Starting The Engine - Yamaha TMAX ABS Series Owner's Manual

Operation and important riding points

Starting the engine

NOTICE
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 5-29.)
1. With the smart key turned on, ap-
proach the vehicle.
2. Push the "ON/ " switch.
1. "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
If a warning or indicator light does
not work as described above, see
page 5-2 for the corresponding
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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
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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