turn signal 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
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EAU10260
SCOOTERS ARE SINGLE TRACK
VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND
OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE
EXPERTISE OF THE OPERATOR.
EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS SCOOTER.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
SCOOTER OPERATION.
OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL.
OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.
OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES-
SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI-
TIONS.Safe riding
Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.
This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and passenger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic
is the predominating cause of
automobile/scooter accidents.
Many accidents have been cau-
sed by an automobile driver who
did not see the scooter. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when appro-
aching and passing through
intersections, since intersec-
tions are the most likely places
for scooter accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in anot-
her motorist’s blind spot.
Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been invol-ved in accidents do not even
have a current driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified ope-
rators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar
with the scooter and all of its
controls.
Many accidents have been cau-
sed by error of the scooter ope-
rator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn
due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or
undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit
and never travel faster than
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
• Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
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Gasoline and exhaust gas
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-
BLE:
• Always turn the engine off
when refueling.
• Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.
• Never refuel while smoking or
in the vicinity of an open flame.
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate your
scooter in an area that has ade-
quate ventilation.
Always turn the engine off before
leaving the scooter unattended
and remove the key from the
main switch. When parking the
scooter, note the following:
• The engine and exhaust sys-
tem may be hot, therefore,
park the scooter in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.• Do not park the scooter on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise
it may fall over.
• Do not park the scooter near a
flammable source (e.g., a kero-
sene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
If you should swallow any gasoli-
ne, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immedia-
tely. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately
wash the affected area with soap
and water and change your clot-
hes.
EAU10371
Further safe-riding points
Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep
the scooter upright, otherwise it
could slide out from under you.
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
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NOTE:
Be sure to use the standard key
(black bow) for regular use of the
vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing
the code re-registering key (red bow),
keep it in a safe place and only use it
for code re-registering.
EAU10550
ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stayon until the key is turned to “OFF”,
even if the engine stalls.
EAU10660
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10680
LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
T
o 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.
T
o unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
EWA10060
s s
WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
moving, otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or anaccident. Make sure that the vehi-
cle is stopped before turning the
key to “OFF” or “LOCK”.
EAU33461
Indicators, indicator lights
and warning light
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“
d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
EAU11350
Fuel level warning light “z”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.0L (0.44USgal)(1.76Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
IGNITION
LOCK
OFFONOPENPUSH
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If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAUS1310
Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF”, the
indicator light will start flashing indi-
cating the immobilizer system is ena-
bled. After 24 hours have passed, the
indicator light will stop flashing,
however the immobilizer system is
still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system.
EAU11591
Speedometer
1. Fuel level gauge
2. High bearn indicator light
3. Left turning signal light
4. Right turning signal light
5. Coolant temperature gauge
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
EAU12110
Fuel gauge
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel warning light
The fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle
moves towards “E” (Empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the needle
reaches “E”, approximately 2.0L
(0.44USgal) (1.76Imp.gal) of fuel
remain in the fuel tank. If this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
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EAU12331
Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
EAU12343
Handlebar switchesEAUS1300
Pass switch “PASSING”
1. Dimmer switch
2. “PASSING” switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
EAUS1020
Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
EAUM1131
Start switch “g”
1. Starting switch
2. Hazard switch
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter.
ECA10050
CAUTION
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
EAUM1990
Hazard switch “ ”, “h”
With the key in the “f” position, set
this switch to “ ” to turn on the
hazard lighting (simultaneous flashing
of all turn signal lights). To turn off the
hazard lighting, set this switch to “h”
and, then turn the key to “e”.
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1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signal on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signal off.
EAU16780
Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
EAU16791
Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
EWA10300
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WARNING
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manholecovers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
EAU16820
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follo-
wing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cros-
sings).
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3. Fully charge the battery beforeinstallation.
4. After installation, make sure that the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals.
ECA10630
CAUTION
Always keep the battery char-
ged. Storing a discharged bat-
tery can cause permanent bat-
tery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
EAU23610
Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the indi-
vidual circuits, are located behind
cowling B. (See page 6-5.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as
follows.1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
ECA10640
CAUTION
Do not use a fuse of a higher ampe-
rage rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire.
Specified fuses: Main fuse30.0 A
Headlight fuse 15.0 A
Signaling system fuse 15.0 A
Ignition fuse 5.0 A
Radiator fan fuse 10 A
ECU fuse 5.0 A
Backup fuse 5.0 A
Reserve fuse 5.0 A
10 A
15.0 A
30.0 A
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any dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth mois-
tened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT1260
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
ECA10670
CAUTION
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job.
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
3. Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by turning it coun-
terclockwise.4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
EAUS1250
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
Tail/brake light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
lens by removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Rear turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb
lens by removing the screw.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the turn signal light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
6. Install the tail/brake light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
ECA10680
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
EAUS1150
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the lens by removing the
screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
ECA11190
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the screw,
otherwise the lens may break.
EAUS1260
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out,
replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling B . (See page
6-5.).
2. Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
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