warning YAMAHA XMAX 250 2005 Owners Manual

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter is
subsequently sold.
Yamaha 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 questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.
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WARNINGFailure 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.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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”.
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Indicators, indicator lights
and warning light
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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.
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High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Coolant temperature gauge
1. Temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chan-
ges in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-25.)
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CAUTION
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Multi-function display
1. “MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3. “SET” button
The multi-function display is equip-
ped with the following:
an odometer (which shows the
total distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero, the time passed
since the tripmeters were set to
zero, and the average speed tra-
veled during this time)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled sin-
ce the fuel level warning light
came on)
a clock
an ambient temperature display
a service indicator (which is dis-
played when periodic maintenan-
ce and lubrication is necessary)
NOTE:
For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in
°F.
For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilome-
ters and the temperature reading
is displayed in °C.
1. Total
2. Trip 1
2. Trip 2
4. Trip/Fuel
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Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “MODE” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “Total” and the tripmeter
modes “Trip” in the following order:
Total
Trip 1 Trip 2 Trip/fuel
Total
1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
NOTE:
The Trip/fuel odometer is only
activated if the fuel level warning
light comes on.
Pushing the “SET” button when in the
tripmeter mode switches the display
between the different tripmeter func-
tions in the following order:Distance
Time Average speed
Distance
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-2.), the display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip/fuel” and start
counting the distance traveled from
that point. In that case, pushing the
“SET” button switches the display
between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following
order:
Trip/Fuel
Trip 1 Trip 2 Total
Trip/fuel
To reset a tripmeter, select it by pus-
hing the “MODE” button, and then
push the “SET” button for at least one
second. If you do not reset the fuelreserve tripmeter manually, it will
reset itself automatically and the dis-
play will return to the prior mode after
refueling and traveling 5 km.
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. When the display is in the “Total”
mode, push the “SET” button for
at least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flas-
hing, push the “SET” button to
set the hours.
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3. Push the “MODE” button, and
the minute digits will start flas-
hing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and
then release it to start the clock.
The display will return to the
“Total” mode.Ambient temperature display1. Frost warning indicator
2. Negative symbol
3. Ambient temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from-30°C to 50°C.
The frost warning indicator “*” auto-
matically comes on if the temperature
is lower than 3°C
1. Oil change indicator
Service indicator
When periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation is necessary (See page 6-3.),
“OIL” will appear in the display until the
Service indicator reset is made.
T
o reset the service indicator:
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Hold the “MODE” and “SET” but-
ton pushed for two to five
seconds.
3. Release the buttons, and the ser-
vice indicator will go off.
NOTE:
The service indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km and
every 3000 km thereafter.
If periodic maintenance and
lubrication is performed before
the service indicator comes on,
the indicator must be reset as
soon as possible so that it comes
for the next periodic maintenance
and lubrication interval.
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2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise.
The lock will be released and the
fuel tank cap can be removed.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, and then remove
it.
3. Close the lock cover
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap is
not properly installed and locked.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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WARNING
Since gasoline is flammable, the
following precautions must be
observed.
Stop the engine before refue-
ling.
Never attempt to refuel the
scooter while smoking or near
an open flame.
Take special care not to spill
gasoline over the engine or
muffler when refueling imme-
diately after operation.
Before starting the engine,
quickly wipe off any gasoline
spilled on the engine or muffler.
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CAUTION
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12L (2,64US gal) (10,55Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2L (0,44 US gal) (1,76 Imp gal)
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CAUTION
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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CAUTION
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the 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.
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