Yamaha Vmax VMX17C 2009 - Periodic Maintenance; General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart; Introduction; Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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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.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the
service.
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL
ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000
km) or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000
km) or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000
km) or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000
km) or
30 months
1 * Fuel line
• Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√√
2 * Spark plugs
• Check condition.
• Clean.
• Replace every 12000 mi
(19000 km) or 18 months.
√ Replace. √
3 * Valve clearance
• Check and adjust valve clear-
ance when engine is cold.
Every 26600 mi (42000 km)
4 *
Crankcase
breather system
• Check breather hose for
cracks or damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√√
5 * Fuel injection • Adjust synchronization. √√√√√
6 * Exhaust system
• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if neces-
sary.
√√√√√
7 *
Evaporative emis-
sion control sys-
tem (for California
only)
• Check control system for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√
8 *
Air induction sys-
tem
• Check the air cut-off valve,
reed valve, and hose for dam-
age.
• Replace any damaged parts.
√√
No. ITEM ROUTINE
INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi
(1000 km)
or
1 month
4000 mi
(7000 km)
or
6 months
8000 mi
(13000
km) or
12 months
12000 mi
(19000
km) or
18 months
16000 mi
(25000
km) or
24 months
20000 mi
(31000
km) or
30 months
1 * Air filter element • Replace. Every 24000 mi (37000 km)
2 * Clutch
• Check operation and fluid
leakage.
• Correct if necessary.
√√√√√√
3 * Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces-
sary.
√√√√√√