2008 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Owners Manual

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YP250R
OWNER’S MANUAL
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YP250R, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YP250R. The owner’s manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have
any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
INTRODUCTION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the scooter.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
●This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter is
subsequently sold.
●Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the
most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your
scooter and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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WARNINGFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or deathto the
scooter operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!t
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
YP250R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2007 by YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A.
1st edition, November 2007
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Spain.
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SAFETY 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
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-3
Self-diagnosis device .......................3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-4
Fuel gauge ........................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-9
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Front brake lever.............................3-10
Rear brake lever..............................3-10
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Catalytic converters ........................3-13
Seat.................................................3-13
Storage compartments ...................3-14
Front storage compartment............3-15
Rear storage compartment.............3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-17
Sidestand ........................................3-17Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-18
PRE-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..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption..................................5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-3
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel .......................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-15Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-19
Changing the brake fluid ................6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the t
hrottle grip and cable ..................6-21
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
Checking the front fork ...................6-22
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-27
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-28
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-28
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb.....6-30
Troubleshooting ..............................6-30
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-31
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Matte color caution...........................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
Identification numbers ......................9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCOOTERS ARE SINGLE TRACK
VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND
OPERATION ARE DEPENDENT
UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE
EXPERTISE OF THE OPERATOR.
EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS
BEFORE RIDING THIS SCOOTER.
HE OR SHE SHOULD:
●OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUC-
TIONS FROM A COMPETENT
SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS OF
SCOOTER OPERATION.
●OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIRE-
MENTS IN THE OWNER’S
MANUAL.
●OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING
IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING
TECHNIQUES.
●OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECH-
NICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED
BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL
AND/OR WHEN MADE NECES-
SARY BY MECHANICAL CONDI-
TIONS.Safe riding
●Always make pre-operation
checks. Careful checks may help
prevent an accident.
●This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and passenger.
●The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic
is the predominating cause of
automobile/scooter accidents.
Many accidents have been cau-
sed by an automobile driver who
did not see the scooter. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when appro-
aching and passing through
intersections, since intersec-
tions are the most likely places
for scooter accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in anot-
her motorist’s blind spot.
●Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been invol-ved in accidents do not even
have a current driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified ope-
rators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar
with the scooter and all of its
controls.
●Many accidents have been cau-
sed by error of the scooter ope-
rator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn
due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or
undercornering (insufficient lean
angle for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit
and never travel faster than
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
• Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
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