2011 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400 ignition

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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interference.
EAU10472
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
TIP

Be sure to use the standard key (black
bow) for regular use of the vehicle. To
minimize the risk of losing the code
re-registering key (red bow), keep it in a
safe place and only use it for code
re-registering.
EAU34121
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.
TIP

The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF” or the
sidestand is moved down.
EAU10661
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING

EWA10061
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
EAU10683
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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the original position, and then re-
move it.
3. Close the lid.
WARNING

EWA11121
Be sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked before
riding the scooter. Leaking fuel is a
fire hazard.
EAU13221
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING

EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately.
NOTICE:
Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.

[ECA10071]

4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING

EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU14892
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING

EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
NOTICE

ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).

Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-dicator on the shock absorber.

Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool kit
to make this adjustment.
EAU15304
Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left side
of the frame. Raise the sidestand or
lower it with your foot while holding the
vehicle upright.
TIP

The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system, which
cuts the ignition in certain situations.
(See page 3-22 for an explanation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system.)
WARNING

EWA10241
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Spring preload adjusting tool
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
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2
(b)(a)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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function properly.
EAU45051
Ignition circuit cut-off system
The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch and brake
light switches) has the following func-
tions.

It prevents starting when the side-
stand is up, but neither brake is ap-
plied.

It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sidestand
is still down.

It cuts the running engine when the
sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of the
ignition circuit cut-off system according
to the following procedure.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Rear 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
Throttle grip
•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Check throttle grip free play.
•If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing.6-20, 6-27
Wheels and tires
•Check for damage.
•Check tire condition and tread depth.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.6-21, 6-22
Brake levers
•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-27
Centerstand, sidestand
•Make sure that operation is smooth.
•Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-28
Chassis fasteners
•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
•Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches
•Check operation.
•Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch
•Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
•If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-21
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING

EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU48020
TIP

This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the multi-func-
tion display indicates error code 30, but
this is not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the er-
ror code. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine from starting even though
the engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
EAU36515
Starting the engine
NOTICE

ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-22 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “”.
The following warning lights, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.

Engine trouble warning light

ABS warning light (for ABS mod-
els)

Immobilizer system indicator light

V-belt replacement indicator

Oil change indicator
NOTICE

ECA15024
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see pages
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and rear storage
compartment light)
6. Fuel injection system fuse
7. Spare fuse
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1. Spare main fuse
2. Main fuse
3. Hazard fuse
4. ABS control unit fuse
5. ABS solenoid fuse
6. ABS motor fuse
1. Fuse box
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1. Ignition fuse
2. Signaling system fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Radiator fan fuse
5. Backup fuse (for clock and rear storage
compartment light)
6. Fuel injection system fuse
7. Spare fuse
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