length YAMAHA XMAX 300 2017 Owners Manual

Operation and important ri din g points
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Brakin g
WARNING
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zAvoi d b rakin g har d or su ddenly
(especially when leanin g over to
one si de), otherwise the scooter
may ski d or overturn.
z Railroa d crossin gs, streetcar
rails, iron plates on roa d con-
struction sites, an d manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
d own when approachin g such
areas an d cross them with cau-
tion.
z Keep in min d that b raking on a
wet roa d is much more difficult.
z Ride slowly d own a hill, as brak-
in g d ownhill can be very d iffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
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Tips for re ducin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
z Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
z Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
z Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:2185 mm (86.0 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height: 1415/1465 mm (55.7/57.7 in)
Seat height: 795 mm (31.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1540 mm (60.6 in)
Ground clearance: 135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2.6 m (8.53 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
179 kg (395 lb)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system:
Liquid cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders: Single cylinder
Displacement:
292 cm³
Bore × stroke:
70.0 × 75.9 mm (2.76 × 2.99 in)
Compression ratio: 10.9 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sump
Engine oil:
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
SAE viscosity grades: 10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA or MB
Engine oil quantity: Oil change:1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal: 1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:
Type:Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or higher or
Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Quantity: 0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:
Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.18 L (0.19 US qt, 0.16 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline (Gasohol [E10]
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity: 13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.4 L (0.63 US gal, 0.53 Imp.gal)
Fuel injection:
Throttle body:ID mark:
B741 00
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/LMAR8A-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Dry, centrifugal, shoe
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.000
Final drive: Belt
Secondary reduction ratio:
7.590 (48/18 x 37/13)
Transmission type: V-belt automatic
Chassis:
Frame type:
Underbone
Caster angle: 26.5 °
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