key YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 2003 Owners Manual
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY
IS INVOLVED!
Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death
to the scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the
scooter.
A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage
to the scooter.
A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
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NOTE:
NOTE:
8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it
even if the scooter is subsequently sold.
8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this
manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there
may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this manual. If you have any ques-
tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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Main switch/steering lockMain 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.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary light
come on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3IGNITIONP
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPEN
PUSH
PUSH
NOTE:
The headlight comes on automatical-
ly when the engine is started and
stays on until the key is turned to
“OFF” or the sidestand is moved
down.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” 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 “OFF” or “LOCK”.
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.(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 “
.”:
1. Turn the key to “LOCK”.
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.
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Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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ABS warning light “”ABS warning lightECA00019
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If the ABS warning light comes on
or flashes while riding, the ABS
may be defective. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
See page 3-13 for an explanation of
the ABS.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by setting the
engine stop switch to “#” and turning
the key to “ON”.
The warning light should come on for
a few seconds, and then go off. If the
warning light does not come on or
remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
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Indicator and warning lightsIndicator and warning lightsEAU04121
Turn signal indicator lights “4”
and “6”
Turn signal indicator lightsThe corresponding indicator light
flashes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
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2
1. Left turn signal indicator light “4”
2. ABS warning light “”
3. High beam indicator light “&”
4. Oil change indicator light “
7”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “6”
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When the ABS warning light
comes on or flashes while riding,
the brake system reverts to con-
ventional braking. Therefore, be
careful not to cause the wheel to
lock during emergency braking.
NOTE:
The ABS warning light may come on
while pushing the start switch and
while accelerating the engine with the
scooter on its centerstand, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
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High beam indicator light “&”High beam indicator lightThis indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is
switched on.
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Oil change indicator light “7”Oil change indicator lightThis 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.
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the indicator light
must be reset after the oil change for
the next periodic oil change to be
indicated at the correct time. (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 “#”
and turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
3. 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.
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SpeedometerSpeedometerThe speedometer shows the riding
speed.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
speedometer needle will move to
160 km/h and back to zero in order to
test the electrical circuit.
1
1. Speedometer
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8 8
Do not operate the engine
above 8,500 r/min.
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This scooter is equipped with
an engine speed limiter, which
prevents the engine speed
from exceeding approximately
9,000 r/min.
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TachometerTachometerThe electric tachometer allows the
rider to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
tachometer needle will move to the
10,000 r/min and back to zero r/min
in order to test the electrical circuit.
1
1. Tachometer
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8a voltage display (which shows
the battery voltage)
NOTE:
8When the key is turned to “ON”,
all segments of the display come
on for a few seconds. During this
time, the multi-function display is
performing a self-test.
8Be sure to turn the key to “ON”
before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
NOTE:
8The tripmeter reset mode auto-
matically cancels after five sec-
onds. To return to the reset
mode, push the “SELECT” but-
ton again until “Trip” begins
flashing.
8To cancel the tripmeter reset
mode, push the “SELECT” but-
ton.
8If the tripmeter indicates “––––”,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair the multi-function display
as it may be faulty.
Tripmeter “Trip”
To reset the tripmeter:
1. Push the “SELECT” button until
the voltage display appears, then
push the “SELECT” button one
more time and “Trip” starts flash-
ing.
2. Push the “RESET” button for at
least one second to reset the
tripmeter to zero.
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1.“SELECT” button
2.“RESET” button
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Fuel tank cap
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever
up.
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1
2
1. Lid
2. Lever
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.
1
1. Fuel tank cap
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank open-
ing, and then push down on the
cap.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3. Close the lid.
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Be sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked
before riding the scooter.
1
1. Match marks
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Rider seat
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.
IGNITIONP
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPEN
PUSH
PUSH
a
a. Open.
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Adjusting the rider seatRider seat, adjustingThe rider seat can be adjusted as fol-
lows to change the riding position.
1. Open the rider seat.
1
1. Rider seat
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
1. Rider seat
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2. Remove the bolts and collars.
3. Slide the rider seat forward or
backward to the desired position.
4. Install the collars and securely
tighten the bolts.
5. Close the rider seat.
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1. Bolt (×4)
2. Collar (×4)
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Storage compartments
Storage compartmentsFront storage compartment A
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the key in the
lock, turn it counterclockwise, and
then grasp the lock while pushing the
button in.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply grasp the
lock while pushing the button in.
1
2
a
1. Button
2. Lid
a. Open.
To lock the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position,
insert the key in the lock, turn it clock-
wise, and then remove it.
1
2
a
1. Button
2. Lid
a. Lock.
Compartment ACompartment A
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The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.YES NO
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to “#”.
3. Turn the key to “ON”.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YES NO
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
YES NO
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