2017 YAMAHA XMAX 300 engine

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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Safety information
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1• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac- tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with
the scooter and all of its con-
trols.
z Many accidents have been
caused by error of the scooter op-
erator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic condi-
tions.
• Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
z The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the scooter.
• The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
z Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs. z
This scooter is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
accidents are the result of head inju-
ries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the pre-
vention or reduction of head injuries. z Always wear an approved helmet.
z Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
z The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is ef-
fective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
z Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers or wheels and cause
injury or an accident.
z Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause
burns.
z A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoi d Car bon Monoxi de Poisonin g
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause head-
aches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
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engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
z Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
z Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
z Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loa din g
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or acces-
sories to your scooter. Use extra care
when riding a scooter that has added
cargo or accessories. Here, along with
the information about accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to fol-
low if loading cargo to your scooter: The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloa
ded vehicle
coul d cause an acci dent.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind: z Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the scooter as possible. Securely
pack your heaviest items as close
to the center of the vehicle as pos-
sible and make sure to distribute
the weight as evenly as possible
on both sides of the scooter to
minimize imbalance or instability.
z Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are se-
curely attached to the scooter be-
fore riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Such items
can create unstable handling or
a slow steering response.
z This vehicle is not desi gne d to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a si decar.
Maximum loa d:
161 kg (355 lb)
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1Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories, an d
Mo difications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifications
performed to your vehicle that change
any of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or
death. You are responsible for injuries
related to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories. z Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your scooter. Careful- ly inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground
clearance or cornering clearance,
limit suspension travel, steering
travel or control operation, or ob-
scure lights or reflectors.
• Accessories fitted to the han- dlebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improp-
er weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to lift
the scooter, or the scooter may
become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by lar-
ge vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the
freedom of movement of the
operator and may limit control
ability, therefore, such accesso-
ries are not recommended.
z Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical ac-
cessories exceed the capacity of
the scooter’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
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Description
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Left view
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1. Storage compartment A (page 4-20)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 7-2)
3. Grab bar (page 6-3)
4. Air filter element (page 7-14)
5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 4-25)
6. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 7-12)
7. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-12)
8. V-belt case air filter element (page 7-14)
9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-9)
10.Engine oil filter element (page 7-9)
11.Sidestand (page 4-26)
12.Spark plug (page 7-8)
13.Coolant reservoir (page 7-13)
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Description
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Right view
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1. Rear storage compartment (page 4-20)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-17)
3. Storage compartment B (page 4-20)
4. Windshield (page 4-22)
5. Battery (page 7-29)
6. Fuses (page 7-30)
7. Centerstand (page 7-27)
8. Engine oil level check window (page 7-9)
9. Engine oil filler cap (page 7-9)
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Smart key system
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Main switch
The main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power on and off, lock and unlock
the steering, and open the seat, fuel
tank cap lid and storage compartment
A. After pushing the main switch knob
and confirmation with the smart key
has taken place, the main switch can
be turned while the smart key system
indicator light is on (approximately 4
seconds).
WARNING
EWA18720
Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is moving. Otherwise the elec- trical systems will
be switched off,
which may result in loss of control or
an acci dent.
TIP
Do not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.
The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
EAU76500ON (on)
All electrical circuits are supplied with
the power, and the engine can be start-
ed.
To turn the vehicle power on
1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
2
1
1
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1 2
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Instrument and control functions
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In dicator li ghts an d warnin g
li g hts
EAU11032Turn si gnal in dicator li ghts “ ”
an d“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081Hi gh beam in dicator li ght “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU78180En gine trou ble warnin g lig ht “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system. The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
main switch to “ON”. The warning light
should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the main switch is turned
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU78171ABS warnin
g lig ht “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the main switch is
turned to “ON”, and goes off after trav-
eling at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
If the ABS warning light: z does not come on when the main
switch is turned to “ON”
z comes on or flashes while riding
z does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 4-14 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
EWA16041
If the ABS warnin g li ght does not go
off after travelin g at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or hi gher, or if the
warnin g lig ht comes on or flashes
while ri din g, the b rake system re-
verts to conventional brakin g. If ei-
ther of the a bove occurs, or if the
warnin g lig ht does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoi d possi-
b le wheel lock durin g emer gency
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
7. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
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36745
ABS
ABS
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