check oil YAMAHA XMAX 400 2018 User Guide

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7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, and 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 brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22734
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid every 2 years. In addition,
have the seals of the master cylinders
and brake calipers, as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or sooner if they are damaged or
leaking.
Brake seals: every 2 years
Brake hoses: every 4 years
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7
EAU23215
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand
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 fork
The 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 sur-
face 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.
1. Sidestand
1. Centerstand
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
ZAUM1033
1
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Scooter care and storage
8-4
8
EAU36564
Storage
Short-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 cylinderhead 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
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
7-29.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 4-15
ABS warning light ................................... 4-1
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 6-3
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ............... 7-15
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 4-30
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 7-32
B
Battery .................................................. 7-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-23
Brake lever, front .................................. 4-13
Brake lever, rear.................................... 4-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-26
Brake/tail light ....................................... 7-33
Braking.................................................... 6-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-25
Canister................................................... 7-9
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 4-21
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 7-27
Coolant ................................................. 7-13
D
Data recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connectors .......................... 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 4-12
E
Emergency mode.................................. 7-38
Engine break-in....................................... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter element ............. 7-10
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 4-1
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 7-12
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 7-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 7-23
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-27
Front turn signal light ............................ 7-33
Fuel ....................................................... 4-19
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 6-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 4-20
Fuses, replacing.................................... 7-30
H
Handlebar position, adjusting ............... 4-26
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-12Hazard switch....................................... 4-12
Headlights ............................................ 7-32
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-1
Horn switch .......................................... 4-12
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 4-28
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-1
K
Key, handling of smart and mechanical
keys ...................................................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 7-34
M
Main switch ............................................ 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function display ............................. 4-3
O
Operating range of the smart key
system.................................................. 3-2
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 7-7
Parking ................................................... 6-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
R
Rear brake lock cable, adjusting .......... 7-22
Rear brake lock, checking .................... 7-22
Rear brake lock lever............................ 4-14
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting............................................. 4-26
Sidestand ............................................. 4-27
Smart key ............................................... 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing .................. 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 4-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting...... 7-35
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-8
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speedometer .......................................... 4-2
Starting off.............................................. 6-3
Starting the engine ................................. 6-2
Steering, checking................................ 7-28
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 4-12
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