transmission fluid YAMAHA XMAX 250 2005 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light .....................................3-2
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Fuel gauge ........................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-7
Handlebar switches ..........................3-7
Front brake lever...............................3-8
Rear brake lever................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-8
Fuel ...................................................3-9
Catalytic converter..........................3-10
Seat.................................................3-10
Front storage compartment............3-11
Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ......................................3-11
Sidestand ........................................3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-1
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ...............................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-5
Engine oil ..........................................6-7
Final transmission oil ........................6-8
Coolant .............................................6-9
Air filter V-Belt case air filter
elements .........................................6-10
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..6-12
Valve clearance ...............................6-12
Tires ................................................6-12
Cast wheels ....................................6-14
Front and rear brake lever free play....6-14
Checking the front and rear brake ........
pads ................................................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip cable ........................................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ..............................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .............6-16
Checking the front fork ...................6-17
Cheking the steering.......................6-17
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-18
Battery ............................................6-18
Replacing the fuses ........................6-19
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-20
Replacing a front turn signal light .........
bulb .................................................6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ................6-21
Replacing the license plate light bulb ...6-22
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage compartment.......................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Key identification number .................9-1
Vehicle identification number............9-1
Model label .......................................9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-9
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-7
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-8
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-9
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 3-8, 6-14
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 3-8, 6-14
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
6-12
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. —
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
22Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √• Change.√√√
23 *V-belt• Replace. Every 20000 km
24 *Front and rear brake
• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
switches
25Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing• Check operation and free play.
26 *
and cable• Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 *Muffler and exhaust pipe• Check the screw clamp for looseness.√√ √ √√
28 *Lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the bra-
ke fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the carburetor ..........................6-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................................3-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .......6-12
Air filter V-Belt case air filter elements.....6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7
BBattery......................................................6-18
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-14
Catalytic converter ...................................3-10
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip cable ..................................6-16
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-15
Checking the front and rear brake pads.....6-14
Checking the front fork ............................6-17
Checking the spark plug ............................6-5
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-18
Cheking the steering ................................6-17
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.......................................................6-9
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-4
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-7
FFinal transmission oil .................................6-8Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-14
Front brake lever ........................................3-8
Front storage compartment .....................3-11
Fuel ............................................................3-9
Fuel gauge .................................................3-3
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-8
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-7
IImmobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and warning
light ..........................................................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .....................................................6-16
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-1
Multi-function display ................................3-4
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-8
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ......................................................6-5
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-21Replacing a headlight bulb ......................6-20
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .............6-22
Replacing the fuses .................................6-19
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-22
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-21
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ..........................................................3-10
Sidestand .................................................3-12
Speedometer .............................................3-3
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-1
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
Storage compartment ................................7-3
TTips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-2
Tires .........................................................6-12
Troubleshooting .......................................6-22
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-24
VValve clearance ........................................6-12
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
INDEX
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