2007 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Owners Manual

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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
Open the lid by pulling the lever up. Insert the key into the fuel tank cap
lock and turn it 1/4 turn counterclock-
wise. The lock will be released and
the fuel tank cap can be removed.
NOTE:
After removing the fuel tank cap, pla-
ce it into the fuel tank cap holder as
shown.
To install the fuel tank cap
1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the
fuel tank opening with the key
inserted in the lock and the
match marks aligned.2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, and then remove
it.
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and loc-
ked.
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3. Close the lid.EWA10130
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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WARNING
Since gasoline is flammable, the
following precautions must be
observed.
Stop the engine before refue-
ling.
Never attempt to refuel the
scooter while smoking or near
an open flame.
Take special care not to spill
gasoline over the engine or
muffler when refueling imme-
diately after operation.
Before starting the engine,
quickly wipe off any gasoline
spilled on the engine or muffler.
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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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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 sys-
tem.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12.5 L (3.30 US gal) (2.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal)
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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.EAU13441
Catalytic converter
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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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.
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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.
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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 to “OPEN”.
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.
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NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.EAUT1711
Storage compartments
1. Front storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
Front storage compartmentEWA11190
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.205 lb) for the front sto-
rage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment is
located under the seat. (See page
3-13.)
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the rear storage com-
partment.
Since the rear storage com-
partment accumulates heat
when exposed to the sun, do
not store anything susceptible
to heat inside it.
To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the rear storage
compartment, wrap wet arti-
cles in a plastic bag before sto-
ring them in the compartment.
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Since the rear storage com-
partment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the rear
compartment in a plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the rear storage
compartment.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11.02 lb) for the rear sto-
rage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Front storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
1. Lock
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1. Front storage compartment
To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.205 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Rear storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment.
There is a storage compartment
under the seat.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11.02 lb) for the storage
compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 180 kg (396.9 lb) for the
vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
Since the storage compart-
ment accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not sto-
re anything susceptible to heat
inside it.
To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in
a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
Since the storage compart-
ment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the com-
partment in a plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
To store two helmets in the storage
compartment, place the helmets as
shown.
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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Adjusting the shock
absorber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjus-
ting ring.
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CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
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WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and the-
reby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absor-
ber assembly in direction (b).
1. Adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
NOTE:
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position indica-
tor on the shock absorber.
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the motorcycle upright.
1. Sidestand switch
2. Sidestand
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
4
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