2001 YAMAHA VMAX fuses

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart ......... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels ..... 6-6
Checking the spark plugs .................................... 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .......................... 6-9
Final gear oil ...................................................... 6-13
Coolant .............................................................. 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ............................ 6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ................................... 6-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ...................... 6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................. 6-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................ 6-21
Tires ................................................................... 6-21
Cast wheels ....................................................... 6-24
Clutch lever free play ......................................... 6-24
Adjusting the brake lever free play ..................... 6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position ..................... 6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .................. 6-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............. 6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ............................ 6-27
Changing the brake fluid .................................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables .................. 6-28Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ................................................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers .................................................... 6-30
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
sidestand......................................................... 6-30
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-31
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-33
Battery ............................................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-37
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/
brake light bulb ................................................ 6-39
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-45
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Replacing the fuses The main fuse box is located under the
rider seat. (See page 3-9 for rider seat
removal and installation procedures.)
The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located un-
der cowling A. (See page 6-6 for cowl-
ing removal and installation proce-
dures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
EC000103
CAUTION:@ Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire. @3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
1. Headlight fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Ignition fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Spare fuse (´ 2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Bulb voltage, wattage ´ quantity
Headlight 12 V, 60/55 W ´ 1
Tail/brake light 12 V, 5/21 W ´ 2
Turn signal light 12 V, 21 W ´ 4
Auxiliary light 12 V, 3.4 W ´ 1 (for GB)
12 V, 4 W ´ 1 (for F, B, I, P)
Meter lighting 14 V, 3 W ´ 2
Neutral indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
High beam indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Turn signal indicator light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Fuel level warning light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Oil level warning light 14 V, 3 W ´ 1
Fuses
Main fuse 30 A
Headlight fuse 15 A
Signaling system fuse 10 A
Radiator fan fuse 10 A
Ignition fuse 10 A
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10-INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-19
Anti-theft alarm ........................................3-3BBattery ................................................... 6-33
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-30
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................ 6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................. 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking...................... 6-27
Brake lever...............................................3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting .............. 6-25
Brake light switch (rear), adjusting ......... 6-26
Brake pads, checking............................. 6-26
Brake pedal..............................................3-6
Brake pedal position, adjusting .............. 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating............ 6-28
Carburetors, adjusting............................ 6-20
Care.........................................................7-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................... 6-30
Clutch lever ..............................................3-5
Clutch lever free play ............................. 6-24
Conversion table ......................................8-5
Coolant .................................................. 6-14
Changing .......................................... 6-15
Checking .......................................... 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .....................3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ......................................... 3-4EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ............... 6-9
Engine stop switch................................... 3-4FFinal gear oil .......................................... 6-13
Front fork, adjusting ............................... 3-11
Front fork, checking ............................... 6-31
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ......... 5-4
Fuel level warning light ............................ 3-2
Fuel reserve switch.................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-37HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ....................... 6-38
Helmet holder ........................................ 3-10
High beam indicator light ......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Idling speed, adjusting ........................... 6-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................. 3-16
Indicator and warning lights ..................... 3-1
KKey identification number .........................9-1LLight switch ..............................................3-4MMain switch ..............................................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-3
Model label ..............................................9-2NNeutral indicator light ...............................3-1OOil level warning light ...............................3-2
Operation .................................................5-1PParking.....................................................5-5
Part locations ...........................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-4
Pre-operation check list ............................4-1RRider seat ................................................3-9SSafety information ....................................1-1
Shifting .....................................................5-3
Shift pedal ................................................3-6
Shift points (for Switzerland only) .............5-4
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ...3-12
Sidestand ...............................................3-16
Spark plugs, checking ..............................6-7
Specifications ...........................................8-1
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