2005 YAMAHA XMAX 250 turn signal

any dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth mois-
tened with alcohol or thinner.
5. Install the bulb cover, and then
connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAUT1260
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
ECA10670
CAUTION
It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job.
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-5.)
3. Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by turning it coun-
terclockwise.4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
EAUS1250
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
Tail/brake light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light bulb
lens by removing the screws.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
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Rear turn signal light bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lens
by removing the screw.
2. Remove the turn signal light bulb
lens by removing the screw.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
5. Install the turn signal light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
6. Install the tail/brake light bulb
lens by installing the screw.
ECA10680
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the screws,
otherwise the lens may break.
EAUS1150
Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the lens by removing the
screw.
2. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the lens by installing the
screw.
ECA11190
CAUTION
Do not overtighten the screw,
otherwise the lens may break.
EAUS1260
Replacing the auxiliary light
bulb
If the auxiliary light bulb burns out,
replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling B . (See page
6-5.).
2. Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by pulling it out.
3. Remove the defective bulb by
pulling it out.
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Adjusting the carburetor ..........................6-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .............................................3-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .......6-12
Air filter V-Belt case air filter elements.....6-10
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-7
BBattery......................................................6-18
Braking .......................................................5-2
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-14
Catalytic converter ...................................3-10
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip cable ..................................6-16
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-15
Checking the front and rear brake pads.....6-14
Checking the front fork ............................6-17
Checking the spark plug ............................6-5
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-18
Cheking the steering ................................6-17
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Coolant.......................................................6-9
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-4
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine oil ...................................................6-7
FFinal transmission oil .................................6-8Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-14
Front brake lever ........................................3-8
Front storage compartment .....................3-11
Fuel ............................................................3-9
Fuel gauge .................................................3-3
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-8
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-7
IImmobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicators, indicator lights and warning
light ..........................................................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .....................................................6-16
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-1
Multi-function display ................................3-4
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever .........................................3-8
Removing and installing cowlings and
panels ......................................................6-5
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb....6-21Replacing a headlight bulb ......................6-20
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb .............6-22
Replacing the fuses .................................6-19
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-22
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb.......................6-21
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ..........................................................3-10
Sidestand .................................................3-12
Speedometer .............................................3-3
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-1
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
Storage compartment ................................7-3
TTips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-2
Tires .........................................................6-12
Troubleshooting .......................................6-22
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-24
VValve clearance ........................................6-12
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
INDEX
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