engine oil YAMAHA XMAX 250 2009 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................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 .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-3
High beam indicator light ................3-3
Fuel level warning light ....................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ............3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light ....3-4
Speedometer ....................................3-5
Fuel gauge ........................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-9
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Dimmer switch .................................3-9
Turn signal switch ............................3-9
Horn switch .....................................3-9
Start switch ......................................3-9
Hazard switch , ..............................3-10
Front brake lever.............................3-10
Rear brake lever..............................3-10Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Catalytic converter..........................3-13
Securing bracket ............................3-14
Seat.................................................3-14
Storage compartments ...................3-15
Storage compartment.....................3-16
Rear storage compartment.............3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-18
Sidestand ........................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-19
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................................5-1
Starting the 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
ADJUSTMENT ....................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel .......................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-15
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-19
Changing the brake fluid ................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork ...................6-22
Checking the steering.....................6-23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Left view
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-13)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-17)
5. Air filter case (page 6-13)
6. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-18)
7. Transmission oil filler cap (page 6-11)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)9. Sidestand (page 6-22)
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Right view
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Seat (page 3-14)
3. Battery (page 6-24)
4. Fuses (page 6-26)
5. Front brake pads (page 6-19)
6. Coolant level check window (page 6-12)
7. Passenger footrest
8. Centerstand (page 6-22)9. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
10. Rear brake pads (page 6-19)
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Multi-function display
1. “MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3. “SET” button
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WARNING
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract
the operator and increase the risk
of an accident.
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 werelast 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
●an oil change indicator (which
comes on when the engine oil
should be changed)
TIP
●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.
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. Total
2. Trip 1
3. Trip 2
4. Trip/Fuel
TIP
●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:
Trip 1 or Trip 2 Time 1 or 2 Ave-
rage speed 1 or 2 Trip 1 or Trip 2
20406080
100
120
140
160km/h
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FFUEL
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TEMP
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
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Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator “ ”
2. Minus item
3. Temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from -30 °C ( -86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “ ”
automatically comes on if the tempe-
rature is lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The
indicator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and “SET” buttons pushed, turn the
key to “ ON
”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE” and “SET” buttons pushed for
two to five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil change indicator will go off.
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●The oil change indicator will
come on at the initial 1000 km
(600 mi) and every 3000 km
(4800 mi) thereafter.
●If the engine oil is changed befo-
re the oil change indicator comes
on (i.e. before the periodic oil
change interval has been rea-
ched), the indicator must be reset
after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. After
resetting, the indicator will come
on for two seconds. If the indica-
tor does not come on, repeat the
procedure.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-12
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-9
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-12
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Front brake• Check brake pads for wear. 6-19
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 6-18, 6-19
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable 6-15, 6-21
and grip housing.
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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. NOTICE:After 1000
km (600 mi) of operation, be
sure to replace the engine oil
and final transmission oil.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
●Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
●The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
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NOTICE
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
●Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them and be burned.
●Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn, increa-
sing the risk of a fuel leak and
fire.
●Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
17 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.√√√ √
18 *Shock absorber • Check operation and shock
assembliesabsorbers for oil leakage.√√√ √
19 *Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed.√√ √√ √ √
20Engine oil• Change. (See page 6-9). √When the oil change indicator light comes
on [every 3000 km (1800 mi)]
• Check oil level and vehicle
for oil leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
21 *Engine oil strainer• Clean.√
• Check coolant level and vehicle
22 *Cooling systemfor coolant leakage.√√√ √√
• Change. Every 3 years
23Final transmission • Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √oil
• Change.√√√
24 *V-belt• Replace. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
25 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.√√ √√ √ √
26Moving parts
and cables• Lubricate.√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free
27 *housingplay if necessary.√√√ √√
and cable• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
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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. Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to spe-
cification.
1. Spark plug gap
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.
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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. Howe-
ver, the spark plug should be tighte-
ned to the specified torque as soon
as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the cowling.
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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. 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.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (wit-
hout screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf, 12.5 ft·lbf)
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
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Specified spark plug:
NGK/DR8EA
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
4. Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
5. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
TIP
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
6. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended engine oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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NOTICE
●Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
●Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1
Oil change quantity:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-10
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