2003 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 recommended oil

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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4The condition of a vehicle is the owner’s responsibility. Vital components can start to deteriorate quickly and unexpect-
edly, even if the vehicle remains unused (for example, as a result of exposure to the elements). Any damage, fluid leak-
age or loss of tire air pressure could have serious consequences. Therefore, it is very important, in addition to a thor-
ough visual inspection, to check the following points before each ride.
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Pre-operation check listPre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel•Check fuel level in fuel tank.
•Refuel if necessary.
•Check fuel line for leakage.3-5, 3-16– 3-17
Engine oil•Check oil level in engine.
•If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
•Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-14–6-17
Final transmission oil•Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-18–6-19
Coolant•Check coolant level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
•Check cooling system for leakage.3-5, 6-19–6-20
Front brake•Check operation.
•If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
•Check lever free play.
•Adjust if necessary.
•Check fluid level in reservoir.
•If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
•Check hydraulic system for leakage.3-11, 6-27–6-30
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63. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (with-
out screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level.
NOTE:
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the
engine to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
4. If the engine oil is below the min-
imum level mark, add sufficient
oil of the recommended type to
raise it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
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6 4. Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten
the drain bolt to the specified
torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
7. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
8. Reset the oil change indicator
light according to the following
procedure. 6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSERV-
ING
II” or higher.
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Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m0kgf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.2 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.4 L
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Final transmission oilFinal transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final trans-
mission oil must be changed as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several
minutes, and then stop the
engine.
2. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
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Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
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Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
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1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
4. Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
final transmission case.
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended final transmission
oil, and then install and tighten
the oil filler cap.
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1. Final transmission oil filler cap
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf)
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-2.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L
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Air filter and V-belt case air
filter elements
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements, cleaningThe air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements should be cleaned at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean both filter elements more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
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Make sure that each filter ele-
ment is properly seated in its
case.
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The engine should never be
operated without the filter ele-
ments installed, otherwise the
piston and/or cylinder may
become excessively worn.
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.
Cleaning the air filter element
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
3. Pull the sponge material out
along with the mesh sheet, clean
it with solvent, and then squeeze
the remaining solvent out.
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (×5)
3. Sponge material
4. Mesh sheet
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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.
4. Blow the dirt out of the air filter
element with compressed air as
shown.
5. Check the V-belt case air filter
element for damage and replace
it if necessary.
6. Install the V-belt case air filter
element cover by installing the
screws.
7. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
8. Install the cowling.
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1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. V-belt case air filter element
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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1. V-belt case air filter cover
2. Screw (×3)
Recommended oil:
Engine oil
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6 8Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking perfor-
mance.
8Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result
in vapor lock, and dirt may clog
the ABS hydraulic unit valves.
8Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
8As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Checking and lubricating the
cables
Cables, checking and lubricatingThe operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables
should be checked before each ride,
and the cables and cable ends
should be lubricated if necessary. If
a cable is damaged or does not move
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check or replace it.
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Damage to the outer sheath may
interfere with proper cable opera-
tion and will cause the inner cable
to rust. Replace a damaged cable
as soon as possible to prevent
unsafe conditions.
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Changing the brake fluidBrake fluid, changingHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the NOTE after the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addi-
tion, have the oil seals of the master
cylinders and calipers as well as the
brake hoses replaced at the intervals
listed below or whenever they are
damaged or leaking.
8Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
8Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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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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If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
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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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Securely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
Centerstand
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease)
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