2011 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 coolant level

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
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 ...................................3-5
Tachometer .....................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ................3-9
Handlebar switches .......................3-10
Front brake lever ...........................3-11
Rear brake lever ............................3-12
Rear brake lock lever .....................3-12
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-13
Fuel tank cap .................................3-14
Fuel ................................................3-15
Catalytic converters .......................3-16
Seats .............................................3-17
Adjusting the rider seat ..................3-18
Storage compartments ..................3-19
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-21
Sidestand .......................................3-21Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-22
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
.................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing
cowlings and panels .................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Final transmission oil ..................... 6-15
Coolant .......................................... 6-16Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air
filter element .............................. 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake lock
lever cable ................................. 6-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
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 ........ 6-29
Battery ........................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-33
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-33
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:


a fuel meter

a coolant temperature meter

an odometer

two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)

a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the bottom segment of the fuel
meter and fuel level warning indi-
cator started flashing)

a self-diagnosis device

a clock

an ambient temperature display

an oil change indicator

a V-belt replacement indicator
TIP


Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.

When the key is turned to “ON”, all
of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
one after the other and then disap-
pear, in order to test the electrical
circuit.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “Odo” and the tripmeter modes
“Trip” in the following order:
Odo
→
Trip (top)
→
Trip (bottom)
→
Odo
When approximately 2.8 L (0.74 US gal,
0.62 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the fuel
tank, the bottom segment of the fuel
meter and fuel level warning indicator
will start flashing, and the display willautomatically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip F” and start count-
ing the distance traveled from that point.
In that case, pushing the “SELECT” but-
ton switches the display between the
various tripmeter and odometer modes
in the following order:
Trip F
→
Trip (top)
→
Trip (bottom)
→
Odo
→
Trip F
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “Trip” or
“Trip F” begins flashing (“Trip” or “Trip
F” will only flash for five seconds).
While “Trip” or “Trip F” is flashing, push
the “RESET” button for at least one
second. If you do not reset the fuel re-
serve tripmeter manually, it will reset it-

1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Fuel level warning indicator “”
3. Coolant temperature warning indicator
“”
4. Oil change indicator “OIL”
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1. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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self automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
TIP

The display cannot be changed back to
“Trip F” after pushing the “RESET” but-
ton.
Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards “E”
(Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the fuel level warn-
ing indicator and the bottom segment
will flash. Refuel as soon as possible.
Coolant temperature meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature meter indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the top segment and coolant tempera-
ture warning indicator flash, stop the
vehicle and let the engine cool. (Seepage 6-37.)
NOTICE

ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
Oil change indicator “OIL”
This indicator flashes at the initial
1000 km (600 mi), then at 5000 km
(3000 mi) and every 5000 km
(3000 mi) thereafter to indicate that the
engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator. (See page 6-12.)
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e. be-
fore the periodic oil change interval has
been reached), the indicator must bereset after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indicated at
the correct time. (See page 6-12.)
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
procedure.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes on
for a few seconds and then goes
off.
3. If the indicator does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
TIP

The oil change indicator may flash
when the engine is revved with the
scooter on the centerstand, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
V-belt replacement indicator
“V-BELT”
This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to be
replaced.
The electrical circuit of the indicator can
be checked according to the following
procedure.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING

EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel
•Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•Refuel if necessary.
•Check fuel line for leakage.3-15
Engine oil
•Check oil level in engine.
•If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-12
Final transmission oil
•Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-15
Coolant
•Check coolant level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
•Check cooling system for leakage.6-16
Front brake
•Check operation.
•If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•Check brake pads for wear.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check fluid level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-23, 6-24, 6-25
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Chassis fasteners
•Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly
tightened.
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Front brake lever
pivot shaft
•Lubricate with silicone grease.
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Rear brake lever
pivot shaft
•Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
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Sidestand,
centerstand
•Check operation.
•Lubricate with
lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√√√
15 *
Sidestand switch
•Check operation.
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Front fork
•Check operation and for oil
leakage.
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Shock absorber
assemblies
•Check operation and shock
absorbers for oil leakage.
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Engine oil
•Change. (See pages 3-5 and
6-12.)
√
When the oil change indicator flashes
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 5000 km (3000 mi)
√
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Engine oil filter
element
•Replace.
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20 *
Cooling system
•Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.
√√√√√
•Change. Every 3 years
21
Final transmission
oil
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √
•Change.
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V-belt
•Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes [every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
23 *
Front and rear
brake switches
•Check operation.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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9tire or wheel.

[EWA11311]

8. Install the final transmission oil fill-
er cap and its new O-ring, and then
tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20070
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.
EAU34193
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP


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.
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Right floorboard mat
1. Screw
2. Coolant reservoir cover
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TIP

The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
5. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, open the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
then close the coolant reservoir
cap.
WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15161]

NOTICE:
If coolant is
not available, use distilled water
or soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant willbe reduced.
[ECA10472]

6. Install the coolant reservoir cover
by installing the screw.
7. Place the right floorboard mat in
the original position.
EAU34206
Air filter elements and check
hoses and V-belt case air filter
element
The air filter elements and the V-belt
case air filter element should be ser-
viced at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. Service all air filter elements
more frequently if you are riding in un-
usually wet or dusty areas.
Replacing the air filter elements
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
TIP

Continue as follows for each air filter el-
ement.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the rubber caps and
screws.
1. Minimum level mark
2. Maximum level mark
3. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.32 L (0.34 US qt, 0.28 Imp.qt)
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9Engine overheating
WARNING

EWAT1040

Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.

Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the de-
tent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap
while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP

If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant
as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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