Table Of Contents - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's 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 instruments................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system ......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................ 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................ 3-3
Speedometer .................................. 3-5
Tachometer .................................... 3-5
Multi-function display ...................... 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ............. 3-12
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-12
Front brake lever .......................... 3-14
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-14
Rear brake lock lever .................... 3-15
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-17
Fuel ............................................... 3-18
Catalytic converter ........................ 3-19
Seat .............................................. 3-20
Adjusting the rider backrest .......... 3-20
Helmet holder ............................... 3-21
Storage compartments ................. 3-22
Windshield .................................... 3-24
Rear view mirrors ......................... 3-25
Shock absorber assembly ............ 3-26
Sidestand ..................................... 3-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-27
FOR YOUR SAFETY -
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner's tool kit ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ..... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Replacing the air filter element ..... 6-15
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance ............................ 6-17
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake lock
cable .......................................... 6-21
Checking the rear brake lock ........ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-24
Drive belt slack ............................. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-26
Checking the front fork .................. 6-26
Checking the steering ................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-30
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-32