Yamaha X MAX CZD300-A, Owner'S Manual

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Operation an d important ri d in g points
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Acceleration an d d eceleration
The speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase
the speed, turn the throttle grip in di-
rection (a). To reduce the speed, turn
the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Brakin g
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Avoi d b rakin g har d or su dd enly
(especially when leanin g over to
one si d e), otherwise the scooter
may ski d or overturn.
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Railroa d crossin g s, streetcar
rails, iron plates on roa d con-
struction sites, an d manhole
covers b ecome extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
d own when approachin g such
areas an d cross them with cau-
tion.
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Keep in min d that b rakin g on a
wet roa d is much more d ifficult.
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Ri d e slowly d own a hill, as b rak-
in g d ownhill can b e very d iffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
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Tips for re d ucin g fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
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Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
(b)
(a)
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