2003 YAMAHA MAJESTY 250 steering wheel

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
Owner’s tool kit ....................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .........6-3
Removing and installing the cowlings and
panel .................................................................6-6
Checking the spark plug ....................................6-12
Engine oil ...........................................................6-14
Final transmission oil .........................................6-18
Coolant ..............................................................6-19
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ........6-21
Air flow louver ....................................................6-23
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .................6-23
Adjusting the valve clearance ...........................6-23
Tires ...................................................................6-24
Cast wheels .......................................................6-26
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever
free play ..........................................................6-27
Checking the front and rear brake pads ............6-28
Checking the brake fluid level ............................6-29
Changing the brake fluid ....................................6-30
Checking and lubricating the cables ..................6-30
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable ........................................................6-31
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ........6-31Checking and lubricating the centerstand
and sidestand .................................................6-31
Checking the front fork ......................................6-32
Checking the steering ........................................6-33
Checking the wheel bearings ............................6-33
Removing the battery cover ...............................6-34
Battery ...............................................................6-34
Replacing the fuses ...........................................6-36
Replacing a headlight bulb ................................6-37
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb ..............6-39
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb ...............6-40
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb .........................6-40
Replacing the license plate light bulb ................6-41
Troubleshooting .................................................6-42
Troubleshooting charts ......................................6-43
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8*Brake hoses•Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
•Replace. (See NOTE on page 6-5.)Every 4 years
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*Wheels•Check runout and for damage.√√√√
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*Tires•Check tread depth and for damage.
•Replace if necessary.
•Check air pressure.
•Correct if necessary.√√√√ √
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*Wheel bearings•Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
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*Steering bearings•Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√√√√
•Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.Every 20,000 km
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*Chassis fasteners•Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.√√√√ √
14 Sidestand, centerstand•Check operation.
•Lubricate.√√√√ √
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*Sidestand switch•Check operation.√√√√√ √
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*Front fork•Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Shock absorber
assemblies•Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
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*Carburetor•Adjust engine idling speed.√√√√√ √
19 Engine oil•Change. (See page 3-3 and 6-17 for more information
about the oil change indicator light.)√When the oil change indicator light comes on
(every 3,000 km)
•Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.Every 3,000 km√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1,000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
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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.
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Securely support the scooter so
that there is no danger of it falling
over.
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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.
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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Safe-riding points ...................................1-2
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................3-21
Sidestand .............................................3-22
Spark plug, checking ............................6-12
Specifications .........................................8-1
Speedometer ..........................................3-4
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine .................................5-1
Steering, checking ................................6-33
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-19
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Tachometer ............................................3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ..............6-40
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ........6-23
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..........................................6-31
Tires .....................................................6-24
Tool kit ....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ....................................6-42
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-43
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................6-39
Turn signal light bulb (rear),
replacing ............................................6-40
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Valve clearance, adjusting ...................6-23
Vehicle identification number .................9-1W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................6-33
Wheels .................................................6-26
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