Checking The Brake Light Switches; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Lubricating The Rear Suspension; Checking The Throttle Grip - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

2. Check:
• V-belt
Cranks/damage/wear → Replace.
Grease/oil → Clean the primary and sec-
ondary pulleys.
Refer to "V-BELT AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION" on page 5-39.
TIP
Replace the V-belt every 20000 km (12500 mi)
of operation.
3. Install:
• Outer V-belt case
Refer to "V-BELT AUTOMATIC TRANS-
MISSION" on page 5-39.
• Footboard (right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Side cover (right)
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
• Center cover
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS" on page
4-1.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

1. Check:
• Front brake light switch operation
• Rear brake light switch operation
When operating the brake lever, confirm
that the brake light comes on.
Faulty → Refer to "CHECKING THE
SWITCHES" on page 8-123.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the
inner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable
to corrode and interfere with its movement.
Replace damaged outer cable and inner
cables as soon as possible.
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable
lubricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few
drops of lubricant into the cable sheath or use
a suitable lubricating device.
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LUBRICATING THE REAR SUSPENSION

Lubricate the pivoting point and metal-to-metal
moving parts of the rear suspension.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP

1. Check:
• Throttle cables
Damage/deterioration → Replace.
• Throttle cable installation
Incorrect → Reinstall the throttle cables.
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-76.
2. Check:
• Throttle grip movement
Rough movement → Lubricate or replace
the defective part(s).
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
TIP
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throt-
tle grip turns smoothly and returns properly
when released.
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all
the way to the left and right.
3. Check:
• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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