2015 YAMAHA VMAX Owners Manual

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Owner’s tool kitsThe owner’s tool kit is located behind
panel A. (See page 6-8.)
Also, an additional tool kit was handed
out separately at the time of vehicle
purchase.
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
tool kits are intended to assist you in
the performance of preventive mainte-
nance and minor repairs. However,
other tools such as a torque wrench
may be necessary to perform certain
maintenance work correctly.
TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular job, have
a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
1. Owner’s tool kit
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TIPThe annual checks must b e performed every year, except if a kilometer- based maintenance, or for the UK, a
milea ge- base d maintenance, is performe d instead .
 From 50000 km (30000 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km (6000 mi).
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and tech-
nical skills.
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control systemNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage. √√√√√
2 *Spark plu gs • Check condition.
• Clean.
√√
• Replace. √√
3 *Va l ve s • Check valve clearance.
•Adjust.
Every 40000 km (24000 mi)
4 *Fuel injection sys-
tem • Adjust synchronization.
√√√√√√
5 *Mufflers an
d ex-
haust pipes • Check the screw clamps for
looseness. √√√√√
6 *Air in
duction sys-
tem • Check the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
• Replace any damaged parts if necessary. √√√√√
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General maintenance and lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
1 *Air filter element •Replace. √
2 *Clutch • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√
3 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage. √√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping. √√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
6 *Brake flui d • Replace. Every 2 years
7 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
8 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
9 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearings for looseness or
damage. √√√√
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10*Swin garm • Check operation and for exces-
sive play. √√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. √√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap- based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
12 *Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√√√
13 Brake lever pivot
shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
14 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
15 Clutch lever pivot
shaft
• Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√√√
16 Shift pe
dal pivot
shaft • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
17 Si destan d • Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. √√√√√
18 *Sidestan d switch • Check operation. √√√√√√
19 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leak-
age. √√√√
20 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage. √√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 m
i)30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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21*Rear suspension re-
lay arm an
d con-
nectin g arm
pivotin g points • Check operation.
√√√√
22 En gine oil • Change.
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√√√√√
23 En
gine oil filter car-
tri dg e •Replace.
√√√
24 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 *EXUP system • Check operation, cable free play
and pulley position. √√√
26 Final gear oil • Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. √√ √
• Change. √√√
27 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
28 Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
29 *Throttle g rip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing. √√√√√
30 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 k
m
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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TIPAir filter
• This model’s air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com- pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake and clutch service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid and clutch fluid levels.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers as well as clutch master and release cylinders, and change the brake and clutch fluids.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Removing an d installin g the
cowlin g an d panelsThe cowling and panels shown need to
be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each time
the cowling or a panel needs to be re-
moved and installed.
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Cowlin g A
To remove the cowling1. Remove the rider seat. (See page 3-25.)
2. Remove panel C. (See page 6-9.)
3. Remove the bolts, and then pull the cowling off. To install the cowling
1. Place the cowling in the original
position, and then install the bolts.
2. Install the panel.
3. Install the rider seat.
1. Cowling A
2. Panel A
1
2
1. Panel B
2. Panel C
1
2
1. Bolt1 1
1
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Panel A
To remove the panel1. Insert the key into the lock, andthen turn it 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Pull the panel outward.
To install the panel1. Place the panel in the original po- sition. 2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
Panel B
To remove the panel
1. Remove the bolt. 2. Pull the panel outward.
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the bolt.
Panel C
To remove the panel1. Remove the bolt.
2. Pull the panel upward.
1. Unlock.
2. Panel A
2
1
1. Bolt
2. Panel B1
2
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