2018 YAMAHA NMAX 150 warning lights

Table of contents
Safety 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 ............................................3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.........................3-9
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 ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seat ...............................................3-16
Storage compartments .................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-18
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.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ........6-3 General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil strainer.............. 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ..................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-26
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Headlight....................................... 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-34
Brake light ..................................... 6-35
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-35
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................................... 6-37
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb .................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-40
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Instrument and control functions
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3
EAUN0264
Main switch/steerin g lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
main switch positions are described
below.
TIP
The main switch/steering lock is
equipped with a keyhole shutter. (See
page 3-2 for keyhole shutter opening
and closing procedures.)
EAU60600ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight and
auxiliary lights come on, and the en-
gine can be started. The key cannot be
removed.
TIP
The headlight comes on automatically
when the engine is started and stays
on until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
EAU10662OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is movin g.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
b e switche d off, which may result in
loss of control or an acci dent.
EAU1068BLOCK
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebars back to the right slight-
ly.
ON
OFF
LOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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3
EAU4939B
In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11032Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU67440Coolant 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
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-
g
ine if it is overheatin g.
TIP
If the engine overheats, see page 6-41
for further instructions.
EAU73171En gine trou ble warnin g li ght “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system.
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 vehicle.
EAUU1810ABS warnin g lig ht “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:
1. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
6
5
4
1
2
3
ABS
ABS
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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.
EAU13213
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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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-11
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-28
Brake light ............................................. 6-35
Braking.................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............................................. 6-23
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 3-9
Headlight............................................... 6-33
High beam indicator light........................ 3-3
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-18
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
K
Keyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-16
Sidestand ............................................. 3-17
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting off.............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch .......................................... 3-10
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ........................ 3-16
T
Taillight bulb, replacing ........................ 6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ............................................ 6-37
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ............................................ 6-38
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-9
V
Valve clearance .................................... 6-20
V-belt, checking ................................... 6-26
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
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