recommended oil YAMAHA TMAX 2005 Owners Manual

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel

Check fuel level in fuel tank.

Refuel if necessary.

Check fuel line for leakage.3-14
Engine oil

Check oil level in engine.

If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.

Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Chain drive oil

Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-13
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.6-22, 6-23
Rear 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.6-22, 6-23
Throttle grip

Make sure that operation is smooth.

Check cable free play.

If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.6-18, 6-24

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
NOTE:

The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment)
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:

Skip steps 4–6 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced.
4. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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1. Engine oil filler cap
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
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NOTE:

An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
5. Apply a thin coat of engine oil to
the O-ring of the new oil filter car-
tridge.
NOTE:

Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
6. Install the new oil filter cartridge,
and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.7. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
8. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and then
install and tighten the oil filler cap.
CAUTION:

ECA11620

In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.

Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
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1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:
Oil filter cartridge:
17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12.3 ft·lbf)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 m·kgf, 31.1 ft·lbf)
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Recommended engine oil:
SAE 10W-30 or SAE 10W-40
(API SE, SF, SG or higher)
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replace-
ment:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.90 L (3.07 US qt) (2.55 Imp.qt)

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5. Add the specified amount of the
recommended oil.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
to check the oil level.
NOTE:

The chain drive oil should be between
the minimum and maximum level
marks.7. If the chain drive oil is below the
minimum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
8. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
CAUTION:

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Make sure that no foreign ma-
terial enters the chain drive
case.

Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
9. Check the chain drive case for oilleakage. If leakage is found, check
for the cause.
Tightening torque:
Chain drive oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Recommended chain drive oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.70 L (0.74 US qt) (0.62 Imp.qt)
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:
Overall length:
2235 mm (88.0 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height:
1410 mm (55.5 in)
Seat height:
795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1575 mm (62.0 in)
Ground clearance:
130 mm (5.12 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2800 mm (110.2 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
XP500 225.0 kg (496 lb)
XP500A 230.0 kg (507 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined parallel 2-cylinder
Displacement:
499.0 cm
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(30.45 cu.in)
Bore
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stroke:
66.0
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73.0 mm (2.60
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2.87 in)
Compression ratio:
11.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter Lubrication system:
Dry sump

Engine oil:
Type:
SAE10W30 or SAE10W40
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.80 L (2.96 US qt) (2.46 Imp.qt)
With oil filter cartridge replacement:
2.90 L (3.07 US qt) (2.55 Imp.qt)
Chain drive oil:
Type:
SAE80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.70 L (0.74 US qt) (0.62 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.35 L (0.37 US qt) (0.31 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.50 L (1.59 US qt) (1.32 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
14.0 L (3.70 US gal) (3.08 Imp.gal)
Electronic fuel injection:
Manufacturer:
AISAN
Model:
1100-87B60/1100-87B70
Spark plug(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-disc automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear/helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
52/32
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36/22 (2.659)
Secondary reduction system:
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
41/25
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40/29 (2.262)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type

Chassis:
Frame type:
Diamond
Caster angle:
28.00 °
Trail:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)

SPECIFICATIONS
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9Front tire:

Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70R14 M/C 55H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252F
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01F
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
160/60R15 M/C 67H
Manufacturer/model:
DUNLOP/D252
Manufacturer/model:
BRIDGESTONE/TH01R
Loading:
Maximum load:
XP500 190 kg (419 lb)
XP500A 185 kg (408 lb)
* (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)

Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
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Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2

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XP500 90–190 kg (198–419 lb)
XP500A 90–185 kg (198–408 lb)
Front:
225 kPa (33 psi) (2.25 kgf/cm
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Rear:
280 kPa (41 psi) (2.80 kgf/cm
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Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14M/C x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15M/C x MT5.00
Front brake:
Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
120.0 mm (4.72 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
117.0 mm (4.61 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GT9B-4
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:
Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W
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Headlight:
12 V, 55.0 W
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