2011 YAMAHA TMAX parking brake

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 .................................. 3-5
Fuel gauge ...................................... 3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ............ 3-6
Multi-function display ...................... 3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ............. 3-11
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Front brake lever .......................... 3-13
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-13
Rear brake lock lever .................... 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-16
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-18
Seat .............................................. 3-19
Adjusting the rider backrest .......... 3-19
Helmet holder ............................... 3-20
Storage compartments ................. 3-21
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-22Shock absorber assembly ............ 3-23
Sidestand ..................................... 3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-24
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 chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
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 ..... 6-17Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ........................... 6-18
Tires ............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels ................................. 6-20
Checking the 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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF” po-
sition, and then turn it to “LOCK”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.

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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
are on. The hazard lights and turn sig-
nal 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 “ ”.
NOTICE

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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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Indicator and warning lights
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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 thehigh beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU43023
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on if an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is not
working correctly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the self-diagno-
sis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
TIP

This warning light will come on when
the key is turned to “ON” and the start
switch is pushed, but this does not indi-
cate a malfunction.
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
4. Immobilizer system indicator light
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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4
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ABS

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 ...................... 6-17
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 ..................................... 3-13
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 ....................... 3-6
D
Dimmer switch ......................................... 3-12
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,
checking ................................................ 6-21Front and rear brake pads, checking....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel ......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel gauge ................................................ 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
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 ................... 3-24
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................. 3-6
P
Panels, removing and installing................. 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-12
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-14
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-21
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 ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-5
Starting off................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-12
Steering, checking .................................. 6-27
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments............................ 3-21
T
Tail/brake light......................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-24
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-18
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 ................................... 3-12