lock 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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Controls and instruments
DESCRIPTION
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1. Rear brake lever (page 3-10)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-9)
3. Speedometer (page 3-5)
4. Multi-function display (page 3-6)
5. Right handlebar switches (page 3-9)
6. Throttle grip (page 6-15)
7. Front brake lever (page 3-10)
8. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-2)9. Front storage compartment (page 3-16)
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●Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main
switch as they may cause sig-
nal interference.EAU10471
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering.
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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 lightscome on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
TIP
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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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 an
accident.
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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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To 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.T
o unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”
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 “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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100
120
140
160km/h
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FFUEL
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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)
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●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
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●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
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1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-5). , 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
“MODE” button switches the display
between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following
order:
Trip/Fuel Trip 1 Trip 2 Total 
Trip/fuelTo 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 fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will
reset itself automatically and the dis-
play will return to the prior mode after
refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
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.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.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the lid by pulling the lever
up.
1. Fuel tank cap lid
2. Lever
2. Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.
1. Fuel tank cap
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank ope-
ning, and then push down on the
cap.
1. Match marks
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3. Close the lid.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed and locked in pla-
ce before riding the scooter. Lea-
king fuel is a fire hazard.
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Securing bracket
1. Securing bracket
To prevent theft, the securing bracket
can be used to chain the scooter to a
stationary object such as a lamppost
or a fence.
To secure the scooter with a chain or
cable lock, place the scooter on the
centerstand, pass the chain or cable
through the securing bracket and
around the stationary object, and then
lock the chain or cable lock.
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WARNING
Be sure to remove the chain or
cable before riding, otherwise the
scooter may overturn, causing
damage or injury.
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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”.
1. Open.
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Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
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1. Seat open position
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.
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Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment
1. Front storage compartment
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the front stora-
ge compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (397 lb) for the
vehicle.
Rear storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment is
located under the seat. (See page
3-14).
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NOTICE
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
●Since the storage compart-
ment accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not sto-
re anything susceptible to heat
inside it.
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●To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in
a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
●Since the storage compart-
ment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the com-
partment in a plastic bag.
●Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (397 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
1. Front storage compartment
1. Lock.
2. Front storage compartment
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (397 lb) for the
vehicle.
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