2007 YAMAHA XCITY 250 lock

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

DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments
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1. Rear brake lever (page 3-8)
2. Left handlebar switches (page 3-6)
3. Front storage compartment (page 3-10)
4. Speedometer/Multi-function display (page 3-2/page 3-3)
5. Luggage hook (page 3-12)
6. Main switch/steering lock (page 3-1)
7. Right handlebar switch (page 3-6)
8. Throttle grip (page 6-12)9. Front brake lever (page 3-7)

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON “”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.NOTE:The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “” or the sid-estand is moved down.
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OFF “”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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LOCK “”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “” posi-
tion, and then turn it to “” while
still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steeringPush the key in, and then turn it to “”
while still pushing it.
WARNING
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Never turn the key to “” or “”
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident. Make
sure that the vehicle is stopped be-
fore turning the key to “” or “”.
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a clock


an ambient temperature display


an oil change indicator (which
comes on when the engine oil
should be changed)
NOTE:

For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in °F.


For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilometers
and the temperature reading is dis-played in °C.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “MODE” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode “Total” and the tripmeter modes
“Trip” in the following order:
Total → Trip 1 → Trip 2 → Trip/fuel →
Total
NOTE:

The Trip/fuel odometer is only acti-
vated if the fuel level warning light
comes on.


The Trip 2 odometer is automati-
cally reset after turning the key to“” and two hours have passed.
Pushing the “SET” button when in the
tripmeter mode switches the display
between the different tripmeter func-
tions in the following order:
Trip 1 or Trip 2 → Time 1 or 2 → Aver-
age speed 1 or 2 → Trip 1 or Trip 2If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-3.), the display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip/fuel” and start
counting the distance traveled from that
point. In that case, pushing the “MODE”
button switches the display between
the various tripmeter and odometer
modes in the following order:
Trip/Fuel → Trip 1 → Trip 2 → Total →
Trip/fuel
1. Total
2. Trip 1
3. Trip 2
4. Trip/Fuel
"Mode"
"Mode"
"Mode"
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1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
"Set"
"Set""Set"
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “MODE” button, and then push
the “SET” button for at least one sec-
ond. If you do not reset the fuel reserve
tripmeter manually, it will reset itself au-
tomatically and the display will return to
the prior mode after refueling and trav-
eling 5 km (3 mi).
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. When the display is in the “Total”
mode, push the “SET” button for at
least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flashing,
push the “SET” button to set the
hours.3. Push the “MODE” button, and the
minute digits will start flashing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and then
release it to start the clock. The
display will return to the “Total”
mode.Ambient temperature display
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –30 °C (–86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “” auto-
matically comes on if the temperature is
lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).
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1. Frost warning indicator “”
2. Minus item
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap cover by
pushing in on the front end of it.
2. Insert the key in the lock and turn it
clockwise.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Align the match marks, and then
push the fuel tank cap into the orig-
inal position.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise and
remove it.
3. Close the fuel tank cover.
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
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Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
1. Rear brake lever
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1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Seat To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise
to “OPEN”.NOTE:Do not push inward when turning thekey.
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 un-
attended.
NOTE:Make sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
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Storage compartment To unlock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked
Turn the knob 1/4 turn clockwise. The
knob will return to its original position
after released.
To close the storage compartment
Push the lid into the original position.
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OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
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OPEN
UNLOCKLOCK
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UNLOCKLOCK
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3To lock the storage compartment
Insert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn counterclockwise, and then re-
move the key.
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of 1
kg (2.2 lb) for the storage com-
partment.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-hicle.
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Storage compartment There is a storage compartment under
the seat. (See page 3-10.)
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of 5
kg (11 lb) for the storage com-
partment.


Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve-hicle.
CAUTION:
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Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.


Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun, do not store
anything susceptible to heat in-
side it.


To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag before storing them
in the compartment.


Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.


Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage com-partment.
To store a helmet in the storage com-
partment, place the helmet with the
front facing backward.
NOTE:

Some helmets cannot be stored in
the storage compartment because
of their size or shape.


Do not leave your scooter unat-tended with the seat open.
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