check engine YAMAHA VMAX 2012 Owner's Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the motor-
cycle.NOTICE
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.
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To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter. 2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro- tect the cylinders, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into each spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug caps onto the spark plugs, and then place
the spark plugs on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder walls with oil.)
WARNING! To prevent dam- age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
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e. Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs, and then
install the spark plugs and the
spark plug caps.
4. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlets with plas- tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-31.
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INDEX
AABS ...................................................... 3-21
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element.................................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-39BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ......... 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ..................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ........................................... 3-20
Brake lever free play, checking ............ 6-23
Brake light switches .............................. 6-24
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-21CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-25
Clutch lever.................................. 3-19, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-5
Cowling and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-18EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-19
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine stop switch................................ 3-18 Engine trouble warning light .................... 3-5
EXUP system ........................................ 3-31
FFinal gear oil.......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-24
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-27
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-23
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light............................ 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose ...................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap......................................... 3-22
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-33HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-18
Hazard switch........................................ 3-19
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-35
High beam indicator light......................... 3-4
Horn switch ........................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-32
Immobilizer system .................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ........... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ........... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-37
Luggage strap holders .......................... 3-31MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-3
Matte color, caution .................................7-1 Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display .............................. 3-8
NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-4OOil level warning light .............................. 3-4PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ........................................... 3-18SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seats..................................................... 3-25
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-20
Shift timing indicator light ........................ 3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-29
Sidestand .............................................. 3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-29
Spark plugs, checking........................... 6-10
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-7
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-18
Steering, checking ................................ 6-30
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-36
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
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