2001 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 oil filter

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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
8The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
8Hydraulic brake service
9Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
9Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the brake
fluid.
9Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.22Final gear oil¥Check vehicle for oil leakage.ÖÖÖ
¥Change.ÖÖÖ
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*V-belt¥Replace.ÖÖ
24*Front and rear brake
switches¥Check operation.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ
25Moving parts and cables¥Lubricate.ÖÖÖÖÖ
26*Lights, signals and
switches¥Check operation.
¥Adjust headlight beam.ÖÖÖÖÖÖ NO.ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (´1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
110203040
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NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet
but not dripping.7.Insert the sponge material into
the air filter case.
8.Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws. Recommended oil:
Engine oil
4.Check the sponge material for
damage and replace it if neces-
sary.
5.Allow the sponge material to dry.
6.Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
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1.V-belt case air filter cover
2.Screw (´3)Cleaning the V-belt case air filter
element
1.Remove cowling A (See page
6-7 for cowling removal and
installation procedures.)
2.Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
3.Remove the V-belt case air filter
cover by removing the screws.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Final gear case oil
TypeEngine oil SAE 10W-30
(API SE)
Total amount0.25 L
Radiator capacity
(including all routes)1.4 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
TypeRegular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity12 L
Carburetor
ManufacturerTEIKEI
Model ´ quantityY28V-1E ´ 1
Spark plug
Manufacturer/modelNGK / DR8EA
Spark plug gap0.6Ð0.7 mm
Clutch typeDry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission
Primary reduction systemHelical gear
Primary reduction ratio40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction systemHelical gear
Secondary reduction ratio38/15 (2.533)
Transmission typeV-belt automatic
OperationCentrifugal automatic typeChassis
Frame typeSteel tube underbone
Caster angle28¡
Trail103 mm
Tires
Front
TypeTubeless
Size110/90-12 64L
Manufacturer/INOUE / MB67
modelMICHELIN / BOPPER
Rear
TypeTubeless
Size130/70-12 62L
Manufacturer/INOUE / MB67
modelMICHELIN / BOPPER
Maximum load*187 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 90 kg load*
Front175 kPa (1.75 kg/cm
2, 1.75 bar)
Rear200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
90 kg loadÐmaximum load*
Front200 kPa (2.00 kg/cm2, 2.00 bar)
Rear225 kPa (2.25 kg/cm2, 2.25 bar)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories
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INDEX
F
Final gear oil..........................................6-17
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting.............................................6-25
Front and rear brake pads, checking.....6-26
Front fork, checking...............................6-29
Fuel.......................................................3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........5-4
Fuel gauge..............................................3-4
Fuel tank cap...........................................3-9
Fuses, replacing....................................6-33
H
Handlebar switches.................................3-5
Pass switch.........................................3-5
Dimmer switch....................................3-5
Turn signal switch...............................3-6
Horn switch.........................................3-6
Light switch.........................................3-6
Headlight variations............................3-7
Engine stop switch..............................3-8
Start switch.........................................3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing.......................6-34
I
Identification numbers.............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system.................3-15
Indicator lights.........................................3-2
Oil change indicator light....................3-2
High beam indicator light....................3-2
Turn signal indicator lights..................3-2
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Key identification number........................9-1
L
License plate light bulb, replacing.........6-37
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Main switch/steering lock........................3-1
Model label..............................................9-2
P
Parking....................................................5-5
Part locations...........................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart......................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list...........................4-1
R
Rider seat..............................................3-11
Rider seat, adjusting..............................3-12
S
Safe-riding points....................................1-2
Self-diagnosis device..............................3-3
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting..3-14
Sidestand..............................................3-15
Spark plug, checking.............................6-12
Specifications..........................................8-1
Speedometer unit....................................3-3
Starting off...............................................5-2
Starting the engine..................................5-1
Steering, checking.................................6-30
Storage....................................................7-4
A
Acceleration and deceleration.................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements, cleaning..............................6-20
Air flow louver........................................6-22
Anti-theft alarm (optional)........................3-4
B
Battery...................................................6-31
Battery cover, removing........................6-31
Brake fluid level, checking.....................6-27
Brake fluid, changing.............................6-28
Brake lever (front)....................................3-8
Brake lever (rear)....................................3-8
Brake levers, lubricating........................6-28
Braking....................................................5-3
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Cables, checking and lubricating...........6-28
Care.........................................................7-1
Catalytic converter.................................3-10
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating....................................6-29
Clock.......................................................3-5
Conversion table.....................................8-5
Coolant..................................................6-18
Coolant temperature gauge.....................3-4
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................6-6
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Engine break-in.......................................5-4
Engine oil...............................................6-14
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