2005 YAMAHA XMAX 250 brake light

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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Anti-theft alarm (optional)
This motorcycle can be equipped
with an optional anti-theft alarm by a
Yamaha dealer. Contact a Yamaha
dealer for more information.
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Handlebar switchesEAUS1300
Pass switch “PASSING”
1. Dimmer switch
2. “PASSING” switch
3. Turn signal switch
4. Horn switch
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
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Dimmer switch “j/k”
Set this switch to “
j” for the high
beam and to “
k” for the low beam.
With the headlight on low beam,
press this switch downwards to flash
the headlight.
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Turn signal switch “c/d”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “
d”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “
c”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “a”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “g”
1. Starting switch
2. Hazard switch
Push this switch while applying the
front or rear brake to crank the engine
with the starter.
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CAUTION
See page 5-1 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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Hazard switch “ ”, “h”
With the key in the “f” position, set
this switch to “ ” to turn on the
hazard lighting (simultaneous flashing
of all turn signal lights). To turn off the
hazard lighting, set this switch to “h”
and, then turn the key to “e”.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
Even if the key is turned from “f” to
“e” with the hazard lighting on, the
hazard lighting will continue to flash
regardless of the hazard switch posi-
tion. To cancel the hazard lighting, the
key must be turned to “f” and the
hazard switch must be set to the “h”
position.
The hazard lighting is used in case of
an emergency or to warn other drivers
when your scooter is stopped where
it might be a traffic hazard.
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CAUTION
Do not use the hazard light for an
extended length of time, otherwise
the battery may discharge.
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Front brake lever
1. Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the
front brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap lock
cover.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-3
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth.
6-12, 6-14
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
3-8
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
3-12, 6-16
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
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• Tighten if necessary.
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
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and switches• Correct if necessary.
Sidestand switch• Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
3-12
• If system is defective, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
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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 centers-
tand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signal on.
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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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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WARNING
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manholecovers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follo-
wing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cros-
sings).
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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.
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• 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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
CHECK
NoITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 10 20 30 40
22Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √• Change.√√√
23 *V-belt• Replace. Every 20000 km
24 *Front and rear brake
• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
switches
25Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing• Check operation and free play.
26 *
and cable• Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 *Muffler and exhaust pipe• Check the screw clamp for looseness.√√ √ √√
28 *Lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper, and change the bra-
ke fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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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.
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Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
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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.
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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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