maintenance YAMAHA NMAX 155 2021 User Guide

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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9
11 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 
12 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. 
13 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness. 
• Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. 
14 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
15 Front an
d rear
b rake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.

16 Si
destan d, center-
stan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. 
17 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation and replace if
necessary. 
18 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. 
19 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem blies • Check operation and for oil leak-
age.
• Replace if necessary. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 2400
0 km

(14000 mi)
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20 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 indicator flashes or
comes on. 
21 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. 
22 *Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.

• Change. 
23 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
• Change. Every 3 years
24 *V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes or comes on
25 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.

26 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.

27 *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 housing and cable. 
28 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.

NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 1
8000 km

(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
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EAU72790
TIP Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper 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 fre-
quently 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 reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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EAU18773
Removin g an d installin g pan-
elsThe panels shown need to be removed
to perform some of the maintenance
jobs described in this chapter. Refer to
this section each time a panel needs to
be removed and installed.
EAUN2600
Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the screws. 2. Extend the right passenger foot-
rest, and then pull the panel out-
ward.
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po- sition, and then install the screws. 2. Retract the right passenger foot-
rest to its original position.
Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove panel A.
2. Remove the quick fasteners and the bolt.
1. Panel A
2. Panel B
3. Panel C
3
1
2
1. Panel A
2. Screw
1
2
1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener
1
2
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3. Remove the right floorboard mats
by pulling them up.
4. Remove the bolts and screw, then pull the panel outward. To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the bolts
and screw.
2. Place the right floorboard mats in their original position and push
them downward to secure them.
3. Install the bolt and the quick fas- teners.
4. Install panel A.
Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws. 2. Remove the panel by removing
the screws.
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po- sition, and then install the screws.
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
1. Floorboard mat1
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Screw
12
1. Windshield
2. Screw
1. Panel C
2. Screw
1
2
1
2
2
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9 2. Install the windshield by installing
the screws.
EAU67161
Checkin g the spark plu gThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, the condition of the spark plug
can reveal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plu g
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove panels A and B. (See page 9-7.)
3. Remove the spark plug cap. 4. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
To check the spark plu g
1. Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light
tan (the ideal color when the vehi-
cle is ridden normally).
TIPIf the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
1. Spark plug cap
1
1. Spark plug wrench
1
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2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
3. Measure the spark plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation. 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.
TIPIf 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.TIPInstall 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.
Specifie d spark plu g:
NGK/CPR8EA-91. Spark plug gapSpark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
1. Spark plug cap
2. Spark plug lead
1
2
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EAU36113
CanisterThis model is equipped with a canister
to prevent the discharging of fuel vapor
into the atmosphere. Before operating
this vehicle, make sure to check the
following:
 Check each hose connection.
 Check each hose and canister for
cracks or damage. Replace if
damaged.
 Make sure that the canister
breather is not blocked, and if
necessary, clean it.
EAU66995
Engine oil an d oil strainerThe 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 fill-
er 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 before re-
movin g the oil filler cap.
[EWA17810]
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
tip of the dipstick and the maximum
level mark.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.
1. Canister
2. Canister breather
2
1
1. Oil filler hole
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
3245
1
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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 drain 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
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
5. Install the engine oil strainer, com- pression spring, new O-ring and
engine oil drain bolt B.TIPMake 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.TIPBe sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust sys-
tem have cooled down.NOTICE
ECA24060
Make sure that no forei gn material
enters the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt A
2. Gasket
3. Oil strainer
4. Compression spring
5. O-ring
6. Engine oil drain bolt B
2 3
4
5
6
1
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 11-1.
Oil quantity: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
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9 8. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
10. Reset the oil change tripmeter and oil change indicator “OIL”. (See
page 6-8 for reset procedures.)
EAU85450
Why Yamalu beYAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA
Part born of the engineers’ passion
and belief that engine oil is an impor-
tant liquid engine component. We form
teams of specialists in the fields of me-
chanical engineering, chemistry, elec-
tronics and track testing, and have
them develop the engine together with
the oil it will use. Yamalube oils take full
advantage of the base oil’s qualities
and blend in the ideal balance of addi-
tives to make sure the final oil clears
our performance standards. Thus,
Yamalube mineral, semisynthetic and synthetic oils have their own distinct
characters and value. Yamaha’s expe-
rience gained over many years of re-
search and development into oil since
the 1960’s helps make Yamalube the
best choice for your Yamaha engine.
EAU67822
Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair your motorcycle. In addition, the final trans-
mission oil must be changed as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Start the engine and warm up the final transmission oil by riding the
motorcycle for several minutes.
2. Stop the engine and then place the motorcycle on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the final transmission oil filler cap and its O-ring from the fi-
nal transmission case.
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