2005 YAMAHA XMAX 250 coolant

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and
warning light .....................................3-2
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Fuel gauge ........................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-4
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-7
Handlebar switches ..........................3-7
Front brake lever...............................3-8
Rear brake lever................................3-8
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-8
Fuel ...................................................3-9
Catalytic converter..........................3-10
Seat.................................................3-10
Front storage compartment............3-11
Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ......................................3-11
Sidestand ........................................3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-1
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ...............................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-5
Engine oil ..........................................6-7
Final transmission oil ........................6-8
Coolant .............................................6-9
Air filter V-Belt case air filter
elements .........................................6-10
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..6-12
Valve clearance ...............................6-12
Tires ................................................6-12
Cast wheels ....................................6-14
Front and rear brake lever free play....6-14
Checking the front and rear brake ........
pads ................................................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip cable ........................................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ..............................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .............6-16
Checking the front fork ...................6-17
Cheking the steering.......................6-17
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-18
Battery ............................................6-18
Replacing the fuses ........................6-19
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-20
Replacing a front turn signal light .........
bulb .................................................6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ................6-21
Replacing the license plate light bulb ...6-22
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb ...6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage compartment.......................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Key identification number .................9-1
Vehicle identification number............9-1
Model label .......................................9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Right view
DESCRIPTION
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6. Rear brake pads (page 6-14)
7. Grab bar
8. Fuel cap (page 3-8)
9. Battery (page 6-18)
10. Fuse box and main fuse (page 6-19)11. Front brake pads (page 6-14)
12. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-9)
13. Coolant level window (page 6-9)
14. Centerstand (page 6-16)
15. Oil filler cap (page 6-7)
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If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF”, the
indicator light will start flashing indi-
cating the immobilizer system is ena-
bled. After 24 hours have passed, the
indicator light will stop flashing,
however the immobilizer system is
still enabled.
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system.
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Speedometer
1. Fuel level gauge
2. High bearn indicator light
3. Left turning signal light
4. Right turning signal light
5. Coolant temperature gauge
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
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Fuel gauge
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel warning light
The fuel gauge indicates the amount
of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle
moves towards “E” (Empty) as the
fuel level decreases. When the needle
reaches “E”, approximately 2.0L
(0.44USgal) (1.76Imp.gal) of fuel
remain in the fuel tank. If this occurs,
refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE:
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Coolant temperature gauge
1. Temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chan-
ges in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-25.)
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CAUTION
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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Multi-function display
1. “MODE” button
2. Multi-function display
3. “SET” button
The multi-function display is equip-
ped with the following:
an odometer (which shows the
total distance traveled)
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero, the time passed
since the tripmeters were set to
zero, and the average speed tra-
veled during this time)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled sin-
ce the fuel level warning light
came on)
a clock
an ambient temperature display
a service indicator (which is dis-
played when periodic maintenan-
ce and lubrication is necessary)
NOTE:
For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in
°F.
For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilome-
ters and the temperature reading
is displayed in °C.
1. Total
2. Trip 1
2. Trip 2
4. Trip/Fuel
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
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Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-9
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-7
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-8
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-9
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 3-8, 6-14
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 3-8, 6-14
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
6-12
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
Control cables• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. —
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
8*Brake hose• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
9*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
• Check tread depth and for damage.
10 *Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
11 *Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.√√√√
12 *Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering for roughness.√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
13 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
√√√√ √
properly tightened.
14Sidestand, centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√ √
15 *Sidestand switch• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
16 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.√√√√
17 *Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
assemblies
18 *Carburetor• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √ √√ √
• Change. (See page 3-6.)√When the oil change
19Engine oilindicator light comes on (every 3000 km)• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km√
20 *Engine oil strainer• Clean.√
21 *Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
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6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended final transmission
oil, and then install and tighten
the oil filler cap.
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s s
WARNING
Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
1. Maximum level
2. Minimum level
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0,25 L (0,05 US qt) (0,21 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2,2 m•kgf, 15,91 ft•lbf)
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3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove the
right floorboard mat by pulling it
up.
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then add coolant to the maximum
level mark.
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CAUTION
If coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with coo-
lant as soon as possible, other-
wise the engine may not be
sufficiently cooled and the coo-
ling system will not be protec-
ted against frost and corrosion.
If water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content of
the coolant as soon as possible,
otherwise the effectiveness of
the coolant will be reduced.
EWA10380
s s WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
5. Close the reservoir cap.
6. Place the floorboard mat in the original position and push it
downward to secure it.
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Changing the coolantEWA10380
s s WARNING
Never attempt to remove the radia-
tor cap when the engine is hot.
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant.
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Air filter and V-belt case air
filter elements
The air filter should be replaced and
the V-belt case air filter element
should be cleaned at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Replace or cle-
an the according filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unu-
sually wet or dusty areas.
Replacing air filter element 1. Place the scooter on the centers- tand.
Screws
Coolant reservoir capacity:0,46 L (0,07 US qt) (0,24 Imp.qt)
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