cooling YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2000 Owners Manual

4-1
EAU01114
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1
2
34
5
6
7
8
9The condition of a vehicle is the ownerÕs responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
EAU03439
Pre-operation check list
ITEMCHECKSPAGE
Fuel¥Check fuel level in fuel tank.
¥Refuel if necessary.
¥Check fuel line for leakage.3-4, 3-9Ð3-10
Engine oil¥Check oil level in engine.
¥If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
¥Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-14Ð6-17
Final gear oil¥Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-17Ð6-18
Coolant¥Check coolant level in reservoir.
¥If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
¥Check cooling system for leakage.3-4, 6-18Ð6-20
Front brake¥Check operation.
¥If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
¥Check lever free play.
¥Adjust if necessary.
¥Check fluid level in reservoir.
¥If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
¥Check hydraulic system for leakage.3-8, 6-25Ð6-28
5GM-9-E1(No ABS) 9/27/00 2:18 PM Page 34

6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
9
*Wheels¥Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
10*Tires¥Check tread depth and for damage.
¥Replace if necessary.
¥Check air pressure.
¥Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings¥Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Steering bearings¥Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Lubricate with lithium-soap-based greaseEvery 20,000km
13*Chassis fasteners¥Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖÖ
14Sidestand/centerstand¥Check operation.
¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
15*Sidestand switch¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
16*Front fork¥Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
17*Rear shock absorber
assemblies¥Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
18*Carburetor¥Check starter (choke) operation.
¥Adjust engine idling speed.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
19Engine oil¥Change when the oil change indicator light comes on. (See
page 3-2 and 6-17.)ÖEvery 3,000 km
20*Engine oil strainer¥Clean.ÖÖÖ
21*Cooling system¥Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.Every 3 years NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
110203040
5GM-9-E1(No ABS) 9/27/00 2:18 PM Page 47

6-19
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9
1
2
2.Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.1.Maximum level mark
2.Minimum level mark
1
1.Coolant reservoir cap3.If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, open the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then
close the reservoir cap.
4.Install the battery cover. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.4 L
EC000080
cC8If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
8If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with
coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the engine may not
be sufficiently cooled and the
cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corro-
sion.
8If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
5GM-9-E1(No ABS) 9/27/00 2:18 PM Page 62

6-40
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
1
2
3
4
56
7
8
9 Engine overheating
EW000070
w8Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
8After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the
hissing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the
cap.Wait until the
engine has cooled.
Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.Add coolant. (See NOTE.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a
Yamaha dealer check
and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
NOTE:
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
5GM-9-E1(No ABS) 9/27/00 2:18 PM Page 83