YAMAHA XMAX 300 2017 Owners Manual

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EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin g
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gs
The front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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EAU60691
Battery
The battery is located behind panel A.
(See page 7-7.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
WARNING
EWA10761
z Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt
me dical attention. z
Batteries prod uce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
z KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-voltag e) battery char ger is re-
quired . Using a conventional battery
char ger will d amage the b attery.
To store the b attery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure to turn the main
switch off, then d isconnect the
ne gative lea d before discon-
nectin g the positive lea d.
[ECA16304]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
1. Negative battery lead (black)
2. Positive battery lead (red)
3. Battery
1
3
2
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3. Fully charge the battery before
installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the b attery, be sure to
turn the main switch off, then
connect the positive lead b efore
connectin g the ne gative lea d.
[ECA16842]
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals.
NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the b attery charged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent b attery damag e.
EAU78242
Replacin g the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse boxes,
which contain the fuses for the individ-
ual circuits, are located under panel A.
(See page 7-7.)
TIP
To access the main fuse, remove the
starter relay cover as shown.
1. Fuse box
2. Main fuse
3. Spare main fuse
4. Starter relay cover
12
3
4
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If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the main switch off and turn off the electrical circuit in ques-
tion.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge
ratin g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
3. Turn the main switch on and turn
on the electrical circuit in question
to check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Signaling system fuse 2
2. Signaling system fuse
3. ABS control unit fuse
4. Main fuse 2
5. Radiator fan motor fuse
6. Backup fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. ABS motor fuse
9. ABS solenoid fuse
10.Turn signal light and hazard fuse
11.Terminal fuse 1
12.Answer back fuse
123456 7
8910
11
12
7
Specified
fuses:
Main fuse: 20.0 A
Main fuse 2:
7.5 A
Terminal fuse 1: 2.0 A
Signaling system fuse: 10.0 A
Signaling system fuse 2:
7.5 A
Radiator fan motor fuse: 7.5 A
Backup fuse: 7.5 A
Turn signal light and hazard fuse:
7.5 A
ABS control unit fuse: 7.5 A
ABS motor fuse: 30.0 A
ABS solenoid fuse:
15.0 A
Answer back fuse: 2.0 A
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EAU64070
Hea dlig hts
This model is equipped with LED-type
headlights.
If a headlight does not come on, have
a Yamaha dealer check its electrical
circuit.
NOTICE
ECA16581
Do not affix any type of tinted film or
stickers to the hea dlig ht lens.
EAU54502
Auxiliary li ghts
This model is equipped with LED-type
auxiliary lights.
If an auxiliary light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
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EAU70540
Brake/tail li ght
This model is equipped with an LED-
type brake/tail light.
If the brake/tail light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU39881
Front turn si gnal lig ht
If a front turn signal light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer check
its electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
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EAUT1331
Rear turn si gnal li ght bul b
If a rear turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU78560
Replacin g the license plate
lig ht bul b
1. Remove the license plate light unit
by removing the bolts and plate,
and then remove the license plate
light bulb socket (together with the
bulb) by pulling it out.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in, and then
install the license plate light unit by
installing the plate and bolts.
1. License plate light unit
2. Bolt
3. License plate light bulb socket
4. Plate
1. License plate light bulb
1
2
34
1
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EAU60701
Trou bleshootin g
Although Yamaha vehicles receive a
thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your vehicle re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the vehicle prop-
erly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot lig hts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plod e, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
EAU76550Smart key system trou bleshootin g
Please check the following items when
the smart key system does not work. z Is the smart key turned on? (See
page 3-5.)
z Is the smart key battery dis-
charged? (See page 3-6.) z
Is the smart key battery installed
correctly? (See page 3-6.)
z Is the smart key being used in a lo-
cation with strong radio waves or
other electromagnetic noise? (See
page 3-1.)
z Are you using the smart key that is
registered to the vehicle?
z Is the vehicle battery discharged?
When the vehicle battery is dis-
charged, the smart key system will
not operate. Please have the vehi-
cle battery charged or replaced.
(See page 7-29.)
If the smart key system does not work
after checking the above items, have a
Yamaha dealer check the smart key system.
TIP
See “Emergency mode” on page 7-38
for information on starting the engine
without the smart key.
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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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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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