maintenance YAMAHA XMAX 250 2007 Owners Manual

INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
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 .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-4
Fuel gauge ........................................3-4
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-8
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Front brake lever.............................3-10
Rear brake lever..............................3-10
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Catalytic converter..........................3-13
Seat.................................................3-13
Storage compartments ...................3-14Front storage compartment............3-15
Rear storage compartment.............3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-17
Sidestand ........................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-18
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-3
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel .......................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Engine oil ..........................................6-8
Final transmission oil ......................6-10
Coolant ...........................................6-11Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-14
Valve clearance ...............................6-14
Tires ................................................6-15
Cast wheels ....................................6-17
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-18
Changing the brake fluid ................6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-20
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-21
Checking the front fork ...................6-21
Checking the steering.....................6-22
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-23
Battery ............................................6-23
Replacing the fuses ........................6-24
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-25
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-27
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ............6-27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EAU10261
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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SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.EAU13441
Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
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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 to “OPEN”.
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.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU17280
Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the follo-
wing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEO-
GRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVI-
DUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE
SHORTENED.
EWA10320
s s
WARNING
If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealer
do it for you.
EWA10330
s s
WARNING
This scooter is designed for use on
paved roads only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty,muddy or wet conditions, the air fil-
ter element should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwi-
se rapid engine wear may result.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment under the
seat. (See page 3-13.)
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
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NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or expe-
rience required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
EWA10350
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WARNING
Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chan-
ges.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed
instead.
From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
110203040
1* Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. √√√√ √
• Check condition.
2 Spark plug • Clean and regap. √√• Replace.
√√
3* Valves • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust. √√
4
Air filter element • Replace. √√
5 V-belt case air filter
element • Clean.
√√√√
6*Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√ √ √√ √• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√ √ √√ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
110203040
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. √√√√ √
14 Sidestand, 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 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed. √√ √ √√ √
• Change. (See pages 6-8.) √When the oil change indicator flashes
19
Engine oil (every 3000 km)• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km
√
20 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. √
21 *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
22 Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √• Change.√√√√
23 *V-belt • Replace. Every 20000 km
24 * Front and rear brake
switches • Check operation.
√√ √ √√ √
25Moving parts and cables • Lubricate. √√√√ √
Throttle grip housing • Check operation and free play.
26 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 * Lights, signals and
• Check operation.
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 change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel
The cowlings and panel shown above
need to be removed to perform some
of the maintenance jobs described in
this chapter. Refer to this section
each time a cowling or the 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
1. 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.
EAUM1250
Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the storage compartment.
(See page 3-15.)
1. 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 storage compartment.
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EAUS1280
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. Rear storage compartment
2. Bolts1. Spark plug cap
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
1. Spark plug wrench
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 of
the 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.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DPR8EA-91
1
2
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