Periodic Maintenance; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System; General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart - Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 Service Manual

EAS20450

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

EAS20460

INTRODUCTION

This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments. If
followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a long-
er service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles already
in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians should be
familiar with this entire chapter.
EAU17600

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM

No. ITEM
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or
1 * Fuel line damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check condition.
• Clean.
2 * Spark plugs
• Replace every 12000 mi
(19000 km) or 18 months.
• Check and adjust valve clear-
3 * Valve clearance
ance when engine is cold.
• Check breather hose for
4 * Crankcase
cracks or damage.
breather system
• Replace if necessary.
5 * Fuel injection • Adjust synchronization.
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
6 * Exhaust system
• Replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
Evaporative emis-
• Check control system for
sion control sys-
7 * damage.
tem (for California
• Replace if necessary.
only)
• Check the air cut-off valve,
8 * Air induction sys- reed valve, and hose for dam-
tem age.
• Replace any damaged parts.
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
EAU32185

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART

No. ITEM
1 * Air filter element • Replace.
• Check operation and fluid
2 * Clutch leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
• Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
3 * Front brake
• Replace brake pads if neces-
sary.
INITIAL
600 mi
ROUTINE
(1000 km)
or
1 month
INITIAL
600 mi
ROUTINE
(1000 km)
or
1 month
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
ODOMETER READINGS
4000 mi 8000 mi 12000 mi
(7000 km) (13000 (19000
or km) or km) or
6 months 12 months 18 months
√ √ √
√
Replace.
Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
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ODOMETER READINGS
4000 mi 8000 mi 12000 mi
(7000 km) (13000 (19000
or km) or km) or
6 months 12 months 18 months
Every 24000 mi (37000 km)
√ √ √
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16000 mi 20000 mi
(25000 (31000
km) or km) or
24 months 30 months
√ √
√
√ √
√ √
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√
√
16000 mi 20000 mi
(25000 (31000
km) or km) or
24 months 30 months
√ √
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