belt YAMAHA NMAX 2015 Owners Manual

Table of contentsSafety 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............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-10
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 ............... 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Storage compartments................. 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17 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 ........ 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19 Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Headlight ...................................... 6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ........................................... 6-31
Brake light..................................... 6-32
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb.................................... 6-34
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Description
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2
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Left view
6
7
8,9
10
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1. Front storage compartment (page 3-16)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-16)
5. Air filter element (page 6-16)
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)
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Instrument and control functions
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3 
L/100 km: The number of seg-
ments displayed decreases the
more efficiently the vehicle is be-
ing operated.
Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:  an odometer
 two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
 a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last segment of the fuel meter
started flashing)
 an instantaneous fuel consump-
tion display 
an average fuel consumption dis-
play
 an oil change tripmeter
 a V-belt replacement tripmeter
 an oil change indicator
 a V-belt replacement indicator
 an error code display
Except for the UK:
Push the “SELECT” button to switch
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO”, tripmeter modes “TRIP
1” and “TRIP 2”, oil change tripmeter
mode “OIL TRIP”, V-belt replacement
tripmeter mode “V-BELT TRIP”, in-
stantaneous fuel consumption mode
“F/ECO” (km/L or L/100 km), and aver-
age fuel consumption mode “AVE
F/ECO” (km/L or L/100 km) in the fol-
lowing order:
ODO → TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → OIL TRIP
→ V-BELT TRIP → F/ECO → AVE
F/ECO → ODO
For the UK:Push the “SELECT” button to switch
the display between the odometer
mode “ODO”, tripmeter modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”, oil change tripmeter
mode “OIL TRIP”, V-belt replacement
tripmeter mode “V-BELT TRIP”, in-
stantaneous fuel consumption mode
“F/ECO” (MPG or L/100 km), and aver-
age fuel consumption mode “AVE
F/ECO” (MPG or L/100 km) in the fol-
lowing order:
ODO
→ TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → OIL TRIP
→ V-BELT TRIP → F/ECO → AVE
F/ECO → ODO
If the fuel level warning indicator “ ”
and last segment of the fuel meter start
flashing, the display automatically
changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “TRIP F” and starts counting the
distance traveled from that point. In
that case, push the “SELECT” button
to switch the display between the vari-
ous tripmeter, odometer, oil change
tripmeter, V-belt replacement tripme-
ter, instantaneous fuel consumption
and average fuel consumption modes
in the following order:
1. Multi-function display
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TRIP F
→ TRIP 1 → TRIP 2 → OIL TRIP
→ V-BELT TRIP → F/ECO → AVE
F/ECO → ODO → TRIP F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button, and then
push the “RESET” button for at least
one second.
TIP If you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it resets itself
automatically and the display re-
turns to the prior mode after refu-
eling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
 If you do not reset tripmeters 1
and 2, they will reset to 0 and con-
tinue counting after 9999.9 has
been reached.
 The odometer will lock at 999999
and cannot be reset.
Instantaneous fuel consumption
mo de
The instantaneous 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 distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 L of fuel under the
current riding conditions is shown.
 “L/100 km”: The amount of fuel
necessary to travel 100 km under
the current riding conditions is
shown.
 “MPG”: The distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 lmp. gal of the fuel
under the current riding conditions
is shown. To switch between the instantaneous
fuel consumption display settings,
push the “SELECT” button for one sec-
ond.
TIP
If traveling at speeds under 10
km/h (6 mi/h), “_ _._” is displayed.
 When MPG is selected, no units
indicator will be displayed.Avera ge 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).
1. Instantaneous fuel consumption display
1
1. Average fuel consumption display
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Instrument and control functions
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3 
“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.
TIP 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), then at
6000 km (3500 mi) and every 6000 km
(3500 mi) thereafter to indicate 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.
V-
belt replacement tripmeter mod e
The V-belt replacement tripmeter
shows the distance traveled since it
was last reset (i.e., since the last V-belt
replacement).1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
2. Oil change tripmeter
2
1
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. V-belt replacement tripmeter
2
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3
The V-belt replacement indicator “V-
BELT” will flash at every 18000 km
(10500 mi) thereafter to indicate that
the V-belt should be replaced.
After replacing the V-belt, reset the V-
belt replacement tripmeter and the V-
belt replacement indicator. To reset
them both, select the V-belt replace-
ment tripmeter, and then push the
“RESET” button for one second. Then,
while “V-BELT” and the V-belt replace-
ment tripmeter are flashing, push the
“RESET” button for three seconds. The
V-belt replacement indicator will be re-
set.
If the V-belt is replaced before the V-
belt replacement indicator comes on
(i.e., before the periodic V-belt replace-
ment interval has been reached), the V-
belt replacement tripmeter must be re-
set for the next periodic V-belt replace-
ment to be indicated at the correct
time. Self-d
iagnosis mo de
This model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of those
circuits, the engine trouble warning
light will come on and the display will
indicate an error code.
If the display indicates any error codes,
note the code number, and then have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
NOTICE
ECA11591
If the display in dicates an error
co de, the vehicle shoul d b e checked
as soon as possi ble in or der to avoi d
en gine damag e.
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Error code display
1
2
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
EAU1771A
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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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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6 16. Install the radiator cap, start the
engine, let it idle for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
17. Remove the radiator cap to check the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radi-
ator, and then install the radiator
cap.
18. Start the engine, and then check the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
19. Install the radiator cover by install- ing the bolts.
20. Install the panels.
EAU67171
Air filter an d V- belt case air fil-
ter elementsThe air filter element should be re-
placed and the V-belt case air filter el-
ement should be cleaned at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Service
the air filter elements more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. The air filter check hose and V-
belt case air filter check hose must be
frequently checked and cleaned if nec-
essary.
Replacin g the air filter element
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. 3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate d in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommen ded antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibi-
tors for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator (including all routes):0.46 L (0.49 US qt, 0.40 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir (up to the maxi-
mum level mark): 0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1. Air filter element
2
2
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6
b
e operated without the air filter
element installed , otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleanin g the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it. Cleanin
g the V- belt case air filter el-
ement 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case.
3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele- ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element. WARNING! Use
only a ded icated parts cleanin g
solvent. To avoi d the risk of fire
or explosion, do not use gaso-
line or solvents with a low flash point.
[EWA10432]

NOTICE: To avoi d
d ama gin g the air filter element,
hand le it g ently an d carefully,
an d d o not twist it.
[ECA10522]
4. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
1. Air filter check hose
1
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Screw
2
2
1
1. V-belt case air filter element
1
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