2015 YAMAHA TMAX steering

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
Further safe-riding points................. 1-5
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
SMART KEY SYSTEM ....................... 3-1
Smart key system ......... ................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key
system ....................... ................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical key ............................ 3-3
Smart key ........................................ 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery ...... 3-6
Vehicle power on and steering lock release .................................. 3-7
Powering off th e vehicle .................. 3-8
How to lock the steering .................. 3-9
Seat opening and closin g ................ 3-9
Parking mode ................................ 3-10
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 4-1
Speedometer ................................... 4-2
Tachometer ..................................... 4-3
Multi-function display ....................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 4-9
Front brake lever ........................... 4-11 Rear brake lever............................ 4-11
Rear brake lock lever .................... 4-12
ABS (for ABS models)...
................ 4-13
Fuel tank cap................................. 4-14
Fuel ............................................... 4-15
Catalytic converter ........................ 4-16
Adjusting the rider backrest........... 4-17
Helmet holder ................................ 4-17
Storage compartments .................. 4-18
Windshield..................................... 4-20
Rear view mirrors .......................... 4-21
Shock absorber assembly ............. 4-22
Sidestand ...................................... 4-22
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 4-23
Auxiliary DC connector.................. 4-25
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 6-1
Starting the engine .......................... 6-1
Starting off ....................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 6-3
Braking ............................................ 6-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-4
Parking ............................................ 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em ............... 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................ 7-4
Removing and installing panels ....... 7-8
Checking the spark plugs .............. 7-10
Engine oil and oil filt er cartridge..... 7-11
Coolant .......................................... 7-14
Replacing the air filter element ...... 7-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed............ ............................ .. 7-16
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................. 7-17
Valve clearance ............................. 7-17
Tires ............................................... 7-18
Cast wheels ................................... 7-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................. 7-20
Adjusting the rear brake lock cable ........................................... 7-21
Checking the rear brake lock ......... 7-22
Checking the front and rear brake pads............................................ 7-22
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 7-23
Changing the brake fluid ................ 7-24
Drive belt slack .............................. 7-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables
......................................... 7-25
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................ 7-25
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ............................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 7-26
Checking the front fork .................. 7-27
Checking the steering.................... 7-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-28
Battery ........................................... 7-28
Replacing the fuses ....................... 7-29
Headlights ..... ............................. ... 7-31
Auxiliary light .......... ....................... 7-32
Tail/brake light ............................... 7-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb ............................................ 7-32
Rear turn signal light bulb.............. 7-33
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................ 7-33
Troubleshooting............................. 7-34
Troubleshooting charts .................. 7-36
Emergency mode .......................... 7-38
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE ... 8-1
Matte color caution .......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
Storage ............................................ 8-4 SPECIFICATIONS
............................. 9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION .......... 10-1
Identification numbers ................... 10-1
INDEX .............................................. 11-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution of
the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an ac cident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or accesso-
ries to your scooter. Use extra care
when riding a scooter that has added
cargo or accessories. Here, along with
the information about accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to fol-
low if loading cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas- senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the scooter as possible. Securely
pack your heaviest items as close
to the center of the vehicle as pos-
sible and make sure to distribute
the weight as evenly as possible
on both sides of the scooter to min-
imize imbalance or instability.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the scooter before rid-
ing. Check accessory mounts and
cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres- sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Such items
can create unstable handling or
a slow steering response.
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load: XP500 196 kg (432 lb)
XP500A 193 kg (425 lb)
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Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your scooter. Carefully
inspect the accessory before using
it to make sure that it does not in
any way reduce ground clearance
or cornering clearance, limit sus-
pension travel, steering travel or
control operation, or obscure lights
or reflectors. Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to lift
the scooter, or the scooter may
become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by
large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces- sories exceed the capacity of the
scooter’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-18 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter in
another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are attached
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SMART KEY SYSTEM
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rounding environment.
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When the battery of the smart key
is discharged, the smart key may
not work or its operating range be-
come very small.
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If the smart key is turned off, the
vehicle will not recognize the smart
key even if it is within operating
range.
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If the “ON/ ” switch, “OFF/LOCK”
switch, or “SEAT OPEN/ ”
switch are repeatedly pressed
when the smart key is out of range
or cannot communicate with the
vehicle, all switches will be tempo-
rarily disabled.
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Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between the
smart key and the vehicle. If the
rear trunk is locked with the smart
key inside, the smart key system
may be disabled. The smart key
should always be carried on your
person.
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When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you apply the steering lock
and take the smart key with you. It is recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
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Handling of the
smart key and
mechanical key
WARNING
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The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
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When the smart key is within op-
erating range, exercise due care
because other people not carry-
ing the smart key can start theengine and operate the vehicle.
Included with the vehicle is one smart
key (with a built-in mechanical key) and
one spare mechanical key with an iden-
tification tag. Keep the spare mechani-
cal key and tag separate from the smart
key. Should you lose or damage the
smart key, or when its battery is dis-
charged, the mechanical key will serve
as a back up. The seat can be opened,
the smart key system identification
number can be manually input, and
then the vehicle can be operated. (See
page 7-38.) We recommend that you
note down the identification number
in case of emergency.
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1. Open the smart key case as shown.
2. Remove the switch plate and con- trol unit from the smart key case.
3. Remove the battery cover. 4. Remove the battery.
TIPDispose of the removed battery in ac-cordance with local regulations.
5. Install a new battery as shown. Note the polarity of the battery.
6. Install the battery cover.
7. Install the switch plate and control unit into the smart key case.
8. Gently snap the smart key case closed.
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Vehicle power on and steering
lock release1. With the smart key on and in oper-ating range, press the “ON/ ”
switch for one second.
2. Upon authentication of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice,
the smart key system indicator
light will come on momentarily and
the steering lock (if applied) will re-
lease automatically.TIP
The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the steering lock
cannot automatically release itself.
Try moving the handlebars gently
1. Battery cover
2. Control unit
3. Switch plate
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Specified battery:
CR20251. Battery
2. Control unit
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1. “ON/ ” switch
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to the left or right and then press
the “ON/ ” switch.
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If the steering continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash 16 times and the steering
lock release operation will stop
midway. Move the handlebar gen-
tly to the left and right to help re-
lease the steering lock and thenpress the “ON/ ” switch again.
NOTICE
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If the steering lock will not release
and the smart key system indicator
light is flashing, have a Yamahadealer check the smart key system.
3. The power of the vehicle is turned on once the steering lock is com-
pletely released. The smart key
system indicator light will go off
and the multi-function meter dis-
play will come on.
4. The engine can now be started. (See page 6-1.)
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Powering off the vehicleTo turn the vehicle power off (and stop
the engine if it is running), with the
smart key on and within operating
range, press the “OFF/LOCK” switch.
Upon authentification of the smart key,
the beeper will sound once to confirm
that the vehicle power has been suc-
cessfully turned off.
If the smart key is not within operating
range or cannot communicate with the
vehicle when you press the “OFF/
LOCK” switch, the vehicle will not be
turned off and the beeper will sound for
three seconds (the smart key system
indicator light will also flash) to alert you
that the power was not successfully turned off. Confirm the location and
condition of the smart key and try pow-
ering off the vehicle again.
TIP
The rider must turn off the power of
the vehicle manually.
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The power of the vehicle will not
turn off automatically even if the
smart key is moved out of operat-
ing range of the smart key system.
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The power of the vehicle cannot be
turned off via the “OFF/LOCK”
switch when the vehicle is moving.
Be sure to stop the vehicle in a
safe place when turning off the
power.
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Without the smart key, the vehicle
power can be turned off by press-
ing the “OFF/LOCK” switch again
while the smart key system indica-
tor light is flashing.
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See page 7-38 for more informa-
tion about emergency mode and
how to turn the vehicle power onwithout the smart key.
1. “OFF/LOCK” switch
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How to lock the steeringAfter moving the vehicle to a safe park-
ing place, turn off the power of the vehi-
cle. Turn the handlebars fully to the left
and then press the “OFF/LOCK” switch
for at least one second.TIP
If the steering lock function locks
correctly, the beeper will sound
once.
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If the steering lock function does
not lock correctly, the beeper will
sound for three seconds and the
smart key system indicator light
will flash. Turn the handlebar fully
to the left one more time and press
the “OFF/LOCK” switch again for
one second.WARNING
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Do not operate the steering lockwhile the vehicle is moving.
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Seat opening and closingTo open the seat 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. With the smart key on and in oper- ating range, press the “SEAT
OPEN/ ” switch.
3. The seat lock will release upon au- thentication of the smart key.
4. Fold the seat up.1. “SEAT OPEN/ ” switch
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