battery YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2000 User Guide

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU01581
Troubleshooting chartsStarting problems or poor engine performance
EW000125
wKeep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system.Check the fuel level in
the fuel tank.1. Fuel
There is enough fuel.
There is no fuel.
Check the compression.
Supply fuel.
The engine does not start.
Check the compression.
Operate the electric starter.2. Compression
There is compression.
There is no compression.
Check the ignition.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
Remove the spark plug
and check the electrodes.3. Ignition
Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the
spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug.
Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
The engine does not start.
Check the battery.
Operate the electric starter.4. Battery
The engine turns over
The engine turns over
The battery is good.Check the battery lead connections,
and charge the battery if necessary.
DryWet
Open the throttle halfway and operate
the electric starter.
quickly.
slowly.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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95.Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
6.Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground.
Alternatively, turn the wheels a
little every month in order to pre-
vent the tires from becoming
degraded in one spot.
7.Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.8.Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery
in an excessively cold or warm
place (less than 0 ¡C or more
than 30 ¡C). For more informa-
tion on storing the battery, see
page 6-32.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
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Wheels
Front
TypeCast wheel
Size12 ´MT2.75
Rear
TypeCast wheel
Size12 ´MT3.50
Brakes
Front
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationRight hand
FluidDOT 4
Rear
TypeSingle disc brake
OperationLeft hand
FluidDOT 4
Suspension
FrontTelescopic fork
RearUnit swingSpring/shock absorbers
FrontCoil spring/oil damper
RearCoil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel
Front100 mm
Rear90 mm
Electrical
Ignition systemTransistorized coil ignition
(digital)
Charging system
TypeA.C. magneto
Standard output14 V, 19.5 A @ 5,000 r/min
Battery
TypeGT7B-4
Voltage, capacity12 V, 6.5 AH
Headlight bulb typeHalogen bulb
Bulb voltage, wattage ´quantity
Headlight12 V, 60/55 W ´1
12 V, 55 W ´1
Tail/brake light12 V, 5/21 W ´2
Front turn signal light12 V, 21 W ´2
Rear turn signal light12 V, 16 W ´2
SPECIFICATIONS
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INDEX
F
Final gear oil..........................................6-17
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting.............................................6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking.....6-26
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel.......................................................3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........5-4
Fuel gauge..............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap...........................................3-9
Fuses, replacing....................................6-33
H
Handlebar switches.................................3-5
Pass switch.........................................3-5
Dimmer switch....................................3-5
Turn signal switch...............................3-6
Horn switch.........................................3-6
Light switch.........................................3-6
Headlight variations............................3-7
Engine stop switch..............................3-8
Start switch.........................................3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing.......................6-34
I
Identification numbers.............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................3-15
Indicator lights.........................................3-2
Oil change indicator light....................3-2
High beam indicator light....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights..................3-2
K
Key identification number........................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing.........6-37
M
Main switch/steering lock........................3-1
Model label..............................................9-2
P
Parking....................................................5-5
Part locations...........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart......................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list...........................4-1
R
Rider seat..............................................3-11
Rider seat, adjusting..............................3-12
S
Safe-riding points....................................1-2
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting..3-14
Sidestand..............................................3-15
Spark plug, checking.............................6-12
Specifications..........................................8-1
Speedometer unit....................................3-3
Starting off...............................................5-2
Starting the engine..................................5-1
Steering, checking.................................6-30
Storage....................................................7-4
A
Acceleration and deceleration.................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning..............................6-20
Air flow louver........................................6-22
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................3-4
B
Battery...................................................6-31
Battery cover, removing........................6-31
Brake fluid level, checking.....................6-27
Brake fluid, changing.............................6-28
Brake lever (front)....................................3-8
Brake lever (rear)....................................3-8
Brake levers, lubricating........................6-28
Braking....................................................5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating...........6-28
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter.................................3-10
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating....................................6-29
Clock.......................................................3-5
Conversion table.....................................8-5
Coolant..................................................6-18
Coolant temperature gauge.....................3-4
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................6-6
E
Engine break-in.......................................5-4
Engine oil...............................................6-14
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