2001 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 Owners Manual

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EAU03090
Fuel tank capTo open the fuel tank cap
1.Open the lid by sliding the lever
forward, and then pull the lever
up.1.Lid
2.Lever
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2.Insert the key into the lock and
turn it clockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap
can be removed.1.Fuel tank cap
To install the fuel tank cap
1.Align the match marks, insert the
fuel tank cap into the tank open-
ing, and then push down on the
cap.
2.Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then
remove it.
3.Close the lid.
EWA00028
wBe sure the cap is properly
installed and locked in place
before riding the scooter.
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1.Match marks
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EAU00185
cCImmediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted sur-
faces or plastic parts.
EAU03626
NOTE:
If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
gasoline of a different brand or with a
higher octane grade.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with
a research octane number of 91
or higher
Fuel tank capacity (Total amount):
12 L
EAU03098
Catalytic converterThis scooter is equipped with a cat-
alytic converter in the muffler.
EW000128
wThe exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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EAU01183
FuelMake sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown in
the illustration.
EW000130
w8Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
8Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.1.Filler tube
2.Fuel level
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EC000114
cCThe following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard
or other damages.
8Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
8Never park the scooter near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
8Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
IGNITION
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
a
a.Open.
EAU03091
Rider seatTo open the rider seat
1.Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2.Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
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3.Fold the rider seat up.
To close the rider seat
1.Fold the rider seat down, and
then push it down to lock it in
place.
2.Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.1.Rider seat
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2.Remove the bolts and collars.
3.Slide the rider seat forward or
backward to the desired position.
4.Install the collars and securely
tighten the bolts.
5.Close the rider seat.1.Bolt (
´4)
2.Collar (´4)
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a
1.Button
2.Lid
a.Lock.
EAU03331
Storage compartmentsFront storage compartment A
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the key in the
lock, turn it counterclockwise, and
then grasp the lock while pushing the
button in.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply grasp the
lock while pushing the button in.
To lock the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position,
insert the key in the lock, turn it clock-
wise, and then remove it.Compartment A
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EAU03096
Adjusting the rider seatThe rider seat can be adjusted as fol-
lows to change the riding position.
1.Open the rider seat. 1.Rider seat
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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.
EWA00034
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.)
ECA00051
cCDo not leave the rider seat open
for an extended period of time as
the storage compartment light may
cause the battery to discharge.
EWA00035
wDo not exceed the loading limits:
Front storage compartment A: 2 kg
Rear storage compartment: 5 kg
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NOTE:
8Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position
indicator on the shock absorber.
8Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the ownerÕs tool
kit to make this adjustment.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction a. To
decrease the spring preload and
thereby soften the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction b.
Setting
Minimum (soft)1
Standard4
Maximum (hard)7
a
b1
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1.Spring preload adjusting ring
2.Position indicator
3.Spring preload adjusting tool
EAU03625
Adjusting the shock
absorber assembliesEach shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload
adjusting ring.
EC000015
cCNever attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
EW000040
wAlways adjust both shock
absorber assemblies equally, oth-
erwise poor handling and loss of
stability may result.
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SidestandThe sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the side-
stand or lower it with your foot while
holding the scooter upright.NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situ-
ations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
EAU00337
Ignition circuit cut-off
systemThe ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the follow-
ing functions.
8It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
8It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the side-
stand is still down.
8It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
EW000045
wIf a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
EW000044
wThe scooter must not be ridden
with the sidestand down, or if the
sidestand cannot be properly
moved up (or does not stay up),
otherwise the sidestand could con-
tact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control. YamahaÕs ignition
circuit cut-off system has been
designed to assist the operator in
fulfilling the responsibility of rais-
ing the sidestand before starting
off. Therefore, check this system
regularly as described below and
have a Yamaha dealer repair it if it
does not function properly.
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1.Sidestand switch
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The sidestand switch may be defective.The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
YES NO
With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is set to Ò#Ó.
3. Turn the key to ÒONÓ.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.NOTE:This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
YESNO
The system is OK.
The scooter can be ridden.
YESNO
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