2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 6
2012 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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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 lights and warning lights ...4-2 Speedometer unit ...4-5 Multi-function display ...4-6 Handlebar switches ...4-15 Clutch lever ...4-16 Shift pedal ...4-16 Brake lever ...4-17 Brake pedal ...4-17 ABS ...4-18 Fuel tank cap ...4-19 Fuel ...4-20 Fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose ...4-21 Catalytic converters ...4-21 Seats ...4-22 Adjusting the front fork ...4-24 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ...4-25 Luggage strap holders ...4-27 EXUP system ...4-28 Sidestand ...4-28 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...4-29 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 ...6-4 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 ...7-5 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 ...7-18 Air filter element ...7-20 Checking the engine idling speed ...7-21 Checking the throttle grip free play ...7-21 Valve clearance ...7-21 Tires ...7-22 Cast wheels ...7-24 Clutch lever ...7-24 Checking the brake lever free play ...7-25 Brake light switches ...7-25 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...7-26 Checking the brake fluid level ...7-26 Changing the brake and clutch fluids ...7-28 Checking and lubricating the cables ...7-28 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...7-28 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...7-29 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...7-29 Checking and lubricating the sidestand ...7-30 Lubricating the swingarm pivots ...7-30 Checking the front fork ...7-31 Checking the steering ...7-31
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