2021 YAMAHA TMAX Owners Manual

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EAU22734
Chang ing the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
EAU88810
Drive beltThe drive belt should be visually in-
spected before each ride. Check for
excessive wear, damage, and dirt. Al-
so, the drive belt tension must be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
To check the drive belt
1. On a level surface, place the vehi- cle on its centerstand.
2. Rotate the rear wheel and check the belt surface for signs of wear
or damage. 3. If cracks, excessive wear, or dam-
age is found, have the belt in-
spected or replaced by your
Yamaha dealer.
4. If the drive belt or drive belt sprocket is dirty, remove the drive
belt covers by removing the bolts
and quick fasteners.
5. Clean the drive belt and remove any debris from the drive belt
sprocket. NOTICE: Do not allow
d irt or san d to accumulate in the
d rive belt area, otherwise the
d rive belt will wear out quickly.
[ECA26970]
1. Stone damage
2. Cog damage
1
2
1. Quick fastener
2. Bolt
3. Drive belt cover1 23
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8 6. Install the drive belt covers by in-
stalling the bolts and quick fasten-
ers.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
cab lesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712] EAU23115
Checkin
g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca bleThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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EAU23173
Lu bricatin g the front an d rear
b rake leversFront brake lever
Rear brake lever
The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23215
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstan d an d si destan dThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstan d or si destan d d oes
not move up an d d own smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstan d or
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Silicone grease
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EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU77780
BatteryThe battery is located under panel B.
(See page 8-9.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Battery
3. Positive battery lead (red)
1
2
3
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8 b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclosed
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure turn the vehicle
power off, then d isconnect the
ne gative lea d before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA21900]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary. 3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, connect the
positive lea d b efore connectin g
the ne gative lea d.
[ECA21910]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
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EAU81473
Replacin g the fusesFuse box1, brake light fuse and cruise
control fuse are located behind panel
A. (See page 8-9.)
Fuse box 2 and main fuse are located
behind the windshield.
TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover.To access fuse box 2 and the main
fuse, proceed as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-9.) 2. Remove the screw access covers
by removing the quick fasteners.
3. Remove the caps.
4. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
1. Fuse box 1
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
4. Headlight fuse
5. Electronic throttle valve fuse
6. ABS motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. Spare fuse
9. Cruise control fuse
10.Brake light fuse2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
10
1 1
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box 2
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Taillight fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse
9. Fuel injection system fuse
10.Backup fuse
11.Spare fuse
12.Windshield motor fuse
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12 11
1 1
2
3
2
3
4 4
1. Screw access cover
2. Quick fastener
1. Cap
1
212
1
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8 5. Remove the inner panel by remov-
ing the bolts and quick fasteners.
6. Install the inner panel by installing the bolts and quick fasteners. 7. Install the windshield by installing
the screws.
8. Install the caps.
9. Install the screw access covers by installing the quick fasteners.
10. Install the panel.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the vehicle power off.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Windshield
2. Screw
1. Inner panel
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
1
2
2 21 2
2
3 3
2
1. Screw access cover
1
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
7.5 A
Taillight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 7.5 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
2.0 A
Backup fuse: 15.0 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
Brake light fuse:
1.0 A
Cruise control fuse: 1.0 A
Windshield motor fuse: 20.0 A
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