check oil YAMAHA XMAX 400 2015 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-25
6Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock, an
d dirt may
clog the ABS hydraulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brakefluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid:
DOT 4ZAUM1032
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-26
6
EAU22733
Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause inter-
ference with cable movement. Re-
place damaged cables as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10712]EAU23115
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cableThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-28
6 The operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstand or sidestand does
not move up and down smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstand or
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU36564
StorageShort-term
Always store your scooter 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
scooter.NOTICE
ECA10821
Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
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 scooter for several
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
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug 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 wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure to
ground the spark plug elec-
trodes while turning the en-
gine over.
[EWA10952]
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 scooter 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 outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully char-
ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively 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
6-29.TIPMake any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
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10
INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter elements and check hoses
and V-belt case air filter element ....... 6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................... 3-10
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-35BBattery .................................................. 6-29
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-24
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-11
Brake lever, rear ................................... 3-12
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-27
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters.............................. 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ................................... 6-27
Coolant ................................................. 6-16DDimmer switch...................................... 3-11EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element............. 6-13
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-4FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-15
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-23
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-24Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Front turn signal light ........................... 6-33
Fuel ...................................................... 3-14
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-13
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31
HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-10
Hazard switch ...................................... 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-32
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-11IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-19
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ......... 3-4
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-34MMain 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............................. 3-6PPanels, removing and installing ............. 6-8
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-11
SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat....................................................... 3-16
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-18
Sidestand.............................................. 3-18
Spark plug, checking ............................ 6-11
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-5
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-11
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ......................... 3-16TTachometer............................................. 3-6
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-21
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator lights...................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (rear),
replacing ............................................. 6-33
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-11VValve clearance..................................... 6-20
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
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