light YAMAHA TMAX 2013 User Guide

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU13221
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, followthese 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. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. 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. 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 in your 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.
EAU49741
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
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level2
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Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol
(E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 15.0 L (3.96 US gal, 3.30 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)
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9storage compartment accumulates
heat when exposed to the sun and/
or the engine heat, do not store any-
thing susceptible to heat, consum-
ables or flammable items inside it.
To avoid humidity from spreading
through the storage compartment,
wrap wet articles in a plastic bag be-
fore storing them in the compart-
ment. Since the storage
compartment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap any
articles stored in the compartment
in a plastic bag. Do not keep any-
thing valuable or breakable in the
storage compartment. Do not leave
the seat open for an extended period
of time, otherwise the light may
cause the battery to discharge.
[ECA16082]
NOTICE:
The shaded area is not a
storage compartment. To prevent
damaging the seat hinges, do not
place any items in this area.
[ECA16091]

TIP
Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.

Do not leave your scooter unat-tended with the seat open.
NOTICE
ECA11100
Do not leave the rider seat open for
an extended period of time, other-
wise the light may cause the batteryto discharge.
WARNING
EWA16120
Do not exceed the following loading limits:

Front storage compartment A:
0.15 kg (0.3 lb)

Front storage compartment B:
1kg (2 lb)

Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
(11 lb)

Maximum load for the vehicle:
XP500 198 kg (437 lb)XP500A 194 kg (428 lb)
1. Rear storage compartment
2. Shaded area
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EAU45052
Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch and brake
light switches) has the following func-
tions.
It prevents starting when the side-
stand is up, but neither brake is ap-
plied.

It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sidestand
is still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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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 specified brak
e fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-20, 6-22, 6-23
Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth.
Check throttle grip free play.
If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust
throttle grip free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing. 6-17, 6-25
Wheels and tires Check for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 6-17, 6-19
Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting
points if necessary. 6-25
Centerstand, sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-26
Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tightened.
Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches Check operation.
Correct if necessary.
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Sidestand switch Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-26
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU48710
TIPThis model is equipped with:
a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the multi-function display in-
dicates error code 30, but this is
not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the
error code. Failing to do so will pre-
vent the engine from starting even
though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.

an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start switchto restart the engine.
EAU54010
Starting the engine NOTICE
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-27 for more information.1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning light, indica-
tor light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
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Engine trouble warning light

Immobilizer system indicator
light
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V-belt replacement indicator

Oil change indicator
NOTICE
ECA17820
If the above warning light, indicator
light, or indicators do not come on
initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if a warning light, indicator
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light, or indicators remains on, see
pages 3-3, 3-5, 3-8, 3-9 or 3-11 for the
corresponding warning light, indica-
tor light or indicator circuit check.
For ABS models:The ABS warning light should come on
when the main switch is turned to “ON”
and then go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.NOTICE
ECA17680
If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-3 for theindicator light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt.
NOTICE
ECA11042
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
EAU45091
Starting off 1. While pulling the rear brake leverwith your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.1. Grab bar
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EAU16820
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
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Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16841
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
EAU36531
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 4100
r/min. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
[ECA11282]

1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 5000
r/min. 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10310

Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
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If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-cle.
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23 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change coolant. Every 3 years
24 * V- b e l t Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12500 mi)]
25 * Front and rear
brake switches Check operation.

26 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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27 * Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
28 * Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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9To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
EAU19642
Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine
components, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode,
they should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of each spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally),
and all spark plugs installed in the en-
gine should have the same color. If any
spark plug shows a distinctly different
color, the engine could be operating im-
properly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If a spark plug shows signs of electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or other
deposits, it should be replaced. Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a
wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
1. Screw
2. Panel D
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Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.
EAU1985C
Engine oil and oil filter
cartridge The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter car-
tridge replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for two minutes, and then turn it off.NOTICE
ECA11290
The engine must be cold before pro-
ceeding with the oil level check, oth-
erwise the check will result in a falsereading.
3. Wait two minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-left side of the crank-
case.
TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum 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. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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