Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual page 63

No. ITEM
Front and rear
27 * • Check operation.
brake switches
• Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or
28 * Control cables
• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and
29 * Throttle grip
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.
Lights, signals and • Check operation.
30 *
switches • Adjust headlight beam.
TIP
 Air filter
• This model's air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with com-
pressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
 Hydraulic brake and clutch systems
• After disassembling the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders or clutch release cylinder, always change
the fluid. Regularly check the brake and clutch fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the brake or clutch master cylinders, caliper cylinders and clutch release
cylinder every two years.
• Replace the brake and clutch hoses every four years or if cracked or damaged.
ROUTINE
other suitable cable lubricant
thoroughly.
adjust if necessary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment
INITIAL
600 mi 4000 mi 8000 mi
(1000 km) (7000 km) (13000 km)
or or or
1 month 6 months 12 months
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ODOMETER READINGS
12000 mi 16000 mi
(19000 km) (25000 km)
or or
18 months 24 months
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20000 mi
(31000 km)
or
30 months
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