2004 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 6-31

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION

...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION

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Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS

.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system ..........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ...................................3-4
Tachometer .....................................3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-8
Handlebar switches .........................3-9
Front brake lever ...........................3-10
Rear brake lever ............................3-10
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-11
Fuel tank cap .................................3-11
Fuel ................................................3-12
Catalytic converter .........................3-13
Seats .............................................3-13
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-15
Storage compartments ..................3-15
Sidestand .......................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-17
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption .................................. 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................. 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-15
Coolant .......................................... 6-16
Air filter elements and check hoses
and V-belt case air filter
element ....................................... 6-18
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ............................................. 6-20
Adjusting the valve clearance ....... 6-21Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Front and rear brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake lock lever
cable ........................................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ............................................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ......... 6-28
Checking the front fork .................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-30
Battery ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb or an auxiliary light bulb ...... 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................. 6-35
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ............................................. 6-36

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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Headlight (page 6-33)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
3. Rear storage compartment (page 3-15)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-18)
5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
6. Fuses (page 6-31)
7. Battery (page 6-30)
8. Air filter element (left) (page 6-18)9. Engine oil filter element (page 6-12)
10. Centerstand (page 6-28)
11. Sidestand (page 6-28)

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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if the vehicle is equipped with optional
electrical accessories.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check it at least
once a month and fully charge it if
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
CAUTION:

ECA10630

Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.

To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
EAU34231
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located behind cowling A.
(See page 6-6.)
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.
NOTE:

If the main fuse is blown, remove the
grab bar to access the main fuse. After
replacing the main fuse, install the grab
bar. (See page 6-6.)

INDEX
A
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ..................6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
B
Battery .....................................................6-30
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-25
Brake lever, front .....................................3-10
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-27
Braking ......................................................5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-28
Coolant ....................................................6-16
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ..................................................6-6
D
Dimmer switch ...........................................3-9
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-4
Engine oil and oil filter element ................6-12
Engine stop switch.....................................3-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
F
Final transmission oil ...............................6-15
Front and rear brake lever free play ........6-24
Front and rear brake pads, checking .......6-25
Front fork, checking .................................6-28Fuel ......................................................... 3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-11
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch ............................................ 3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch................................................ 3-9
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-17
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-3
Indicator and warning lights....................... 3-3
K
Key identification number .......................... 9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........... 6-36
M
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-2
Model label ................................................ 9-2
Multi-function display ................................. 3-5
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Pass switch ............................................... 3-9
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................ 6-3
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
R
Rear brake lock lever .............................. 3-11
Rear brake lock lever cable, adjusting .... 6-24Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-15
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-13
Sidestand ................................................ 3-17
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch................................................ 3-9
Steering, checking................................... 6-29
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-15
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-4
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-33
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Tires ........................................................ 6-21
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-36
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front) or
auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................. 6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing..... 6-35
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-9
V
Valve clearance, adjusting ...................... 6-21
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1