brake YAMAHA TMAX 2021 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
EAU50861
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake lever free playFront
Rear There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon
gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. Valve stem nut
2. Valve stem locknutTi ghtenin g torques:
Valve stem nut: 2.0 N·m (0.20 kgf·m, 1.5 lb·ft)
Valve stem locknut:
3.0 N·m (0.30 kgf·m, 2.2 lb·ft)
1
2
1. No brake lever free play
1. No brake lever free play
1
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU53033
A djustin g the rear brake lock
ca blePeriodically check the rear brake lock
cable length and adjust if necessary.
1. Release the rear brake lock lever.
2. To increase the rear brake lock ca- ble length, turn the adjusting nut at
the rear brake caliper in direction
(a). To decrease the rear brake
lock cable length, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction (b). 3. Confirm that the rear brake lock
lever (page 5-18) functions prop-
erly and that the rear wheel rotates
freely when unlocked.
WARNING
EWA20290
If proper a djustment cannot be o b-
taine d as d escri bed , have a Yamaha
d ealer make this ad justment.
EAU52293
Checking the rear brake lockThe rear brake lock must be checked
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Adjust the rear brake lock cable.
2. Apply the rear brake lock, and then try to push the vehicle to con-
firm that the rear brake lock func-
tions properly.
3. The rear brake lock caliper is pro- vided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the rear brake
lock pads. To check the rear brake
lock pads, check the position of
the indicator when the rear brake
lock lever is applied. If the indica-
tor has passed the wear indicator
groove, have a Yamaha dealer
check the rear brake lock.
4. Make sure that there are no tears or cracks on the rubber boot.
1. Adjusting nut
2. Rear brake lock cable lengthRear brake lock cab le length:
43–45 mm (1.69–1.77 in)
1
2
(b)
(a)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
EAU22312
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsFront brake
Rear brake The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble
the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the position of the wear in-
dicator while applying the brake. If a
brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator almost touches the
brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
1. Wear indicator groove
2. Wear indicator
3. Rubber boot
1
2
3
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
EAU22584
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.TIPMake sure the reservoir is parallel to
the ground when checking.NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damag e painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.Front brake Rear
brake
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down.  A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure
to check the brake pads for wear
and the brake system for leakage.
 If the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause before further rid-
ing.
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions: 
Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
Specifie d b rake flui d:
DOT 41. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
1. Minimum level mark
LOWER
1
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8
EAU22734
Chang ing the brake flui dHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
 Brake seals: every 2 years
 Brake hoses: every 4 years
EAU88810
Drive beltThe drive belt should be visually in-
spected before each ride. Check for
excessive wear, damage, and dirt. Al-
so, the drive belt tension must be
checked and adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance chart.
To check the drive belt
1. On a level surface, place the vehi- cle on its centerstand.
2. Rotate the rear wheel and check the belt surface for signs of wear
or damage. 3. If cracks, excessive wear, or dam-
age is found, have the belt in-
spected or replaced by your
Yamaha dealer.
4. If the drive belt or drive belt sprocket is dirty, remove the drive
belt covers by removing the bolts
and quick fasteners.
5. Clean the drive belt and remove any debris from the drive belt
sprocket. NOTICE: Do not allow
d irt or san d to accumulate in the
d rive belt area, otherwise the
d rive belt will wear out quickly.
[ECA26970]
1. Stone damage
2. Cog damage
1
2
1. Quick fastener
2. Bolt
3. Drive belt cover1 23
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU23173
Lu bricatin g the front an d rear
b rake leversFront brake lever
Rear brake lever
The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23215
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstan d an d si destan dThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstan d or si destan d d oes
not move up an d d own smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstan d or
si destan d coul d contact the g round
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Silicone grease
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any d amage is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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8
EAU81473
Replacin g the fusesFuse box1, brake light fuse and cruise
control fuse are located behind panel
A. (See page 8-9.)
Fuse box 2 and main fuse are located
behind the windshield.
TIPTo access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover.To access fuse box 2 and the main
fuse, proceed as follows.
1. Remove panel A. (See page 8-9.) 2. Remove the screw access covers
by removing the quick fasteners.
3. Remove the caps.
4. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
1. Fuse box 1
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Auxiliary DC jack fuse
4. Headlight fuse
5. Electronic throttle valve fuse
6. ABS motor fuse
7. ABS solenoid fuse
8. Spare fuse
9. Cruise control fuse
10.Brake light fuse2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8
9
10
1 1
1. Starter relay cover
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Fuse box 2
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Taillight fuse
8. Radiator fan motor fuse
9. Fuel injection system fuse
10.Backup fuse
11.Spare fuse
12.Windshield motor fuse
5
6
7
8
9
10
11 12 11
1 1
2
3
2
3
4 4
1. Screw access cover
2. Quick fastener
1. Cap
1
212
1
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8 5. Remove the inner panel by remov-
ing the bolts and quick fasteners.
6. Install the inner panel by installing the bolts and quick fasteners. 7. Install the windshield by installing
the screws.
8. Install the caps.
9. Install the screw access covers by installing the quick fasteners.
10. Install the panel.
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the vehicle power off.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
1. Windshield
2. Screw
1. Inner panel
2. Bolt
3. Quick fastener
1
2
2 21 2
2
3 3
2
1. Screw access cover
1
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
40.0 A
Headlight fuse:
7.5 A
Taillight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 15.0 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 7.5 A
ABS control unit fuse:
7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Auxiliary DC jack fuse:
2.0 A
Backup fuse: 15.0 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
Brake light fuse:
1.0 A
Cruise control fuse: 1.0 A
Windshield motor fuse: 20.0 A
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Scooter care and stora ge
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9
EAU37834
Matte color cautionNOTICE
ECA15193
Some mo dels are equipped with
matte colore d finishe d parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha d ealer for
a d vice on what prod ucts to use be-
fore cleanin g the vehicle. Usin g a
b rush, harsh chemical prod ucts or
cleanin g compoun ds when cleanin g
these parts will scratch or damag e
their surface. Wax also shoul d not
b e applied to any matte colore d fin-
ishe d parts.
EAU83443
CareFrequent, thorough cleaning of the ve-
hicle will not only enhance its appear-
ance but also will improve its general
performance and extend the useful life
of many components. Washing, clean-
ing, and polishing will also give you a
chance to inspect the condition of the
vehicle more frequently. Be sure to
wash the vehicle after riding in the rain
or near the sea, because salt is corro-
sive to metals.TIP The roads of heavy snowfall areas
may be sprayed with salt as a de-
icing method. This salt can stay on
the roads well into spring, so be
sure to wash the underside and
chassis parts after riding in such
areas.
 Genuine Yamaha care and main-
tenance products are sold under
the YAMALUBE brand in many
markets worldwide.
 See your Yamaha dealer for addi-
tional cleaning tips.
NOTICE
ECA26280
Improper cleanin g can cause cos-
metic an d mechanical damag e. Do
not use:  high-pressure washers or
steam-jet cleaners. Excessive
water pressure may cause wa-
ter seepa ge an d d eterioration of
wheel bearin gs, brakes, trans-
mission seals an d electrical d e-
vices. Avoi d hi gh-pressure
d eter gent applications such as
those availa ble in coin-operate d
car washers.
 harsh chemicals, inclu din g
stron g aci dic wheel cleaners,
especially on spoke or ma gne-
sium wheels.
 harsh chemicals, ab rasive
cleanin g compoun ds, or wax on
matte-finishe d parts. Brushes
can scratch an d damag e the
matte-finish, use soft spon ge or
towel only.
 towels, spon ges, or brushes
contaminated with abrasive
cleanin g prod ucts or stron g
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