Replacing The V-Belt; Checking The Brake Light Switches; Checking And Lubricating The Cables; Checking The Throttle Grip Operation - Yamaha MBK X-MAX 300 2017 Service Manual

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REPLACING THE V-BELT

1. Remove:
• Storage box
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (4)" on page
4-10.
• Air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE" on page 7-11.
• V-belt case
Refer to "V-BELT AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION" on page 5-37.
2. Check:
• V-belt
Damage/wear → Replace.
Grease/oil → Clean the primary and second-
ary pulleys.
Refer to "V-BELT AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION" on page 5-37.
TIP
Replace the V-belt every 20000 km (12000 mi)
of operation.
3. Install:
• V-belt case
Refer to "V-BELT AUTOMATIC TRANSMIS-
SION" on page 5-37.
• Air filter case
Refer to "AIR FILTER CASE" on page 7-11.
• Storage box
Refer to "GENERAL CHASSIS (4)" on page
4-10.
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CHECKING THE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCHES

1. Check:
• Front brake light switch operation
• Rear brake light switch operation
When operating the brake levers, confirm
that the brake light comes on.
Faulty → Refer to "CHECKING THE
SWITCHES" on page 8-127.
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CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE
CABLES
The following procedure applies to all of the in-
ner and outer cables.
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WARNING
Damaged outer cable may cause the cable to
corrode and interfere with its movement. Re-
place damaged outer cable and inner cables
as soon as possible.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1. Check:
• Outer cable
Damage → Replace.
2. Check:
• Cable operation
Rough movement → Lubricate.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or a suitable cable lu-
bricant
TIP
Hold the cable end upright and pour a few drops
of lubricant into the cable sheath or use a suit-
able lubricating device.
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CHECKING THE THROTTLE GRIP
OPERATION
1. Check:
• Throttle cables
Damage/deterioration → Replace.
• Throttle cable installation
Incorrect → Reinstall the throttle cables.
Refer to "HANDLEBAR" on page 4-71.
2. Check:
• Throttle grip movement
Rough movement → Lubricate or replace the
defective part(s).
Recommended lubricant
Suitable cable lubricant
TIP
With the engine stopped, turn the throttle grip
slowly and release it. Make sure that the throttle
grip turns smoothly and returns properly when
released.
Repeat this check with the handlebar turned all
the way to the left and right.
3. Check:
• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification → Adjust.
Throttle grip free play
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
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