
minutes, and then turn it off.
NOTICE

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The engine must be cold before pro-
ceeding with the oil level check, oth-
erwise the check will result in a false
reading.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil set-
tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
TIP

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up forseveral minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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1. Engine oil filler cap
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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8. If the chain drive oil is not between
the tip of the dipstick and the max-
imum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
9. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE

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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the chain drive case.

Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
10. Check the chain drive case for oil
leakage. If leakage is found, checkfor the cause.
11. Install the panel.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
TIP


The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
TIP

The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Tip of the chain drive oil dipstick
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INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) ............................ 3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ......... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air filter element, replacing ..................... 6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................ 3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-33
B
Battery..................................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing .............................. 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking ...................... 6-22
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-13
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-13
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-24
Braking ...................................................... 5-3
C
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ...................................... 6-24
Chain drive oil ......................................... 6-13
Coolant.................................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge ...................... 3-6
D
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-12
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed................................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-10
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-12
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake lever free play........ 6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking ...... 6-21Front fork, checking ................................. 6-25
Fuel.......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........... 5-3
Fuel gauge................................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................. 3-11
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-30
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-24
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights ....................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-32
M
Main switch/steering lock........................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system...... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing ................. 6-6
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................. 2-1
Pass switch.............................................. 3-12
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-20
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-22
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-19
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-19
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-23
Sidestand ................................................ 3-23
Spark plugs, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch .............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking................................... 6-26
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-31
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating.............................................. 6-23
Tires ........................................................ 6-18
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-33
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-34
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-12