Periodic Maintenance And Minor Repair - Yamaha VMAX VMX12 Owner's Manual

Owner's tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panels .....6-6
Checking the spark plugs ....................................6-7
Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ..........................6-9
Final gear oil ......................................................6-13
Coolant ..............................................................6-14
Cleaning the air filter element ............................6-19
Adjusting the carburetors ...................................6-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................6-20
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..................6-21
Adjusting the valve clearance ............................6-21
Tires ...................................................................6-21
Cast wheels .......................................................6-24
Clutch lever free play .........................................6-24
Adjusting the brake lever free play .....................6-25
Adjusting the brake pedal position .....................6-25
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ..................6-26
Checking the front and rear brake pads .............6-26
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................6-28

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR

Checking and lubricating the throttle
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the brake and
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and
Lubricating the rear suspension ........................ 6-31
Checking the front fork ...................................... 6-31
Checking the steering ....................................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings ............................ 6-33
Battery ............................................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses .......................................... 6-37
Replacing the headlight bulb ............................. 6-38
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the tail/
Front wheel ....................................................... 6-40
Rear wheel ........................................................ 6-41
Troubleshooting ................................................. 6-44
Troubleshooting charts ...................................... 6-45
grip and cable ................................................. 6-29
shift pedals ...................................................... 6-29
clutch levers .................................................... 6-30
sidestand......................................................... 6-30
brake light bulb ................................................ 6-39
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