maintenance YAMAHA TMAX 2003 Owners Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
2 DESCRIPTION
3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
8 SPECIFICATIONS
9 CONSUMER INFORMATION
INDEX
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not
ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your
scooter. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on
being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of
the question. Scooter riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental and physical
best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous
risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passen-
gers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic
materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum pro-
tective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits,
in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable.
Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is
even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensive-
ly—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
Enjoy your ride!
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Owner’s tool kit ......................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ...........6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .......6-6
Checking the spark plugs ......................................6-9
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...........................6-12
Chain drive oil ......................................................6-15
Coolant ................................................................6-17
Cleaning the air filter element ..............................6-19
Adjusting the carburetors .....................................6-21
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................6-21
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ....................6-22
Adjusting the valve clearance ..............................6-22
Tires .....................................................................6-23
Cast wheels .........................................................6-25
Front and rear brake levers .................................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads ..............6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ..............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid ......................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ...........................................................6-29
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..........6-29
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand ...........................................................6-29
Checking the front fork .........................................6-30Checking the steering ..........................................6-31
Checking the wheel bearings ...............................6-31
Battery .................................................................6-32
Replacing the fuses .............................................6-34
Replacing a headlight bulb ..................................6-35
Troubleshooting ...................................................6-36
Troubleshooting charts ........................................6-37
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND
INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTE-
NANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO
BE SHORTENED.
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Owner’s tool kitTool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located under
the seat. (See page 3-11 for seat
opening and closing procedures.)
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be nec-
essary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
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1. Helmet holding cable
2. Owner’s tool kit
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If you are not familiar with scooter
maintenance work, have a Yamaha
dealer do it for you.
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This scooter is designed for use
on paved roads only. If this scoot-
er is operated in abnormally dusty,
muddy or wet conditions, the air
filter element should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, other-
wise rapid engine wear may result.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for prop-
er maintenance intervals.
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NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
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Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any
changes.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartPeriodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead.
8From 50,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10,000 km.
8Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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*Fuel line•Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2
*Fuel filter•Check condition.√√
3 Spark plugs•Check condition.
•Clean and regap.√√
•Replace.√√
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*Valves•Check valve clearance.
•Adjust.Every 40,000 km
5 Air filter element•Clean.√√
•Replace.√√
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*V-belt case air filter
elements•Clean.√√
•Replace.√√
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*Front brake•Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)√√√√√ √
•Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
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8*Rear brake•Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
(See NOTE on page 6-5.)√√√√√ √
•Replace brake pads.Whenever worn to the limit
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*Brake hoses•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
•Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-5.)Every 4 years
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*Wheels•Check runout and for damage.√√√√
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*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
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*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
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*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 20,000 km
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*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
15 Sidestand, centerstand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
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*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Shock absorber
assembly•Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Carburetors•Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the
brake fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
20 Engine oil•Change. (See page 3-2 and 6-15 for more information
about the oil change indicator light.)√4,000 km after initial 1,000 km
When the oil change indicator light comes on
(every 5,000 km)
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.Every 5,000 km√
21 Engine oil filter cartridge•Replace.√√√
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*Cooling system•Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
•Change.Every 3 years
23 Chain drive oil•Check vehicle for oil leakage.
•Change.√√√√
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*V-belt•Replace.When the V-belt replacement indicator light comes on
(every 20,000 km)
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*Front and rear brake
switches•Check operation.√√√√√ √
26 Moving parts and cables•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Lights, signals and
switches•Check operation.
•Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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Removing and installing
cowlings and panels
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing
The cowlings and panels shown
above need to be removed to per-
form some of the maintenance jobs
described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a cowling or
panel needs to be removed and
installed.
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1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
4. Cowling A
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Panels A and D
To remove one of the panels
1. Remove panel C (right side) or
panel E (left side).
2. Remove the panel screws.
3. Pull outward on the front of the
panel.
1
1. Screw (×3)
1
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5
1. Panel D
2. Cowling B
3. Panel E
4. Cowling C
5. Panel F
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6To install the panel
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
Panels C and E
To remove one of the panels
Pull the floorboard mat off, and then
remove the panel screws.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, install the screws, and then
place the floorboard mat back.
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1. Screw (×4)
Panel B
To remove the panel
Remove the panel screws, and then
pull outward on the areas shown.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
1
1
1. Screw (×3)
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