2018 YAMAHA XMAX 300 turn signal

Operation and important riding points
6-3
6
EAU45093
Starting 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.
EAU16782
Acceleration and deceleration
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
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(a)(b)
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7
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 higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly 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 (for auxiliary DC jack)
12.Answer back fuse
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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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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7
EAU70540
Brake/tail light
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 signal light
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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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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7
EAUT1331
Rear turn signal light bulb
If a rear turn signal light does not come
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit or replace the bulb.
EAU78560
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
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. Nut
4. License plate light bulb socket
1. License plate light bulb
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2
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Specifications
9-2
9
Front tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP
Rear tire:
Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP
Loading:
Maximum load:
161 kg (355 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo
and accessories)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
1 person:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
2 persons:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm², 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm², 33 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 x MT3.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT4.00
Front brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brake
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:
Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeSpecified brake fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:
Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
110 mm (4.3 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:
Unit swing
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel:
79 mm (3.1 in)
Electrical system:
System voltage:
12 V
Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:
Model:
GTZ8V
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 7.0 Ah (10 HR)
Bulb wattage:
Headlight:
LED
Brake/tail light:
LED
Front turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
10.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
LED
License plate light:
5.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED
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Specifications
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Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
ABS warning light:
LED
Smart key system indicator light:
LED
Traction control system indicator light:
LED
Fuse(s):
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
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
Backup fuse:
7.5 A
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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
11-2
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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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