Braking; Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption - Yamaha TMax XP500 Owner's Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

Braking

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1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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8 8 Avoid braking hard or sudden-
ly (especially when leaning
over to one side), otherwise
the scooter may skid or over-
turn.
8 8 Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
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pery when
Braking
slow down when approaching
such areas and cross them
with caution.
8 8 Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more diffi-
cult.
8 8 Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
difficult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
8 Avoid high engine speeds during
8 Avoid high engine speeds with
8 Turn the engine off instead of let-
wet. Therefore,
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acceleration.
no load on the engine.
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cross-
ings).
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Fuel consumption, tips for reducing