Yamaha Tmax 500 Periodic maintenance and Adjustment
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
| No. | ITEM | ROUTINE | INITIAL | ODOMETER READINGS | ||||||
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| x1000mi | 0.6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | ||||
| x1000km | 1 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 31 | ||||
| month | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | ||||
| 1 | * | Fuel line | Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. |
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| 2 | * | Spark plugs | Check condition. Adjust gap and clean. |
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| Replace. | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) or 18 months |
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| 3 | * | Valve clearance | Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold. | Every 26600 mi (42000 km) | ||||||
| 4 | * | Crankcase breather system | Check breather hose for cracks or damage. Replace if necessary. |
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| 5 | * | Fuel injection | Adjust synchronization. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| 6 | * | Evaporative emission control system (for California only) | Check control system for damage. Replace if necessary. |
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
| No. | ITEM | ROUTINE | INITIAL | ODOMETER READINGS | ||||||
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| x1000mi | 0.6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | ||||
| x1000km | 1 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 31 | ||||
| month | 1 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | ||||
| 1 | Air filter element | Replace. | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) | |||||||
| 2 | * | V-belt case air filter elements | Clean. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| 3 | * | Front brake | Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. |
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| 4 | * | Rear brake | Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage. Replace brake pads if necessary. |
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| 5 | * | Brake hoses | Check for cracks or damage. Check for correct routing and clamping. |
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| Replace. | Every 4 years | |||||||||
| 6 | * | Brake fluid | Every 2 years | |||||||
| 7 | Rear brake lock cable | Check cable length. Adjust if necessary. |
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| 8 | * | Rear brake lock | Check operation. Check rubber boot. Check wear indicator. Adjust if necessary. |
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| 9 | * | Wheels | Check runout and for damage. Replace if necessary. |
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| 10 | * | Tires | Check tread depth and for damage. Replace if necessary. Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. |
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| 11 | * | Wheel bearings | Check bearings for smooth operation. Replace if necessary. |
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| 12 | * | Drive belt | Check belt condition. Replace if damaged. Check belt tension. Adjust if necessary. |
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| 13 | * | Drive pulley and drive axle | Lubricate. | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) | ||||||
| 14 | * | Steering bearings | Check bearing assemblies for looseness. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. | Every 12000 mi (19000 km) | |||||||||
| 15 | * | Chassis fasteners | Check all chassis fitting and fasteners. Correct if necessary. |
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| 16 | Front brake lever pivot shaft | Apply silicone grease lightly. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| 17 | Rear brake lever pivot shaft | Apply silicone grease lightly. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| 18 | Centerstand and sidestand pivots | Check operation. Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. |
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| 19 | * | Sidestand switch | Check operation and replace if necessary. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| 20 | * | Front fork | Check operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. |
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| 21 | * | Shock absorber assembly | Check operation and for oil leakage. Replace if necessary. |
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| 22 | Engine oil | Change. (See pages 5-3 and 8-10.) | ● | When the oil change indicator flashes | ||||||
| Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| 23 | Engine oil filter cartridge | Replace. | ● | At 12500 mi (20000 km) and thereafter every 12500 mi (20000 km) |
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| 24 | * | Cooling system | Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Change coolant. | Every 3 years | |||||||||
| 25 | * | V-belt | Replace. | When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes (every 12500 mi (20000 km)). | ||||||
| 26 | * | Front and rear brake switches | Check operation. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| 27 | Control cables | Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly. | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||
| 28 | * | Throttle grip | Check operation. Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary. Lubricate cable and grip housing. |
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| 29 | * | Lights, signals and switches | Check operation. Adjust headlight beam. |
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