maintenance YAMAHA TMAX 2018 User Guide

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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a distance-
based maintenance is performed instead.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from
10000 km (6000 mi).
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as
they require special tools, data and technical skills.
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
NO. ITEM
1 * Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
Replace if necessary. 
2 * Spark plugs Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.

Replace. 
3 * Valve clearance Check and adjust. Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 * Fuel injection Check engine idle speed.

Check and adjust synchronization. 
5 * Exhaust system Check for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gaskets if necessary. 
6* Evaporative
emission control
system Check control system for
damage.
Replace if necessary. X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
NO. ITEM
1* Diagnostic system
check Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Check the error codes. 
2 * Air filter element Replace. 
3* V-belt case air filter
elements Clean.

Replace. 
4 * Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
5 * Rear brake Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
Replace brake pads if necessary. 
6 * Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage.

Replace. Every 4 years
7 * Brake fluid Change. Every 2 years
8 Rear brake lock
cable Check cable length.
Adjust if necessary. At the initial interval and 4000
km (2400 mi) after the initial
1000 km (600 mi) and every
5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
9 * Rear brake lock Check operation.
Adjust. 
10 * Wheels Check runout and for damage.
Replace if necessary. 
11 * Tires Check tread depth and for
damage.
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary. 
12 * Wheel bearings Check bearing for looseness or
damage. X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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13 * Drive belt Check belt condition.
Replace if damaged.
Check belt tension.
Adjust if necessary. At the initial interval and every
10000 km (6000 mi) until 40000 km (24000 mi), and every 5000 km (3000 mi) thereafter.
14 * Drive pulley and
drive axle Lubricate.

15 * Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.  
Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. 
16 * Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly
tightened. 
17 Front and rear
brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.

18 Sidestand,
centerstand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. 
19 * Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if
necessary. 
20 * Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
21 * Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and for oil
leakage.
Replace if necessary. 
22 * Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.

23 Engine oil Change (warm engine before
draining).
Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. At the initial interval and
when the oil change
indicator flashes or comes on [every 5000km (3000 mi)]. 
24 Engine oil filter
cartridge Replace.

NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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Air filters
The engine air filter uses a disposable oil-coated paper element. This element
cannot be cleaned with compressed air, doing so will only damage it.
If you often ride in the rain or in dusty areas, have the engine air filter and
V-belt air filter elements serviced more frequently.
Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check the brake fluid levels in the reservoirs, and refill as necessary.
Replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers,
and change the brake fluid every 2 years.
Replace the brake hoses every 4 years, or sooner if cracked or damaged.
25 * Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change. Every 3 years
26 * V-belt Replace. When the V-belt replacement
indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
27 * Front and rear
brake switches Check operation.

28 * Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.

29 * Throttle grip
housing and cable Check operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing, cable and grip warmer
wire. 
30 * Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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Removing and installing
panels
The panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
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Panel A
To remove the panel
1. Remove the screws. 2. Release the sides of the panel by
pulling its upper left and right sides
to unhook them as shown.
3. Remove the panel as shown.
To install the panel
1. Insert the tabs on the upper left and right sides of the panel.
2. Align the center and lower projec- tions and then push the panel into
its original position.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
1. Screw
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1. Screw
1. Panel A
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Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove the screw.
2. Gently pry up the upper portion of the panel, and then slide the panel
upwards.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw.
Panel C
To remove the panel
Remove the screws, and then pull the
panel outward.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
1. Panel B
2. Screw
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2. Panel C
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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.
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If a torque wrench is not available when
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.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:
13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
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Canister
This model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the fol-
lowing:
Check each hose connection.
Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if dam-
aged.
Make sure that the canister breath-
er is not blocked, and if necessary,
clean it.
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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.
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.
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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.
1. Canister
2. Canister breather
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1. Engine oil level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
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To change the engine oil (and re-
place the oil filter cartridge)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then the engine oil drain bolt
and its gasket.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary.
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Skip steps 6–8 if the oil filter cartridge is
not being replaced. 6. Remove the oil filter cartridge with
an oil filter wrench.
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An oil filter wrench is available at a
Yamaha dealer.
7. Apply a thin coat of clean engine oil to the O-ring of the new oil filter
cartridge.
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Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
8. Install the new oil filter cartridge, and then tighten it to the specified
torque with a torque wrench.
1. Engine oil filler cap
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. O-ring
3. Gasket
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1. Oil filter wrench
2. Oil filter cartridge
1. O-ring
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its new gasket, and then tighten
the bolt to the specified torque.
10. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary.
11. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
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Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.
NOTICE
ECA11621
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.
12. 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
check for the cause.
13. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Reset the oil change indicator. (See page 5-11.)
1. Torque wrench
Tightening torque:Oil filter cartridge:
17 N·m (1.7 kgf·m, 13 lb·ft)
Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt:43 N·m (4.3 kgf·m, 32 lb·ft)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
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Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil quantity: Oil change:2.60 L (2.75 US qt, 2.29 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 2.90 L (3.07 US qt, 2.55 Imp.qt)
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