2016 YAMAHA VMAX engine oil

Table of contentsSafety information ............................ 1-1
Description ....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-4
Speedometer unit ........................... 3-7
Multi-function display ..................... 3-8
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-17
Clutch lever .................................. 3-18
Shift pedal .................................... 3-19
Brake lever.................................... 3-19
Brake pedal .................................. 3-20
ABS .............................................. 3-20
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-21
Fuel ............................................... 3-22
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ............................ 3-24
Catalytic converters ..................... 3-24
Seats ............................................ 3-25
Adjusting the front fork ................. 3-26
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ................................... 3-28
Luggage strap holders ................. 3-30
EXUP system ................................ 3-31 Sidestand ...................................... 3-31
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-32
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 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 kits ............................. 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ...................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ............. 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge.... 6-11
Final gear oil .................................. 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-16
Air filter element ............................ 6-19
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-20 Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-20
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-21
Cast wheels .................................. 6-23
Clutch lever................................... 6-23
Checking the brake lever free play ............................................ 6-24
Brake light switches ..................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch fluids .......................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals............... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ............. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-29
Lubricating the swingarm pivots......................................... 6-29
Checking the front fork ................. 6-30
Checking the steering................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-31
Battery .......................................... 6-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-34U2CEE1E0.book Page 1 Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:32 AM

Description
2-1
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Left view
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4
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1. Headlight (page 6-35)
2. Front fork spring preload adjusting bolt (page 3-26)
3. Front fork rebound damping force adjusting knob (page 3-26)
4. Battery (page 6-31)
5. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
6. Fuel tank cap (page 3-21)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting knob (page 3-28)
8. Luggage strap holder (page 3-30) 9. Final gear oil check bolt (page 6-14)
10.Final gear oil drain bolt (page 6-14)
11.Shock absorber assembly rebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-28)
12.Sidestand (page 3-31)
13.Shift pedal (page 3-19)
14.Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-11)
15.Engine oil filter cartridge (page 6-11)
16.Front fork compression damping force adjusting screw (page 3-26)
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Description
2-2
2
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Right view
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7
5
3
9
11
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10
1. Passenger seat (page 3-25)
2. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-25)
3. Luggage strap holder (page 3-30)
4. Rider seat (page 3-25)
5. Fuse box 1 (page 6-34)
6. Radiator cap (page 6-16)
7. Coolant reservoir (page 6-16)
8. Engine oil level check window (page 6-11) 9. Brake pedal (page 3-20)
10.Fuse box 2 (page 6-34)
11.Shock absorber assembly compression damping force adjusting
knob (page 3-28)U2CEE1E0.book Page 2 Thursday, November 19, 2015 10:32 AM

Instrument and control functions
3-4
3
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In dicator lig hts and warning
lig hts
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Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
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Neutral in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
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Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine oil level is low.
To check the electrical circuit of the
warning light, place the vehicle on a
level surface, set the engine stop
switch to “ ” and turn the key from
“OFF” to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds and then go off, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If the warning light stays on, proceed
as follows.
1. Set the engine stop switch to “ ”.
2. Turn the key to “OFF”, wait two minutes, and then turn the key to
“ON”.
3. If the warning light comes on and does not go off, check the engine
oil level. (See page 6-11.) If the
warning light still stays on after
confirming the oil level is correct,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
TIPThis warning light will not come
on:
• when the engine is idling
• when riding
• if the engine has stalled and the key has not been turned from
“ON” to “OFF” and then back to
“ON”
However, if the warning light is on
when the engine is started, it will
stay on until the key is turned to
“OFF”.
1. Shift timing indicator light
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
3. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
5. Neutral indicator light “ ”
6. High beam indicator light “ ”
7. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
8. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
9. Immobilizer system indicator light
10.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
11.Oil level warning light “ ”11
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1
9
3
4
5
8
7
6
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
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3 
This model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the oil level
detection circuit. If a problem is
detected in the oil level detection
circuit, the oil level warning light
will flash repeatedly. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
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Fuel level warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
3.9 L (1.03 US gal, 0.86 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on after
refueling, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.TIPThis model is equipped with a self-di-
agnosis device for the fuel level detec-
tion circuit. If a problem is detected in the fuel level detection circuit, the fuel
level warning light, the fuel meter and
the fuel level warning indicator will
flash repeatedly. If this occurs, have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
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Coolant temperature warnin g
li g ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
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Do not continue to operate the en-
g ine if it is overheatin g.
TIP For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
 If the engine overheats, see page
6-42 for further instructions.
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Engine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system. (See page 3-16 for
an explanation of the self-diagnosis
device.)
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Instrument and control functions
3-15
3 Checking and resetting the system sta-
tusThe status/readings of the following
items are displayed, and the tripmeters
can be reset.
 tripmeters and odometer
 fuel consumption
 air intake temperature
 throttle opening positionTIPThe “System status” menu cannot
be entered if the fuel level warning
light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light is on.
 If, when the engine is running
while the system status menu is
displayed, the fuel level warning
light or coolant temperature warn-
ing light comes on, the Normal
mode is automatically displayed.1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Sys-
tem status”, then push “RESET”. 2. Push “SELECT” to highlight
“Yes”, then push “RESET”. (High-
lighting “No” and pushing “RE-
SET” returns to the previous
menu.)
The display changes to the status
screen. Push “SELECT” and the various trip-
meters and the odometer are dis-
played in the following order:
(TRIP-F)
→ TRIP-1 → TRIP-2 → ODO
→ (TRIP-F)
Push “RESET” to reset a tripmeter.
TIP For the UK: push “SELECT” for
two seconds to switch between
kilometers and miles.
 Pushing “RESET” displays the
Normal mode for five seconds.
Pushing “SELECT” and “RESET”
for three seconds, changes the
display to the Normal mode.
 To perform further multi-function
display settings, enter the Select
mode again by pushing and hold-
ing “SELECT” and “RESET” for
three seconds.Resetting the maintenance countersThis function allows you to reset the
maintenance counters for the tires, the
engine oil, and an item of your choice.
1. Push “SELECT” to highlight “Maintenance”.
1. Odometer/tripmeter/fuel reserve tripmeter
2. Clock
3. Instantaneous fuel consumption
4. Throttle opening position display
5. Transmission gear indicator
6. Air intake temperature display
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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4
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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
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment d amage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot b e 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 breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions, cracks or
damage, and check hose connections. 3-22, 3-24
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Final gear oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 6-16
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. 6-25, 6-25
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Operation and important rid ing points
5-1
5
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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
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with:  a lean angle sensor to stop the en-
gine in case of a turnover. In this
case, the display will indicate error
code 30, but this is not a malfunc-
tion. Turn the key to “OFF” and
then to “ON” to clear the error co-
d e . F ai l in g to do s o wi ll pr e v e nt the
engine from starting even though
the engine will crank when push-
ing the start switch.
 an engine auto-stop system. The
engine stops automatically if left
idling for 20 minutes. If the engine
stops, simply push the start
switch to restart the engine.
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Startin g the en gineIn order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
 The transmission is in the neutral
position.
 The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
See page 3-32 for more informa-
tion.
1. Turn the key to “ON” and make sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off. Oil level warning light
 Fuel level warning light
 Coolant temperature warning
light
 Engine trouble warning light
 Shift timing indicator light
 Immobilizer system indicator
light
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