2000 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 steering wheel

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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*Wheels¥Check runout and for damage.ÖÖÖÖ
10*Tires¥Check tread depth and for damage.
¥Replace if necessary.
¥Check air pressure.
¥Correct if necessary.ÖÖÖÖ
11*Wheel bearings¥Check bearing for looseness or damage.ÖÖÖÖ
12*Steering bearings¥Check bearing play and steering for roughness.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Lubricate with lithium-soap-based greaseEvery 20,000km
13*Chassis fasteners¥Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.ÖÖÖÖÖ
14Sidestand/centerstand¥Check operation.
¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
15*Sidestand switch¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
16*Front fork¥Check operation and for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
17*Rear shock absorber
assemblies¥Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.ÖÖÖÖ
18*Carburetor¥Check starter (choke) operation.
¥Adjust engine idling speed.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
19Engine oil¥Change when the oil change indicator light comes on. (See
page 3-2 and 6-17.)ÖEvery 3,000 km
20*Engine oil strainer¥Clean.ÖÖÖ
21*Cooling system¥Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.ÖÖÖÖÖ
¥Change.Every 3 years NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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9 To check the operation
1.Place the scooter on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position.
2.While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and
rebounds smoothly.
EC000098
cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
EAU00794
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1.Place a stand under the engine
to raise the front wheel off the
ground.
EW000115
wSecurely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
2.Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any
free play can be felt, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair
the steering.
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