2010 YAMAHA XMAX 250 Owners Manual

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YP250R
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

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DECLARATION of CONFORMITY
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General manager of quality assurance div.
1Version up the norm of EN60950 to EN60950-1
To change company name27 Feb. 2006
1 Mar. 20072
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Revision record
No. Contents Date
To change contact person and integrate type-designation. 9 Jun. 2005
Date of issue: 1 Aug. 2002
Place of issue: Shizuoka, Japan
R&TTE Directive(1999/5/EC)
EN300 330-2 v1.1.1(2001-6), EN60950-1(2001)
Two or Three-Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive(97/24/EC: Chapter 8, EMC) is in compliance with following norm(s) or documents:
Kind of equipment: IMMOBILIZER
Type-designation: 5SL-00 Hereby declare that the product:
Company: YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Address: 1450-6, Mori, Mori-Machi, Shuchi-gun, Shizuoka-Ken, 437-0292 JapanWe

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YP250R, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YP250R. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your \
scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scoo\
ter in the best possible condition. If you have
any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this scooter.

WARNING

INTRODUCTION

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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by th\
e following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential pe\
rsonal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible i\
njury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

TIP

NOTICE

WARNING

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
YP250R
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2009 by YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A. 1st edition, July 2009All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of YAMAHA MOTOR ESPAÑA S.A. is expressly prohibited.Printed in Spain.

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SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1Further safe-riding points .................1-5
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 .............3-4
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-4
High beam indicator light ................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ............3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light ....3-4
Speedometer ....................................3-5
Tachometer .......................................3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Handlebar switches ........................3-11
Pass switch ....................................3-11
Dimmer switch ................................3-11
Turn signal switch ...........................3-11
Horn switch.....................................3-11
Start switch .....................................3-11
Hazard switch ................................3-11
Front brake lever.............................3-12
Rear brake lever..............................3-12
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-12
Fuel .................................................3-13 Catalytic converters ........................3-14
Securing bracket ............................3-15
Seat.................................................3-15
Storage compartments ...................3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-18
Sidestand ........................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-19
FOR 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 .................................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for theemission control system ...............6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ............................6-4
Removing and installing cowling and panel.......................................6-8 Checking the spark plug ..................6-9
Engine oil ........................................6-10
Final transmission oil ......................6-12
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-15
Checking the throttle cable free play ..............................................6-16
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................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 ........6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle 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 ...................6-23
Checking the steering.....................6-23
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-24
Battery ............................................6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .............6-26
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .............................................6-27
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-27
Replacing the license plate light bulb .............................................6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb.....6-28
Troubleshooting ..............................6-29
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-30
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE .....7-1 Matte color caution...........................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION .............9-1 Identification numbers ......................9-1
Key identification number .................9-1
Vehicle identification number............9-1
Model label .......................................9-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are res-
ponsible for the safe and proper ope-
ration of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques as well as the
expertise of the operator. Every ope-
rator should know the following requi-
rements before riding this scooter.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions
from a competent source on all
aspects of scooter operation.
Observe the warnings and main-
tenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating con-
dition. Failure to inspect or maintain
the vehicle properly increases the
possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. See page 4-1 for a list
of pre-operation checks.
This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic
is the predominating cause of
automobile/scooter accidents.
Many accidents have been cau-
sed by an automobile driver who
did not see the scooter. Making
yourself conspicuous appears to
be very effective in reducing the
chance of this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since
intersections are the most
likely places for scooter acci-
dents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in anot-
her motorist’s blind spot.
Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been invol-
ved in accidents do not even
have a current driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are quali- fied and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified ope-
rators.
• Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac- tice riding your scooter where
there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar
with the scooter and all of its
controls.
Many accidents have been cau-
sed by error of the scooter ope-
rator. A typical error made by the
operator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed).
• Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
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