2017 YAMAHA NMAX 150 lock

Instrument and control functions
3-11
3
EAU12952
Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
EAU66680
ABS
The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently.
Operate the brakes with ABS as you
would conventional brakes. If the ABS
is activated, a pulsating sensation may
be felt at the brake levers. In this situa-
tion, continue to apply the brakes and
let the ABS work; do not “pump” the
brakes as this will reduce braking ef-
fectiveness.
WARNING
EWA16051
Always keep a sufficient distance
from the vehicle ahea d to match the
ri din g speed even with ABS.
 The ABS performs best with
lon g b rakin g d istances.
 On certain surfaces, such as
rou gh or g ravel roa ds, the b rak-
in g d istance may be lon ger with
the ABS than without.
The ABS is monitored by an ECU,
which will revert the system to conven-
tional braking if a malfunction occurs.
TIP
 The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test each time the vehicle first
starts off after the key is turned to
“ON” and the vehicle has traveled
at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher. During this test, a “click-
ing” noise can be heard from the
front of the vehicle, and if either
brake lever is even slightly ap-
plied, a vibration can be felt at the
lever, but these do not indicate a
malfunction.
1. Rear brake lever
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This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience
the pulsation at the brake levers
when the ABS is operating. How-
ever, special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTICE
ECA20100
Be careful not to damag e the wheel
sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-
wise, improper performance of the
ABS will result.
EAU66690
Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, in-
sert the key into the lock, and then turn
it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
removed.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock and with the “ ” mark
facing forward.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
1. Front wheel sensor
2. Front wheel sensor rotor
1. Rear wheel sensor
2. Rear wheel sensor rotor
2
1
1
2
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Lock.
3. Unlock.
1. “ ” mark
1 2
3
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Instrument and control functions
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3
TIP
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and
locked.
WARNING
EWA10132
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installe d before ri din g.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline an d gasoline vapors are
extremely flamma ble. To avoi d fires
an d explosions an d to re duce the
risk of injury when refuelin g, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spille d fuel with a clean,
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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3
EAU58301
Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection and routing.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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3
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise
to “SEAT OPEN”.
TIP
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat 1. Fold the seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.
TIP
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Stora ge compartments
Front stora ge compartment
The front storage compartment is lo-
cated at the front of the vehicle. Use
this compartment for small items.
WARNING
EWA17250
 Do not exceed the load limit of
1.5 k g (3.3 l b) for the front stor-
a g e compartment.
 Do not place anythin g in the
front storag e compartment that
will interfere with your operatin g
the vehicle.
Rear stora ge compartment
The rear storage compartment is locat-
ed under the seat. Use this compart-
ment for large items. (See page 3-16.)
1. Open.
1
1. Front storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
1
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6
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Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before 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
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance. 
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specifie d 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 ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d 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 mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
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6
EAU67290
Replacin g an auxiliary lig ht
b ul b
This 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
1. Headlight cover
2. Bolt
22
1
2
1
1. Auxiliary light bulb socket
1. Auxiliary light bulb
1
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5. Pull the left and right side coversslightly outward and pull the tail-
light unit rearward. 6. Remove the taillight bulb socket
(together with the bulb) by turning
it counterclockwise.
7. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
8. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
9. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
1. Quick fastener
1. Screw
2. Quick fastener
1. Screw
2. Quick fastener
1
2 1
1
2
1. Taillight unit
2. Side cover
1. Taillight bulb socket
1. Taillight bulb
1
2
1
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