catalytic converter YAMAHA VMAX 2016 Owners Manual
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Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Speedometer unit ........................... 3-7
Multi-function display ..................... 3-8
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-17
Clutch lever .................................. 3-18
Shift pedal .................................... 3-19
Brake lever.................................... 3-19
Brake pedal .................................. 3-20
ABS .............................................. 3-20
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-21
Fuel ............................................... 3-22
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-24
Catalytic converters ..................... 3-24
Seats ............................................ 3-25
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-26
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-28
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-30
EXUP system ................................ 3-31 Sidestand ...................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-32
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 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 kits ............................. 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ...................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Final gear oil .................................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-19
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-20 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Clutch lever................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-34U2CEE1E0.book Page 1 Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:32 AM
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Instrument and control functions
3-24
3
EAU51172
Fuel tank breather hose an d
overflow hoseBefore operating the motorcycle:
Check each hose connection.
Check each hose for cracks or
damage, and replace if necessary.
Make sure that the end of each
hose is not blocked, and clean if
necessary.
EAU13447
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or child ren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
Do not allow the en gine to id le
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a buil d-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lea ded g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Fuel tank overflow hose
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10-1
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element .................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-19
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-24
Brake pedal........................................... 3-20
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-37CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-24
Clutch lever ................................. 3-18, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5
Cowling and panels, removing and installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-17EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 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 ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-26
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-22
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 ........................................ 3-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-17
Hazard switch....................................... 3-18
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........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-30MMain 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 ...........................................3-17SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-25
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-19
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-28
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 ................6-29TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-27
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