2021 YAMAHA NMAX 155 engine overheat

Operation and important rid ing points
8-1
8
EAU15952
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
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU16842
En gine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the fol-
lowing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that
might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
EAUM2012
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, be sure to replace
the en gine oil an d final transmission
oil.
[ECA11662]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle. 1600 km (1000 mi) an
d b eyon d
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
9-37
9
EAU86420
En gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot. Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may be
b lown out un der pressure, which coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the en gine has cooled .
 Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the
d etent to allow any resi dual pressure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stoppe d, press d own on the cap
while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended cool-
ant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 6-12
ABS warning light ................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 8-3
Activating the Stop and Start System .... 4-1
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 9-16
App Connect icon ................................... 6-4BBattery .................................................. 9-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 9-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 9-23
Brake lever, front .................................. 6-11
Brake lever, rear.................................... 6-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 9-25
Braking.................................................... 8-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 9-25
Canister................................................. 9-11
Care ...................................................... 10-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 6-17
CCU (Communication Control Unit) ....... 5-1
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 9-26
Clock....................................................... 6-5
Coolant ................................................. 9-15
Coolant temperature meter .................... 6-5DData recording, vehicle ......................... 12-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 12-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 6-10
Display units, switching .......................... 6-4EEmergency mode.................................. 9-38 Engine break-in ...................................... 8-1
Engine oil and oil strainer ..................... 9-11
Engine overheating ............................... 9-37
Engine serial number ............................ 12-1
FFinal transmission oil ............................ 9-13
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking............................................. 9-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 9-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 9-27
Fuel ....................................................... 6-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 8-3
Fuel meter .............................................. 6-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 6-14
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 6-17
Fuses, replacing ................................... 9-29HHandlebar switches .............................. 6-10
Hazard switch....................................... 6-10
Helmet holders ..................................... 6-18
High beam indicator light ....................... 6-1
Horn switch .......................................... 6-10IIdentification numbers .......................... 12-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 6-22
Incoming call indicator light ................... 6-3
Incoming notification indicator light ....... 6-3
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 6-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys................................... 3-3MMain switch ............................................ 3-7
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 9-3 Maintenance,
emission control system .......................9-2
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............6-1
Matte color, caution ..............................10-1
Menu switch..........................................6-11
Model label ...........................................12-1
Multi-function display .............................6-6
Multi-function meter unit .........................6-3
OOperating range of the smart key system ..................................................3-2PPanels, removing and installing ..............9-7
Parking ....................................................8-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1
Power outlet ..........................................6-21
Precautions when using the Stop and Start System .........................4-3SSafe-riding points....................................1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................6-17
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting .............................................6-20
Sidestand ..............................................6-22
Smart key ................................................3-4
Smart key battery, replacing ...................3-6
Smart key system ...................................3-1
Smart key system indicator light.............6-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ......9-33
Smartphone battery level meter..............6-4
Spark plug, checking ..............................9-9
Special features ......................................5-1
Specifications .......................................11-1
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