2015 YAMAHA NMAX maintenance

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EAU50291
BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.
(See page 3-15.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe b
urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, a dminister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention.
 Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char
ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.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.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then d iscon-
nect the neg ative lead b efore
d isconnectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16303]
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. NOTICE: When install-
in g the b attery, be sure the key
1. Battery
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Negative battery lead (black)
1
2
3
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is turne
d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lead .
[ECA16841]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a dischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU66790
Replacin g the fusesThe fuse boxes, which contain the fus-
es for the individual circuits, are locat-
ed under the seat. (See page 3-15.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-15.)
3. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the screws.1. Fuse box
1
1. Main fuse 1
2. ABS solenoid fuse
3. Main fuse 2
4. Taillight fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. ABS control unit fuse
7. ABS motor fuse
8. Spare fuse
1
2
3
4
5
67
8
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install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
5. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
6. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
7. Install the battery cover by install- ing the screws.
8. Close the seat.
EAU62850
Hea dlig htThis model is equipped with an LED-
type headlight.
If a headlight does not come on, have
a Yamaha dealer check its electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinte d film or
stickers to the hea dlig ht lens.
1. Battery cover
2. Screw
1
2
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse 1:
15.0 A
Main fuse 2:
7.5 A
Taillight fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
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EAU67290
Replacin g an auxiliary li ght
b ul bThis model is equipped with two auxil-
iary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the screws.
2. Remove the headlight cover by re- moving the bolts. 3. Remove the auxiliary light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning the socket counterclock-
wise.
4. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the headlight cover by in- stalling the bolts.
8. Install the windshield by installing the screws.1. Windshield
2. Screw
2
21
1. Headlight cover
2. Bolt
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
2
1
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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EAU67300
Brake li ghtThis model is equipped with an LED-
type brake light.
If the brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU67310
Replacin g the tailli ght bul b1. Open the seat. (See page 3-15.)
2. Remove the grab bar by removing
the bolts.
3. Remove the taillight cover by re- moving the screws. 4. Remove the quick fasteners and
screws.1. Grab bar
2. Bolt1
2
1. Taillight cover
2. Screw
1. Quick fastener
1
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5. Pull the left and right side covers slightly outward and pull the tail-
light unit rearward. 6. Remove the taillight bulb socket
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.
7. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 8. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
9. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
10. Place the taillight unit in the origi- nal position, and then install the
screws and quick fasteners.
11. Install the taillight cover by install- ing the screws.
1. Screw
2. Quick fastener
1. Screw
2. Quick fastener
2 1
1
2
1. Taillight unit
2. Side cover
1. Taillight bulb socket
1
2
1
1. Taillight bulb
1
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6 12. Install the grab bar by installing the
bolts, and then tightening them to
the specified torque.
13. Close the seat.
EAU43054
Replacin g a front turn si gnal
li g ht bul b1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
3. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
Tightenin g torque:
Grab bar bolt: 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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EAU67320
Replacin g a rear turn si gnal
lig ht bul b1. Open the seat. (See page 3-15.)
2. Remove the grab bar by removing
the bolts.
3. Remove the taillight cover by re- moving the screws. 4. Remove the turn signal light bulb
socket (together with the bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
5. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out. 6. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
7. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
8. Install the taillight cover by install- ing the screws.
9. Install the grab bar by installing the bolts, and then tightening them to
the specified torque.1. Grab bar
2. Bolt1
2
1. Taillight cover
2. Screw
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
1
2
1
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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