2015 YAMAHA NMAX brake pads

Table of contentsSafety 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 an d control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Keyhole shutter .............................. 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-10
Front brake lever .......................... 3-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-11
ABS .............................................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Storage compartments................. 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19 Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Headlight ...................................... 6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ........................................... 6-31
Brake light..................................... 6-32
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb.................................... 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb.................................... 6-35U2DSE0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Safety information
1-5
1Aftermarket Tires an
d Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to pro-
vide the best combination of handling,
braking, and comfort. Other tires, rims,
sizes, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 6-19 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transportin g the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter in
another vehicle.  Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
 Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
 Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are at-
tached to solid parts of the scoot-
er, such as the frame or upper
front fork triple clamp (and not, for
example, to rubber-mounted han-
dlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo- cation for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.
 The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the
scooter will not bounce exces-
sively during transport.
EAU57600
Further safe-ri din g points Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
 Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard braking,
because the scooter could slide.
Apply the brakes slowly when
stopping on a wet surface.
 Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
 Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
 Railroad crossings, streetcar rails,
iron plates on road construction
sites, and manhole covers be-
come extremely slippery when
wet. Slow down and cross them
with caution. Keep the scooter up-
right, otherwise it could slide out
from under you.
 The brake pads or linings could
get wet when you wash the scoot-
er. After washing the scooter,
check the brakes before riding.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
EAU15599
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
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an acci dent or equipment damag e.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded in
this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y 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.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or damage, and check
hose connection. 3-13, 3-14
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-13
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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21, 6-22, 6-22
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-2
4
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 specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-21, 6-22, 6-22
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing. 6-18, 6-25
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 6-24
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 6-19, 6-21
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
6-25
Centerstan d, si destan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
6-26
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts, si gnals
an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
3-17
ITEM
CHECKS PAGE
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-3
6
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General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
1 Air filter element •Replace. √
2 Air filter check hose • Clean. √√√√√
3 *V-
belt case air filter
element • Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
4 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
8 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
9 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
10 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-22
6
EAU22393
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsThe front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
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Front brake pa ds
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear with-
out having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
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Rear
brake pad s
Each rear brake pad is provided with a
wear indicator, which allows you to
check the brake pad wear without hav-
ing to disassemble the brake. To check
the brake pad wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying the
brake. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator almost
touches the brake disc, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set.
EAU22582
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1
1
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-23
6
Rear
brake
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container. 
Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A dding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will si gnifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid imme diately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecifie
d b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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10-1
10
IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-11
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-25
Brake light ............................................. 6-32
Braking.................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12 Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking............................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Headlight .............................................. 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-17
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-2
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5 Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-15
Sidestand ..............................................3-17
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-10
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-16
TTaillight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ....................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-18
Tires ......................................................6-19
Tool kit ....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ....................................6-36
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing .............................................6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing .............................................6-35
Turn signal switch .................................3-10VValve clearance .....................................6-19
V-belt, checking ....................................6-24
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-27
Wheels ..................................................6-21
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