2021 YAMAHA TMAX checking 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
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Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Reset the oil change indicator. (See page 5-11.)
EAU85450
Why Yamalu beYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA
Part born of the engineers’ passion
and belief that engine oil is an impor-
tant liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec-
tronics and track testing, and have
them develop the engine together with
the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full
advantage of the base oil’s qualities
and blend in the ideal balance of addi-
tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe-
rience gained over many years of re-
search and development into oil since
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine.
EAUS1203
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
regularly. In addition, the coolant must
be changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance chart.TIPIf genuine Yamaha coolant is not avail-
able, use an ethylene glycol antifreeze
containing corrosion inhibitors for alu-
minum engines and mix with distilled
water at a 1:1 ratio.
EAU52025
To check the coolant level
Since the coolant level varies with en-
gine temperature, check when the en-
gine is cold. 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Hold the vehicle upright, or place it on the centerstand.Recommen ded coolant:
YAMALUBE coolant
Coolant quantity: Coolant reservoir (max 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)
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EAU22584
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.TIPMake sure the reservoir is parallel to
the ground when checking.NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.Front brake Rear
brake
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.  A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure
to check the brake pads for wear
and the brake system for leakage.
 If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause before further rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions: 
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
Specifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 41. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
1. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
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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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