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TABLE OF CONTENTS

LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS

............................................. 1-1

SAFETY INFORMATION

.................. 2-1

Further safe-riding points ................ 2-5

DESCRIPTION

.................................. 3-1

Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments................. 3-3

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

....................................... 4-1

Shock absorber assembly  ............  4-18
Sidestand .....................................  4-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system  ........  4-19

FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 5-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS

................................. 6-1

Starting the engine  .........................  6-1
Starting off  ......................................  6-2
Acceleration and deceleration  ........  6-2
Braking ...........................................  6-3
Engine break-in  ..............................  6-3
Parking ...........................................  6-4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT

................................... 7-1

Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for

the emission control system ....... 7-3

General maintenance and

lubrication chart .......................... 7-4

Removing and installing panels  .....  7-8
Checking the spark plugs  .............  7-10
Canister ........................................  7-11
Engine oil and oil filter

cartridge .................................... 7-12

Chain drive oil  ..............................  7-15
Coolant .........................................  7-16
Replacing the air filter element .....  7-18

Checking the engine idling

speed ........................................ 7-18

Checking the throttle cable

free play .................................... 7-19

Valve clearance  ...........................  7-19
Tires .............................................  7-19
Cast wheels  .................................  7-21
Front and rear brake lever

free play .................................... 7-21

Adjusting the rear brake lock

lever cable ................................ 7-22

Checking the front and rear

brake pads ................................ 7-23

Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-24
Changing the brake fluid .............. 7-25
Checking and lubricating the

throttle grip and cable ............... 7-25

Lubricating the front and rear

brake levers .............................. 7-25

Checking and lubricating the

centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-26

Checking the front fork .................  7-27
Checking the steering  ..................  7-27
Checking the wheel bearings .......  7-28
Battery ..........................................  7-28
Replacing the fuses  .....................  7-29
Replacing the headlight bulb  .......  7-31
Tail/brake light ..............................  7-32
Replacing a front turn signal

light bulb ................................... 7-32

Rear turn signal light bulb ............. 7-33

Summary of Contents for Tmax

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 4B5 28199 11 XP500Z LIT 11626 23 72 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold Q Q Q Q ...

Page 3: ...e high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the rec ommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between...

Page 4: ...personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE ...

Page 5: ...S MANUAL 2009 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition August 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 23 72 ...

Page 6: ...ODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Removing and installing panels 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 10 Canister 7 11 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge 7 12 Chain drive oil 7 15 Coolant 7 16 Replacing the air filter element 7 18 Checking the engine idling speed 7 18 Chec...

Page 7: ...OOTER CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Scooter noise regulation 10 3 Maintenance record 10 4 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A STREET AND ENDURO MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 6 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 10 8 ...

Page 8: ...he labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 4 9 1 2 5 6 3 7 8 ...

Page 9: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 4B5 21686 00 5RU 24877 A0 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 6 5 3LD 24877 A0 7 8 9 ...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 ...

Page 11: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 5RU 24877 A0 LOAD LIMIT 2 kg 4 lbs 225 2 25 33 250 2 50 36 225 2 25 33 280 2 80 41 5VU 21668 00 ...

Page 12: ...ssenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize scooters in traffic is the predominating cause of auto mobile scooter accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the scooter Making yourself con spicuous appears to be very effec tive in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when you are ...

Page 13: ...g a hazard The use of a jacket substantial shoes trousers gloves etc is ef fective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engine or exhaust sys tem become very hot during or af ter operation...

Page 14: ...and cargo are securely attached to the scooter before riding 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 Th...

Page 15: ...k 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 ...

Page 16: ...ls iron plates on road construction sites and manhole covers be come extremely slippery when wet Slow down and cross them with caution Keep the scooter up right otherwise it could slide out from under you The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter After washing the scooter check the brakes before riding Always wear a helmet gloves trousers tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do n...

Page 17: ...air filter element left 3 Helmet holder page 4 15 4 Rear storage compartment page 4 16 5 Grab bar page 6 2 6 Chain drive oil filler cap page 7 15 7 Engine oil filler cap page 7 12 8 Sidestand page 4 18 9 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 12 10 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 11 Oil filter cartridge page 7 12 ...

Page 18: ...8 9 EAU10420 Right view 2 6 5 7 1 3 4 1 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 2 Air filter element page 7 18 3 Battery page 7 28 4 Fuses page 7 29 5 Coolant level check window page 7 16 6 V belt air filter element right 7 Centerstand page 7 26 ...

Page 19: ...3 Rear brake lock lever page 4 10 4 Coolant temperature gauge page 4 3 5 Speedometer page 4 2 6 Multi function display page 4 4 7 Fuel gauge page 4 2 8 Right handlebar switches page 4 8 9 Front brake lever page 4 9 10 Throttle grip page 7 19 11 Front storage compartment B page 4 16 12 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 13 Front storage compartment A page 4 16 ...

Page 20: ...OCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10683 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the steering 1 Turn the handlebars all the way to the left 2 Push the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 3 Remove th...

Page 21: ... when the key is turned to ON and the start switch is pushed but this does not indi cate a malfunction EAU11601 Speedometer The speedometer shows the riding speed When the key is turned to ON the speedometer needle will sweep once across the speed range and then return to zero in order to test the electrical cir cuit EAU44981 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank ...

Page 22: ...e key is turned to ON the coolant temperature gauge needle will sweep once across the temperature range and then return to C in order to test the electrical circuit The coolant tempera ture varies with changes in the weather and engine load If the needle reaches or enters the red zone stop the vehicle and let the engine cool See page 7 35 NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if i...

Page 23: ...fuel in the fuel tank reaches approximately 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal a self diagnosis device a clock an oil change tripmeter which shows the distance traveled since the last engine oil change a V belt replacement tripmeter which shows the distance trav eled since the last V belt replace ment TIP Be sure to turn the key to ON be fore using the SELECT and RESET buttons When the key is turned t...

Page 24: ...o set the minutes 5 Push the SELECT button and then release it to start the clock Odometer and tripmeter modes Pushing the SELECT button switches the display between the odometer mode and the tripmeter modes in the following order Odo Trip A Trip B OIL Trip V BELT Trip Odo When approximately 3 0 L 0 79 US gal 0 66 Imp gal of fuel remains in the fuel tank the display will automatically change to th...

Page 25: ...et the oil change indicator To reset the oil change indicator select it by pushing the SELECT button until OIL Trip is displayed and then push the RESET button at least 1 second When pushing the RESET button OIL Trip starts flashing While OIL Trip is flashing push the RESET button for at least 3 seconds If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator OIL flashes i e before the periodi...

Page 26: ...elt change to be indicated at the correct time The electrical circuit of the indicator can be checked according to the following procedure 1 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 2 Check that the V belt replacement indicator comes on for a few sec onds and then goes off 3 If the V belt replacement indicator does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical...

Page 27: ...witch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12721 Start switch With the sidestand up push this switch while applying the front or rear brake to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 1 for starting instr...

Page 28: ...ark on the front brake le ver EAU44921 Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located at the left handlebar grip To apply the rear brake pull this lever toward the handle bar grip The rear brake lever is equipped with a position adjusting dial To adjust the distance between the rear brake lever and the handlebar grip turn the adjust ing dial while holding the rear brake le ver pushed away from t...

Page 29: ...lock the rear wheel Push the rear brake lock lever back to the original position TIP Be sure to check that the rear wheel does not move when the rear brake lock lever is applied To provide secure locking of the rear wheel apply the rear brake le ver first before moving the rear brake lock lever to the left WARNING EWA12361 Never move the rear brake lock lever to the left while the vehicle is mov i...

Page 30: ...p can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Align the match marks insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening and then push down on the cap 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position and then re move it 3 Close the lid WARNING EWA11261 Make sure that the fuel tank cap is properly installed and locked in place before riding the scooter Leaking fuel is a fire hazard 1 Opening le...

Page 31: ...led 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 doct...

Page 32: ... model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust sys t...

Page 33: ...e seat up To close the seat 1 Fold the seat down and then push it down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key from the main switch if the scooter will be left un attended TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14270 Adjusting the rider backrest The rider backrest can be adjusted to the three different positions shown Adjust the backrest as follows 1 Open the seat See page ...

Page 34: ...a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Open the seat See page 4 14 2 Pass the helmet holding cable through the buckle on the helmet strap as shown and then hook the cable loop over the helmet holder 3 Securely close the seat WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from t...

Page 35: ...tore a helmet in the rear storage compartment place the helmet upside down with the front fac ing the left side NOTICE Keep the following points in mind when using the storage compartment Since the storage compartment accumulates heat when exposed to the sun do not store anything susceptible to heat inside it To avoid humidity from spreading through the storage compartment wrap wet articles in a p...

Page 36: ...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 WARNING EWA11241 Do not exceed the load limit of 5 kg 11 lb for the rear storage compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 193 kg 425 lb for the ve hicle EAU44970 Rear view mirrors The rear view mirrors of this vehicle can be folded...

Page 37: ...r any service EAU15303 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See page 4 19 for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle mus...

Page 38: ...ke 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 ...

Page 39: ... engine start With the engine still running 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall The system is OK The scooter can be ridden The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The brake switch may not be working correctly The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be worki...

Page 40: ...Yamaha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 12 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 12 Chain drive oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 15 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary...

Page 41: ...e and grip housing 7 19 7 25 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 21 Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 25 Centerstand sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 7 26 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws a...

Page 42: ...do so will prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU45952 Starting the engine NOTICE ECA10250 See page 6 3 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 4 19 for more information 1 Turn the key to ON...

Page 43: ...ore than 10 seconds on any one at tempt EAU45091 Starting off 1 While pulling the rear brake lever with 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 Swi...

Page 44: ... gradually in creasing the pressure Front Rear 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 themsel...

Page 45: ... a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10311 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...

Page 46: ...ce unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide EAU17302 Emission controls not only function to ensure clean...

Page 47: ...ols provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Helmet holding cable 2 Owner s tool kit ...

Page 48: ...m or 6 months 8000 mi 13000km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months Replace 3 Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold Every 26600 mi 42000 ...

Page 49: ... km 2 V belt case air filter elements Clean 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Replace Every 4 years 6 Rear brake lock Check operation Adjust 7 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 8 T...

Page 50: ...tand pivots Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 15 Sidestand switch Check operation and replace if necessary 16 Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 17 Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 18 Engine oil Change See pages 4 4 and 7 12 When the oil change indicator flashes Check oil level and vehicle for oi...

Page 51: ...3 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 24 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 25 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 26 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 ...

Page 52: ...s to be replaced and the V belt air filter elements need to be serviced more frequent ly when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and ca...

Page 53: ...e a panel needs to be removed and installed EAU48621 Panel A To remove the panel 1 Remove the quick fasteners 2 Remove the panel by pulling its upper left and right sides to un hook them then pulling the panel downward as shown To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the quick fasteners 1 Panel A 2 Panel B 3 Panel C 4 Panel D 5 Panel E 3 4 5 1 2 1 Panel A 2 Q...

Page 54: ... and then install the screws 2 Install the rear view mirrors by in stalling the nuts and then place the rubber cover on each mirror in the original position 3 Install panel A Panel C To remove the panel Remove the screws and then pull the panel upward To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screws Panel D To remove the panel 1 Remove panel C 2 Remove the ...

Page 55: ...e 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 colo...

Page 56: ...he 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 EAU36110 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 R...

Page 57: ...a false reading 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 TIP 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 To change the engine oil with or wit...

Page 58: ...idge is not being replaced 6 Remove the oil filter cartridge with an oil filter wrench TIP 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 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 O ring 3 Gasket 1 2 3 1 Engine oil drain bolt 2 O ring 1 2 1 Oil filter wrench 2 Oil filter cartridge 2 1 ...

Page 59: ...e cooled down NOTICE ECA11620 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 1 O ring 1 1 Torque wrench Tight...

Page 60: ...dic maintenance and lubrica tion chart 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face 2 Remove panel E See page 7 8 3 Place an oil pan under the chain drive case to collect the used oil 4 Remove the chain drive oil filler cap the chain drive oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the chain drive case 5 Install the chain drive oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tight en the bolt to th...

Page 61: ...cause 11 Install the panel EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU46331 To check the coolant level 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand TIP The coolant level must be checked on a cold engine since the level varies with engine temperature Make su...

Page 62: ...e it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with cool ant as soon as possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as soon as possible otherwise the effectiveness of the coolant will be reduced ECA10472 6 Install ...

Page 63: ...rews 3 Pull the air filter element out 4 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may becomeexcessivelyworn ECA10481 5 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws ...

Page 64: ...dic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU36132 Tires To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss...

Page 65: ...perating the scooter with exces sively worn tires decrease riding stability and can lead to loss of con trol Have excessively worn tires re placed by a Yamaha dealer immediately Brakes tires and relat ed wheel parts replacement should be left to a Yamaha Service Techni cian After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Tire air pressure...

Page 66: ... each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer re place the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life Ride at moderate speeds ...

Page 67: ... lock lever cable Rear brake lock lever cable adjustment may be required if the rear brake lock le ver does not hold properly When the rear brake lock lever is not in use the rear brake lock lever cable length should measure 45 mm to 47 mm 1 77 in to 1 85 in at the rear brake caliper Peri odically check the rear brake lock lever cable length and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the re...

Page 68: ...or almost touches the brake disc have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22493 Rear brake pads 1 Remove the rear brake caliper by removing the bolts 2 Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness If a brake pad is dam aged or if the lining thickness is less than 0 8 mm 0 03 in have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set 3 Install the rear brake cal...

Page 69: ... reservoir is level Use only the recommended quality brake fluid otherwise the rubber seals may deteriorate causing leakage and poor braking perfor mance Refill with the same type of brake fluid Mixing fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction and lead to poor braking performance Be careful that water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower th...

Page 70: ...amaged or leak ing Oil seals Replace every two years Brake hoses Replace every four years EAU23112 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart EAU23172 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ...

Page 71: ...ots and met al to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10741 If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it Otherwise the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator resulting in a possible loss of control Recommended lubricant Silicone grease Recommended lubricant Lithium so...

Page 72: ...e push down hard on the handlebars several times to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU45511 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals sp...

Page 73: ...760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water...

Page 74: ...n nect the negative lead before disconnecting the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation 4 After installation make sure that the battery leads are properly con nected to the battery terminals NOTICE ECA16530 Always keep the battery charged Storing...

Page 75: ...aler check the electrical system 1 Main fuse 2 Spare main fuse 1 Fuse box 1 2 1 1 Headlight fuse 2 Ignition fuse 3 Backup fuse for clock and rear storage compartment light 4 Radiator fan fuse 5 Fuel injection system fuse 6 Signaling system fuse 7 Spare fuse 8 Taillight fuse 7 7 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 Specified fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A ...

Page 76: ...rprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Disconnect the headlight coupler and then remove the headlight bulb cover 2 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 3 Place a new headlight bu...

Page 77: ...ignal light bulb 1 Remove the front turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 1 Screw 2 Turn signal light lens ...

Page 78: ...late light bulb 1 Remove the license plate light unit by removing the screws 2 Remove the license plate light bulb socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bulb into the socket 5 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 6 Install the license plate light unit by installing the screws 1 Screw 1 1 License plate lig...

Page 79: ... However should your scooter re quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the scooter prop erly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the...

Page 80: ...ression Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plugs and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The...

Page 81: ...e When the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as 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 lo...

Page 82: ...ing 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always ri...

Page 83: ...rgent and a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on roads during winter are extremely corrosive in c...

Page 84: ...em with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU36551 Storage Short term Always store your scooter in a...

Page 85: ...mage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the scooter so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alterna tively turn the wheels a litt...

Page 86: ...idge replacement 2 90 L 3 07 US qt 2 55 Imp qt Chain drive oil Type SAE 80 API GL 4 Hypoid gear oil Quantity 0 70 L 0 74 US qt 0 62 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maxi mum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 1 48 L 1 56 US qt 1 30 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unlea...

Page 87: ...el type Cast wheel Rim size 15M C x MT3 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 15M C x MT5 00 Front brake Type Dual disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Left hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear s...

Page 88: ...ter lighting LED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED x 2 Engine trouble warning light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 20 0 A Taillight fuse 10 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan fuse 15 0 A Fuel injection system fuse 10 0 A Backup fuse 10 0 A ...

Page 89: ...EHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26410 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your ve...

Page 90: ...d This in formation will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Model label 1 1 Vehicle Emission Control Infor...

Page 91: ...n incorporated into any new ve hicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following system...

Page 92: ...art below is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 7000 km or 6 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 12 months 12000 mi 19000 km or 18 months 16000 mi 25000 km or 24 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 30 months 24000 mi 37000 ...

Page 93: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 5 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 36000 mi 55000 km or 54 months 40000 mi 61000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks ...

Page 94: ...hine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and registration fee will be charged for this service EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A also warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each s...

Page 95: ...f sale and upon your request at any later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SE...

Page 96: ...n t have to pay anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 150 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replaceme...

Page 97: ...ing you ll have strong factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 ...

Page 98: ...dicator and warning lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 33 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 4 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label 10 2 Multi function display 4 4 N Noise regulation 10 3 P Panels removing and installing 7 8 Parking ...

Page 99: ...INDEX Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 8 Warranty limited 10 6 Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheels 7 21 ...

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