2018 YAMAHA TMAX check engine

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 instrume nts.................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
Powering on the vehi cle ..................3-8
Powering off the vehi cle ..................3-9
How to lock the steering ................3-10
How to lock the centerstand ..........3-10
Storage compartment and fuel
tank access ................................3-11
Parking mode ................................3-13
Special features ................................4-1
Cruise control system (XP530D-A) ..................................4-1
D-mode (drive mode) (XP530-A, XP530D-A) ...................................4-3
Traction control system ...................4-4
Instrument and co ntrol functions....5-1
Handlebar switches .........................5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ...5-2
Speedometer ...................................5-4
Tachometer .....................................5-5
Multi-function display .......................5-5
Front brake lever ...........................5-17
Rear brake lever ............................5-18
Rear brake lock lever.....................5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........5-19
Fuel tank cap .................................5-20
Fuel................................................5-21
Fuel tank overflow hose.................5-22
Catalytic converter .........................5-23
Storage compartments ..................5-23 Windshield (XP530E-A,
XP530-A) ................................... 5-25
Rear view mirrors .......................... 5-26
Shock absorber assembly ............. 5-27
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-28
Sidestand ...................................... 5-29
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 5-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................. 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ....................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-5
Engine break-in ............................... 7-5
Parking ............................................ 7-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em .............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 8-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 8-7
Checking the spark plugs ................ 8-9
Canister ......................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-10
Coolant .......................................... 8-13
Engine air filter element ................ 8-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 8-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-16
Valve clearance............................. 8-16
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels................................... 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 8-19
Adjusting the rear brake lock
cable .......................................... 8-20
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Safety information
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14 hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
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.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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 accident, 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:
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.
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.
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
Maximum load: 199 kg (439 lb) (XP530D-A)
202 kg (445 lb) (XP530-A, XP530E-A)
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Description
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Left view
1. Battery (page 8-27)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 5-20)
3. Rear storage compartment (page 5-23)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 8-10)
5. Grab bar (page 7-3)
6. Sidestand (page 5-29)
7. Engine oil drain bolt (page 8-10)
8. Engine oil level check window (page 8-10)
9. Oil filter cartridge (page 8-10)
10.Coolant level check window (page 8-13)
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Smart key system
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Powering on the vehicle
1. With the smart key on and in oper- ating range, briefly press the
“ON/ ” switch.
2. Upon authentication of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice
and the smart key system indicator
light will come on briefly. All locks
will release automatically.
TIP
The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the steering lock
cannot automatically release itself.
Try moving the handlebars gently
to the left or right and then press
the “ON/ ” switch one more time.
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 then
press the “ON/ ” switch again.
The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the centerstand
lock cannot automatically release
itself. Gently rock the vehicle for-
ward or backward and then press the “ON/ ” switch one more time.
If the centerstand continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash 16 times and the center-
stand lock release operation will
stop midway. Rock the vehicle for-
ward and backward to help release
the centerstand lock and then
press the “ON/ ” switch again.
NOTICE
ECA15826
If the steering lock or centerstand
lock will not release and the smart
key system indicator light is flash-
ing, have a Yamaha dealer check the
smart key system.
3. The power of the vehicle is turned on when all locks have been re-
leased. The multi-function display
will come on.
4. The engine can now be started. (See page 7-2.)
TIP
See page 8-36 for information about
emergency mode and how to turn the
vehicle power on without the smart key.
1. “ON/ ” switch
MODE
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Special features
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When the vehicle is turned on, traction
control is automatically turned on.
To turn the traction control system off,
see page 5-11.
TIP
Turn the traction control system off to
help free the rear wheel if the vehicle
gets stuck in mud, sand, or other soft
surfaces.
NOTICE
ECA16801
Use only the specified tires. (See
page 8-17.) Using different sized
tires will prevent the traction control
system from controlling tire rotation
accurately.
Resetting the traction control sys-
tem
The traction control system will auto-
matically disable under certain condi-
tions; such as when a sensor fault is
detected, or when only one wheel is al-
lowed to rotate for more than a few sec-
onds. Should this happen, the “ ”
indicator light will come on, and possi-
bly the “ ” warning light, too.
TIP
When the vehicle is on the centerstand,
do not rev the engine for an extended
period of time. Otherwise, the traction
control system will automatically dis-
able and need to be reset.
If the traction control system automati-
cally disables, try resetting it as follows.
1. Stop the vehicle and turn it off completely.
2. Wait a few seconds and then turn the vehicle power on.
3. The “ ” indicator light should turn off and the system be enabled.
TIP
If the “ ” indicator light remains on af-
ter resetting, the vehicle may still be rid-
den; however, have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle as soon as possible.
4. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle and turn off the “ ” warn-
ing light.
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Instrument and control functions
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14 vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the vehicle
power on. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on at
all, or if the warning light remains on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU77072Anti-lock brake system warning light
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This warning light comes on when a
problem is detected with the ABS. (See
page 5-19.)
When the vehicle power is turned on,
this light will come on and then go off af-
ter reaching a traveling speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h). If the warning light:
does not come on when the vehi-
cle power is turned on
does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher
comes on or flashes while riding
the anti-lock brake system may not
work correctly. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle as soon as possible.
WARNING
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If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-
cal circuits as soon as possible.
TIP
The ABS warning light may come on
when revving the engine with the scoot-
er on its centerstand, but this does not
indicate a malfunction.
EAU74082Traction control system indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light will flash when trac-
tion control has engaged.
If the traction control system is turned
off, this indicator light will come on.
TIP
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
EAU78080Smart key system indicator light
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This indicator light will flash when com-
munication between the vehicle and
smart key takes place and when certain
smart key system operations are car-
ried out.
The indicator light may also flash when
there is an error in the smart key sys-
tem.
TIP
When the start switch is pushed, the in-
dicator light will come on for about one
second and then go off. If the indicator
light does not come on or go off as nor-
mal, have a Yamaha dealer check the
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
Fuel meter
The fuel meter indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The display seg-
ments of the fuel meter disappear from
“F” (full) towards “E” (empty) as the fuel
level decreases. When the last seg-
ment starts flashing, refuel as soon as
possible.
TIP
If a problem is detected in the fuel me-
ter electrical circuit,
the fuel meter will
flash repeatedly. Have a Yamaha deal-
er check the vehicle.
Coolant temperature meter
The coolant temperature varies with changes in the weather and engine
load. If the top segment starts flashing,
the information display automatically
changes to “C-TEMP” and “Hi” flashes.
Stop the vehicle and let the engine
cool. (See page 8-35.)
TIP
The information display cannot be
changed while the engine is overheat-
ing.
NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
Eco indicator
This indicator comes on when the vehi-
cle is being operated in an environmen-
tally friendly, fuel-efficient manner. The
indicator goes off when the vehicle is
stopped.
TIP
Consider the following tips to reduce
fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Travel at a constant speed.
1. Fuel meter
1. Coolant temperature meter
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1. Eco indicator “ECO”
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Instrument and control functions
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TIP
This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
Check that gasoline nozzle has the
same identifier when fueling.
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. Use of unleaded 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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Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
Check the fuel t ank overflow hose
connection and routing.
Check the fuel t ank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and clean
it if necessary.
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1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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