check engine YAMAHA XMAX 400 2015 User Guide

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EAU46862
TIPThe annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.
EAU46911
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
1*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.√√√√√
2Spark plug• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.√√
• Replace.√√
3*Va l ve s• Check valve clearance.
•Adjust.Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4*Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed.√√√√√√
5*Muffler and ex-
haust pipe• Check the screw clamp(s) for
looseness.√√√√√
6*Air induction sys-
tem• Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
• Replace any damaged parts if
necessary.√√√√√
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11*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
12*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
13Front brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
14Rear brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
15Sidestand, center-
stand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
16*Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√√√√√
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
18*Shock absorber as-
semblies• Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
19 Engine oil• Change. (See pages 3-6 and
6-13.)√When the oil change indicator flashes
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)√
20Engine oil filter ele-
ment• Replace.√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)
20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAU34492
TIPEngine air filters and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filters are equipped with disposable oil-coated paper elements, which must not be cleaned
with compressed air to avoid damaging them.
• The engine air filter elements need 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*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
22Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√√√√
23*V-belt• Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12500 mi)]
24*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
25Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
26*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
27*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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EAUM3021
Checking the spark plugThe 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 plug
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-16.)
3. Remove the rear storage com-
partment by removing the bolts.4. Remove the spark plug cap.
5. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.To check the spark plug
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 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.
1. Storage compartment
2. BoltZAUM1040
2
1
1. Spark plug cap
1. Spark plug wrenchZAUM1025
1
ZAUM1026
1
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
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EAUM3031
Engine oil and oil filter ele-
mentThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart and when the oil change
indicator comes on.
To check the engine 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 oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.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.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5…7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts. NOTICE:
When removing the oil filter ele-
ment cover, the compression
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Tip of the engine oil dipstickZAUM102834
1
2
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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6addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
10. 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.
11. Reset the oil change indicator ac-
cording to the following proce-
dure.
To reset the oil change indicator
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Hold the “OIL CHANGE” button
pushed for 15 to 20 seconds.3. Release the “OIL CHANGE” but-
ton, and the oil change indicator
will go off.
TIPIf 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 indicator must be
reset after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time. To reset the oil chan-
ge indicator before the periodic oil
change interval has been reached, fol-
low the above procedure, but note that
the indicator will come on for 1.4 sec-

GEŽ button, otherwise repeat the
procedure.
EAU20067
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 the
scooter. In addition, the final transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the final
transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter 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.
1. “OIL CHANGE” buttonZAUM1051
OIL CHANGE
1
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5. Remove the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the final transmission
case.
6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion oil. WARNING! Make surethat no foreign material enters
the final transmission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
[EWA11312]
8. Install the final transmission oil fill-
er cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20071
CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM3043
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. Open the front storage compart-
ment A. (See page 3-16.)TIPThe coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.3. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Final transmission oil drain bolt
4. GasketTightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
21
34
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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TIPThe coolant should be between the mi-
nimum and maximum level marks.4. If the coolant is at or below the mi-
nimum level mark, remove panel
B. (See page 6-8.)
5. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum level
mark. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
[EWA15162]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
available, use distilled water or
soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt watersince it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10473]
6. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the panel.7. Close the front storage compart-
ment.
EAU33032
Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10382]
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markZAUM1029
2 1
Coolant LevelCoolant L
evelH
ighH
igh
LowLo
w
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity:
0.31 L (0.33 US qt, 0.27 Imp.qt)ZAUM10301
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6case. Always replace both air fil-
ter elements at the same time,
otherwise poor engine perfor-
mance or damage to the engine
may result. The engine should
never be operated without the
filter elements installed, other-
wise the piston(s) and/or cylin-
der(s) may become excessively
worn.
[ECA12924]
6. Install the rubber caps.
To clean the air filter check hoses
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
both air filter cases for accumulat-
ed dirt or water.
LeftRight
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the left air filter case cov-
er.
3. Remove the V-belt air filter case
cover by removing the screws.4. Remove the V-belt case air filter
element by removing the screws.1. Air filter check hose
1
1. Air filter check hose
1
1. Screw
2. V-belt air filter case cover
1. Screw
2. V-belt case air filter elementZAUM10312
11
2
1 1
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6 5. Lightly tap the V-belt case air filter
element to remove most of the
dust and dirt, and then blow out
the dirt with compressed air as
shown.
6. Check the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment for damage and replace it if
necessary.
7. Install the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment by installing the screws.
NOTICE: Make sure that the V-
belt filter element is properly
seated in its case.
[ECA12942]
8. Install the V-belt air filter case cov-
er by installing the screws.
9. Install the left air filter case cover.
10. Install the panel.
EAU21385
Checking the throttle grip free
playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
EAU21402
Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Throttle grip free play
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