2022 YAMAHA XMAX 300 Owners Manual

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TIP This mark identifies the recom-
mended fuel for this vehicle as
specified by European regulation
(EN228).
 Confirm the gasoline pump nozzle
has the same fuel identification
mark.Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause severe
d amag e to internal en gine parts,
such as the valves an d piston rin gs,
as well as to the exhaust system.
EAU58301
Fuel tank overflow hoseBefore operating the vehicle:  Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection and routing.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
E5
E10
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
1
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EAU13435
Catalytic converterThe exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazard s such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where ped estrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
EAU78514
Stora ge compartmentsThis model is equipped with 3 storage
compartments. The front storage com-
partments and rear storage compart-
ment are located as shown.
TIP Storage compartment A must be
opened using the smart key sys-
tem. (See page 3-9.)
 The seat/rear storage compart-
ment can be opened using the
smart key system or the mechani-
cal key.
 Some helmets cannot be stored in
the rear storage compartment be-
cause of their size or shape.Stora ge compartment A
To open storage compartment A, turn
the main switch to “OPEN” and then
push the “LID” button.
To close storage compartment A, push
the storage compartment lid until it is
closed.
Stora ge compartment B
To open storage compartment B, push
the storage compartment lid inward to
unlock it, and then pull to open.
1. Storage compartment A
2. Storage compartment B
1. Rear storage compartment
2
1
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To close storage compartment B, push
the storage compartment lid into the
original position.
Seat/rear stora ge compartment
To open the seat/rear storage com-
partment via the main switchTurn the main switch to “OPEN”, and
then push the “SEAT” button.
To open the seat/rear storage com-partment with the mechanical key1. Open the keyhole cover. 2. Insert the mechanical key into the
seat lock, and then turn it clock-
wise.
TIPBe sure to close the seat and all stor-
age compartments before starting off.NOTICE
ECA24020
Make sure that the keyhole cover is
installe d when the mechanical key is
not bein g use d.NOTICE
ECA21150
Keep the followin g points in min d
when usin g the stora ge compart-
ment.  Since the storag e compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
pose d to the sun an d/or the en-
g ine heat, d o not store anythin g
suscepti ble to heat, consum-
a b les or flamma ble items insi de
it.
 To avoi d humi dity from sprea d-
in g throu gh the stora ge com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag b efore storin g them
in the compartment.
1. Lid
2. Storage compartment
1 2
1. Keyhole cover
1. Seat lock
2. Unlock.
1
1
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Since the stora ge compartment
may get wet while the vehicle is
b ein g washe d, wrap any articles
store d in the compartment in a
plastic bag .
 Do not keep anythin g valua ble
or breakab le in the stora ge
compartment.
WARNING
EWA18950
 Do not exceed the load limit of 1
k g (2.2 l b) for stora ge compart-
ment A.
 Do not exceed the load limit of
0.5 k g (1.1 l b) for stora ge com-
partment B.
 Do not exceed the load limit of 5
k g (11 l b) for the rear storag e
compartment.
 Do not exceed the maximum
loa d of 161 k g (355 l b) for the ve-
hicle.
EAU78521
Win dshiel dTo suit the rider’s preference, the wind-
shield height can be changed to one of
two positions.
To chan ge the win dshiel d hei ght to
the hi gh position
1. Remove the bolt access covers by removing the quick fasteners. 2. Remove the windshield by remov-
ing the bolts.
3. Remove the bolts, and then install the bolts in the desired position.1. Windshield
1
1. Quick fastener
2. Bolt access cover
1. Bolt2
1
1
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4. Install the windshield to the high position by installing the bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque. WARNING! A loose
win dshiel d coul d cause an acci- d
ent. Be sure to ti ghten the
screws to the specifie d torque.
[EWA15511]
5. Place the bolt access covers, and
then install the quick fasteners. To chan
ge the win dshiel d hei ght to
the low position 1. Remove the bolt access covers by removing the quick fasteners.
2. Remove the windshield by remov- ing the bolts.
3. Remove the bolts, and then install the bolts in the desired position.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
1
1
1
1. Bolt
Tightenin g torque:
Windshield bolt: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
1
1
1. Bolt access cover
2. Quick fastenerZAUM1518
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4. Install the windshield to the lowposition by installing the bolts, and
then tighten the bolts to the spec-
ified torque. WARNING! A loose
win dshield could cause an acci- d
ent. Be sure to ti ghten the
screws to the specifie d torque.
[EWA15511]
5. Place the bolt access covers, and
then install the quick fasteners.
EAU46833
Han dle bar position The handlebar can be adjusted to one
of two positions to suit the rider’s pref-
erence. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust
the position of the handlebar.
1. Bolt
1. Bolt
1
11
1
1. BoltTi ghtenin g torque:
Windshield bolt: 8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 5.9 lb·ft)
1
1
1. Handlebar
1
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EAU14895
A djustin g the shock a bsor ber
assem blies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always a djust both shock a bsor ber
assem blies equally, otherwise poor
han dlin g an d loss of sta bility may re-
sult.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoi d d amag ing the mechanism,
d o not attempt to turn b eyond the
maximum or minimum settin gs.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (a)
to increase the spring preload.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction (b)
to decrease the spring preload.
 Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
 Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the kit to make this
adjustment.
EAU78213
Auxiliary DC jack
WARNING
EWA14361
To prevent electrical shock or short-
circuitin g, make sure that the cap is
installe d when the auxiliary DC jack
is not b eing use d.NOTICE
ECA15432
The accessory connecte d to the
auxiliary DC jack shoul d not b e used
with the en gine turne d off, an d the
loa d must never excee d 12 W (1 A),
otherwise the fuse may blow or the
b attery may dischar ge.This vehicle is equipped with an auxil-
iary DC jack located within storage
compartment A.
A 12-V accessory connected to the
auxiliary DC jack can be used when the
main switch is in the “ON” position and
should only be used when the engine is
running.
To use the auxiliary DC jack
1. Open storage compartment A. (See page 3-9.)
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Special wrench
3. Position indicator
Sprin g preloa d settin g:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard: 3
Maximum (hard): 51 2345
2
1
(a)
(b)
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3. Remove the auxiliary DC jack cap.
4. Turn the accessory off.
5. Insert the accessory plug into the
auxiliary DC jack.
6. Turn the main switch on, and then start the engine. (See page 6-2.) 7. Turn the accessory on.
EAU15306
Si
destan dThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.TIPThe built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
1. Auxiliary DC jack cap
1. Auxiliary DC jack
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1. Sidestand switchZAUM0648
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