2016 YAMAHA VMAX fuse

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
2-2
2
EAU10421
Right view
12 4 6
7
5
3
9
11
8
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
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3. Remove the battery cover bolts,
lift the battery cover (together with
the ECU), then move the cover to
the side. 4. Remove the main fuse (together
with the holding band) from its
holder.
5. Disconnect coupler A.
6. Remove the rubber damper. 7. Unfold the heat insulator as
shown.
8. Pull the battery out of its compart- ment.
To char ge the b attery
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.
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
1. Battery cover bolt
2. Battery cover2
1
1
2
1. Main fuse
2. Holding band
3. Coupler A
1. Rubber damper2
1
3
1
1. Heat insulator
2. Battery1
2
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NOTICE
ECA16522
To char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional b attery
char ger will damag e the b attery.To store the b attery
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 char-
ge it if necessary.
To install the batteryTIPBe sure the battery is fully charged.
1. Place the battery in its compart-
ment.
2. Fold the heat insulator back to its original position. NOTICE: Make
sure that the heat insulator is in
its ori ginal position and it is
properly fol ded .
[ECA16551]
3. Install the rubber damper.
4. Connect coupler A.
5. Install the main fuse (together with
the holding band) on its holder.
6. Place the battery cover (together with the ECU) in the original posi-
tion, and then install the bolts.
7. Connect the positive battery lead first, then connect the negative
battery lead by installing their bolt.
NOTICE: When installin g the b
attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF”, then connect
the positive lea d before con-
nectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16841]
8. Install the cowling.NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
1. Heat insulator1
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6
EAU46456
Replacin g the fusesThe main fuse and the ABS motor fuse
are located behind cowling A. (See
page 6-8.)
Fuse box 1 is located under the rider
seat. (See page 3-25.) Fuse
box 1
Fuse box 2 is located behind panel B.
(See page 6-8.) Fuse
box 2
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows. 1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. 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 to1. Main fuse
2. ABS motor fuse
3. ABS motor spare fuse
1
3
2
1. ABS solenoid fuse
2. Fuel injection system fuse
3. Spare fuse
123
1. Ignition fuse
2. ABS control unit fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Backup fuse (for clock and immobilizer sys-
tem)
5. Electronic throttle valve fuse
6. Radiator fan motor fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Signaling system fuse
9. Parking lighting fuse
10.Sub radiator fan motor fuse
1 23456
7
8
10
7
9
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6 avoi
d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU46463
Replacin g the hea dlig ht bul bThis model is equipped with a halogen
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.NOTICE
ECA10651
Take care not to damag e the follow-
in g parts:
 Hea dlig ht bul b
Do not touch the glass part of
the hea dlig ht bul b to keep it free
from oil, otherwise the transpar-
ency of the glass, the luminosity
of the b ulb, an d the b ulb life will
b e ad versely affecte d. Thor-
ou ghly clean off any d irt and fin-
g erprints on the hea dlig ht bul b
usin g a cloth moistene d with al-
cohol or thinner.
 Hea dlig ht lens
Do not affix any type of tinte d
film or stickers to the hea dlig ht
lens.
Do not use a hea dlig ht bul b of a
wattag e higher than specifie d.
Specifie d fuses:
Main fuse: 50.0 A
Ignition fuse:
20.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse: 7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse:
15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse: 7.5 A
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Specifications
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Bulb watta ge × quantity:Headlight:
H4, 60.0 W/55.0 W x 1
Brake/tail light:
LED
Front turn signal light: 10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light: 10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
5.0 W × 1
License plate light: 5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light:
LED
High beam indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuel level warning light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light: LED
Immobilizer system indicator light: LED Shift timing indicator light:
LED
Fuse(s):Main fuse:
50.0 A
Headlight fuse: 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 7.5 A
Ignition fuse:
20.0 A
Parking lighting fuse: 7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 20.0 A
Sub radiator fan motor fuse:
7.5 A
Fuel injection system fuse: 15.0 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse:
30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse: 15.0 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Electronic throttle valve fuse:
7.5 A
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-20
ABS warning light ................................... 3-6
Air filter element .................................... 6-19
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-37BBattery .................................................. 6-31
Brake and clutch fluids, changing ........ 6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever ............................................ 3-19
Brake lever free play, checking............. 6-24
Brake light switches.............................. 6-24
Brake pedal........................................... 3-20
Brake/tail light ....................................... 6-37CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-24
Clutch lever ................................. 3-18, 6-23
Coolant ................................................. 6-16
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-5
Cowling and panels, removing and installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-17EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking .............. 6-20
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ........... 6-11
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1 Engine stop switch ............................... 3-18
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-5
EXUP system........................................ 3-31
FFinal gear oil ......................................... 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-25
Front fork, adjusting ............................. 3-26
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-30
Fuel ....................................................... 3-22
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose and overflow
hose ................................................... 3-24
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-21
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-34HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-17
Hazard switch....................................... 3-18
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-35
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-4
Horn switch .......................................... 3-18IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-32
Immobilizer system ................................ 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .......... 3-6
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-4LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-38
Luggage strap holders ......................... 3-30MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4 Maintenance, emission control
system ..................................................6-3
Matte color, caution ................................7-1
Model label .............................................9-1
Multi-function display .............................3-8
NNeutral indicator light ..............................3-4OOil level warning light ..............................3-4PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Pass switch ...........................................3-17SSafety information ...................................1-1
Seats .....................................................3-25
Shifting ....................................................5-2
Shift pedal .............................................3-19
Shift timing indicator light .......................3-6
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting ....3-28
Sidestand ..............................................3-31
Sidestand, checking and lubricating.....6-29
Spark plugs, checking ..........................6-10
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer unit ...................................3-7
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-18
Steering, checking ................................6-30
Storage ...................................................7-4
Supporting the motorcycle ...................6-39
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................6-29TThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ...........................................6-27
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