2021 YAMAHA XMAX 300 brake light

Scooter care and stora ge
8-2
8 chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, brake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow prod uct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washing
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the win dshiel d. A dditionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for plastic may scratch the win
d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g prod ucts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili-
cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot peg s or tire
trea ds. Otherwise these parts
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8
will
become slippery, which
coul d cause loss of control.
Thorou ghly clean the surfaces
of these parts before operatin g
the vehicle.
[EWA20650]
5. Treat rubber, vinyl, and unpainted plastic parts with a suitable care
product.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces using a non-abrasive wax or use a detail
spray for motorcycles.
8. When finished cleaning, start the engine and let it idle for several
minutes to help dry any remaining
moisture.
9. If the headlight lens has fogged up, start the engine and turn on
the headlight to help remove the
moisture.
10. Let the vehicle dry completely be- fore storing or covering it.NOTICE
ECA26320
Do not apply wax to ru bber or
unpainte d plastic parts. 
Do not use a brasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
 Apply sprays an d wax sparin gly.
Wipe off excess afterwar ds.
WARNING
EWA20660
Contaminants left on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.  Make sure there is no lu bricant
or wax on the brakes or tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent.
 If necessary, clean the b rake
d iscs an d pa ds with b rake
cleaner or acetone.
 Before ri din g at hi gher spee ds,
test the vehicle’s brakin g per-
formance an d cornerin g b ehav-
ior.
EAU83472
Stora geAlways store the vehicle in a cool, dry
place. If necessary, protect it against
dust with a porous cover. Be sure the
engine and the exhaust system are
cool before covering the vehicle. If the
vehicle often sits for weeks at a time
between uses, the use of a quality fuel
stabilizer is recommended after each
fill-up.NOTICE
ECA21170
 Storin g the vehicle in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, stab les (because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .Long term stora ge
Before storing the vehicle long term (60
days or more):
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Specifications
9-2
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Loadin g:Maximum load:
161 kg (355 lb)
(Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories)Front brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeRear brake:Type:
Hydraulic single disc brakeFront suspension:Type:
Telescopic forkRear suspension:Type:Unit swingElectrical system:System voltage:12 VBattery:Model:
GTZ8V
Voltage, capacity: 12 V, 7.0 Ah (10 HR)Bul b watta ge: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
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IndexAABS warning light ................................... 4-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 6-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 7-15
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ............... 4-14
Auxiliary DC jack ................................... 4-25
Auxiliary lights ....................................... 7-32BBattery .................................................. 7-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 7-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 7-23
Brake lever, front .................................. 4-13
Brake lever, rear.................................... 4-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-26
Brake/tail light ....................................... 7-32
Braking.................................................... 6-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-25
Canister................................................. 7-10
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 4-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 7-27
Coolant ................................................. 7-14DData recording, vehicle ......................... 10-2
Diagnostic connector............................ 10-2
Dimmer/Pass switch ............................. 4-12EEmergency mode.................................. 7-37
Engine break-in....................................... 6-1
Engine oil and oil filter element ............. 7-10
Engine overheating ............................... 7-36 Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
FFinal transmission oil ............................ 7-13
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............................ 7-32
Fuel ....................................................... 4-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 6-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 4-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 4-19
Fuses, replacing ................................... 7-30HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 4-24
Handlebar switches .............................. 4-12
Hazard switch....................................... 4-13
Headlights ............................................ 7-31
High beam indicator light ....................... 4-1
Horn switch .......................................... 4-12IIdentification numbers .......................... 10-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 4-27
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 4-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys ...................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing........ 7-33MMain switch ............................................ 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 7-3 Malfunction indicator light (MIL)..............4-1
Matte color, caution ................................8-1
Model label ...........................................10-1
Multi-function display .............................4-4
OOperating range of the smart key
system ..................................................3-2PPanel, removing and installing ................7-8
Parking ....................................................6-4
Part locations ..........................................2-1SSafe-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 ......7-34
Spark plug, checking ..............................7-9
Specifications .........................................9-1
Speedometer ..........................................4-3
Starting off ..............................................6-3
Starting the engine ..................................6-2
Steering, checking ................................7-28
Stop/Run/Start switch ..........................4-13
Storage ...................................................8-3
Storage compartments .........................4-20TTachometer .............................................4-3
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