2014 YAMAHA TMAX check engine light

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
EAU19643
Checking the spark plugsThe spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark pl
ug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
1. Screw
2. Panel D
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2
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Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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9installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
EAU1985D
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridgeThe 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
ECA11291
The engine must be cold before pro-
ceeding with the oil level check, oth-
erwise the check will result in a falsereading.
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.
TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum 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 for several minutes, and then turn it1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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been reached), the indicator must be
reset after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time.
EAU20071
CoolantThe 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.
EAU52021
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.
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Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to theside can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through the check window.
TIPThe coolant should be between theminimum and maximum level marks. 3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
left floorboard mat by pulling it up.
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1. Floorboard mat
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INDEXAABS (for ABS models) .............................3-15
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration....................5-3
Air filter element, replacing ......................6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-35BBattery......................................................6-28
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-23
Brake lever, front......................................3-13
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-14
Brake levers, lubricating...........................6-25
Braking .......................................................5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .............6-24
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-19
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .......................................6-26
Coolant.....................................................6-14DDimmer switch .........................................3-12
Drive belt slack.........................................6-24EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine idling speed..................................6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...............6-11
Engine stop switch ...................................3-13
Engine trouble warning light.......................3-3FFront and rear brak e lever free play,
checking ................................................6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-22 Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26
Fuel.......................................................... 3-17
Fuel consumption, tips
for reducing........... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-16
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-30
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-12
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-32
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-21
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch .............................................. 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-26
Immobilizer system .................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light.............. 3-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-34MMain 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 ................................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing ................. 6-8
Parking ...................................................... 5-5
Part locations ............................................. 2-1
Pass switch.............................................. 3-12RRear brake lock cable, adjusting ............. 6-21 Rear brake lock, checking ....................... 6-21
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-15
Rear view mirrors .................................... 3-25
Rider backrest, adjusting......................... 3-20
SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-19
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-25
Sidestand ................................................ 3-26
Spark plugs, checking ............................. 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-5
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-13
Steering, checking................................... 6-27
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-21TTachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-17
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit....................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (f ront), replacing .... 6-33
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-12VValve clearance....................................... 6-17
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