2002 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 Owners Manual

EAU03118
Lubricating the front and
rear brake leversBrake levers, lubricatingThe pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestandCenterstand and sidestand, checking and lubricatingThe operation of the centerstand and
sidestand should be checked before
each ride, and the pivots and metal-
to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
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wIf the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or repair it.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cableThrottle grip and cable, checking and lubricatingThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated or replaced at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
Sidestand
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CenterstandRecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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Checking the front forkFront fork, checkingThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
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wSecurely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.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.
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cCIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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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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Checking the wheel bearingsWheel bearings, checkingThe 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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Checking the steeringSteering, checkingWorn 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.
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Removing the battery coverBattery cover removalThe battery cover needs to be
removed to access the battery, the
fuse box and the coolant reservoir
cap.
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BatteryBatteryThis 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.
1
1. Battery
To remove the battery cover, pull up
the right footboard mat as shown,
and then remove the screws and the
battery cover.
2
3
1
1. Right footboard mat
2. Screw (×2)
3. Battery cover
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To store the battery
1. If the scooter will not be used for
more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
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68Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes,
etc., away from the battery and
provide sufficient ventilation
when charging it in an
enclosed space.
8KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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w8Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes
severe burns. Avoid any con-
tact with skin, eyes or clothing
and always shield your eyes
when working near batteries.
In case of contact, administer
the following FIRST AID.
9EXTERNAL: Flush with
plenty of water.
9INTERNAL: Drink large
quantities of water or milk
and immediately call a
physician.
9EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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Replacing the fusesFuses, replacingThe fuse boxes are located under the
battery cover. (See page 6-34 for bat-
tery cover removal and installation
procedures.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn
off all electrical circuits.
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1. Main fuse
2. Backup fuse (clock)
3. Radiator fan fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Signaling system fuse
7. Spare fuse (×4)
8. Spare main fuse
EC000102
cC8Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.
8To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-
voltage) battery charger is
required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage
the battery. If you do not have
access to a sealed-type (MF)
battery charger, have a
Yamaha dealer charge your
battery.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and
then install a new fuse of the
specified amperage.
EC000103
cCDo not use a fuse of a higher
amperage rating than recommend-
ed to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical system
and possibly a fire.3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates. Specified fuses:
Main fuse: 30 A
Backup fuse (clock): 10 A
Radiator fan fuse: 4 A
Ignition fuse: 7.5 A
Headlight fuse: 15 A
Signaling system fuse: 15 A
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3. Disconnect the headlight cou-
pler, and then remove the bulb
cover.
1
2
1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
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Replacing a headlight bulbHeadlight bulb, replacingThis scooter is equipped with quartz
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove panel A. (See page
6-11 for panel removal and
installation procedures.) 4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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6 5. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
4. Unhook the headlight bulb hold-
er, and then remove the defec-
tive bulb.
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wHeadlight bulbs get very hot.
Therefore, keep flammable prod-
ucts away from a lit headlight bulb,
and do not touch the bulb until it
has cooled down.
1
1. Headlight bulb holder
EC000105
cCDo not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from
oil, otherwise the transparency of
the glass, the luminosity of the
bulb, and the bulb life will be
adversely affected. Thoroughly
clean off any dirt and fingerprints
on the headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thinner.6. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
a
a. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
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