YAMAHA NMAX 2015 Service Manual

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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
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Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
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Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on b ody
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the eng ine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to
d eath. See pag e 1-3 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
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Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot during
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touching them.
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Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located on the
bottom of the seat. (See page 3-15.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.1. Owner’s tool kit
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TIP The annual checks must b e performed every year, except if a kilometer- based maintenance, or for the UK, a
milea ge- base d maintenance, is performe d instead .
 From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. 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) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage. √√√√√
2Spark plu g• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Va l ve s • Check valve clearance.
•Adjust.
√√√√
4 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed. √√√√√
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General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. 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) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
1 Air filter element •Replace. √
2 Air filter check hose • Clean. √√√√√
3 *V-
belt case air filter
element • Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
4 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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11 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
12 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
13 Front
brake lever
pivot shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
14 Rear
brake 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. √√√√√√
17 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
18 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem blies • Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage. √√√√
19 En gine oil • Change. (See page 6-10.)
√When the oil change indicator lig
ht flashes (5000 km (3000 mi) af-
ter the initial 1000 km [600 mi] and every 6000 km (3500 mi) thereafter)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 6000 km (3500 mi)
√
20 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. √
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 m
i)12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
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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.21 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
22 Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √
• Change. √√√
23 *V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 18000 km (10500 mi)]
24 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
25 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
26 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
27 *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) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
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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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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.
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Remove the bolts. 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 bolts. 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
1
2
1. Panel A
2. Bolt
1
2
2
1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener
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by pulling them up.
4. Remove the bolts, and then pull the panel outward. To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the bolts.
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.
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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 6-7.)
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
1. Bolt
2. Quick fastener
1. Floorboard mat
1
2
1
1. Bolt
1
1. Spark plug cap
1
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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.
2. Check the spark plug for electrodeerosion 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.
1. Spark plug wrench
1
Specified spark plu g:
NGK/CPR8EA-9
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plu g g ap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Spark plug: 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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En
gine 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.
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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. Spark plug cap
2. Spark plug lead
1
2
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstick
1
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