2017 YAMAHA XMAX 300 brake fluid

Table of contents
Safety information ............................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
Description ........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Smart key system ............................3-1
Smart key system............................3-1
Operating range of the smart key system .........................................3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ..........................3-3
Smart key ........................................3-5
Replacing the smart key battery .....3-6
Main switch .....................................3-8
Instrument an d control functions ....4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-1
Speedometer...................................4-2
Tachometer .....................................4-3
Multi-function display......................4-3
Handlebar switches.......................4-12
Front brake lever ...........................4-13
Rear brake lever ............................4-14
ABS ...............................................4-14
Traction control system.................4-15
Fuel tank cap.................................4-17
Fuel................................................4-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-19
Catalytic converters .....................4-20
Storage compartments .................4-20
Windshield.....................................4-22
Handlebar position .......................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .................................4-25
Sidestand ......................................4-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-27
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................4-29 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 6-1
Starting the engine.......................... 6-2
Starting off ...................................... 6-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-3
Braking............................................ 6-4
Tips for reducing fuel consumption................................ 6-4
Engine break-in ............................... 6-5
Parking ............................................ 6-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing the panel ............................................ 7-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-8
Canister........................................... 7-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 7-9
Final transmission oil .................... 7-12
Coolant ......................................... 7-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-18
Valve clearance ............................. 7-19
Tires .............................................. 7-19
Cast wheels .................................. 7-21
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 7-22
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 7-23
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-23
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-24
Checking the V-belt ...................... 7-25
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-26
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Description
2-3
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Controls and instruments
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1. Rear brake lever (page 4-14)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 4-12)
3. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23)
4. Speedometer (page 4-2)
5. Multi-function display (page 4-3)
6. Tachometer (page 4-3)
7. Front brake fluid reservoir (page 7-23)
8. Right handlebar switches (page 4-12)
9. Front brake lever (page 4-13)
10.Throttle grip (page 7-18)
11.Main switch (page 3-8)
12.Auxiliary DC jack (page 4-29)
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
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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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-4
7
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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
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-6
7
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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
7-23
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Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa ds
Front brake
Rear brake
The front and rear brake pads must be
checked for wear at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Each brake pad is
provided with a wear indicator, which
allows you to check the brake pad
wear without having to disassemble
the brake. To check the brake pad
wear, check the position of the wear in-
dicator while applying the brake. If a
brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator almost touches the
brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.
EAU22582
Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA15991
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions: z Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance.
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-24
7
z
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 brake
flui d from a seale d container.
z Use only the specified b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
z Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
z Be careful that water d oes not
enter the brake flui d reservoir
when refillin g. Water will sig nifi-
cantly lower the boilin g point of
the flui d an d may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may damag e painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
EAU22733
Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
z Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
z Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Scooter care and stora ge
8-3
8
Cleaning the windshield
Avoid using any alkaline or strong acid
cleaner, gasoline, brake fluid, or any
other solvent. Clean the windshield
with a cloth or sponge dampened with
a neutral detergent, and after cleaning,
thoroughly wash it off with water. For
additional cleaning, use Yamaha Wind-
shield Cleaner or other quality cleaner.
Some cleaning compounds for plastics
may leave scratches on surfaces of the
windshield. Before using them, make a
test by polishing an area which does
not affect your visibility.
After cleaning
1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the scooter dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA10943
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control. z
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires. If
necessary, clean the brake
d iscs an d b rake linin gs with a
re gular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, an d wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
z Before operatin g the scooter
test its brakin g performance
an d cornerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECAU0022
z Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
z Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber parts, plastic parts or
hea dlig ht, tailli ght an d meter
lenses, but treat them with a
suita ble care pro duct.
z Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
z Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad-
vice on what products to use.
z Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from the
lens.
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