belt YAMAHA XMAX 300 2018 User Guide

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7
8. Check the pre air filter element for
damage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
9. Insert the pre air filter element into
the air filter case cover.
10. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
TIP
The long screw should be installed as
shown.
11. Install the rubber plugs.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter el-
ement
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover.
(See the previous section.)
3. Remove the V-belt case cover
screws.
4. Remove the air filter case bolts.
1. Pre air filter element
2. Air filter case cover
1
2
1. Long screw
1. Screw
1
1
1
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75. Lift up the air filter case slightly, re-
move the rear wheel sensor lead
from the holder, and then remove
the V-belt case cover.
6. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the bolts.7. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air from the clean side as
shown.
8. Check the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment for damage and replace it if
necessary.
9. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
10. Install the V-belt case air filter cov-
er by installing the bolts.
11. Install the rear wheel sensor lead
into the holder at the white tape on
the lead as shown.
1. Bolt
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. Lead holder
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Bolt
1
1
22
1
2
2
1. V-belt case air filter element
1. Clean side
1
1
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7 12. Install the air filter case bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque.
13. Install the V-belt case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
14. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
EAU21386
Checking the throttle grip free
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. White tape
3. Lead holder
Tightening torque:
Bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
1
33
22
3
2
2
3
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play:
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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7
EAUU0311
Checking the V-belt
The V-belt must be checked and re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cables
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause inter-
ference with cable movement. Re-
place damaged cables as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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Specifications
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9
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)
Weight:
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:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
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:
Premium 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 plug(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:
Gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
7.590 (48/18 x 37/13)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Chassis:
Frame type:
Underbone
Caster angle:
26.5 °
Trail:
95 mm (3.7 in)
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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 connectors ......................... 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 ...... 6-5
Fuel tank cap........................................ 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30
H
Handlebar position, adjusting .............. 4-25
Handlebar switches.............................. 4-12Hazard 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 .................................................... 6-6
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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Index
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Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-26
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 7-18
Tires ...................................................... 7-19
Tool kit .................................................... 7-2
Traction control system ........................ 4-15
Traction control system indicator light ... 4-2
TRIP/INFO switch ................................. 4-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-35
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 7-36
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 4-1
Turn signal switch ................................. 4-12
V
Valve clearance..................................... 7-19
V-belt, checking .................................... 7-25
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 7-28
Wheels .................................................. 7-21
Windshield ............................................ 4-22
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