2002 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 Seat

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QGIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
1Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom.
However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not
ignore the laws of physics.
Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition of your
scooter. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on
being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of
the question. Scooter riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental and physical
best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to take dangerous
risks.
Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passen-
gers. Always wear a complete motorcycle suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic
materials with protectors), sturdy boots, motorcycle gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum pro-
tective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and suits,
in particular, create an illusion of total safety and protection, motorcyclists will always be vulnerable.
Riders who lack critical self-control run the risk of going too fast and are apt to take chances. This is
even more dangerous in wet weather. The good motorcyclist rides safely, predictably and defensive-
ly—avoiding all dangers, including those caused by others.
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DESCRIPTION
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9. Passenger seat
10. Rider seat (page 3-17)
11. Air flow louver (page 6-23)
12. Headlight (page 6-37)
13. Radiator 14. Battery (page 6-34)
15. Fuse box (page 6-36)
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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1815, 14
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Right view
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONSMain switch/steering lock ...................................................................3-1
Indicator lights ...................................................................................3-2
Speedometer .....................................................................................3-3
Tachometer .......................................................................................3-3
Fuel gauge .........................................................................................3-4
Coolant temperature gauge ...............................................................3-5
Multi-function display .........................................................................3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..................................................................3-9
Handlebar switches .........................................................................3-10
Front brake lever .............................................................................3-12
Rear brake lever ..............................................................................3-13
Fuel tank cap ...................................................................................3-13
Fuel ..................................................................................................3-14
Catalytic converter ...........................................................................3-15
Rider seat ........................................................................................3-16
Adjusting the rider seat ....................................................................3-17
Storage compartments ....................................................................3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber assemblies .......................................3-19
Sidestand .........................................................................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........................................................3-21
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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cCThe following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard
or other damages.
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park the scooter near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Rider seatRider 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.
IGNITION
P
LOCK
ON
OFF
OPENPUSHPUSH
a
a. Open.
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.
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1. Rider seat
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Adjusting the rider seatRider seat, adjustingThe rider seat can be adjusted as fol-
lows to change the riding position.
1. Open the rider seat.
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1. Rider seat
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Storage compartmentsStorage 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.
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a
1. Button
2. Lid
a. Lock.
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.
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2
1. Bolt (
×4)
2. Collar (×4)
Compartment A
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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.
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a
1. Button
2. Lid
a. Lock.
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.
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1. Lever
2. Lid
Rear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the
storage compartment under the
seats. (See page 3-16 for rider seat
opening and closing procedures.)
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1. Rider seat
Compartment B
Compartment A
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ECA00051
cCDo not leave the rider seat open
for an extended period of time,
otherwise the light may cause the
battery to discharge.
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wDo not exceed the following load-
ing limits:
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Front storage compartment A:
2 kg
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Rear storage compartment:
5 kg
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Maximum load for the vehicle:
185 kg
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.a
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1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Spring preload adjusting tool
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Adjusting the shock
absorber assembliesShock absorber assemblies, adjustingEach 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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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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!
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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Starting offStarting 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.
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1. Grab bar
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