belt YAMAHA XMAX 250 2012 User Guide

1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. V-belt case air filter element
3. Check the air filter element for
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
4. Install the air filter element with
the colored side facing outward.
NOTICE: Make sure that each
filter element is properly sea-
ted in its case. The engine
should never be operated wit-
hout the filter elements insta-
lled, otherwise the piston(s)
and/or cylinder(s) may become
excessively worn.
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5. Install the V-belt case air filter
cover by installing the screws.
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Adjusting the throttle cable
free play
1. Throttle cable free play
The throttle cable free play should
measure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at
the inner edge of the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, adjust it as
follows.
TIP
The engine idling speed must be
correctly adjusted before checking
and adjusting the throttle cable free
play.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut.3. To increase the throttle cable free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (a). To decrease the
throttle cable free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
1. Rubber cover
2. Locknut
3. Adjusting nut
4. Tighten the locknut and then sli-
de the rubber cover to its original
position.
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ZAUM0449
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-16
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Secondary reduction ratio:
40/14 (2.857)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 º
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56P(PIRELLI-METZE-
LER)-56S(MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / GTS23
MICHELIN / GOLD STANDARD
MICHELIN / CITYGRIP
METZELER / FEELFREE
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68P(PIRELLI-METZE-
LER)-68S(MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / GTS24
MICHELIN / GOLD STANDARD
MICHELIN / CITYGRIPMETZELER / FEELFREE
Loading:Maximum load:
YP250R 175 kg (386 lb)
YP250RA 171 kg (377 lb)
YP250R Sport 173.5 kg (383 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi, 2.20 bar)
Loading condition:
90 kg - maximum load
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi, 2.50 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT3.75
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brakeOperation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
GTX9-BS
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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AABS (for ABS models)..............................3-13
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
BBattery......................................................6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-21
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-22
Brake lever, front ......................................3-12
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-12
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCare............................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-23
Coolant.....................................................6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch .........................................3-11
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil .................................................6-10
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-20Front fork, checking .................................6-24
Fuel ..........................................................3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-14
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-26
HHandlebar switches .................................3-11
Hazard switch ..........................................3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-28
High beam indicator light...........................3-4
Horn switch ..............................................3-12
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-20
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-30
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
Multi-function display ................................3-6
PParking .......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-12
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-17
Securing bracket ......................................3-17Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-19
Sidestand .................................................3-20
Spark plug, checking .................................6-9
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-5
Start switch ..............................................3-12
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-24
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartments ............................3-18
TTachometer ................................................3-6
Tail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-29
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Tires .........................................................6-17
Tool kit ........................................................6-2
Troubleshooting .......................................6-30
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-4
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-29
Turn signal switch ....................................3-12
VValve clearance ........................................6-17
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-25
Wheels .....................................................6-19
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