engine oil YAMAHA NMAX 150 2018 Owners 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 an d control functions ....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Keyhole shutter ...............................3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights ............................................3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-11
ABS ...............................................3-11
Fuel tank cap.................................3-12
Fuel................................................3-13
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seat ...............................................3-16
Storage compartments .................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-18
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ...............................................4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
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
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................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 ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil strainer.............. 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ..................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-26
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Headlight....................................... 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-34
Brake light ..................................... 6-35
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-35
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................................... 6-37
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb .................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-40
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Description
2-1
2
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Left view
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1. Front storage compartment (page 3-16)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-16)
5. Air filter element (page 6-17)
6. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-12)
7. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 6-12)
8. Engine oil drain bolt A (page 6-10)
9. Engine oil drain bolt B (page 6-10)
10.Coolant drain bolt (page 6-14)
11.V-belt case air filter element (page 6-17)
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Description
2-2
2
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Right view
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1. Tail/brake light (page 6-35)
2. Battery (page 6-30)
3. Fuse box (page 6-32)
4. Headlight (page 6-33)
5. Coolant reservoir (page 6-13)
6. Spark plug (page 6-9)
7. Coolant drain screw (page 6-14)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-10)
9. Radiator cap (page 6-13)
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Instrument and control functions
3-8
3 Averag
e fuel consumption mo de
This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
The average fuel consumption display
can be set to either “km/L” or “L/100
km”, and either “MPG” or “L/100 km”
(for the UK).  “km/L”: The average distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 L of fuel is
shown.
 “L/100 km”: The average amount
of fuel necessary to travel 100 km
is shown.
 “MPG”: The average distance that
can be traveled on 1.0 lmp. gal of
fuel under the current riding condi-
tions is shown.
To switch between the average fuel
consumption display settings, push
the “SELECT” button for one second.
To reset the average fuel consumption,
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second.
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 After resetting the average fuel
consumption, “_ _._” will be
shown until the vehicle has trav-
eled 0.1 km (0.06 mi).
 When MPG is selected, no units
indicator will be displayed.
Oil chan ge tripmeter mo de
The oil change tripmeter shows the
distance traveled since it was last reset
(i.e., since the last oil change).
The oil change indicator “OIL” will flash
at the initial 1000 km (600 mi), and ev-
ery 6000 km (3500 mi) thereafter to in-
dicate that the engine oil should be
changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change tripmeter and the oil change
indicator. To reset them both, select
the oil change tripmeter, and then push
the “RESET” button for one second.
Then, while “OIL” and the oil change
tripmeter are flashing, push the “RE-
SET” button for three seconds. The oil
change indicator will be reset.
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e., be-
fore the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the oil change tripmeter
must be reset for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time.
1. Average fuel consumption display
1
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
2. Oil change tripmeter
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 3-13,
3-15
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23,
6-24, 6-25
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23,
6-24, 6-25
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 6-19,
6-27
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Operation and important ri din g points
5-4
5
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Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
 Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
 Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
 Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAUM2012
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the en gine oil an d final transmission
oil.
[ECA11662]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) an d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-5
6
14 Front an
d rear
b rake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
15 Si
destan d, center-
stan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
16 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. √√√√√√
17 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
18 *Shock a
bsor ber
assem blies • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. √√√√
19 En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. At the initial interval and
when the oil change indi-
cator flashes or comes on [every 6000 km (3500 mi)]. √
20 *En gine oil strainer • Clean. √
21 *Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√√√√
• Change. √√√
22 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
23 *V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement
indicator flashes or comes on
24 *Front an
d rear
b ra

ke switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
25 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
26 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing and cable. √√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL CHECK
16121824
0.63.5710.514
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
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 Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated pa- per element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid
damaging it.
• The engine air filter element needs to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more frequently when riding in unusually wet
or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reser-
voirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
27 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi ODOMETER
READING
ANNUAL CHECK
16121824
0.6 3.5 7 10.5 14
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-10
6 To install the spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4–
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
TIP
Install the spark plug cap so that it is
positioned as shown in the illustration
and the spark plug lead does not con-
tact any surrounding parts.
4. Install the panels.
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Engine oil an d oil strainer
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil filler
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level. WARNING! The muffler
an d muffler protector become
very hot d uring use. To avoi d
possi ble burns, let the muffler
an d protector cool b efore re-
moving the oil filler cap.
[EWA17810]
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum
level mark.
Tightenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.4 lb·ft)
1. Spark plug cap
2. Spark plug lead
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-11
6
4. If the engine oil is not between the
tip of the dipstick and the maxi-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil an d clean
the oil strainer 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and engine oil drain bolts A and B
to drain the oil from the crankcase.
NOTICE: When removin g the
en gine oil d rain bolt B, the O-
rin g, compression sprin g, an d
oil strainer will fall out. Take
care not to lose these parts.
[ECAT1022]
4. Clean the engine oil strainer with solvent, and then check it for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the engine oil strainer, com- pression spring, new O-ring and
engine oil drain bolt B.
TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
6. Install engine oil drain bolt A andits new gasket, and then tighten
both drain bolts to their specified
torques.
7. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
2
3
4
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
2. Gasket
3. Oil strainer
4. Compression spring
5. O-ring
6. Engine oil drain bolt B
Tightenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 23 lb·ft)
1
3
4
5
6
2
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