key battery YAMAHA XVS250 2002 Owners Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Adjusting the clutch lever free play ................. 6-19
Adjusting the brake lever free play .................. 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal position and
free play ....................................................... 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ............... 6-22
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ................................................. 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ......................... 6-23
Changing the brake fluid ................................. 6-24
Drive chain slack ............................................. 6-24
Lubricating the drive chain .............................. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ............... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ..................................................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the brake and
shift pedals .................................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ................................................ 6-28
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .......... 6-28
Checking the front fork .................................... 6-29
Checking the steering ..................................... 6-30
Checking the wheel bearings .......................... 6-30
Battery ............................................................. 6-31
Replacing the fuses ........................................ 6-32
Replacing the headlight bulb ........................... 6-33
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ................... 6-35
Replacing a turn signal light bulb .................... 6-36
Supporting the motorcycle .............................. 6-36Front wheel ..................................................... 6-37
Rear wheel ...................................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting .............................................. 6-40
Troubleshooting chart ..................................... 6-41
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ............. 7-1
Care .................................................................. 7-1
Storage ............................................................. 7-4
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................... 8-1
Specifications .................................................... 8-1
Conversion table ............................................... 8-5
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............................. 9-1
Identification numbers ....................................... 9-1
Key identification number .................................. 9-1
Vehicle identification number ............................ 9-1
Model label ........................................................ 9-2
789
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
EAU01590
(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the taillight
and auxiliary light are on, but all other
electrical systems are off. The key can
be removed.
The steering must be locked before the
key can be turned to “”.
ECA00043
CAUTION:_ Do not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge. _
EAU03034
Indicator and warning lights
EAU00063
High beam indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU00057
Turn signal indicator light “”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU00061
Neutral indicator light “”
This indicator light comes on when the
transmission is in the neutral position.
EAU04243
Engine trouble warning light “”
This warning light comes on or flashes
when an electrical circuit monitoring
the engine is defective. When this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.NOTE:_ This warning light comes on for a few
seconds when the key is turned to
“ON”, but this does not indicate a mal-
function. _
1. High beam indicator light “”
2. Turn signal indicator light “”
3. Neutral indicator light “”
4. Engine trouble warning light “”
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5 4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-9 for starter (choke) opera-
tion.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:_ If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the en-
gine more than 10 seconds on any one
attempt. _
ECA00101
CAUTION:_ The engine trouble warning light
should come on when the key is
turned to “ON”, and then go off after
a few seconds. If the engine trouble
warning light comes on or flashes
after starting, immediately stop the
engine, and have a Yamaha dealer
check the self-diagnosis system. _
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) lever back halfway.
ECA00055
CAUTION:_ For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold! _7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.NOTE:_ The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off. _
EAU01258
Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-32
6
EC000102
CAUTION:_
Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is re-
quired. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery. If you do not have ac-
cess to a sealed-type (MF) bat-
tery charger, have a Yamaha
dealer charge your battery.
_
EAU04190*
Replacing the fuses The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located behind panel B. (See
page 6-6 for panel removal and instal-
lation procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Carburetor heater fuse
7. Spare fuse (× 2)
Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 10 A
Ignition fuse: 10 A
Carburetor heater fuse: 10 A
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