engine YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2001 Owners Manual

DESCRIPTION
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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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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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23
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7
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9
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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23
4
5
6
7
8
9
123
1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/tripmeter
3.ÒTRIPÓ button
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1
EAU00110
Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle
moves towards ÒEÓ (Empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the nee-
dle reaches ÒEÓ, approximately 1.0 L
of fuel remain in the fuel tank. If this
occurs, refuel as soon as possible.NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.1.Fuel gauge
1
2
1.Coolant temperature gauge
2.Red mark
EAU03124
Coolant temperature gaugeThis gauge indicates the coolant tem-
perature when the main switch is on.
The engine operating temperature
will vary with changes in weather and
engine load. If the needle points to
the red mark, stop your scooter and
let the engine cool. (See page
6-18 for details.)
EC000002
cCDo not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
EAU00109
Anti-theft alarm (optional)This scooter can be equipped with an
optional anti-theft alarm by a Yamaha
dealer. Contact a Yamaha dealer for
more information.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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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23
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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.
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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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EAU00185
cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
EAU03626
NOTE:
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Total amount):
12 L
EAU03098
Catalytic converterThis scooter is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the muffler.
EW000128
wThe exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
1
2
EAU01183
FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown in
the illustration.
EW000130
w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EC000114
cCThe following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard
or other damages.
8Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
8Never park the scooter near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
8Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
IGNITION
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
a
a.Open.
EAU03091
Rider seatTo open the rider seat
1.Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2.Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
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3.Fold the rider seat up.
To close the rider seat
1.Fold the rider 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.1.Rider seat
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00330
SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the side-
stand or lower it with your foot while
holding the scooter upright.NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situ-
ations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
EAU00337
Ignition circuit cut-off
systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the follow-
ing functions.
8It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
8It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the side-
stand is still down.
8It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
EW000045
wIf a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
EW000044
wThe scooter must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. YamahaÕs ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing 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 properly.
1
1.Sidestand switch
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