light YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2000 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
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3
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2-2
9.Passenger seat
10.Rider seat(page 3-11)
11.Air flow louver(page 6-22)
12.Headlight (page 6-34)
13.Radiator14.Battery(page 6-31)
15.Fuse box(page 6-33)
16.Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-19)
17.Coolant level check window (page 6-19)
18.Engine oil filler cap(page 6-15)
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1815, 14
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Right view
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSMain switch/steering lock....................................................................3-1
Indicator lights....................................................................................3-2
Speedometer unit...............................................................................3-3
Self-diagnosis device .........................................................................3-3
Anti-theft alarm (optional)...................................................................3-4
Fuel gauge..........................................................................................3-4
Coolant temperature gauge................................................................3-4
Clock...................................................................................................3-5
Handlebar switches............................................................................3-5
Front brake lever................................................................................3-8
Rear brake lever.................................................................................3-8
Fuel tank cap......................................................................................3-9
Fuel...................................................................................................3-10
Catalytic converter............................................................................3-10
Rider seat.........................................................................................3-11
Adjusting the rider seat.....................................................................3-12
Storage compartments.....................................................................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies........................................3-14
Sidestand..........................................................................................3-15
Ignition circuit cut-off system............................................................3-15
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3-1
IGNITION
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
EAU00029
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU00036
ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
EAU00038
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU00040
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1.Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2.Push the key in from the ÒOFFÓ
position, and then turn it to
ÒLOCKÓ while still pushing it.
3.Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
ÒOFFÓ while still pushing it.
EW000016
wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ while the scooter is mov-
ing, otherwise the electrical sys-
tems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the scoot-
er is stopped before turning the
key to ÒOFFÓ or ÒLOCKÓ.
EAU03733
.
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light, license light and auxiliary light
are on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off. The key can be
removed.
To turn the main switch to Ò
.
Ó
:
1.Turn the key to ÒLOCKÓ.
2.Slightly turn the key counter-
clockwise until it stops.
3.While still turning the key coun-
terclockwise, push it in until it
snaps into place.
ECA00043
cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
EAU00027
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3-2
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2
EAU00056
Indicator lights
EAU03734
Oil change indicator light Ò
7
Ó
This indicator light comes on at the
initial 1,000 km and every 3,000 km
thereafter to indicate that the engine
oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset
the oil change indicator light.(See
page 6-17 for the resetting proce-
dure.)The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1.Set the engine stop switch to Ò#Ó
and turn the key to ÒONÓ.
2.Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
If the indicator light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
NOTE:
The oil change indicator light may
flash when the engine is revved with
the scooter on the centerstand, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
1.Oil change indicator light Ò
7
Ó
2.High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
3.Left turn signal indicator light Ò4Ó
4.Right turn signal indicator light Ò6Ó
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00063
High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
EAU03299
Turn signal indicator lights
Ò4Ó/Ò6Ó
The corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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EAU03740
Self-diagnosis deviceThis model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for the throttle posi-
tion sensor, oil change indicator light,
speedometer unit circuits. If any of
those circuits are defective, the oil
change indicator light will flash.
If the indicator light flashes or comes
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
motorcycle as soon as possible.NOTE:
The oil change indicator light may
flash when the engine is revved with
the scooter on the centerstand, but
this does not indicate a malfunction.
3-3
EAU01586
Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer, an odometer
and a tripmeter. The speedometer
shows riding speed. The odometer
shows the total distance traveled.
The tripmeter shows the distance
traveled since it was last set to zero.
Pushing the ÒTRIPÓ button switches
the display between the odometer
mode ÒODOÓ and the tripmeter mode
ÒTRIPÓ. To reset the tripmeter, enter
the ÒTRIPÓ mode, and then hold downthe ÒTRIPÓ button for at least one
second. The tripmeter can be used
together with the fuel gauge to esti-
mate the distance that can be trav-
eled with a full tank of fuel. This infor-
mation will enable you to plan future
fuel stops.INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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7
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1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/tripmeter
3.ÒTRIPÓ button
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3-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
1
1.Digital clock
2.Hour setting button ÒhÓ
3.Minute setting button ÒmÓ
EAU03800
ClockThe digital clock shows the time
regardless of the main switch posi-
tion.
To set the clock:
1.Turn the key to ÒONÓ.
2.Push or hold the hour setting
button ÒhÓ to change the hours.
3.Push or hold the minute setting
button ÒmÓ to change the min-
utes.
NOTE:
To set the clock after the power
source has been cut, first set the time
to 1:00 AM, and then set the clock to
the correct time.
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2
3
4
EAU00118
Handlebar switches
EAU00119
Pass switch Ò&
Ó
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
EAU00121
Dimmer switch
Set this switch to Ò&Ó for the high
beam and to Ò%Ó for the low beam.1.Pass switch Ò&Ó
2.Dimmer switch
3.Turn signal switch
4.Horn switch Ò*Ó
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU01871
Light switch
Set this switch to Ò
'
Ó to turn on
the auxiliary light, meter lighting, tail-
light and license plate light. Set the
switch to Ò:Ó to turn on the headlight
also.
1.Engine stop switch
2.Light switch
3.Start switch Ò,Ó
EAU00127
Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to Ò6Ó. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to Ò4Ó. 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.
EAU00129
Horn switch Ò*Ó
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00136
Headlight variationsNOTE:
Right and left are defined as seen when standing in front of the scooter.1
2
%
% &
&
LeftRightAuxBulb to be used
Destination2
1
1
31
3
2
1
Halogen
bulb
Halogen
bulbGermany, Belgium, Switzerland, Spain
France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Sweden
England 3 : High beam light on 2: Low beam light on
'
: Auxiliary light on 1: Light off
12V
55W
12V
60/55W
12V
60/55W
12V
55W '
'
'
'
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3-8
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00138
Engine stop switch
Set this switch to Ò$Ó to stop the
engine in case of an emergency,
such as when the scooter overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
EAU00143
Start switch Ò,Ó
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EC000005
cCSee page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
1
2
3
1.Engine stop switch
2.Light switch
3.Start switch Ò,Ó
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1.Front brake lever
EAU03378
Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located at the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
1
1.Rear brake lever
EAU00163
Rear brake leverThe rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the han-
dlebar grip.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front storage compartment B
To open the storage compartment,
slide the lever up, and then pull on
the lever.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
EWA00034
wDo not store heavy items in this
compartment.1.Lever
2.LidCompartment B
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1.Rider seatRear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the
storage compartment under the
seats. (See page 3-11 for rider seat
opening and closing procedures.)
ECA00051
cCDo not leave the rider seat open
for an extended period of time as
the storage compartment light may
cause the battery to discharge.
EWA00035
wDo not exceed the loading limits:
Front storage compartment A: 2 kg
Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
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