maintenance YAMAHA XMAX 300 2017 Service Manual

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU68020
Trou bleshootin g charts
Startin g pro blems or poor en gine performance
1. FuelThere is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the battery.
Supply fuel.
The engine turns over
quickly.
The engine turns over
slowly.
Operate the electric
starter.
The engine does not
start.
Check the battery.
Wipe off with a dry
cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or
replace the spark
plug.
Check the battery
lead connections,
and have a Yamaha
dealer charge the
battery if necessary.
2. BatteryThe battery is good.
The engine does not
start.
Check the ignition.
3. IgnitionWet
Dry
There is compression.
There is no
compression.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not
start.
Check the
compression.Have a Yamaha
dealer check the
vehicle.
Remove the spark
plug and check
the electrodes.
Operate the electric
starter.
Operate the electric
starter.
Check the fuel level
in the fuel tank.
4. Compression
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7 En
gine overheatin g
WARNING
EWAT1041
zDo not remove the ra diator cap when the en gine an d ra diator are hot.
Scal din g hot flui d an d steam may b e blown out un der pressure, which
coul d cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the eng ine has cooled.
z Place a thick ra g, like a towel, over the ra diator cap, an d then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any resi dual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissin g soun d has stopped , press down on the
cap while turnin g it counterclockwise, an d then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU76561
Emer gency mo de
When the smart key is lost or dam-
aged, or its battery has discharged, the
vehicle can still be turned on and the
engine started. You will need the smart
key system identification number.
To operate the vehicle in emer gency
mo de
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn the main switch to “OFF”.
2. Push the main switch knob for 5 seconds until the smart key sys-
tem indicator light flashes once,
then release it. Repeat two more
times. The smart key system indi-
cator light will come on for three
seconds to indicate the transition
to emergency mode.
3. After the smart key system indica- tor light goes off, input the identifi-
cation number as follows. 4. Inputting the identification number
is done by counting the number of
flashes of the smart key system in-
dicator light.
For example, if the identification
number is 123456:
Push and hold the knob.
↓
The smart key system indicator
light will start to flash.
↓
Release the knob after the smart
key system indicator light flashes
once.
↓
The first digit of the identification
number has been set as “1”.
↓
Push and hold the knob again.
↓
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
1
1. Identification number card
2. Smart key (inside)
3. Identification number
868588
868588
1
3 2
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7 Release the knob after the smart
key system indicator light flashes
twice.
↓
The second digit has been set as
“2”.
↓
Repeat the above procedure until
all digits of the identification num-
ber have been set. The smart key
system indicator light will flash for
10 seconds if the correct identifi-
cation number was entered.
TIP
When one of the following situations
applies, emergency mode will be ter-
minated and the smart key system in-
dicator light will flash quickly for 3
seconds. In this case, start over again
from step 2.
z When there are no knob opera-
tions for 10 seconds during the
identification number input pro-
cess.
z When the smart key system indi-
cator light is allowed to flash nine
or more times.
z The identification number is not
entered correctly.
5. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push the knob
once more to complete emergen-
cy mode access. The smart key
indicator light will go off and then
come back on for approximately 4
seconds.
6. While the smart key system indi- cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ON”. The vehicle can
now be operated normally.
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Consumer information
10-2
10
EAU69910
Diagnostic connector
The diagnostic connector is located as
shown.
EAU74701
Vehicle data record ing
This model’s ECU stores certain vehi-
cle data to assist in the diagnosis of
malfunctions and for research and de-
velopment purposes. This data will be
uploaded only when a special Yamaha
diagnostic tool is attached to the vehi-
cle, such as when maintenance checks
or service procedures are performed.
Although the sensors and recorded
data will vary by model, the main data
points are:
z Vehicle status and engine perfor-
mance data
z Fuel-injection and emission-relat-
ed data
Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except: z With the consent of the vehicle
owner
z Where obligated by law
z For use by Yamaha in litigation
z For general Yamaha-conducted
research purposes when the data
is not related to an individual vehi-
cle nor owner
1. Diagnostic connector
1
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Index
A
ABS ...................................................... 4-14
ABS warning light ................................... 4-1
Acceleration and deceleration................ 6-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................ 7-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 4-29
Auxiliary lights ...................................... 7-32
B
Battery .................................................. 7-29
Brake fluid, changing ........................... 7-24
Brake fluid level, checking ................... 7-23
Brake lever, front .................................. 4-13
Brake lever, rear ................................... 4-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-26
Brake/tail light ...................................... 7-33
Braking ................................................... 6-4
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-25
Canister .................................................. 7-9
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converters ............................. 4-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 7-27
Coolant ................................................. 7-13
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................ 10-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................ 4-12
E
Emergency mode ................................. 7-38
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-5
Engine oil and oil filter element .............. 7-9
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine trouble warning light................... 4-1
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 7-12
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking............................................. 7-22
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 7-23
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-27
Front turn signal light ........................... 7-33
Fuel....................................................... 4-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 4-25
Handlebar switches.............................. 4-12 Hazard switch ....................................... 4-12
Headlights ............................................. 7-32
High beam indicator light........................ 4-1
Horn switch........................................... 4-12
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-27
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 4-1
K
Key, handling of smart and mechanical
keys ...................................................... 3-3
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........ 7-34
M
Main switch............................................. 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Model label ........................................... 10-1
Multi-function display ............................. 4-3
O
Operating range of the smart key system .................................................. 3-2
P
Panel, removing and installing ................ 7-7
Parking .................................................... 6-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 4-25
Sidestand .............................................. 4-26
Smart key ................................................ 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 4-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 7-35
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-8
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speedometer .......................................... 4-2
Starting off .............................................. 6-3
Starting the engine.................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-28
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 4-12
Storage ................................................... 8-4
Storage compartments ......................... 4-20
T
Tachometer............................................. 4-3
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