1999 YAMAHA VMAX Owners Manual

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DATA_Disk2:English:E-3.frame
EAU00071
Oil level indicator circuit check
COPY CB-48ECB-48E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and
the engine stop switch to “ ”.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.Check engine oil level.
Oil level indicator light
comes on.
Oil level indicator light
does not come on.
Engine oil level and
electrical circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Oil level
is OK.
Supply
engine oil.Oil level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.

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DATA_Disk2:English:E-3.frame
EAU00085
Fuel indicator circuit check
COPY CB-46ECB-46E
Turn the main switch to “ON” and the
engine stop switch to “ ”.
Fuel indicator light does
not come on.
Fuel indicator light
comes on.Check the fuel level.
Fuel indicator light
comes on.
Fuel indicator light
does not come on.
Fuel level and electrical
circuit are OK.
Go ahead with riding.
Put the transmission in neutral
or apply the clutch lever, then
push the start switch.
Fuel level
is OK.
Supply fuel.Fuel level
is low.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect electrical circuit.

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