2005 YAMAHA XMAX 250 catalytic converter

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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ECA11400
CAUTION
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug
life and reduce maintenance costs.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
ECA10700
CAUTION
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
EAU13931
Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise.
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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