2000 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 battery

DESCRIPTION
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9.Passenger seat
10.Rider seat(page 3-11)
11.Air flow louver(page 6-22)
12.Headlight (page 6-34)
13.Radiator14.Battery(page 6-31)
15.Fuse box(page 6-33)
16.Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-19)
17.Coolant level check window (page 6-19)
18.Engine oil filler cap(page 6-15)
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Right view
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IGNITION
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LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
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Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied
with power, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering1.Turn the handlebars all the way
to the left.
2.Push the key in from the ÒOFFÓ
position, and then turn it to
ÒLOCKÓ while still pushing it.
3.Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to
ÒOFFÓ while still pushing it.
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wNever turn the key to ÒOFFÓ or
ÒLOCKÓ while the scooter is mov-
ing, otherwise the electrical sys-
tems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident. Make sure that the scoot-
er is stopped before turning the
key to ÒOFFÓ or ÒLOCKÓ.
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(Parking)
The steering is locked, and the tail-
light, license light and auxiliary light
are on, but all other electrical sys-
tems are off. The key can be
removed.
To turn the main switch to Ò
.
Ó
:
1.Turn the key to ÒLOCKÓ.
2.Slightly turn the key counter-
clockwise until it stops.
3.While still turning the key coun-
terclockwise, push it in until it
snaps into place.
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cCDo not use the parking position for
an extended length of time, other-
wise the battery may discharge.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front storage compartment B
To open the storage compartment,
slide the lever up, and then pull on
the lever.
To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
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wDo not store heavy items in this
compartment.1.Lever
2.LidCompartment B
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1.Rider seatRear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the
storage compartment under the
seats. (See page 3-11 for rider seat
opening and closing procedures.)
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cCDo not leave the rider seat open
for an extended period of time as
the storage compartment light may
cause the battery to discharge.
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wDo not exceed the loading limits:
Front storage compartment A: 2 kg
Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting offNOTE:
Before starting off, allow the engine
to warm up.1.While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the center-
stand.
2.Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3.Switch the turn signal on.4.Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5.Switch the turn signal off.
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1.Grab bar
NOTE:
If the engine does not start, release
the start switch, wait a few seconds,
and then try again. Each starting
attempt should be as short as possi-
ble to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 10 sec-
onds on any one attempt. If the
engine does not start, try with the
throttle open 1/8 turn.
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cCFor maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
OwnerÕs tool kit.......................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart............6-3
Removing and installing cowlings and panel..........6-6
Checking the spark plug.......................................6-12
Engine oil..............................................................6-14
Final gear oil.........................................................6-17
Coolant..................................................................6-18
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements...........6-20
Air flow louver.......................................................6-22
Tires......................................................................6-23
Wheels..................................................................6-25
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play..............................................................6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads................6-26
Checking the brake fluid level...............................6-27
Changing the brake fluid.......................................6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables.....................6-28
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers...........6-28
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand..................................6-29
Checking the front fork..........................................6-29
Checking the steering...........................................6-30
Checking the wheel bearings................................6-31
Removing the battery cover..................................6-31Battery...................................................................6-31
Replacing the fuses..............................................6-33
Replacing a headlight bulb....................................6-34
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb..................6-35
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb...................6-36
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb............................6-37
Replacing the license plate light bulb....................6-37
Troubleshooting....................................................6-38
Troubleshooting charts.........................................6-39
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4.Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
final gear case.
5.Install the final gear oil drain bolt,
and then tighten it to the speci-
fied torque.
6.Add the specified amount of the
recommended final gear oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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1.Final gear oil filler cap
Tightening torque:
Final gear oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m0kg)
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w8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final gear
case.
8Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.7.Check the final gear case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, check
for the cause.
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1.Final gear oil drain bolt
Recommended final gear oil:
See page 8-2.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L
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CoolantThe coolant reservoir is located
under the battery cover. (See page
6-31 for battery cover removal proce-
dures.)
To check the coolant level
1.Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position.NOTE:
8The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
8Make sure that the scooter is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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2.Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.1.Maximum level mark
2.Minimum level mark
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1.Coolant reservoir cap3.If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, open the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then
close the reservoir cap.
4.Install the battery cover. Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.4 L
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cC8If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
8If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with
coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the engine may not
be sufficiently cooled and the
cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corro-
sion.
8If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possi-
ble, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Removing the battery coverThe battery cover needs to be
removed to access the battery, the
fuse box and the coolant reservoir
tank cap.
To remove the battery cover, pull up
the right footboard mat as shown,
and then remove the screws and the
battery cover.
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1.Right footboard mat
2.Screw (´2)
3.Battery cover
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1.Battery
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BatteryThis scooter is equipped with a
sealed-type (MF) battery, which does
not require any maintenance. There
is no need to check the electrolyte or
to add distilled water.
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it
seems to have discharged. Keep in
mind that the battery tends to dis-
charge more quickly if the scooter is
equipped with optional electrical
accessories.
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Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play
in the wheel hub or if the wheel does
not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check the wheel bearings.
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