2009 YAMAHA XMAX 250 ECO mode

such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
●Do not run engine outdoors whe-
re engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the scooter is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use
extreme caution when adding cargo
or accessories to your scooter. Use
extra care when riding a scooter that
has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information
about accessories below, are some
general guidelines to follow if loading
cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close
to the scooter as possible. Secu-
rely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the
scooter to minimize imbalance or
instability.
●Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories and cargo are secu-
rely attached to the scooter before
riding. Check accessory mounts
and cargo restraints frequently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-
adjustable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or
heavy items to the handlebar,
front fork, or front fender. Such
items can create unstable
handling or a slow steering res-
ponse.
●This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached
to a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avai-
lable only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and
accessories or offer other modifica-
tions for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is
not in a position to test the products
that these aftermarket companies
produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neit-
her endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket pro-
ducts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
Maximum load:
180 kg (397 lb)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light flashes or stays on
if an electrical circuit monitoring the
engine is not working correctly. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indica-
tor light will start flashing indicating
the immobilizer system is enabled.
After 24 hours have passed, the indi-
cator light will stop flashing, however
the immobilizer system is still ena-
bled.
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This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system. If the immobilizer system
is not working correctly, the indicator
light will start flashing a pattern when
the key is turned to “ON”. When this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system. However, if
the indicator light slowly flashes fivetimes, and then quickly flashes two
times repeatedly, this error could be
caused by signal interference. If this
occurs, try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key
to start the engine.
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Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch,
and do not keep more than one
immobilizer key on the same key ring!
Immobilizer system keys may cause
signal interference, which may pre-
vent the engine from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard
keys do not start the engine, take
the vehicle, the code re-registe-
ring key and both standard keys
to a Yamaha dealer and have the
standard keys re-registered.
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1. Distance
2. Time
3. Average speed
If the fuel level warning light comes on
(See page 3-5). , the display will auto-
matically change to the fuel reserve
tripmeter mode “Trip/fuel” and start
counting the distance traveled from
that point. In that case, pushing the
“MODE” button switches the display
between the various tripmeter and
odometer modes in the following
order:
Trip/Fuel Trip 1 Trip 2 Total 
Trip/fuelTo reset a tripmeter, select it by pus-
hing the “MODE” button, and then
push the “SET” button for at least one
second. If you do not reset the fuel
reserve tripmeter manually, it will
reset itself automatically and the dis-
play will return to the prior mode after
refueling and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
Clock mode
To set the clock:
1. When the display is in the “Total”
mode, push the “SET” button for
at least two seconds.
2. When the hour digits start flas-
hing, push the “SET” button to
set the hours.3. Push the “MODE” button, and
the minute digits will start flas-
hing.
4. Push the “SET” button to set the
minutes.
5. Push the “MODE” button and
then release it to start the clock.
The display will return to the
“Total” mode.
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Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator “ ”
2. Minus item
3. Temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from -30 °C ( -86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “ ”
automatically comes on if the tempe-
rature is lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The
indicator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and “SET” buttons pushed, turn the
key to “ ON
”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE” and “SET” buttons pushed for
two to five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil change indicator will go off.
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●The oil change indicator will
come on at the initial 1000 km
(600 mi) and every 3000 km
(4800 mi) thereafter.
●If the engine oil is changed befo-
re the oil change indicator comes
on (i.e. before the periodic oil
change interval has been rea-
ched), the indicator must be reset
after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. After
resetting, the indicator will come
on for two seconds. If the indica-
tor does not come on, repeat the
procedure.

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do
not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
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This model is equipped with a lean
angle sensor to stop the engine in
case of a turnover. To start the engine
after a turnover, be sure to turn the
main switch to “OFF” and then to
“ON”. Failing to do so will prevent the
engine from starting even though the
engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
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Starting the engineECA10250
NOTICE
See page 5-4 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the sides-
tand must be up.
See page 3-19 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
The following warning lights and
indicator light should come on for
a few seconds, then go off.
●Fuel level warning light
●Engine trouble warning light
●Immobilizer system indicator light
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NOTICE
If a warning or indicator light does
not go off, see page 3-3 for the
corresponding warning and indica-
tor light circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying thefront or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
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If the engine does not start, rele-
ase the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt. If the engine
does not start, try with the throt-
tle open 1/8 turn.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Start switch
3. Front brake lever
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2210 mm (87.0 in)
Overall width:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Overall height:
1380 mm (54.3 in)
Seat height:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
112 mm (4.44 in)
Minimum turning radius:
3650 mm (143.7 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
176.0 kg (388 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249.7 cm
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Bore x stroke:
69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.72 x 2.63 in)
Compression ratio:
10.10 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 15W-40,
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO stan-
dard MA
Engine oil quantity:Periodic oil change:
1.20 L (1.27 US qt, 1.06 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE 10W-30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.5 L (3.30 US gal, 2.75 Imp.gal)
Throttle body:Type/quantity:
EFI 1C04 / 1
Manufacturer:
AISAN
Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR8EA
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
40/14 (2857)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
SPECIFICATIONS
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Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 º
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/GOLD STANDARD
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/GTS23
Manufacturer/model:
CONTINENTAL/CONTITWIST TL
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68S(Michelin -
Continental)
140/70-14 M/C 68P(Pirelli)
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/GOLD STANDARD
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI/GTS24
Manufacturer/model:
CONTINENTAL/CONTITWIST TL
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 (1.90 kgf/cm
2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi, 2.20 bar)
Loading condition:
90 kg - maximum load
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi, 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:
TCI (digital)
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
YTX9-BS
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 8.0 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulb
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Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and
model label information in the spaces
provided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the
vehicle is stolen.
●KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
●VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-
BER:
●MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
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Key identification number
1. Key identification number
2. Code re-registering key (red bow)
3. Standard keys (black bow)
The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and
use it for reference when ordering a
new key.
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Vehicle identification number
1. Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the frame.
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The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your vehicle and may
be used to register it with the licen-
sing authority in your area.
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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