Yamaha 2013 VMAX, Owner'S Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................1-1
Location of important labels .............1-5
DESCRIPTION ...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Main switch ......................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-1
Speedometer unit ............................3-2
Tachometer .....................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge .............3-3
Handlebar switches .........................3-3
Clutch lever ......................................3-5
Shift pedal ........................................3-5
Brake lever ......................................3-5
Brake pedal .....................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-6
Fuel ..................................................3-7
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-8
Steering lock ....................................3-8
Rider seat ........................................3-9
Helmet holder ................................3-10
Adjusting the front fork ...................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-12
V-Boost ..........................................3-14
Sidestand .......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ......... 3-15
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list ................... 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................... 5-2
Shifting ............................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-4
Removing and installing the cowling
and panels ................................... 6-8
Checking the spark plugs ................ 6-9
Canister (for California only) ......... 6-10
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge .... 6-11
Final gear oil .................................. 6-14
Coolant .......................................... 6-15
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 6-18
Carburetors ................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance ............................ 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Accessories and replacement
parts ........................................... 6-23
Clutch lever ................................... 6-23
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 6-24
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ......................................... 6-24
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-25
Checking the brake and clutch fluid
levels ......................................... 6-25
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids .......................................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ......................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers ........................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Lubricating the rear suspension .... 6-29
Checking the front fork .................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-30