steering YAMAHA TMAX 2018 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 instrume nts.................2-3
Smart key system ............................3-1
Smart key system ....... .....................3-1
Operating range of the smart key system ....... ............................ .......3-2
Handling of the smart key and
mechanical key ............................3-3
Smart key ........................................3-5
Replacing the smart key battery ......3-6
Powering on the vehi cle ..................3-8
Powering off the vehi cle ..................3-9
How to lock the steering ................3-10
How to lock the centerstand ..........3-10
Storage compartment and fuel
tank access ................................3-11
Parking mode ................................3-13
Special features ................................4-1
Cruise control system (XP530D-A) ..................................4-1
D-mode (drive mode) (XP530-A, XP530D-A) ...................................4-3
Traction control system ...................4-4
Instrument and co ntrol functions....5-1
Handlebar switches .........................5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ...5-2
Speedometer ...................................5-4
Tachometer .....................................5-5
Multi-function display .......................5-5
Front brake lever ...........................5-17
Rear brake lever ............................5-18
Rear brake lock lever.....................5-18
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ........5-19
Fuel tank cap .................................5-20
Fuel................................................5-21
Fuel tank overflow hose.................5-22
Catalytic converter .........................5-23
Storage compartments ..................5-23 Windshield (XP530E-A,
XP530-A) ................................... 5-25
Rear view mirrors .......................... 5-26
Shock absorber assembly ............. 5-27
Auxiliary DC jack ........................... 5-28
Sidestand ...................................... 5-29
Ignition circuit cut- off system ......... 5-30
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation and important riding
points ................................................. 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ....................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-5
Engine break-in ............................... 7-5
Parking ............................................ 7-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment ........................................ 8-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control syst em .............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 8-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 8-7
Checking the spark plugs ................ 8-9
Canister ......................................... 8-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 8-10
Coolant .......................................... 8-13
Engine air filter element ................ 8-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 8-15
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 8-16
Valve clearance............................. 8-16
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels................................... 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 8-19
Adjusting the rear brake lock
cable .......................................... 8-20
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Checking the rear brake lock......... 8-20
Checking the front and rear brake pads ........................................... 8-21
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 8-21
Changing the brake fluid ............... 8-22
Drive belt slack .............................. 8-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables......................................... 8-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ................ 8-24
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ............................... 8-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 8-25
Checking the front fork .................. 8-25
Checking the steering.................... 8-26
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 8-26
Battery ........................................... 8-27
Replacing the fuses ....................... 8-28
Vehicle lights ................................. 8-31
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................ 8-31
Replacing the license plate light bulb ............................................ 8-32
Troubleshooting............................. 8-33
Troubleshooting charts .................. 8-34
Emergency mode .......................... 8-36
Scooter care and storage ................. 9-1
Matte color caution .......................... 9-1
Care................................................. 9-1
Storage ............................................ 9-4
Specifications ................................. 10-1
Consumer information ................... 11-1
Identification numbers ................... 11-1
Diagnostic connector ..................... 11-2
Vehicle data recording................... 11-2
Index ................................................ 12-1
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14 hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution of
the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or accesso-
ries to your scooter. Use extra care
when riding a scooter that has added
cargo or accessories. Here, along with
the information about accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to fol-
low if loading cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident. When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the scooter as possible. Securely
pack your heaviest items as close
to the center of the vehicle as pos-
sible and make sure to distribute
the weight as evenly as possible
on both sides of the scooter to min-
imize imbalance or instability.
Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the scooter before rid-
ing. Check accessory mounts and
cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Such items
can create unstable handling or
a slow steering response.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
Maximum load: 199 kg (439 lb) (XP530D-A)
202 kg (445 lb) (XP530-A, XP530E-A)
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position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your scooter. Carefully
inspect the accessory before using
it to make sure that it does not in
any way reduce ground clearance
or cornering clearance, limit sus-
pension travel, steering travel or
control operation, or obscure lights
or reflectors.
Accessories fitted to the handle- bar or the front fork area can cre-
ate instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody- namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to lift
the scooter, or the scooter may
become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by
large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
Use caution when adding electrical
accessories. If electrical accesso-
ries exceed the capacity of the
scooter’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 8-17 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
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EAU77232
Powering on the vehicle
1. With the smart key on and in oper- ating range, briefly press the
“ON/ ” switch.
2. Upon authentication of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice
and the smart key system indicator
light will come on briefly. All locks
will release automatically.
TIP
The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the steering lock
cannot automatically release itself.
Try moving the handlebars gently
to the left or right and then press
the “ON/ ” switch one more time.
If the steering continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash 16 times and the steering
lock release operation will stop
midway. Move the handlebar gen-
tly to the left and right to help re-
lease the steering lock and then
press the “ON/ ” switch again.
The smart key system indicator
light will flash if the centerstand
lock cannot automatically release
itself. Gently rock the vehicle for-
ward or backward and then press the “ON/ ” switch one more time.
If the centerstand continues to be
locked and will not release, the
smart key system indicator light
will flash 16 times and the center-
stand lock release operation will
stop midway. Rock the vehicle for-
ward and backward to help release
the centerstand lock and then
press the “ON/ ” switch again.
NOTICE
ECA15826
If the steering lock or centerstand
lock will not release and the smart
key system indicator light is flash-
ing, have a Yamaha dealer check the
smart key system.
3. The power of the vehicle is turned on when all locks have been re-
leased. The multi-function display
will come on.
4. The engine can now be started. (See page 7-2.)
TIP
See page 8-36 for information about
emergency mode and how to turn the
vehicle power on without the smart key.
1. “ON/ ” switch
MODE
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How to lock the steering
After moving the vehicle to a safe park-
ing place, turn off the power of the vehi-
cle. Turn the handlebars fully to the left
and then briefly press the “OFF/LOCK”
switch.
TIP
If the steering lock function locks
correctly, the beeper will sound
once.
If the steering lock function does
not lock correctly, the beeper will
sound for three seconds and the
smart key system indicator light
will flash. Turn the handlebar fully
to the left one more time and press
the “OFF/LOCK” switch again for
one second.
WARNING
EWA14742
Do not operate the steering lock
while the vehicle is moving.
EAU78052
How to lock the centerstand
Park the vehicle on a firm level surface
and then place it on the centerstand.
Press the “OFF/LOCK” switch for one
second.
TIP
If the centerstand lock function
locks correctly, the beeper will
sound once.
If the centerstand lock function
does not lock correctly, the beeper
will sound for three seconds and
the smart key system indicator
light will flash. Gently rock the vehi-
cle forward or backward and press
the “OFF/LOCK” switch for one
second.
1. “OFF/LOCK” switch
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Parking mode
The steering is locked, and the hazard
lights and turn signal lights can be
turned on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off.
To enter parking mode 1. Lock the steering. (See page 3-10. ）
2. Press the “ / ” switch for one second.
TIP
If the steering lock has not been ap-
plied, the beeper will sound for 3 sec-
onds (the smart key system indicator
light will also flash) and the vehicle will
not enter parking mode.
3. Upon authentification of the smart key, the beeper will sound twice
and the vehicle will enter parking
mode. The smart key system indi-
cator light will come on.
TIP
The seat, fuel tank cap lid, and the front
storage compartment (for XP530-A,
XP530D-A) cannot be opened while in
parking mode.
NOTICE
ECA20760
Using the hazard or turn signal
lights for an extended length of time
may cause the battery to discharge.
To exit parking mode
Press the “ / ” switch. Upon authen-
tication of the smart key, the beeper will
sound once and the smart key system
indicator light will go off.
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Starting the engine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See page 7-5 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 sides-
tand must be up. (See page 5-30.) 1. With the smart key turned on, ap- proach the vehicle.
2. Push the “ON/ ” switch.
Upon authentication of the smart
key, the beeper will sound twice
and the centerstand and steering
locks (if applied) will be released.
All indicator and warning lights
should come on briefly and then go
off.
The ABS warning light should
come on when the power of the ve-
hicle is turned on, and go off once
the vehicle reaches a traveling
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er.
NOTICE
ECA22510
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 5-2 for the corresponding warning and indicator light circuit
check.
3. Close the throttle completely.
4. Start the engine by pushing the “ON/ ” switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine does not start within 5
seconds of pressing the “ON/ ”
switch, wait 10 seconds before
pressing the switch again to allow
the battery voltage to restore.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
1. “ON/ ” switch
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Parking
When parking, turn the vehicle power
off and then the smart key off.
When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you apply the steering lock and center-
stand lock. Take the smart key with
you. It is recommended that you turn
the smart key off.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
TIP
Even when the vehicle is parked in a lo-
cation partitioned by a fence or the
glass window of a shop, if the smart key
is within operating range, other people
will be able to start the engine and op-
erate the vehicle. Please turn the smart
key off when leaving the vehicle. (See
page 3-5.)
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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.
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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.
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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
110203040
0.66121824
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