2021 YAMAHA TMAX oil

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 instruments ............... 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 vehicle ................. 3-7
Powering off the vehicle ................. 3-8
How to lock the steering ................ 3-9
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..................... 4-1
D-mode (drive mode)...................... 4-3
Traction control system .................. 4-4
Instrument an d control 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 ............................................... 5-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-22
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-22
Storage compartments ................. 5-23
Rear view mirrors .......................... 5-24
Shock absorber assembly ............ 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-28
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3 Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 7-4
Parking............................................ 7-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance charts .......... 8-3
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 8-5
Removing and installing panels ...... 8-9
Checking the spark plugs ............. 8-11
Canister ........................................ 8-12
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 8-12
Why Yamalube.............................. 8-15
Coolant ......................................... 8-15
Replacing the engine air filter element and cleaning the
check hose ................................ 8-17
V-belt air filter elements ................ 8-18
Checking the engine idling speed ........................................ 8-18
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-19
Valve clearance............................. 8-19
Tires .............................................. 8-19
Cast wheels .................................. 8-21
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 8-22UB3TE1E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 11, 2020 8:48 AM

Description
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Left view
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1. Fuses (page 8-32)
2. Battery (page 8-30)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 5-20)
4. Engine oil filler cap (page 8-12)
5. Sidestand (page 5-27)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 8-12)
7. Engine oil level check window (page 8-12)
8. Oil filter cartridge (page 8-12)9. Coolant level check window (page 8-15)UB3TE1E0.book Page 1 Friday, September 11, 2020 8:48 AM

Smart key system
3-4
3If the smart key and identification card
of the mechanical key are both lost or
damaged, and there is no record of the
identification number, the entire smart
key system will need to be replaced.
NOTICE
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The smart key has precision elec-
tronic components. O bserve the fol-
lowin g precautions to prevent
possi ble malfunction or damag e.
 Do not place or store the smart
key in a storag e compartment.
The smart key may b e damag ed
from roa d vi brations or exces-
sive heat. 
Do not d rop, ben d, or su bject
the smart key to stron g impacts.
 Do not sub merge the smart key
in water or other liqui ds.
 Do not place heavy items or ex-
cessive stress on the smart key.
 Do not leave the smart key in a
place exposed to direct sun-
li g ht, hi gh temperature or hi gh
humi dity.
 Do not g rind or attempt to mo d-
ify the smart key.
 Keep the smart key away from
stron g ma gnetic fiel ds an d
ma gnetic o bjects such as key
hol ders, TVs, an d com puters.
 Keep t h

e smart key away from
electric me dical equipment.
 Do not allow oils, polishin g
a g ents, fuel, or any stron g
chemicals to come in contact
with the smart key. The smart
key body may become discol-
ore d or cracke d.
TIP The smart key battery life is ap-
proximately two years, but this
may vary according to operating
conditions.
 The smart key battery may be-
come discharged even if it is away
from the vehicle and not being
used.
 If the smart key continually re-
ceives radio waves, the smart key
battery will discharge quickly. (For
example, when placed in the vicin-
ity of electrical products such as
televisions, radios, or computers.)Replace the smart key battery when
the smart key system indicator light
flashes for about 20 seconds when the
vehicle is first power on, or when the
smart key indicator light does not
come on when the “ON/OFF” switch is
pushed. (See page 3-6.) After changing
the smart key battery, if the smart key
system still does not operate, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
3. Identification number card
123456
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3
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Instrument and control functions
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TachometerThe tachometer shows the engine
speed in crankshaft revolutions per
minute (r/min).
When the vehicle power is turned on,
the tachometer needle will sweep
across the r/min range and return to
zero in order to test the electrical cir-
cuit.NOTICE
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Do not operate the en gine in the ta-
chometer hi gh-r/min zone.
Hi gh-r/min zone: 8250 r/min and
a b ove
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Multi-function d isplay
WARNING
EWA12313
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
makin g any settin g chan ges to the
multi-function display. Chan gin g
settin gs while ri din g can distract the
operator an d increase the risk of an
acci dent.TIPCertain multi-function display items
can be adjusted via the setting mode.
(See page 5-11.)
1. Tachometer
2. High-r/min zone
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1. Information display
2. Function select icon
3. Fuel meter
4. Clock
5. Grip warmer/Seat heater icons
6. Drive mode display
7. Coolant temperature meter
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1. Oil change indicator “Oil”
2. V-belt replacement indicator “V-Belt”
3. Eco indicator “ECO”
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Instrument and control functions
5-7
5 Drive mo
de display
This display indicates which drive
mode has been selected: “S” sporty or
“T” touring. (See page 4-3.)
V- belt replacement in dicator This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to be
replaced.
After changing the V-belt, reset the V-
belt replacement indicator. (See page
5-13.)
TIPIf the V-belt is changed before the V-
belt replacement indicator flashes, the
indicator must be reset in order for the
next periodic V-belt change to be indi-
cated at the correct time.Oil chan
ge in dicator This indicator flashes at the initial 1000
km (600 mi), then at 5000 km (3000 mi)
and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter
to indicate that the engine oil should be
changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator. (See page 5-13.)
TIPIf the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator flashes, the indica-
tor must be reset in order for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time.Grip warmer/Seat heater icons
Each icon will appear when the grip
warmer or seat heater is in use.
1. Drive mode display
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-Belt”
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1.
1
1. Grip warmer/Seat heater icons
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Instrument and control functions
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5
NOTICE
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If there is a malfunction, “– –.–” will
b e continuously displaye d. Have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Setting mode
Stop the vehicle and then push the
“MENU” switch for 2 seconds to enter
the setting mode. To exit the setting
mode and return to the standard dis-
play mode, push the “MENU” switch
again for 2 seconds or
select “ ”.TIPWhen the malfunction indicator light is
on, setting mode cannot be entered.
Menu items
Grip warmer settings1. Use the select switch to highlight “Grip Warmer”.
2. Push the “MENU” switch. The grip warmer setting display will be
shown.
1. Setting mode display
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Cate gory Description
This function allows you to
set the low, middle, and
high settings to 10 tem-
perature levels.
This function allows you to
set the low, middle, and
high settings to 10 tem-
perature levels.
This function allows you to
turn the traction control
system on or off.
This function allows you to
check and reset the oil
change interval (indicator),
V-Belt change interval (in-
dicator), and the “FREE”
maintenance interval.
This function allows you to
switch the fuel consump-
tion units between
“L/100km” and “km/L”.
For UK-spec vehicles: this
function is not available.
This function allows you to
change the items shown in
3 information displays.
This function allows you to
adjust the brightness of
the instrument panel.
This function allows you to
set the clock.Grip WarmerSeat HeaterTraction ControlMaintenance
UnitDisplayBrightnessClock
This function allows you to
reset all items to their fac-
tory preset or default set-
tings; excepting the
odometer, clock, and
maintenance counter
items “Oil” and “V-Belt”.
All Reset
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Instrument and control functions
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TIPThe odometer, clock, maintenance
counter item “Oil” and maintenance
counter item “V-Belt” will not be reset.To exit the setting mode1. Use the select switch to highlight
“Return”. 2. Push the “MENU” switch to exit
the setting mode and return to the
standard display mode.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
The front brake lever is equipped with
a brake lever position adjusting dial. To
adjust the distance between the front
brake lever and the throttle grip, push
the brake lever away from the throttle
grip and rotate the adjusting dial. Make
sure the setting number on the adjust-
ing dial aligns with the match mark on
the brake lever.1. Front brake lever
2. Distance
3. Match mark
4. Brake lever position adjusting dial
1
3
4
2
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment d amage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 5-20, 5-22
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 8-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 8-15
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 8-22, 8-24, 8-25
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