warning YAMAHA XVS250 2004 Owner's Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
WARNING
EWA10950
To prevent damage or injury from
sparking, make sure to ground the
spark plug electrodes while turningthe engine over.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the
pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlets with plas-
tic bags to prevent moisture from
entering them.
9. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place
[less than 0 °C (30 °F) or morethan 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery,
see page 6-26.
NOTE:Make any necessary repairs beforestoring the motorcycle.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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8
Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 60 W/55.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5 W/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 21.0 W × 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 4.0 W × 1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Turn signal indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Engine trouble warning light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse:
10.0 A
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning .................... 6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ....................... 3-3BBattery .................................................. 6-26
Brake and clutch levers, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-24
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-20
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-19
Brake lever ............................................. 3-6
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-16
Brake pads and shoes, checking.......... 6-19
Brake pedal ............................................ 3-6
Brake pedal position and free play,
adjusting ............................................. 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch lever............................................. 3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-15DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, lubricating ......................... 6-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-21EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-12
Engine oil and oil filter element............... 6-8
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 3-4
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2
FFront fork, checking...............................6-25
Fuel ......................................................... 3-7
Fuel cock ................................................. 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-6
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-28HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-28
Helmet holder .......................................... 3-9
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-11
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLight switch ............................................. 3-4MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-5
Parking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pass switch ............................................. 3-4
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.....................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-18SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Self-diagnosis device .............................. 3-3
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-5
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-10
Sidestand .............................................. 3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-24
Spark plugs, checking............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 3-9
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-25
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-31TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-30
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance, adjusting .................... 6-13
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