brake YAMAHA XMAX 300 2017 User Guide

Instrument and control functions
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4
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Turn the main switch on.
3. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
Push the start switch.
4.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
5. Move the sidestand up.
6. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
Push the start switch.
7.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The vehicle can be
ridden.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden
until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may not be working
correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The vehicle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on the centerstand during this inspection.
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
NO YES
YES NO
YESNO
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank overflow hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-18,
4-19
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-9
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-12
Coolant • Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage. 7-13
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-22,
7-23, 7-23
Rear brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage. 7-22,
7-23, 7-23
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 7-18,
7-26
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Control cables • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-25
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-19,
7-21
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-26
Centerstan d, si de-
stan d • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
7-27
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, li ghts,
si gnals an d switches • Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.
—
Si destan d switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer
check vehicle. 4-26
ITEM
CHECKSPAGE
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Operation and important ri din g points
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6
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Startin g the eng ine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See pag e 6-5 for en gine break-in in-
structions prior to operatin g the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up. (See page 4-27.) 1. Turn the main switch on and make sure that the stop/run/start switch
is set to “ ”.
The following warning lights and
indicator lights should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.z Engine trouble warning light
z Traction control system indi-
cator light
z Smart key system indicator
light
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The ABS warning light should come on
and stay on until the vehicle reaches a
traveling speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
NOTICE
ECA22510
If a warnin g or in dicator li ght does
not work as d escribed a bove, see
pa ge 4-1 for the correspon din g
warnin g an d in dicator li ght circuit
check.
2. Close the throttle.
3. While applying the front or rear brake, push the “ ” side of the
stop/run/start switch. Release it
when the engine starts.
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If the engine does not start, release the
start switch after 5 seconds. Before
pressing the start switch again, wait 10
seconds to allow battery voltage to re-
store.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-3
6
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Startin g off
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the center-
stand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad- just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration an d d eceleration
The speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase
the speed, turn the throttle grip in di-
rection (a). To reduce the speed, turn
the throttle grip in direction (b).
1. Grab bar
1
(b)
(a)
ZAUM0199
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Operation and important ri din g points
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6
EAU16794
Brakin g
WARNING
EWA10301
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.
EAU16821
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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-1
7
EAU17246
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or d eath durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
z A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
z Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicing can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to d
eath. See pag e 1-2 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot during
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touchin g them.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7
EAU71372
General maintenance an d lu brication chart
NO. ITEM
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection
using Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element • Replace. √√
3 *Pre air filter ele-
ment • Clean.
√√
4 *Su
b air filter ele-
ment • Replace.
√√
5 Air filter case
check hose
• Clean.
√√√√√
6 *V-
belt case air fil-
ter element • Clean.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√√
7 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
8 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level,
and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if neces- sary. √√√√√√
9 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
10 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
11 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
12 *Tires • Check tread depth and for
damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
13 *Wheel bearin gs • Check bearing for looseness or
damage. √√√√X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU79370
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z Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated pa- per element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid
damaging it.
• The engine air filter element and sub air filter element need to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more frequently when
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
z Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always chan- ge the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as
required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl- inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
27 *Movin
g parts an d
cab les • Lubricate.
√√√√√
28 *Throttle
grip hous-
in g an d cab le • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free
play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip hous- ing and cable. √√√√√
29 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM
X 1000 km
CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.66121824
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-22
7
EAU50861
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake lever free play
Front
Rear
There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the b
rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. No brake lever free play
1. No brake lever free play
1
1
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