2022 YAMAHA XMAX 300 Owners Manual

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1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIPIf dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the air filter ele-
ment for excessive dirt or damage and
replace it if necessary.Replacin g the air filter element an d
su b air filter element an d cleanin g
the pre air filter element 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the rubber plugs. 3. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
4. Pull the air filter element and sub air filter element out. 5. Insert a new sub air filter element
into the air filter case cover.
6. Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter
1. Rubber plug
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
1
1
2
2
2
2
1. Air filter element
1. Sub air filter element
2. Air filter case cover
1
1
2
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7 case. The en
gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installe d, otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
7. Pull the pre air filter element out,
and then blow out the dirt with
compressed air as shown.
8. Check the pre air filter element fordamage, and replace it if neces-
sary.
9. Insert the pre air filter element into the air filter case cover.
10. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws.
TIPThe long screw should be installed as
shown.
11. Install the rubber plugs.
Cleanin g the V- belt case air filter el-
ement 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover. (See the previous section.)
3. Remove the V-belt case cover screws.
1. Pre air filter element
2. Air filter case cover
1
2
1. Long screw
1
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4. Remove the air filter case bolts.
5. Lift up the air filter case slightly, re-
move the rear wheel sensor lead
from the holder, and then remove
the V-belt case cover. 6. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the bolts. 7. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air from the clean side as
shown.
8. Check the V-belt case air filter ele- ment for damage and replace it if
necessary.
1. Screw
1. Bolt
1
1
1
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. Lead holder
1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Bolt
1
2
2
1
2
2
1. V-belt case air filter element
1. Clean side
1
1
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7 9. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
10. Install the V-belt case air filter cov- er by installing the bolts.
11. Install the rear wheel sensor lead into the holder at the white tape on
the lead as shown.
12. Install the air filter case bolts, and then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque.
13. Install the V-belt case cover by in- stalling the screws. 14. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
EAU21386
Checkin g the throttle grip free
playMeasure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
1. Rear wheel sensor lead
2. White tape
3. Lead holderTi ghtenin g torque:
Bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
13
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
1. Throttle grip free playThrottle grip free play:
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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EAU21403
Valve clearanceThe valves are an important engine
component, and since valve clearance
changes with use, they must be
checked and adjusted at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart. Unadjusted valves can result in
improper air-fuel mixture, engine
noise, and eventually engine damage.
To prevent this from occurring, have
your Yamaha dealer check and adjust
the valve clearance at regular intervals.TIPThis service must be performed when
the engine is cold.
EAU69761
TiresTires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA10504
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.  The tire air pressure must b e
checked and a djuste d on col d
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the am bient
temperature).
 The tire air pressure must b e
a d juste d in accor dance with the
ri din g speed and with the total wei
ght of ri der, passen ger, car-
g o, an d accessories approve d
for this mo del.
WARNING
EWA10512
Never overloa d your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloa ded vehicle coul d
cause an acci dent.
Col d tire air pressure:
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)
Maximum loa d:
Vehicle:
161 kg (355 lb)
The vehicle’s maximum load is the
combined weight of the rider, pas-
senger, cargo, and any accessories.
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7 Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
TIPThe tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.
WARNING
EWA10472

Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besi des
b ein g ille gal, operatin g the vehi-
cle with excessively worn tires
d ecreases ri din g sta bility an d
can lead to loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience to d o so.
 Ride at mo derate speed s after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
surface must first be “ broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires and rubber tire air valves.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an
d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may b e different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depthMinimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
1 2
Front tire:
Size:120/70-15 M/C 56S
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2
Rear tire:
Size:140/70-14 M/C 68S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2
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EAU21963
Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage before each
ride. If any damage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer replace the
wheel. Do not attempt even the
smallest repair to the wheel. A de-
formed or cracked wheel must be
replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
EAU50861
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake lever free playFront
Rear There should be no free play at the
brake lever ends. If there is free play,
have a Yamaha dealer inspect the
brake system.
WARNING
EWA14212
A soft or spon
gy feelin g in the b rake
lever can in dicate the presence of
air in the hy draulic system. If there is
air in the hy draulic system, have a
Yamaha dealer blee d the system be-
fore operatin g the vehicle. Air in the
hy draulic system will diminish the
b rakin g performance, which may re-
sult in loss of control an d an acci-
d ent.
1. No brake lever free play
1. No brake lever free playZAUM1049ZAUM1050
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EAU22312
Checkin g the front an d rear
b rake pa dsFront 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.
EAU40262
Checkin
g the brake flui d levelBefore 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
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1. Brake pad wear indicator
1
1
1. Minimum level mark
1
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