maintenance YAMAHA TMAX 2012 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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9Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1040
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
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Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the capwhile turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily us
ed instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................... 5-2
Air filter element, replacing ...................... 6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................ 3-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................... 6-34BBattery ..................................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................... 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking ....................... 6-23
Brake lever, front ..................................... 3-13
Brake lever, rear ...................................... 3-14
Brake levers, lubricating .......................... 6-25
Braking ...................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ............. 6-24
Care ........................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................... 3-18
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ....................................... 6-26
Coolant .................................................... 6-14DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-12
Drive belt slack ........................................ 6-24EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed ................................. 6-16
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .............. 6-11
Engine stop switch................................... 3-13
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-3FFront and rear brake lever free play, checking ................................................ 6-20
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....... 6-22
Front fork, checking ................................. 6-26 Fuel ......................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-15
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-30
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-12
Hazard switch.......................................... 3-13
Headlight bulb, replacing......................... 6-31
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-13IIdentification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-25
Immobilizer system ................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-3
Indicator lights and warning light ............... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33MMain switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubricatio
n, periodic....... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Matte color, caution ................................... 7-1
Model label ................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display................................. 3-5PPanels, removing and installing ................ 6-8
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-12RRear brake lock cable, adjusting ............. 6-21
Rear brake lock, checking ....................... 6-21 Rear brake lock lever ............................... 3-15
Rear view mirrors..................................... 3-24
Rider backrest, adjusting .........................3-19
SSafe-riding points .......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-18
Shock absorber assembly .......................3-24
Sidestand .................................................3-25
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-10
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Start switch ..............................................3-13
Steering, checking ................................... 6-27
Storage ......................................................7-3
Storage compartments ............................3-20TTachometer................................................3-4
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-32
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking............... 6-17
Tires ......................................................... 6-17
Tool kit .......................................................6-2
Troubleshooting ....................................... 6-34
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-36
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-32
Turn signal switch .................................... 3-12VValve clearance ....................................... 6-17
Vehicle identificat ion number .....................9-1
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