steering YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2000 Owners Manual

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1.Rear brake lever(page 3-8)
2.Left handlebar switches(page 3-5)
3.Front storage compartment A (page 3-12)
4.Clock(page 3-5)
5.Speedometer unit(page 3-3)
6.Coolant temperature gauge (page 3-4)7.Fuel gauge(page 3-4)
8.Right handlebar switches(page 3-6)
9.Front brake lever(page 3-8)
10.Throttle grip
11.Front storage compartment B(page 3-13)
12.Main switch/steering lock(page 3-1)
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Controls and instrumentsDESCRIPTION
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
OwnerÕs tool kit.......................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart............6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panel..........6-6
Checking the spark plug.......................................6-12
Engine oil..............................................................6-14
Final gear oil.........................................................6-17
Coolant..................................................................6-18
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements...........6-20
Air flow louver.......................................................6-22
Tires......................................................................6-23
Wheels..................................................................6-25
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play..............................................................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads................6-26
Checking the brake fluid level...............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid.......................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables.....................6-28
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers...........6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand..................................6-29
Checking the front fork..........................................6-29
Checking the steering...........................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings................................6-31
Removing the battery cover..................................6-31Battery...................................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses..............................................6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb....................................6-34
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb..................6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb...................6-36
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb............................6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb....................6-37
Troubleshooting....................................................6-38
Troubleshooting charts.........................................6-39
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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*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
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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9 To check the operation
1.Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position.
2.While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU00794
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1.Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
wSecurely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
2.Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.
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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
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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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