light YAMAHA XMAX 250 2006 User Guide

The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where
it might be a traffic hazard.
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CAUTION:
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the following
functions.
It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sides-
tand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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WARNING
The vehicle must be placed on
the centerstand during this ins-
pection.
If a malfunction is noted, have
a Yamaha dealer check the
system before riding.
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-20
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-21
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Correct if necessary.—
• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
Sidestand switch• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-16
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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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.
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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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Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1600 km
(1000 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clea-
rances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overhea-
ting must be avoided.
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0 ~ 1000 km (0 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1000 ~ 1600 km (600 ~ 1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
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CAUTION:
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the engine oil
and final transmission oil.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
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8*Brake hose•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √•Replace. Every 4 years
9*Wheels•Check runout and for damage.√√√√
•Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tires•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
11 *Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 *Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
13 *Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.√√√√ √
14Sidestand, centerstand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 *Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
16 *Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 *Shock absorber
assemblies•Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
18 *Carburetor•Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
•Change. (See page 6-8.)√When the oil change indicator light comes
19Engine oilon (every 3000 km)
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km√
20 *Cooling system•Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
•Change. Every 3 years
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
110203040
21Final transmission oil•Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √•Change.√√√
22 *V-belt•Replace. Every 20000 km
23 *Front and rear brake
switches•Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
24Moving parts and cables•Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing •Check operation and free play.
25 * •Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
and cable
•Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.√√√√ √
26 *Mufflers and exhaust
pipes•Check the screw clamps for looseness.√√ √ √√ √
27 *Lights, signals •Check operation.
and switches•Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
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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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Removing and installing
cowlings and panels
The cowlings and panels shown need
to be removed to perform some of the
maintenance jobs described in this
chapter. Refer to this section each
time a cowling or panel needs to be
removed and installed.
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Cowling A
T
o remove the cowling
1. Screws
1. Remove the cowling bolts.
2. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead connectors, and then take
the cowling off.T
o install the cowling
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
connectors.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position.
3. Install the cowling bolts.
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Cowling B
T
o remove the cowling
Screws
Remove the screws, and then take
the cowling off.
T
o install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
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Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the front storage compart-
ment. (See page 3-14.)
Screws
2. Remove the screw, and then take
the panel off.
T
o install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original
position, and then install the
screw.
2. Close the front storage compart-
ment.
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Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause
any spark plug to slowly erode, the
spark plug should be removed and
checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-13.)
2. Remove the storage compart-
ment under the seat by removing
the bolts.
1. Storage compartment
2. Screws
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
4. Remove the spark plug as
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insula-
tor around the center electrode ofthe spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).
NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
defective. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the motorcy-
cle.
2. Check the spark plug for electro-
de erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Spark plug gap
Specified spark plug:
NGK / DR8EA
2
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1. Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to spe-
cification.
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
NOTE:
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4 ~
1/2 turn past finger tight. However,
the spark plug should be tightened to
the specified torque as soon as pos-
sible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.5. Install the storage compartment
by installing the bolts.
6. Close the seat.
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Engine oil
The engine oil level should be chec-
ked before each ride. In addition, the
oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart and when the
service indicator light comes on.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
NOTE:
Make sure that the scooter is positio-
ned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result
in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kgf, 13.0 ft•lbf)
Spark plug gap:
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.023 ~ 0.027 in)
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6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended final transmission
oil, and then install and tighten
the oil filler cap.
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Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
right floorboard mat by pulling it
up.
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum
level mark.
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m•kgf, 15.9 ft•lbf)
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