2007 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Owners Manual

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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.
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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.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
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CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should
occur during the engine break-
in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn.
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CAUTION:
Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass or
other flammable materials.
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Safety is an obligation of the owner.
Periodic inspection, adjustment and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. The most important
points of inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication are explained on the follo-
wing pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a
general guide under normal riding
conditions. However, DEPENDING
ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEO-
GRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVI-
DUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE
INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE
SHORTENED.
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WARNING
If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealer
do it for you.
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WARNING
This scooter is designed for use on
paved roads only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty,muddy or wet conditions, the air fil-
ter element should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwi-
se rapid engine wear may result.
Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment under the
seat. (See page 3-13.)
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
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NOTE:
If you do not have the tools or expe-
rience required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
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WARNING
Modifications not approved by
Yamaha may cause loss of perfor-
mance and render the vehicle
unsafe for use. Consult a Yamaha
dealer before attempting any chan-
ges.
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed
instead.
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
technical skills.
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
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1* Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. √√√√ √
• Check condition.
2 Spark plug • Clean and regap. √√• Replace.
√√
3* Valves • Check valve clearance.
• Adjust. √√
4
Air filter element • Replace. √√
5 V-belt case air filter
element • Clean.
√√√√
6*Front brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√ √ √√ √• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.
√√ √ √√ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
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8* Brake hose • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
9*Wheels • Check runout and for damage. √√√√
• Check tread depth and for damage.
10 * Tires • Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
11 * Wheel bearings • Check bearing for looseness or damage. √√√√
12 *Steering bearings • Check bearing play and steering for roughness.
√√ √ √√• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 20000 km
13 * Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are
properly tightened. √√√√ √
14 Sidestand, centerstand • Check operation.
• Lubricate. √√√√ √
15 *
Sidestand switch • Check operation. √√ √ √√ √
16 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil leakage. √√√√
17 * Shock absorber
assemblies • Check operation and shock absorbers for oil leakage.
√√√√
18 *Fuel injection • Check engine idle speed. √√ √ √√ √
• Change. (See pages 6-8.) √When the oil change indicator flashes
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Engine oil (every 3000 km)• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. Every 3000 km
√
20 *Engine oil strainer • Clean. √
21 *Cooling system • Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.
√√√√ √
• Change. Every 3 years
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK
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22 Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √• Change.√√√√
23 *V-belt • Replace. Every 20000 km
24 * Front and rear brake
switches • Check operation.
√√ √ √√ √
25Moving parts and cables • Lubricate. √√√√ √
Throttle grip housing • Check operation and free play.
26 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
27 * Lights, signals and
• Check operation.
switches • Adjust headlight beam. √√ √ √√ √
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NOTE:
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel
The cowlings and panel shown above
need to be removed to perform some
of the maintenance jobs described in
this chapter. Refer to this section
each time a cowling or the panel
needs to be removed and installed.
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Cowling A
T
o remove the cowling
1. Screws
1. Remove the cowling bolts.
2. Disconnect the turn signal light
lead connectors, and then take
the cowling off.T
o install the cowling
1. Connect the turn signal light lead
connectors.
2. Place the cowling in the original
position.
3. Install the cowling bolts.
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Cowling B
T
o remove the cowling
1. Screws
Remove the screws, and then take
the cowling off.T
o install the cowling
Place the cowling in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
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Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the storage compartment.
(See page 3-15.)
1. Screws
2. Remove the screw, and then take
the panel off.
T
o install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original
position, and then install the
screw.
2. Close the storage compartment.
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Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause
any spark plug to slowly erode, the
spark plug should be removed and
checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-13.)
2. Remove the storage compart-
ment under the seat by removing
the bolts.
1. Rear storage compartment
2. Bolts1. Spark plug cap
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
1. Spark plug wrench
4. Remove the spark plug as
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insula-
tor around the center electrode of
the spark plug is a medium-to-
light tan (the ideal color when the
motorcycle is ridden normally).
NOTE:
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
defective. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the motorcy-
cle.
2. Check the spark plug for electro-
de erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DPR8EA-91
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