2009 YAMAHA XMAX 250 check engine

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Starting off
TIP
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
(b)
(a)
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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. NOTICE:After 1000
km (600 mi) of operation, be
sure to replace the engine oil
and final transmission oil.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
●Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
●The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
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NOTICE
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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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 and be burned.
●Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn, increa-
sing the risk of a fuel leak and
fire.
●Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
17 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.√√√ √
18 *Shock absorber • Check operation and shock
assembliesabsorbers for oil leakage.√√√ √
19 *Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed.√√ √√ √ √
20Engine oil• Change. (See page 6-9). √When the oil change indicator light comes
on [every 3000 km (1800 mi)]
• Check oil level and vehicle
for oil leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
21 *Engine oil strainer• Clean.√
• Check coolant level and vehicle
22 *Cooling systemfor coolant leakage.√√√ √√
• Change. Every 3 years
23Final transmission • Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √oil
• Change.√√√
24 *V-belt• Replace. Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
25 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.√√ √√ √ √
26Moving parts
and cables• Lubricate.√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free
27 *housingplay if necessary.√√√ √√
and cable• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
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Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the storage compartment.
(See page 3-16).
2. Remove the screw, and then take
the panel off.
1. Screw
To 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. Remove cowling D. (See page
6-6).
2. Remove the spark plug cap.
1. Spark plug cap
3. Remove the spark plug as
shown, with the spark plug
wrench included in the owner’s
tool kit.
1. Spark plug wrench
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
vehicle is ridden normally).
TIP
If the spark plug shows a distinctly
different color, the engine could be
operating improperly. Do not attempt
to diagnose such problems yourself.
Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check
the vehicle.
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2. Check the spark plug for electro-
de erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with
a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjust the gap to spe-
cification.
1. Spark plug gap
2. Clean the surface of the spark
plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then
tighten it to the specified torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. Howe-
ver, the spark plug should be tighte-
ned to the specified torque as soon
as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the cowling.
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Engine oil
The engine oil level should be chec-
ked before each ride. In addition, the
oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart and when the
service indicator light comes on.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (wit-
hout screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level.
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The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m·kgf, 12.5 ft·lbf)
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
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Specified spark plug:
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
4. Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
5. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
TIP
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
6. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended engine oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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NOTICE
●Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
●Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1
Oil change quantity:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
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7. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cau-
se.
8. Reset the oil change indicator.
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Final transmission oil
The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final trans-
mission oil must be changed as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the
final transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the final transmission oil
filler cap and final transmission
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
final transmission case.
1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 15.9 ft·lbf)
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6. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended final trans-
mission oil, and then install and
tighten the oil filler cap. WAR-
NING! Make sure that no
foreign material enters the final
transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
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7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
●The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
●Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Coolant level check window
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
right floorboard mat by pulling it
up.
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum
level mark. WARNING! Remove
only the coolant reservoir cap.
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA15161]. NOTICE: If coolant
is not available, use distilled
water or soft tap water instead.
FULL
LOW
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
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