2006 YAMAHA XMAX 250 length

• Never refuel while smoking or
in the vicinity of an open flame.
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate your
scooter in an area that has ade-
quate ventilation.
Always turn the engine off before
leaving the scooter unattended
and remove the key from the
main switch. When parking the
scooter, note the following:
• The engine and exhaust sys-
tem may be hot, therefore,
park the scooter in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.
• Do not park the scooter on a
slope or soft ground, otherwise
it may fall over.
• Do not park the scooter near a
flammable source (e.g., a kero-
sene heater, or near an open
flame), otherwise it could catch
fire.
If you should swallow any gasoli-
ne, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immedia-
tely. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately
wash the affected area with soap
and water and change your clot-
hes.EAU10371
Further safe-riding points
Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep
the scooter upright, otherwise it
could slide out from under you.
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
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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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WARNING
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
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Starting a cold engineECA10250
CAUTION:
See page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank theengine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
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CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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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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Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1600 km
(1000 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clea-
rances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overhea-
ting must be avoided.
EAUM2010
0 ~ 1000 km (0 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
1000 ~ 1600 km (600 ~ 1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
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CAUTION:
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
be sure to replace the engine oil
and final transmission oil.
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DimensionsOverall length
2210 mm (87.0 in)
Overall width
790 mm (31.1 in)
Overall height
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat height
775 mm (30.5 in)
Wheelbase
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance
113 mm (4.45 in)
Minimum turning radius
3650 mm (143.7 in)
WeightWith oil and fuel
174 kg (383.67 lb)
EngineEngine type
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement
249.7 cm
315.24 cu*in
Bore x stroke
69.0 mm x 66.8 mm (2.71 x 2.63 in)
Compression ratio
10.1:1
Starting system
Electric starter
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Oil type or gradeEngine oil
SAE 10W30
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SE, SF, SG type or higher
Engine oil quantityWithout oil filter element replacement
1.2 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp qt)
With oil filter element replacement
1.4 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp qt)
Final transmission oilType
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) of SAE10W30
type SE motorolie
Quantity
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp qt)
Cooling systemRadiator capacity (including all routes)
0.34 L (0.36 US qt) (0.30 Imp qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark)
0.46 L (0.49 US qt) (0.40 Imp qt)
Air filterAir filter element
Oil-coated paper element
Recommended fuelRecommended fuel
Unleaded fuel
Fuel tank capacity
12 L (3.17 US gal) (2.64 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp gal)
CarburetorManufacturer
KEIHIN
Type x quantity
1C0 x 1
Spark plug (s)Manufacturer/model
NGK / DR8EA
Spark plug gap
0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.027 in)
ClutchClutch type
Dry, automatic centrifugal
TransmissionPrimary reduction system
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio
40/14 (2.857)
Transmission type
V-belt automatic
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SPECIFICATIONS
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