YAMAHA XMAX 250 2006 Owner's Manual

Pushing the “SET” button when in the
tripmeter mode switches the display
between the different tripmeter func-
tions in the following order:
Distance
Time Average speed
Distance
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-3.), the display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip/fuel” and start
counting the distance traveled from
that point. In that case, pushing the
“SET” button switches the display
between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following
order:
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 Trip 2 Total
Trip/fuelTo reset a tripmeter, select it by pus-
hing the “MODE” button, and then
push the “SET” button for at least one
second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will
reset itself automatically and the dis-
play will return to the prior mode after
refueling and traveling 5 km.
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. When the display is in the “Total”
mode, push the “SET” button for
at least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flas-
hing, push the “SET” button to
set the hours.3. Push the “MODE” button, and
the minute digits will start flas-
hing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and
then release it to start the clock.
The display will return to the
“Total” mode.
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Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator“”2. Negative symbol “–”
3. Ambient temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from-30°C to 50°C.
The frost warning indicator“”
automatically comes on if the tempe-
rature is lower than 3°C
Service indicator
1. Service indicator
When periodic maintenance and
lubrication is necessary (See page 6-
3.), “Service” will appear in the dis-
play until the Service indicator reset is
made.
T
o reset the service indicator:
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Hold the “MODE” and “SET” but-
ton pushed for two to five
seconds.
3. Release the buttons, and the ser-
vice indicator will go off.
NOTE:
The service indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km and
every 3000 km thereafter.
If periodic maintenance and
lubrication is performed before
the service indicator comes on,
the indicator must be reset as
soon as possible so that it comes
for the next periodic maintenance
and lubrication interval.
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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Handlebar switches
1. Dimmer switch “jk”
2. Pass switch "PASSING"
3. Turn signal switch “cd”
4. Horn switch “a”
1. Starting switch “g”
2. Hazard switch“”
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Pass switch “PASSING”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
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Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “g”
With the sidestand up, push this
switch while applying the front or rearbrake to crank the engine with the
starter.
ECA10050
CAUTION:
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
EAUM1990
Hazard switch “ ”, “h”
With the key in the “ON” position, set
this switch to “ ” to turn on the
hazard lighting (simultaneous flashing
of all turn signal lights). To turn off the
hazard lighting, set this switch to “h”
and, then turn the key to “OFF”.
NOTE:
Even if the key is turned from “ON” to
“OFF” with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch posi-
tion. To cancel the hazard lighting, the
key must be turned to “ON” and the
hazard switch must be set to the “h”
position.
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The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where
it might be a traffic hazard.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
Open the lid by pulling the lever up.
Insert the key into the fuel tank cap
lock and turn it 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise. The lock will be released and
the fuel tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
fuel tank opening with the key
inserted in the lock and the
match marks aligned.2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, and then remove
it.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and loc-
ked.
3. Close the lid.EWA11260
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in pla-
ce before riding the scooter.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank.
1. Fuel tank
2. Fuel level
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WARNING
Since gasoline is flammable, the
following precautions must be
observed.
Stop the engine before refue-
ling.
Never attempt to refuel the
scooter while smoking or near
an open flame.
Take special care not to spill
gasoline over the engine or
muffler when refueling imme-
diately after operation.
Before starting the engine,
quickly wipe off any gasoline
spilled on the engine or muffler.
ECA10070
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:
Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to internal engine
parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal)
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
ECA10700
CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to “OPEN”.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Front storage compartment
1. Lock
To open the storage compartment
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1.Storage compartment
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.205 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 181 kg (399.1 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Storage compartment
1.Storage compartment
There is a storage compartment
under the seat.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11.02 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 181 kg (399.1 lb) for the
vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
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1
1
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Since the storage compart-
ment accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not sto-
re anything susceptible to heat
inside it.
To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in
a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
Since the storage compart-
ment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the com-
partment in a plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
To store two helmets in the storage
compartment, place the helmets as
shown.
NOTE:
Some helmets cannot be stored
in the storage compartment
because of their size or shape.
Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
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Adjusting the shock
absorber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is equip-
ped with a spring preload adjusting ring.
ECA10100
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
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WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
1. Adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
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To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and the-
reby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absor-
ber assembly in direction (b).
NOTE:
lign the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position
indicator on the shock absorber.
se the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool
kit to make this adjustment.
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the motorcycle upright.
1. Sidestand switch
2. Sidestand
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
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Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
4
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