2009 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 6

TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS ...1-1 SAFETY INFORMATION ...2-1 DESCRIPTION ...3-1 Left view ...3-1 Right view ...3-2 Controls and instruments...3-3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...4-1 Main switch/steering lock ...4-1 Indicator and warning lights ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-4 Multi-function display ...4-5 Handlebar switches ...4-12 Clutch lever ...4-14 Shift pedal ...4-14 Brake lever ...4-15 Brake pedal ...4-15 ABS ...4-16 Fuel tank cap ...4-17 Fuel ...4-18 Catalytic converters ...4-19 Seats ...4-20 Adjusting the front fork ...4-22 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...4-24 Luggage strap holders ...4-26 EXUP system ...4-26 Sidestand ...4-26 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-27 FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...5-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...6-1 Starting the engine ...6-1 Shifting ...6-2 Engine break-in ...6-3 Parking ...6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ...7-1 Owner's tool kit ...7-2 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...7-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...7-4 Removing and installing the cowling and panels ...7-9 Checking the spark plugs ...7-11 Canister (for California only) ...7-12 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...7-12 Final gear oil ...7-15 Coolant ...7-17 Air filter element ...7-20 Checking the engine idling speed ...7-20 Checking the throttle cable free play ...7-21 Valve clearance ...7-21 Tires ...7-21 Cast wheels ...7-24 Clutch lever ...7-24 Checking the front brake lever free play ...7-24 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...7-25 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...7-25 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-26 Changing the brake and clutch fluids ...7-27 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-27 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-28 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...7-28 Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ...7-29 Checking and lubricating the shift pedal ...7-29 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...7-29 Checking the front fork ...7-30 Checking the steering ...7-30 Checking the wheel bearings ...7-31 Battery ...7-31