Table Of Contents - Yamaha VMAX VMX17L Owner's Manual

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 .................................... 4-17
Brake lever.................................... 4-17
Brake pedal .................................. 4-18
ABS .............................................. 4-18
Fuel tank cap ................................ 4-19
Fuel............................................... 4-20
Fuel tank breather hose and
overflow hose............................ 4-21
Catalytic converters ..................... 4-22
Seats ............................................ 4-22
Adjusting the front fork................. 4-24
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly ................................... 4-26
Luggage strap holders ................. 4-28
EXUP system ................................4-28
Sidestand ......................................4-29
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 kits .............................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) .................7-12
Engine oil.......................................7-12
Final gear oil..................................7-15
Coolant..........................................7-18
Air filter element ............................7-19
Checking the engine idling
speed.........................................7-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play............................................ 7-20
Valve clearance............................. 7-20
Tires .............................................. 7-20
Cast wheels .................................. 7-23
Clutch lever................................... 7-23
Checking the brake lever free
play............................................ 7-23
Brake light switches ..................... 7-24
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 7-24
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 7-25
Changing the brake and clutch
fluids.......................................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
cables........................................ 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals............... 7-27
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 7-28
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 7-29
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 7-29
Checking the front fork................. 7-29
Checking the steering................... 7-30
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-30
Battery .......................................... 7-31
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-33