2007 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 check oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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WARNING

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Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final transmission
case.

Make sure that no oil gets on the
tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:


The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Pull up the right floorboard mat as
shown.3. Remove the coolant reservoir cov-
er by removing the screw.
4. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
1. Right floorboard mat
1. Screw
2. Coolant reservoir cover
1
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2

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the brake fluid level
Front brake
Rear brake
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air toenter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.

Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.

Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.

Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir whenrefilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.

Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.

As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
1

Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders 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.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
The 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 lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING

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Damage to the outer sheath may in-
terfere with proper cable operation
and will cause the inner cable to
rust. Replace a damaged cable as
soon as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING

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Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
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.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
CAUTION:

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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING

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Securely support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.

SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect 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

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To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turning
the engine over.
4. Lubricate all control cables and thepivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the sidestand/
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 in-
formation on storing the battery,
see page 6-30.
NOTE:

Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.

INDEX
A
ABS (for ABS models) .............................3-12
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter elements and check hoses and
V-belt case air filter element ..................6-18
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-37
B
Battery .....................................................6-30
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-26
Brake lever, front .....................................3-10
Brake lever, rear ......................................3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-28
Braking ......................................................5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-27
Care ...........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-14
Caution, matte color ..................................7-1
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...................................3-10
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 ................................. 6-29
Fuel ......................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................... 3-12
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches ................................... 3-9
Hazard switch .......................................... 3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................... 6-34
High beam indicator light ........................... 3-3
Horn switch.............................................. 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................... 3-19
Immobilizer system.................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light ............. 3-4
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 ............................................... 3-9Periodic 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 .... 6-24
Rider seat, adjusting ............................... 3-16
S
Safe-riding points ...................................... 1-4
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seats ....................................................... 3-14
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting.... 3-18
Sidestand ................................................ 3-19
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-10
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer............................................. 3-4
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-10
Steering, checking................................... 6-29
Storage...................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ............................ 3-16
T
Tachometer ............................................... 3-5
Tail/brake light ......................................... 6-34
Throttle cable free play, checking ........... 6-20
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-27
Tires ........................................................ 6-21
Tool kit....................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting charts............................ 6-39
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-35