headlights YAMAHA XMAX 250 2008 Owners Manual

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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering.
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 stay
on until the key is turned to “OFF” or
the sidestand is moved down.
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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.T
o lock the steering
1. Push
2. Turn
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.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with two
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
3. Unhook the headlight bulb hol-
der, and then remove the defecti-
ve bulb.
1. Headlight bulb holder
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WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. The-
refore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it has
cooled down.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
●Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it
free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the
bulb life will be adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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