coolant YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2003 User Guide

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Do 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.
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After 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.
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.
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.
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INDEX
D
Display, multi-function ............................3-5
E
Engine break-in ......................................5-4
Engine oil ..............................................6-14
F
Final transmission oil ............................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ...........................................6-27
Front and rear brake pads, checking ....6-28
Front fork, checking ..............................6-32
Fuel ......................................................3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......5-4
Fuel gauge .............................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................3-15
Fuses, replacing ...................................6-36
H
Handlebar switches ..............................3-10
Dimmer switch ..................................3-10
Engine stop switch ............................3-11
Horn switch .......................................3-10
Pass switch .......................................3-10
Start switch .......................................3-11
Turn signal switch .............................3-10
Headlight bulb, replacing ......................6-37I
Identification numbers ............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................3-22
Indicator and warning lights ....................3-2
ABS warning light ................................3-2
High beam indicator light .....................3-3
Oil change indicator light .....................3-3
Turn signal indicator lights ...................3-2
K
Key identification number .......................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing ........6-41
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 .............................................3-18
Rider seat, adjusting .............................3-18A
ABS ......................................................3-13
Acceleration and deceleration ................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning ............................6-21
Air flow louver .......................................6-23
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .....................3-10
B
Battery ..................................................6-34
Battery cover removal ..........................6-34
Brake fluid level, checking ....................6-29
Brake fluid, changing ............................6-30
Brake lever, front ..................................3-11
Brake lever, rear ...................................3-12
Brake levers, lubricating .......................6-31
Braking ...................................................5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ..........6-30
Care ........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ................................3-17
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating ..................................6-31
Conversion table ....................................8-5
Coolant .................................................6-19
Coolant temperature gauge ....................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ..............................................6-6
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