2015 YAMAHA NMAX Owners Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-25
6
EAU49921
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
throttle grip an d ca bleThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride. In
addition, the cable should be lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
EAU23173
Lu bricatin g the front an d rear
b rake leversFront brake lever
Rear brake lever
The pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Silicone grease
U2DSE0E0.book Page 25 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-26
6
EAU23215
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstan d an d sid estan dThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-to-
metal contact surfaces should be lubri-
cated if necessary.
WARNING
EWA10742
If the centerstan d or si destan d d oes
not move up an d d own smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it. Otherwise, the centerstan d or
si destan d coul d contact the groun d
an d d istract the operator, resultin g
in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
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. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
U2DSE0E0.book Page 26 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-27
6
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn 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
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
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 steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
U2DSE0E0.book Page 27 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-28
6
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
U2DSE0E0.book Page 28 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-29
6
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
U2DSE0E0.book Page 29 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-30
6 4. Remove the blown fuse, and then
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
U2DSE0E0.book Page 30 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-31
6
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
U2DSE0E0.book Page 31 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-32
6
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
21
U2DSE0E0.book Page 32 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM