2007 YAMAHA XMAX 250 key battery

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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.
EAUM1210
Starting a cold engineECA10250
CAUTION:
See page 5-4 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.
ECA11040
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-12
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-8
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-18
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-19
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-20
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-20
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter ...................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-5
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-8
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-10
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-17
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18Front fork, checking .................................6-21
Fuel ..........................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel gauge .................................................3-4
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-3
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-24
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-25
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-18
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .............3-4
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-3
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-28
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-3
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-4Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-17
Sidestand .................................................3-17
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Start switch ................................................3-9
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-22
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment (front) ...................3-15
Storage compartment (rear) .....................3-16
Storage compartments ............................3-14
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-27
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-14
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-20
Tires .........................................................6-15
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-29
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-30
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-27
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
VValve clearance ........................................6-14
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-23
Wheels .....................................................6-17
INDEX
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