2018 YAMAHA XMAX 300 steering

Table of contents
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 7-26
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 7-27
Checking the front fork................. 7-27
Checking the steering................... 7-28
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-28
Battery .......................................... 7-29
Replacing the fuses ...................... 7-30
Headlights .................................... 7-32
Auxiliary lights............................... 7-32
Brake/tail light............................... 7-33
Front turn signal light.................... 7-33
Rear turn signal light bulb............. 7-34
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 7-34
Troubleshooting............................ 7-35
Troubleshooting charts................. 7-36
Emergency mode ........................ 7-38
Scooter care and storage............... 8-1
Matte color caution ........................ 8-1
Care ................................................ 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-4
Specifications................................... 9-1
Consumer information................... 10-1
Identification numbers .................. 10-1
Diagnostic connectors.................. 10-2
Vehicle data recording.................. 10-2
Index................................................ 11-1
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Safety information
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1 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.
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.
Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
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 overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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.
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.
This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Maximum load:
161 kg (355 lb)
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Safety information
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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, and
Modifications
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.
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
large 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.
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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Smart key system
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3 is turned on.
Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between
the smart key and the vehicle. If
the rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key should al-
ways be carried with you.
When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you lock the steering and
take the smart key with you. It is
recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
EAU78623
Handling of the smart key and
mechanical keys
WARNING
EWA17952
The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
1. Identification number card
2. Smart key (inside)
3. Identification number
12
868588
868588
1
32
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Smart key system
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3
EAU76892
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 accident.
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 “ ”
ZAUM1469
2
1
ZAUM15301
1. Push.
2. Turn.
ZAUM1471
1
2
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Smart key system
3-10
32. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “OPEN”.
3. To open the seat, push the
“SEAT” button, and then lift the
rear of the seat.
4. To open storage compartment A,
push the “LID” button.
TIP
Make sure that the seat and storage
compartment are securely closed be-
fore starting off.
Open position reminder
To prevent you from accidentally leav-
ing the vehicle unlocked by walking
away with the main switch still in the“OPEN” position, the smart key system
beeper will sound under the following
conditions.
When the main switch has been in
the “OPEN” position for 3 minutes
If the smart key is turned off while
the main switch is in the “OPEN”
position
If you walk out of range of the
smart key system with the main
switch in the “OPEN” position
If the beeper sounds after 3 minutes,
turn the main switch to “OFF” or “ ”.
If the beeper sounds because the
smart key was turned off or moved out
of range, turn the smart key on and
walk back into range.
TIP
The beeper will turn off after 1
minute.
The seat can also be opened with
the mechanical key. (See page
4-20.)
EAU76521“ ” (lock)
The steering is locked and all electrical
systems are off.
1. Storage compartment A
2. “LID” button
1. “SEAT” button
ZAUM1474
1
2
ZAUM1473
1
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.
ZAUM1475
12
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Smart key system
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3 To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the left.
2. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
3. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to “ ”.
TIP
If the steering will not lock, try turning
the handlebar back to the right slightly.
To unlock the steering
1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, push and turn the
main switch to the desired posi-
tion.
EAU76903 (parking)
The hazard lights and turn signal lights
can be turned on, but all other electri-
cal systems are off.To use the “ ” position
1. With the main switch in the “ ”
position and the smart key turned
on and within operating range,
push the main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi-
cator is light on, turn the main
switch to “ ”.
To exit the “ ” position
Simply turn the main switch to “ ”.
NOTICE
ECA20760
Using the hazard or turn signal lights
for an extended length of time may
cause the battery to discharge.
EAU79000“ ” (fuel tank cap lid)
To open the fuel tank cap lid
1. With the smart key turned on and
within operating range, push the
main switch knob.
2. While the smart key system indi-
cator light is on, turn the main
switch to “ ”.
To close the fuel tank cap lid
Push the fuel tank cap lid down until it
is closed.
1. Push.
2. Push and turn.
ZAUM1476
12
1. Push.
2. Turn.
ZAUM1477
1
2
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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14*Steering bearings• Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.√√ √
• Moderately repack with lithium-
soap-based grease.√√
15*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts
and screws are properly tight-
ened.√√√√√
16Front and rear
brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
17Sidestand, center-
stand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
18*Sidestand switch• Check operation and replace if
necessary.√√√√√√
19*Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
20*Shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary.√√√√
21 Engine oil• Change (warm engine before
draining).
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.At the initial interval and
when the oil change indi-
cator flashes or comes
on.√
22Engine oil filter el-
ement• Replace.√√√
23*Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√
• Change.√√√
24
*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
25*V-belt• Replace.When the V-belt replacement
indicator flashes [every 20000
km (12000 mi)]
26*Front and rear
brake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
0.6 6 12 18 24
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