2016 YAMAHA TMAX 4-1

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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located at the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
The rear brake lever is equipped with a
position adjusting dial. To adjust the
distance between the rear brake lever
and the handlebar grip, turn the adjust-
ing dial while holding the rear brake le-
ver pushed away from the handlebar
grip. Make sure that the appropriate
setting on the adjusting dial is aligned
with the “ ” mark on the rear brake le-
ver.
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Rear brake lock lever
This vehicle is equipped with a rear
brake lock lever to prevent the rear
wheel from moving while stopped at
traffic signals, railroad crossings, etc.
To lock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever to the left
until it snaps into place.
To unlock the rear wheel
Push the rear brake lock lever back to
the original position.
TIP
Be sure to check that the rear wheel
does not move when the rear brake
lock lever is applied.
WARNING
EWA12362
Never move the rear brake lock lever
to the left while the vehicle is mov-
ing, otherwise loss of control or an
accident may result. Make sure that
the vehicle is stopped before mov-
ing the rear brake lock lever to the
left.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Brake lever position adjusting dial
3. “ ” mark
4. Distance between brake lever and handlebar grip
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1. Rear brake lock lever
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ABS (for ABS models)
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake levers. In this situa-
tion, continue to apply the brakes and
let the ABS work; do not “pump” the
brakes as this will reduce braking effec-
tiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahead to match the
riding speed even with ABS.
The ABS performs best with
long braking distances.
On certain surfaces, such as
rough or gravel roads, the brak-
ing distance may be longer with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle is
turned on and travels at a speed of
10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher. During
this test, a clicking noise can be
heard and if either brake lever is
even slightly applied, a vibration
can be felt at the lever, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsation at the brake levers when the ABS is operating. However,
special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damage the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
1. Front wheel sensor rotor
2. Front wheel sensor
1. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2. Rear wheel sensor
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap 1. Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
2. Insert the mechanical key into the lock and turn it clockwise. The lock
will be released and the fuel tank
cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Align the match marks, insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening,
and then push down on the cap. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING
EWA11263
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before operating the vehicle.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
1. Opening lever
2. Lid
1. Fuel tank cap
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1. Match marks
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions. 1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vicin-
ity of sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition such as the pilot
lights of water heaters and clothes
dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
[E10] acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
15 L (4.0 US gal, 3.3 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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Adjusting the rider backrest
The rider backrest can be adjusted to
the three different positions shown.
Adjust the backrest as follows. 1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Remove the backrest bolts.
3. Slide the backrest forward or back- ward to the desired position.
4. Install and securely tighten the backrest bolts.
5. Close the seat.
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Helmet holder
The helmet holder is located under the
seat. A helmet holding cable is provid-
ed beside the owner’s tool kit to secure
a helmet to the helmet holder.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder 1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet
strap as shown, and then hook the
cable loop over the helmet holder.
3. Make sure the helmet holding ca- ble is not touching the shaded pro-
jection, and securely close the
seat. WARNING! Never ride with
a helmet attached to the helmet
holder, since the helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control
and possibly an accident.
[EWA10162]
To release the helmet from the hel-
met holder
Open the seat, remove the helmet
holding cable from the helmet holder
and the helmet, and then close the
seat.
1. Rider backrest
1. Rider backrest
2. Bolt
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2. Helmet holding cable
3. Helmet holder
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the mechanical
key into the lock, turn it clockwise, and
then pull the lever up and towards you
to slide the storage compartment open.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply pull on the
lever and slide the compartment open.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
To lock the storage compartment, push
the lid into the original position, insert
the key into the lock, turn it counter-
clockwise, and then remove the key. Rear storage compartment
A helmet can be stored in the rear stor-
age compartment under the seat. (See
page 3-10 for seat opening and closing
information.) To store a helmet in the
rear storage compartment, place the
helmet upside down with the front fac-
ing to the left side.
NOTICE: The shad-
ed area is not a storage
compartment. To prevent damaging
the seat hinges, do not place any
items in this area.
[ECA16092]
TIP
Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.
Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
The interior of the rear storage
compartment lies outside the oper-
ating range of the smart key. If the
rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key must be car-
ried by the rider.
Do not place the smart key, me-
chanical key, or identification num-
ber tag inside the rear storage
compartment. They may get
1. Front storage compartment
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lock.
1. Lid
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1. Rear storage compartment
2. Shaded area
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system may not operate normally.
NOTICE
ECA15963
Do not leave the seat open for
an extended period of time, oth-
erwise the light may cause the
battery to discharge.
Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment and to discourage
possible mold growth, wrap wet
articles in a plastic bag before
storing them in the compart-
ment.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-
partment.
Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat from the en-
gine and from direct sunlight,
do not store anything suscepti-
ble to heat, such as food or
flammable items, inside the
compartment.
WARNING
EWA15861
Do not exceed the following loading
limits:
Front storage compartment: 1
kg (2 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
(11 lb)
Maximum load for the vehicle:
193 kg (425 lb) (XP500A)
196 kg (432 lb) (XP500)
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Windshield
To suit the rider’s preference, the wind-
shield height can be changed to one of
two positions.
To adjust the windshield height
1. Remove the screw access covers by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
1. Windshield
1. Quick fastener
2. Screw access cover
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