belt YAMAHA XMAX 250 2012 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-4
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-4
High beam indicator light ................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ............3-4
ABS warning light
(for ABS models) ...........................3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light ....3-5
Speedometer ....................................3-5
Tachometer .......................................3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-11
Handlebar switches ........................3-11
Pass switch ....................................3-12
Dimmer switch ...............................3-12
Turn signal switch ..........................3-12
Horn switch ...................................3-12
Start switch ....................................3-12
Hazard switch ................................3-12
Front brake lever.............................3-12Rear brake lever..............................3-13
ABS (for ABS models) ....................3-13
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-14
Fuel .................................................3-15
Catalytic converters ........................3-16
Securing bracket ............................3-17
Seat.................................................3-17
Storage compartments ...................3-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-19
Sidestand ........................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-20
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 ..........5-3
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption..................................5-4
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-4
Removing and installing the cowling
and panel.......................................6-8
Checking the spark plug ..................6-9
Engine oil ........................................6-10
Final transmission oil ......................6-12
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-16
Valve clearance ...............................6-17
Tires ................................................6-17
Cast wheels ....................................6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play ....................6-19
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ..................................6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-21
Changing the brake fluid ................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-22
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-23
Checking the front fork ...................6-24
Checking the steering.....................6-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Left view
YP250R/YP250RA
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Headlight (page 6-28)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-14)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-15)
5. Rear storage compartment (page 3-18)
6. Air filter element (page 6-15)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-20)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)9. Centerstand (page 6-23)
10. Sidestand (page 3-20)

YP250R Sports
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Headlight (page 6-28)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-14)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-15)
5. Rear storage compartment (page 3-18)
6. Air filter element (page 6-15)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-20)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)9. Centerstand (page 6-23)
10. Sidestand (page 3-20)

1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning indicator “ ”
4. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The multi-function display is equip-
ped with the following:
a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled sin-
ce the bottom segment of the
fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator started flashing)
a self-diagnosis device
a clock
an ambient temperature display
an oil change indicator
a V-belt replacement indicator
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Be sure to turn the key to “ON”
before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
When the key is turned to “ON”,
all of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
and then disappear, in order to
test the electrical circuit.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button swit-
ches the display between the odome-
ter mode “Odo” and the tripmeter
modes “Trip” in the following order:
Odo/Trip (top) Trip (bottom)/Trip
(top) Odo/Trip (top)When approximately 2.0 L (0.53 US
gal, 0.44 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in
the fuel tank, the bottom segment of
the fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator will start flashing, and the
display will automatically change to
the fuel reserve tripmeter mode “Trip
F” and start counting the distance tra-
veled from that point. In that case,
pushing the “SELECT” button swit-
ches the display between the various
tripmeter and odometer modes in the
following order:
Trip F/Trip (top) Trip (bottom)/Trip
(top) Odo/Trip (top) Trip F/Trip
(top)
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the indicator must
be reset after the oil change for the
next periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. (See page
6-10).
The electrical circuit of the indicator
can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
3. If the indicator does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
V-belt replacement indicator “V-
BELT”
This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to
be replaced.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.2. Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
3. If the indicator does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of tho-
se circuits, the multi-function display
will indicate an error code.
If the multi-function display indicates
such an error code, note the code
number, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
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If the multi-function display indica-
tes an error code, the vehicle
should be checked as soon as pos-
sible in order to avoid engine
damage.
The self-diagnosis device also
detects problems in the immobilizer
system circuits.If a problem is detected in the immobili-
zer system circuits, the immobilizer sys-
tem indicator light will flash and the mul-
ti-function display will indicate an error
code when the key is turned to “ON”.
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If the multi-function display indicates
error code 52, this could be caused
by transponder interference. If this
error appears, try the following.
1. Error code display
1. Use the code re-registering key
to start the engine.
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Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch,
NOTICE
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3

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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do
not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
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This model is equipped with a lean
angle sensor to stop the engine in
case of a turnover. In this case, the
multi-function display indicates error
code 30, but this is not a malfunction.
Turn the key to “OFF” and then to
“ON” to clear the error code. Failing
to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start switch.
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Starting the engineECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sides-
tand must be up.
See page 3-21 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
The following warning light, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
Engine trouble warning light
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
Immobilizer system indicator light
V-belt replacement indicator
Oil change indicator
NOTICE
WARNING
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
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General maintenance and lubrication chart
ODOMETER READING
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBANNUAL
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
1Air filter element33
2V-belt case air filter
Initial 4000 km (2500 mi) and every
element6000 km (3500 mi) thereafter

3*Front brakevehicle for fluid leakage.33 3 3 3 3
Whenever worn to the limit

4*Rear brakevehicle for fluid leakage.33 3 3 3 3
Whenever worn to the limit
5*Brake hoses333 33 Every 4 years
6*Wheels333 3

damage.
7*Tires
333 33


8*Wheel bearings
damage.333 3

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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ODOMETER READING
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBANNUAL
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)

19 *Cooling systemfor coolant leakage.333 33
Every 3 years
Final transmission 33 320
oil
33 3
21 *V-beltWhen the V-belt replacement indicator flashes
[every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
22 *Front and rear brake
switches33 3 3 3 3
23Moving parts and
cables333 33

Throttle grip
24 *housingif necessary.333 33
and cable
housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals and
switches33 3 3 3 3

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, 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 change 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 the bra-
ke fluid.
Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.

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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
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Air filter and V-belt case air
filter elements
The air filter element should be repla-
ced and the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment should be cleaned at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Service the air filter elements more
frequently if you are riding in unu-
sually wet or dusty areas.
Replacing the air filter element
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Air filter element
3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleaning the V-belt case air filter
element
1. Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the screws.
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. Screw
2. Remove the air filter element, and
then blow out the dirt with com-
pressed air as shown.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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