brake YAMAHA XMAX 250 2010 User Guide

ITEM CHECKS PAGE• 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, 6-20
• 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.
6-16, 6-21
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires • Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure. 6-16, 6-18
• Correct if necessary.
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-21
Centerstand, • Make sure that operation is smooth.
sidestand• Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-22
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. —
Instruments, lights, • Check operation.
signals and switches• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle. 3-18
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2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing thestart switch while applying the
front or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
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If the engine does not start, rele-
ase the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt.
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Starting off
1. While pulling the rear brake lever with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Sit astride the seat, and thenadjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).

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BrakingEWA10300
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
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.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakessimultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure. Front
Rear
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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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
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)
1
Air filter element • Replace. √√
2 V-belt case air filter
element • Clean.
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• Check operation, fluid level and
3* Front brake vehicle for fluid leakage. √√ √ √ √ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4* Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.
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• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√ √√• Replace. Every 4 years
6*Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√ √
• Check tread depth and for damage.
7* Tires • Replace if necessary. √√√ √√
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
8* Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or
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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)
• Check bearing play and steering
9* Steering bearings for roughness. √√ √ √ √
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
10 * Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√ √
√
11 Front brake lever
pivot shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√ √
√
12 Rear brake lever
pivot shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
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√
13 Sidestand,
• Check operation.
centerstand• Lubricate. √√√ √
√
14 *Sidestand switch • Check operation. √√ √ √ √ √
15 * Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage. √√√ √
16 * Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock
assemblies absorbers for oil leakage. √√√ √
• Change. (See pages 3-6 When the oil change indicator flashes
17 Engine oil and 6-10.) √
[At 4000 km (2500 mi) and every 3000 km (1800 mi) thereafter]
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. Every 3000 km (1800 mi)
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18 * Engine oil strainer • Clean. √

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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)
• Check coolant level and vehicle
19 * Cooling system for coolant leakage. √√√ √√
• Change. Every 3 years
20Final transmission
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √oil
• Change. √√ √
21 * V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes
[every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
22 * Front and rear brake
switches • Check operation.
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23 Moving parts and
cables • Lubricate.
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• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free
24 * housing play if necessary. √√√ √√
and cable • Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
25 * Lights, signals and
• Check operation.
switches • Adjust headlight beam. √√ √ √
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TIP
Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper eleme\
nt, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The engine air filter element needs to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more fre- quently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always chan\
ge the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change th\
e bra- ke fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
vehicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience.
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Cast wheels
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your vehi-
cle, note the following points regar-
ding the specified wheels.
The wheel rims should be chec-
ked for cracks, bends or warpage
before each ride. If any damage
is found, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the wheel. Do not
attempt even the smallest repair
to the wheel. A deformed or crac-
ked wheel must be replaced.
The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced.
An unbalanced wheel can result
in poor performance, adverse
handling characteristics, and a
shortened tire life.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for
it to develop its optimal characte-
ristics.
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Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play
1. Brake lever free play
1. Brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 3.0-3.5 mm (0.12-0.20 in) as
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lever free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
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An incorrect brake lever free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the vehicle until the brake system
has been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear wit-
hout having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the
wear indicator grooves have almostdisappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
1. Wear indicator groove
The rear brake is provided with a
check plug, which, if it is removed,
allows you to check the brake pad
wear without disassembling the bra-
ke. To check the brake pad wear,
check the position of the wear indica-
tor while applying the brake. If a bra-
ke pad has worn to the point that the
wear indicator almost touches the
brake disc, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.

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Checking the brake fluid
level
Front brake
1. Minimum level mark
Rear brake
1. Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke fluid level may indicate worn brake
pads and/or brake system leakage. If
the brake fluid level is low, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and
the brake system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:
When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the bra-
ke fluid reservoir is level.
Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performan-
ce.
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
Recommended brake fluid:DOT 4

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