2010 YAMAHA XCITY 250 oil filter

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

DESCRIPTION
2-1
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Left viewWithout rear carrier
1
2 3 4 5 76 8
1. Rear storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-13)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-10)
4. Air filter element (page 6-12)
5. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-12)
6. Sidestand (page 3-14)
7. Coolant level check window (page 6-11)8. Front brake pads (page 6-17)
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DESCRIPTION
2-2
2With rear carrier
1
2 3 4 5 76 8
1. Rear storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-13)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-10)
4. Air filter element (page 6-12)
5. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-12)
6. Sidestand (page 3-14)
7. Coolant level check window (page 6-11)
8. Front brake pads (page 6-17)U5B2E2E0.book Page 2 Friday, July 3, 2009 7:54 PM

SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
2175 mm (85.6 in) (without rear carrier)
2215 mm (87.2 in) (with rear carrier)
Overall width:
785 mm (30.9 in)
Overall height:
1475 mm (58.1 in)
Seat height:
790 mm (31.1 in)
Wheelbase:
1470 mm (57.9 in)
Ground clearance:
165 mm (6.50 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2400 mm (94.5 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
173.0 kg (381 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249 cm³
Bore × stroke:
69.0 × 66.8 mm (2.72 × 2.63 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :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
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 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
maximum level mark):
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.02 L (1.08 US qt, 0.90 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
10.5 L (2.77 US gal, 2.31 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.7 L (0.72 US gal, 0.60 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
1C04 00Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
42/14 (3.000)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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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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