oil reset YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2001 Owners Manual

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Indicator lights
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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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High beam indicator light Ò&Ó
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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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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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.
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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
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5
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7
8
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1.Speedometer
2.Odometer/tripmeter
3.ÒTRIPÓ button
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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4.Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
5.Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten
the drain bolt to the specified
torque.NOTE:
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.1.Engine oil drain bolt
2.Washer
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kg)
6.Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
EC000030
cC8Do not put in any chemical
additives or use oils with a
grade of CD or higher. Also, be
sure not to use oils labeled
ÒENERGY CONSERVING
IIÓ or
higher.
8Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.2 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.4 L
7.Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
8.Reset the oil change indicator
light according to the following
procedure.
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To reset the oil change indicator
light
1.Turn the key to ÒONÓ.
2.Hold the reset button pushed for
two to five seconds.
3.Release the reset button, and
the oil change indicator light will
go off.1.Reset button
NOTE:
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator light comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the indi-
cator light must be reset after the oil
change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time. To reset the oil change indicator
light before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached, follow the
above procedure, but note that the
indicator light will come on for 1.4
seconds after releasing the reset but-
ton, otherwise repeat the procedure.
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Final gear oilThe final gear case must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If
any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final gear oil
must be changed as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1.Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several
minutes, and then stop the
engine.
2.Place the scooter on the center-
stand.NOTE:
Make sure that the scooter is posi-
tioned straight up when checking the
oil level. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.3.Place an oil pan under the final
gear case to collect the used oil.
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