maintenance YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 2004 Service Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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3
4
5
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9 Engine overheating
WARNING

EWA10400

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.

After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing
sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
NOTE:

If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.

INDEX
A
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ..................6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
B
Battery .....................................................6-30
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-25
Brake lever, front .....................................3-10
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-27
Braking ......................................................5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-28
Coolant ....................................................6-16
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-6
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-12
Engine stop switch.....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Final transmission oil ...............................6-15
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-24
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-25
Front fork, checking .................................6-28Fuel ......................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch ............................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-17
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-3
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-36
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-24Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-13
Sidestand ................................................ 3-17
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-29
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-15
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-4
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Tires ........................................................ 6-21
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front) or
auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................. 6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing..... 6-35
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9
V
Valve clearance, adjusting ...................... 6-21
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1