Adjusting The Clutch Lever; Checking The Clutch Fluid Level - Yamaha VMAX 2009 Service Manual

2. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes, and then turn it off.
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NOTICE
When the engine is cold, the engine oil will
have a higher viscosity, causing the engine
oil pressure to increase. Therefore, be sure
to measure the engine oil pressure after
warming up the engine.
3. Remove:
• Main gallery bolt
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WARNING
The engine, muffler and engine oil are ex-
tremely hot.
4. Install:
• Oil pressure gauge "1"
• Oil pressure adapter "2"
Oil pressure gauge set
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Oil pressure adapter B
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5. Measure:
• Engine oil pressure
(at the following conditions)
Oil pressure
50.0 kPa/1000 r/min (0.50
kgf/cm²/1000 r/min, 7.3 psi/1000
r/min)
Oil temperature
80.0–90.0 °C (176.00–194.00 °F)
Out of specification → Adjust.
Engine oil pressure
Below specification
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Possible causes
• Faulty oil pump
• Clogged oil filter
• Leaking oil passage
• Broken or dam-
aged oil seal
Engine oil pressure
Above specification
6. Install:
• Main gallery bolt
Main gallery bolt
8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
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ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER

1. Adjust:
• Clutch lever position
(distance "a" from the handlebar grip to the
clutch lever)
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a. While pushing the clutch lever forward, turn
the adjusting dial "1" until the clutch lever is in
the desired position.
TIP
Be sure to align the setting on the adjusting dial
with the arrow mark "2" on the clutch lever hold-
er.
Position #1
Distance "a" is the largest.
Position #4
Distance "a" is the smallest.
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CHECKING THE CLUTCH FLUID LEVEL

1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand.
2. Check:
• Clutch fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended clutch fluid to the proper level.
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ENGINE
Possible causes
• Leaking oil passage
• Faulty oil filter
• Oil viscosity too
high
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