oil level YAMAHA XMAX 250 2014 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
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 lights and warning
lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-6
Handlebar switches.......................3-14
Front brake lever ...........................3-15
Rear brake lever ............................3-16
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-16
Fuel tank cap.................................3-17
Fuel................................................3-18
Catalytic converters .....................3-19
Seat ...............................................3-20
Storage compartments .................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-22
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-24
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Starting off.......................................5-3
Acceleration and deceleration.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-5
Engine break-in ...............................5-5
Parking ............................................5-6
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 panels ...... 6-7
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 and check hoses........ 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
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
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering ................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-30
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb............................................ 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb............................................ 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-34
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Instrument and control functions
3-7
3 The electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
NOTICE
ECAM1150
Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer high-rpm zone.
High-rpm zone: 8000 r/min and
above
Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards
“E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the bottom segment
will flash. Refuel as soon as possible.
Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds, and the hour digits will
start flashing.
2. Use the “SELECT” button to set
the hours.3. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds, and the minute digits will
start flashing.
4. Use the “SELECT” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds to complete setting the
clock.
Odometer and tripmeter display
The odometer and tripmeter display is
equipped with the following:
a tripmeter (which shows the dis-
tance traveled since last set to ze-
ro)
a time tripmeter (which shows the
elapsed riding time since last set
to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)
a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the last V-belt replace-
ment)
1. Fuel meter
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
3. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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Instrument and control functions
3-11
3 The temperature displayed may vary
from the ambient temperature. Push-
ing the “INFO” button switches the
ambient temperature display to the
battery voltage, the average fuel con-
sumption, the instantaneous fuel con-
sumption and average speed modes.
Battery voltage level display
This display shows the battery voltage
from 10.1 Volt to 17.9 Volt in 0.1 V in-
crements.
The voltage displayed may vary from
the battery voltage. Pushing the “IN-
FO” button switches the ambient tem-
perature display to the battery voltage,
the average fuel consumption, the in-
stantaneous fuel consumption and av-
erage speed modes.
TIP
If the battery warning indicator Ž


dealer check the battery.
Average fuel consumption mode
The average fuel consumption display


(except for the UK).
For the UK only:
The average fuel consumption is dis-

This display shows the average fuel
consumption since it was last reset.
When the display is set to
“Ave/Cons_ _._ km/L”, the aver-
age distance that can be traveled
on 1.0 L of fuel is shown.
When the display is set to
“Ave/Cons_ _._ L/100 km”, the av-
erage amount of fuel necessary to
travel 100 km is shown.
For the UK only: When the display
is set to “Ave/Cons_ _._ MPG”,
the average distance that can be
traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel is
shown.
To reset the average fuel consumption
display, select it by pushing the “INFO”
button, and then push and hold the
“INFO” button for 3 seconds.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
4-1
4
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an accident or equipment damage. Do not operate the vehicle if you find
any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided
in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.3-18
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-13
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19,
6-20,
6-21
Rear brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic
system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19,
6-20,
6-21
Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.6-16,
6-23
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Operation and important riding points
5-2
5
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Starting the engine
NOTICE
ECA10251
See page 5-5 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-24 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
Immobilizer system indicator
light
V-belt replacement indicator
Oil change indicator
Fuel level warning light
NOTICE
ECA11834
If a warning or indicator light does
not come on initially when the key is
turned to “ON”, or if a warning or in-
dicator light remains on, see page
3-4 for the corresponding warning
and indicator light circuit check.
For ABS models:
The ABS warning light should
come on when the main switch is
turned to “ON” and then go off af-
ter traveling at a speed of 10 km/h
(6 mi/h) or higher.
NOTICE
ECA17682
If the ABS warning light does not
come on and then go off as ex-
plained above, see page 3-4 for the
warning light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
If the engine does not start, re-
lease 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.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
1. Rear brake lever
2. Front brake lever
3. Start switch
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-5
6
14Rear brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
15Sidestand, center-
stand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.√√√√√
16*Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√√√√√
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.√√√√
18*Shock absorber
assemblies• Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
19 Engine oil• Change. (See pages 3-8 and
6-10.)√When the oil change indi-
cator light flashes (3000
km (1800 mi) after the ini-
tial 1000 km [600 mi] and
every 3000 km (1800 mi)
thereafter)
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
20*Engine oil strainer• Clean.√
21*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
• Change coolant. Every 3 years
22Final transmission
oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
• Change.√√√
23*V-belt• Replace.When the V-belt replacement
indicator flashes [every 20000
km (12500 mi)]
24*Front and rear
b
rake switches• Check operation.√√√√√√
25Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√√√
26*Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play,
and adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip hous-
ing.√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 miODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-6
6
EAU38263
TIP
Engine air filter and V-belt air filters
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated pa-
per 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
elements need to be serviced more frequently 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 reser-
voirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cyl-
inders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
27*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM
X 1000 km CHECK OR
MAINTENANCE JOB
X 1000 mi
ODOMETER
READINGS
ANNUAL CHECK
110203040
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-10
6 To install the spark plug
1. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating sur-
face, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
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. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
4. Place the rear storage compart-
ment in the original position and
install the bolts.
5. Close the seat.
EAUM1553
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified 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 center-
stand. 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 set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
1. Spark plug gap
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf, 12.7 ft·lbf)
1
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
3
2
1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-22
6 Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock, and dirt may
clog the ABS hydraulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22733
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
6-25
6
EAU23273
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steering
Worn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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