2010 YAMAHA XCITY 250 check transmission fluid

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-3
Controls and instruments.................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-1
Speedometer ..................................3-2
Fuel gauge ......................................3-2
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-3
Multi-function display ......................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-7
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-7
Fuel .................................................3-8
Catalytic converters ........................3-9
Seat ..............................................3-10
Storage compartments .................3-11
Windshield ....................................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-13
Carrier (if applicable) ....................3-13
Luggage hook ...............................3-14
Sidestand ......................................3-14
Ignition circuit cut-off system ........3-15FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
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
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil ....................................... 6-8
Final transmission oil .................... 6-10
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-12
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-13Valve clearance ........................... 6-14
Tires ............................................. 6-14
Cast wheels ................................. 6-16
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-17
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-18
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-19
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-20
Checking the front fork ................. 6-20
Checking the steering .................. 6-21
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-21
Battery ......................................... 6-22
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-23
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-24
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-26
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb ... 6-26
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-27U5B2E2E0.book Page 1 Friday, July 3, 2009 7:54 PM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-8
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-8
Final transmission oilCheck vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
CoolantCheck coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-11
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-16, 6-17, 6-17
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-12
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-27BBattery .................................................. 6-22
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-18
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-17
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-19
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier (if applicable) ............................ 3-13
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-20
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-6
Display, multi-function ............................ 3-3EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine oil ................................................ 6-8
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-10
Front and rear brake lever free play ..... 6-16Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-17
Front fork, checking...............................6-20
Fuel ......................................................... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3
Fuel gauge .............................................. 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-7
Fuses, replacing .................................... 6-23
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-24
High beam indicator light......................... 3-1
Horn switch ............................................. 3-6IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................. 3-15
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-1KKey identification number ........................ 9-1LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ......... 6-27
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-14MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ... 6-2
Model label .............................................. 9-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-5
Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-10Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-13
Sidestand .............................................. 3-14
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications.......................................... 8-1
Speedometer .......................................... 3-2
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-6
Steering, checking ................................ 6-21
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments ......................... 3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing............................. 6-26
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-13
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-14
Tool kit .................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-28
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-29
Turn signal indicator lights ...................... 3-1
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-26
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-6VValve clearance .................................... 6-14
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-21
Wheels .................................................. 6-16
Windshield ............................................ 3-12
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