Other Components Located Under Rear Cowl; Thermo Sensor And Thermo Switch; Rear Wheel Removal; V-Belt Replacement - Yamaha XP500 TMax Technical Manual

OTHER COMPONENTS LOCATED UNDER REAR COWL

n The Main fuse, starter relay, flasher relay, starter cut-off relay, fuel pump relay, seat lock cable junction
and regulator/rectifier are all located under the right side rear cowl.
n The stator, pick up coil and alarm connectors are located under the left side.

THERMO SENSOR AND THERMO SWITCH

The thermo switch for the auto choke is located directly on the thermostat housing and the thermo
sensor for the temperature gauge is next to the thermostat on the cylinder. The electric cooling fan is
mounted directly on the radiator and is controlled by a thermo switch mounted on the left upper
corner of the radiator.

REAR WHEEL REMOVAL

To remove the rear wheel, place the TMax on the main stand on level ground.
n Take off the plastic cover on the left side of the swingarm.
n Remove the axle nut.
n Remove the rear brake caliper from the swingarm.
n Loosen the axle pinch bolt on the right side.
n Remove the axle and spacer.
n Pull the wheel to the right to slide the hub out of the splines and pull the wheel out of the swingarm.
n Be sure to grease the hub splines before re-installation.

V-BELT REPLACEMENT

The V-belt on the TMax can be replaced by taking off:
Right middle side panel
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Right floorboard
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Small shroud
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Rear passenger footpeg
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Muffler stay bolt
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Plastic cover from V-belt transmission cover.
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n Move the fuel filter and pump out of the way.
n Remove the V-belt transmission cover while moving the muffler out of the way.
n Install two 45 x 6 mm bolts into the threaded holes of the secondary sheave.
n Tighten the bolts evenly until the secondary sheave is spread apart far enough so that the V-belt can be
removed.
n Install the new belt and remove the bolts.
To reset the V-belt indicator light, disconnect the 2-pin jumper connector for 2 to 5 seconds with the
main switch turned on, then reconnect it.
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