
Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-35
8 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by
pulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket, and push the socket in place.
5. Install the license plate unit onto the rear fender.
6. Install the nuts and tighten to the specified torque.
EAU25865
Trou bleshootin gAlthough your Yamaha received a thor-
ough inspection before shipment from
the factory, trouble may occur during
operation. Any problem in the fuel,
compression, or ignition systems, for
example, can cause poor starting and
loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your vehicle re-
quire any repair, take it to an
authorized Yamaha dealer whose
skilled technicians have the necessary
tools, experience, and know-how to
properly service your Yamaha vehicle.
Be sure to use only genuine Yamaha
replacement parts. Although imitation
parts may look similar to genuine parts,
they are often inferior in quality, have a
shorter service life, and can lead to an
expensive repair bill later on.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar- ea, inclu
din g pilot li ghts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
EAU77992
Smart key system trou bleshootin g
Please check the following items when
the smart key system does not work. Is the smart key turned on? (See
page 3-5.)
Is the smart key battery dis-
charged? (See page 3-6.)
Is the smart key battery installed
correctly? (See page 3-6.)
Is the smart key being used in a lo-
cation with strong radio waves or
other electromagnetic noise? (See
page 3-1.)
Are you using the smart key that is
registered to the vehicle?
Is the vehicle battery discharged?
When the vehicle battery is dis-
charged, the smart key system will
not operate. Please have the vehi-
cle battery charged or replaced.
(See page 8-30.)
1. Collar
2. License plate light bulb
3. License plate light unitTightenin g torque:
License plate light unit nut:
3.8 N·m (0.38 kgf·m, 2.8 lb·ft)
3
2
1
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8
EAU86350
Trou bleshootin g chart
Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Try starting the engine.4. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug(s). Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Battery
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
The battery is good.
DryWet
Try starting the engine.
Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
The engine does not start.
Check the ignition.
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![YAMAHA TMAX 2021 Owners Manual Scooter care and stora ge
9-3
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become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
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Scooter care and stora ge
9-3
9 will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts.
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the b rakes or
tires can cause loss of control. Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
If necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d pad s with brake
cleaner or acetone.
Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s b raking per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.Lon g term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Scooter care and storage
9-4
9
1. Make all necessary repairs and
perform any outstanding mainte-
nance.
2. Follow all instructions in the Care section of this chapter.
3. Fill up the fuel tank, adding fuel stabilizer according to product in-
structions. Run the engine for 5
minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
4. For vehicles equipped with a fuel cock: Turn the fuel cock lever to
the off position.
5. For vehicles with a carburetor: To prevent fuel deposits from build-
ing up, drain the fuel in the carbu-
retor float chamber into a clean
container. Retighten the drain bolt
and pour the fuel back into the fuel
tank.
6. Use a quality engine fogging oil according to product instructions
to protect internal engine compo-
nents from corrosion. If engine
fogging oil is not available, per-
form the following steps for each
cylinder:a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug. b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
7. Lubricate all control cables, piv- ots, levers and pedals, as well as
the sidestand and centerstand (if
equipped).
8. Check and correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the vehicle
so that all wheels are off the
ground. Otherwise, turn the wheels a little once a month in or-
der to prevent the tires from be-
coming degraded in one spot.
9. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
10. Remove the battery and fully charge it, or attach a maintenance
charger to keep the battery opti-
mally charged. NOTICE: Confirm
that the battery an d its char ger
are compati ble. Do not char ge a
VRLA battery with a convention-
al char ger.
[ECA26330]
TIP If the battery will be removed,
charge it once a month and store
it in a temperate location between
0-30 °C (32-90 °F).
See page 8-30 for more informa-
tion on charging and storing the
battery.
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Specifications
10-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:2200 mm (86.6 in)
Overall width:
765 mm (30.1 in)
Overall height: 1420/1555 mm (55.9/61.2 in)
Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1575 mm (62.0 in)
Ground clearance: 125 mm (4.92 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2.8 m (9.19 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
220 kg (485 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Inline
Number of cylinders: 2-cylinder
Displacement: 562 cm³
Bore × stroke:
70.0 × 73.0 mm (2.76 × 2.87 in) Starting system:
Electric starter
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Oil change: 2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal:
2.90 L (3.07 US qt, 2.55 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.54 L (1.63 US qt, 1.36 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 95
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)
Fuel injection:Throttle body:ID mark: B7M1Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size: 120/70R15M/C 56H
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCFRear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 160/60R15M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/BATTLAX SCRLoa din g:Maximum load:
195 kg (430 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic dual disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
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Consumer information
11-2
11
The model label is affixed to the inside
of the rear storage compartment. (See
page 5-23.) Record the information on
this label in the space provided. This
information will be needed when order-
ing spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
EAU69910
Dia
gnostic connectorThe diagnostic connector is located as
shown.
EAU85300
Vehicle data recor din gThis model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions and for research, statisti-
cal analysis and development purpos-
es.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
Vehicle status and engine perfor-
mance data
Fuel-injection and emission-relat-
ed data
This data will be uploaded only when a
special Yamaha diagnostic tool is at-
tached to the vehicle, such as when
maintenance checks or service proce-
dures are performed.
Vehicle data uploaded will be handled
appropriately according to the follow-
ing Privacy Policy.
Privacy Policy
1. Diagnostic connector
1
https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/eu/
privacy/privacy-policy.aspx
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Index
AABS warning light ................................... 5-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 7-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 8-17
Air filter element, V-belt ........................ 8-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............... 5-19
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 5-26BBattery .................................................. 8-30
Brake fluid, changing............................ 8-26
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 8-25
Brake lever, front .................................. 5-17
Brake lever, rear ................................... 5-18
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 8-28
Braking ................................................... 7-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 8-27
Canister ................................................ 8-12
Care ........................................................ 9-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 5-22
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 8-28
Coolant ................................................. 8-15
Cruise control indicator lights................. 5-3
Cruise control switches .......................... 5-2
Cruise control system............................. 4-1DData recording, vehicle......................... 11-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 11-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................... 5-1
D-mode (drive mode).............................. 4-3
Drive belt .............................................. 8-26
Drive mode switch .................................. 5-2
EEmergency mode ................................. 8-39
Engine break-in ...................................... 7-1
Engine idling speed, checking ............. 8-18
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge........... 8-12
Engine overheating .............................. 8-38
Engine serial number ........................... 11-1
Engine stop switch................................. 5-2FFront and rear brake lever free play, checking ............................................ 8-22
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 8-24
Front fork, checking ............................. 8-29
Fuel ...................................................... 5-20
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 7-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 5-20
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 5-22
Fuses, replacing ................................... 8-32HHandlebar switches ............................... 5-1
Hazard switch ........................................ 5-2
High beam indicator light ....................... 5-3
Horn switch ............................................ 5-1
How to lock the centerstand ................ 3-10
How to lock the steering ........................ 3-9IIdentification numbers ......................... 11-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 5-28
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 5-2KKey, handling of smart and mechanical key ....................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 8-34
MMaintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 8-5
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 8-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL) ............. 5-3
Matte color, caution................................ 9-1
Menu switch ........................................... 5-2
Model label ........................................... 11-1
Multi-function display ............................. 5-5OOperating range of the smart key system .................................................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 8-9
Parking.................................................... 7-4
Parking mode ....................................... 3-13
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Powering off the vehicle ......................... 3-8
Powering on the vehicle ......................... 3-7
Power on/Starter switch ......................... 5-2RRear brake lock cable, adjusting .......... 8-23
Rear brake lock, checking .................... 8-23
Rear brake lock lever ............................ 5-18
Rear view mirrors .................................. 5-24SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Select switch .......................................... 5-2
Shock absorber assembly .................... 5-25
Sidestand.............................................. 5-27
Smart key................................................ 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
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Index
12-2
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Smart key system indicator light ............ 5-4
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 8-35
Spark plugs, checking .......................... 8-11
Special features ...................................... 4-1
Specifications ....................................... 10-1
Speedometer .......................................... 5-4
Starting off .............................................. 7-3
Starting the engine.................................. 7-2
Steering, checking ................................ 8-30
Storage ................................................... 9-3
Storage compartment and fuel tank
access ................................................ 3-11
Storage compartments ......................... 5-23TTachometer ............................................. 5-5
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 8-27
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 8-19
Tires ...................................................... 8-19
Tool kit .................................................... 8-2
Traction control system .......................... 4-4
Traction control system indicator light ... 5-4
Troubleshooting .................................... 8-35
Troubleshooting chart........................... 8-37
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 5-2
Turn signal switch ................................... 5-1VValve clearance..................................... 8-19
Vehicle identification number ............... 11-1
Vehicle lights ......................................... 8-34WWheel bearings, checking..................... 8-30
Wheels .................................................. 8-21
YYamalube ............................................. 8-15
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