Checking The Centerstand; Checking The Front Fork; Checking The Engine Oil Level; Lubricating The Sidestand - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

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LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND

Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal
moving parts and spring contact point of the
sidestand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE CENTERSTAND

1. Check:
• Centerstand operation
Check that the centerstand moves
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair or replace.
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LUBRICATING THE CENTERSTAND
Lubricate the pivoting point, metal-to-metal
moving parts and spring contact point of the
centerstand.
Recommended lubricant
Lithium-soap-based grease
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CHECKING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH

Refer to "CHECKING THE SWITCHES" on
page 8-123.
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CHECKING THE FRONT FORK

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
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WARNING
Securely support the vehicle so that there
is no danger of it falling over.
2. Check:
• Inner tube
Damage/scratches → Replace.
• Front fork leg
Oil leaks between inner tube and outer
tube → Replace the oil seal.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake.
4. Check:
• Front fork operation
Push down hard on the handlebar several
times and check if the front fork rebounds
smoothly.
Rough movement → Repair.
Refer to "FRONT FORK" on page 4-81.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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CHECKING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY
1. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly operation
Push down hard on the seat several
times and check if the rear shock
absorber rebound smoothly.
Rough movement → Replace.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY" on page 4-94.
2. Check:
• Rear shock absorber assembly
Gas leaks/oil leaks → Replace.
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
ASSEMBLY" on page 4-94.
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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
• Place the vehicle on the centerstand.
• Make sure the vehicle is upright.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes, and then turn it off.
3. Check:
• Engine oil level
The engine oil level should be between
the minimum level mark "a" and maxi-
mum level mark "b".
Below the minimum level mark → Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper
level.
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