2008 YAMAHA XMAX 250 headlight bulb

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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EAU23730
Replacing a headlight bulb
This model is equipped with two
quartz bulb headlights. If a headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove cowling B. (See page
6-6.)
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
1. Headlight coupler
2. Headlight bulb cover
3. Unhook the headlight bulb hol-
der, and then remove the defecti-
ve bulb.
1. Headlight bulb holder
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WARNING
Headlight bulbs get very hot. The-
refore, keep flammable products
away from a lit headlight bulb, and
do not touch the bulb until it has
cooled down.
4. Place a new headlight bulb into
position, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
ECA10650
CAUTION:
Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
●Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it
free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the
bulb life will be adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-27
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●Headlight lens
• Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the head-
light lens.
• Do not use a headlight bulb
of a wattage higher than spe-
cified.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover,
and then connect the coupler.
6. Install the cowling.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary.
EAU24240
Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Remove cowling A. (See page
6-6.)
3. Remove the socket (together
with the turn signal light bulb) by
turning it counterclockwise.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
4. Remove the defective bulb by
pushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
5. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
6. Install the socket (together with
the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
7. Install the cowling.
EAUS1440
Replacing a tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal
light bulb
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Open the seat, and then remove
the rear storage compartment.
(See page 3-16.)
1. Rear storage compartment
2. Bolt
3. Remove the tail/brake light and
turn signal light bulb holder by
pulling it outward.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 degree
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56S(Michelin -
Continental)
120/70-15 M/C 56P(Pirelli)
Manufacturer/model:
Michelin/GoldStandard
Manufacturer/model:
Continental/ContiTwist TL
Manufacturer/model:
Pirelli/GTS23
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68S(Michelin -
Continental)
140/70-14 M/C 68P(Pirelli)
Manufacturer/model:
Michelin/GoldStandard
Manufacturer/model:
Continental/ContiTwist TL
Manufacturer/model:
Pirelli/GTS24
Loading:Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0-90 kg (0-198 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (28 psi) (1.90 kgf/cm
2) (1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (32 psi) (2.20 kgf/cm
2) (2.20 bar)
Loading condition:
90 kg - maximum load
Front:
210 kPa (30 psi) (2.10 kgf/cm
2) (2.10 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (36 psi) (2.50 kgf/cm
2) (2.50 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT3.75
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
94.0 mm (3.70 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
83.0 mm (3.27 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
Transistorized coil ignition (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
YTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
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Bulb voltage, wattage x quantity:
Headlight:
12 V, 35 W/35.0 W x 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W x 2
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
Auxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W x 1
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting:
LED
High beam indicator light:
LED x 1
Turn signal indicator light:
LED x 2
Fuel level warning light:
LED x 1
Engine trouble warning light:
LED x 1
Immobilizer system indicator light:
LED x 1
Fuses:Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
15.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 ARadiator fan fuse:
10.0 A
ECU (Electronic Control Unit) fuse:
5.0 A
Backup fuse:
5.0 A
SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-13
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ..........................3-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
BBattery......................................................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-20
Brake lever, front ......................................3-10
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-10
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-21
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-21
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-13
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-22
Coolant.....................................................6-12
Coolant temperature gauge .......................3-5
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-6
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-9
Display, multi-function ...............................3-3
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................6-9
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-11
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-18Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-19
Front fork, checking .................................6-22
Fuel ..........................................................3-12
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel gauge .................................................3-5
Fuel level warning light ..............................3-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-11
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-25
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-9
Hazard switch ............................................3-9
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-27
High beam indicator light...........................3-3
Horn switch ................................................3-9
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Identification 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 ...........6-30
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.......................................1-1
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-13
Self-diagnosis device.................................3-3
Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ................................................3-17
Sidestand .................................................3-17
Spark plug, checking .................................6-8
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-4
Start switch ..............................................3-10
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-23
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment (front) ...................3-14
Storage compartment (rear) .....................3-16
Storage compartments ............................3-14
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-28
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-21
Tires .........................................................6-16
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Troubleshooting .......................................6-30
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-31
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-28
Turn signal switch ......................................3-9
VValve clearance ........................................6-15
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
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