2007 YAMAHA XCITY 250 fuel filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-4
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-8
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converter ..........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-10
Storage compartment ...................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-12
Luggage hook ...............................3-12
Sidestand ......................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-13PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
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 ................. 6-6
Engine oil ....................................... 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-10
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-12
Valve clearance ............................ 6-13
Tires ............................................. 6-13Cast wheels ................................. 6-15
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-15
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-16
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-16
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-18
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-19
Checking the front fork ................. 6-19
Checking the steering .................. 6-20
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-21
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-22
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-23
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-25
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-26
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-28

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-2
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EAU17707
Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE:

The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed in-
stead.


From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km.


Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING (× 1000 km)
ANNUAL
CHECK
1 10203040
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
2 Spark plugCheck condition.
Clean and regap.√√
Replace.√√
3*ValvesCheck valve clearance.
Adjust.√√
4 Air filter elementReplace.√√
5V-belt case air filter ele-
mentClean.√√√√
6*Front brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brakeCheck operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√ √
Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
8*Brake hosesCheck for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
Replace. Every 4 years
9*WheelsCheck runout and for damage.√√√√

SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2175 mm (85.6 in)
Overall width:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Overall height:
1460 mm (57.5 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1470 mm (57.9 in)
Ground clearance:
165 mm (6.50 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2400 mm (94.5 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
173.0 kg (381 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.8 cm³
Bore × stroke:
69.0 × 66.8 mm (2.72 × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE10W30, SAE10W40, SAE15W40,
SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.20 L (0.21 US qt) (0.18 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.02 L (1.08 US qt) (0.90 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
10.5 L (2.77 US gal) (2.31 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.7 L (0.72 US gal) (0.60 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
Manufacturer:
AISAN
Type/quantity:
EFI / 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
42/14 (3.000)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40

INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-27BBattery .................................................. 6-21
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-17
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-16
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-8
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-18
Braking ................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-18
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-10
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-3
Cowlings and panels,
removing and installing......................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-3EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine oil ................................................ 6-7
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-9
Front and rear brake lever free play ..... 6-15
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-16Front fork, checking...............................6-19
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-8
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-22
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-23
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-13
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-27
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-12MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-12
Sidestand .............................................. 3-13
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-6
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking ................................ 6-20
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment .................. 3-10, 3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-26
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-12
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-18
Tires ...................................................... 6-13
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-28
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-25
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7VValve clearance .................................... 6-13
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-21
Wheels .................................................. 6-15