stop start YAMAHA XCITY 250 2009 Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
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 system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO YES NO NO YES
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
WARNING
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main
switch to“” and then to“”. Failing
to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine willcrank when pushing the start switch.
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Starting the engine NOTICE
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-15 for more information.
1. Turn the key to“”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake. NOTICE: For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
ate hard when the engine is
cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine does not start, re-
lease the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt. If the engine does not start,
try with the throttle open 1/8 turn.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6


Be sure no foreign material en-ters the crankcase.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
8. Reset the oil change indicator.
(See page 3-5.)
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Final transmission oil The final transmission 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 transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the final
transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the final transmission oil
filler cap and final transmission
drain bolt to drain the oil from the fi-
nal transmission case.5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6 Engine overheating
WARNING
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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.


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 hissingsound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIPIf coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolantas 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 TIP.)
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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