2007 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Owners Manual - Page 6
2007 Yamaha Motorsports VMAX Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ...1-1 Location of important labels ...1-5 DESCRIPTION ...2-1 Left view ...2-1 Right view ...2-2 Controls and instruments...2-3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ...3-1 Main switch ...3-1 Indicator and warning lights ...3-1 Speedometer unit ...3-2 Tachometer ...3-3 Coolant temperature gauge ...3-3 Handlebar switches ...3-3 Clutch lever ...3-5 Shift pedal ...3-5 Brake lever ...3-5 Brake pedal ...3-6 Fuel tank cap ...3-6 Fuel ...3-7 Starter (choke) lever ...3-8 Steering lock ...3-8 Rider seat ...3-9 Helmet holder ...3-10 Adjusting the front fork ...3-10 Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies ...3-12 V-Boost ...3-14 Sidestand ...3-14 Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-15 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...4-1 Pre-operation check list ...4-2 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ...5-1 Starting and warming up a cold engine ...5-1 Starting a warm engine ...5-2 Shifting ...5-3 Engine break-in ...5-4 Parking ...5-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ...6-1 Owner's tool kit ...6-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ...6-3 General maintenance and lubrication chart ...6-4 Removing and installing the cowling and panels ...6-8 Checking the spark plugs ...6-9 Canister (for California only) ...6-10 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge ...6-11 Final gear oil ...6-14 Coolant ...6-15 Cleaning the air filter element ...6-18 Carburetors ...6-19 Checking the throttle cable free play ...6-19 Valve clearance ...6-20 Tires ...6-20 Cast wheels ...6-22 Accessories and replacement parts ...6-23 Clutch lever ...6-23 Adjusting the brake lever free play ...6-24 Adjusting the rear brake light switch ...6-24 Checking the front and rear brake pads ...6-25 Checking the brake and clutch fluid levels ...6-25 Changing the brake and clutch fluids ...6-26 Checking and lubricating the cables ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals ...6-27 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers ...6-28 Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ...6-28 Lubricating the rear suspension ...6-29 Checking the front fork ...6-29 Checking the steering ...6-30