2012 YAMAHA TMAX Owners Manual

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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located under the
seat. (See page 3-18.)
The service information included in this
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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based mainten

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General maintenance and lubrication chart NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL 
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11 *Drive belt  Check belt condition.
 Replace if damaged.
 Check belt tension.
 Adjust if necessary. 
Every 10000 km (6000 mi) until 40000

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23 *Cooling system  Check coolant level and vehicle 
for coolant leakage. 
 Change with ethylene glycol  anti-freeze coolant. Every

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Engine air filter and V-belt air filters
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Removing and installing 
panels The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Re

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9To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the quick fastener.
Panel B
To remove the panelRemove the screws