fuel YAMAHA TMAX 2009 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY 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
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-4
Fuel gauge .......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..............3-11
Handlebar switches .......................3-11
Front brake lever ...........................3-12
Rear brake lever ............................3-13
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-14
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-14
Fuel tank cap .................................3-15
Fuel ................................................3-16
Catalytic converter .........................3-18
Seat ...............................................3-18
Adjusting the rider backrest ...........3-19
Helmet holder ................................3-20
Storage compartments ..................3-20
Rear view mirrors ..........................3-22Shock absorber assembly ............. 3-22
Sidestand ...................................... 3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-23
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plugs .............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 6-11
Chain drive oil ............................... 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Replacing the air filter element ...... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-17Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................ 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-21
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable .......................................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-25
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery ........................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-31
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 6-32
Rear turn signal light bulb .............. 6-33
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................ 6-33

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-15)
2. V-belt air filter element (left)
3. Helmet holder (page 3-20)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-20)
5. Grab bar (page 5-2)
6. Chain drive oil filler cap (page 6-14)
7. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-11)
8. Sidestand (page 3-23, 6-25)9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-11)
10. Engine oil level check window (page 6-11)
11. Oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)

DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments
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1. Rear brake lever (page 3-13)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-11)
3. Rear brake lock lever (page 3-14)
4. Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-5)
5. Speedometer (page 3-4)
6. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
7. Fuel gauge (page 3-5)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 3-11)9. Front brake lever (page 3-12)
10. Throttle grip (page 6-18)
11. Front storage compartment B (page 3-20)
12. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)
13. Front storage compartment A (page 3-20)

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. When the key is
turned to “ON”, the fuel gauge needle
will sweep once across the fuel level
range and then return to “E” (Empty) in
order to test the electrical circuit. The
needle moves towards “E” as the fuel
level decreases. When the needle
reaches the red zone, approximately
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal) re-
main in the fuel tank. If this occurs, re-
fuel as soon as possible.
TIP

Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself
completely.
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Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. When
the key is turned to “ON”, the coolant
temperature gauge needle will sweep
once across the temperature range and
then return to “C” in order to test the
electrical circuit. The coolant tempera-
ture varies with changes in the weather
and engine load. If the needle reaches
or enters the red zone, stop the vehicle
and let the engine cool. (See
page 6-35.)
1. Fuel gauge
2. Red zone
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1. Coolant temperature gauge
2. Red zone
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)

two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)

a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled when
the remaining fuel in the fuel tank
reaches approximately 3.0 L (0.79
US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal))

a self-diagnosis device

a clock

an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)

a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the last V-belt replace-
ment)
TIP


Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.

When the key is turned to “ON”, all
of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
one after the other and then disap-
pear, in order to test the electrical
circuits.
Tachometer
The tachometer allows the rider to
monitor the engine speed and keep it
within the ideal power range.
NOTICE

ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer red zone.
Red zone: 8250 r/min and above
Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button and
“RESET” button together for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “RESET” button to set the
hours.
3. Push the “SELECT” button, and
the minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “RESET” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button and
then release it to start the clock.
Odometer and tripmeter modes

1. Odometer/tripmeters
1. Oil change tripmeter
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Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode and the tripmeter modes in the
following order:
Odo
→
Trip-A
→
Trip-B
→
OIL Trip
→
V-BELT Trip
→
Odo
When approximately 3.0 L (0.79 US
gal, 0.66 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “F Trip” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In that
case, pushing the “SELECT” button
switches the display between the vari-
ous tripmeter and odometer modes in
the following order:
Odo
→
F Trip
→
Trip-A
→
Trip-B
→
OILTrip
→
V-BELT Trip
→
Odo
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “F Trip”,
“Trip-A” or “Trip-B” is displayed. While
“F Trip”, “Trip-A” or “Trip-B” is dis-
played, push the “RESET” button for at
least one second. If you do not reset
the fuel reserve tripmeter manually, it
will reset itself automatically and the
display will return to the prior mode af-
ter refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
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The display cannot be changed back to
“F Trip” after pushing the “RESET” but-
ton.
Oil change indicator “OIL”
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. To reset the oil
change indicator, select it by pushing
the “SELECT” button until “OIL Trip” is
displayed, and then push the “RESET”
button at least 1 second. When pushing
the “RESET” button, “OIL Trip” starts
flashing. While “OIL Trip” is flashing,
push the “RESET” button for at least 3
seconds.
If the engine oil is changed before the
1. V-belt replacement tripmeter
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1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
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TIP


The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the main switch was turned on.
During this test, a “clicking” noise
can be heard from the front of the
vehicle, and if either brake lever is
even slightly applied, a vibration
can be felt at the lever, but these
do not indicate a malfunction.

When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake levers, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.

This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake levers when
the ABS is operating. However,
special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er when performing this test.
NOTICE

ECA16120
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magneticscrewdrivers, etc.) away from the
front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of the
ABS system.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
2. Insert the key into the lock and turn
it clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.
1. Front wheel hub
1. Rear wheel hub
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1. Opening lever
2. Lid
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1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank opening,
and then push down on the cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING

EWA11261
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in
place before riding the scooter.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING

EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Match marks
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately.
NOTICE:
Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.

[ECA10071]

4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING

EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline inyour eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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NOTICE

ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug lifeand reduce maintenance costs.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)

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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

EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by 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.3-16
Engine oil

Check oil level in engine.

If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.

Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-11
Chain drive oil

Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant

Check coolant level in reservoir.

If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.

Check cooling system for leakage.6-15
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 recommended brake fluid to specified level.

Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-22, 6-23