2010 YAMAHA XMAX 250 oil

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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EAU10410
Left view

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Headlight (page 6-26)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-12)
3. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-2)
4. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-15)
5. Rear storage compartment (page 3-16)
6. Air filter element (page 6-15)
7. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-17)
8. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-10)9. Centerstand (page 6-22)
10. Sidestand (page 3-18)

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EAU10420
Right view

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Seat (page 3-15)
3. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-13)
4. Battery (page 6-24)
5. Fuses (page 6-25)
6. Front brake pads (page 6-19)
7. Coolant level check window (page 6-13)
8. Engine oil dipstick (page 6-10)9. Rear brake pads (page 6-19)
10. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-17)

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EAUS1642
Multi-function displayEWA12312
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract
the operator and increase the risk
of an accident.
1. Clock/ambient temperature display
2. Coolant temperature meter
3. Fuel meter
4. Odometer/fuel reserve tripmeter
5. “SELECT” button
6. “RESET” button1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
3. Coolant temperature warning indicator “ ”
4. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The multi-function display is equip-
ped with the following:
a fuel meter
a coolant temperature meter
an odometer
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled sin-
ce the bottom segment of the
fuel meter and fuel level warning
indicator started flashing)
a self-diagnosis device
a clock
an ambient temperature display
an oil change indicator
a V-belt replacement indicator
TIP
Be sure to turn the key to “ON”
before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
When the key is turned to “ON”,
all of the display segments of the
multi-function display will appear
and then disappear, in order to
test the electrical circuit.
Odometer and tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button swit-
ches the display between the odome-
ter mode “Odo” and the tripmeter
modes “Trip” in the following order:
Odo/Trip (top)
Trip (bottom)/Trip
(top) Odo/Trip (top)

12 3
4

1
2
3
4
5 6

WARNING

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3

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rature warning indicator flash, stop
the vehicle and let the engine cool.
(See page 6-30).
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the
engine if it is overheating.
Oil change indicator “OIL”
This indicator flashes at the initial
1000 km (600 mi), then at 4000 km
(2500 mi) and every 3000 km (1800
mi) thereafter to indicate that the
engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset
the oil change indicator. (See page
6-10). If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator comes on (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the indicator must
be reset after the oil change for the
next periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. (See page
6-10).
The electrical circuit of the indicator
can be checked according to the
following procedure.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
3. If the indicator does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
V-belt replacement indicator
“V-BELT”
This indicator flashes every 20000 km
(12500 mi) when the V-belt needs to
be replaced.
The electrical circuit of the indicator
can be checked according to the
following procedure. 1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Check that the indicator comes
on for a few seconds and then
goes off.
3. If the indicator does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
Self-diagnosis device
This model is equipped with a self-
diagnosis device for various electrical
circuits.
If a problem is detected in any of tho-
se circuits, the multi-function display
will indicate an error code.
If the multi-function display indicates
such an error code, note the code
number, and then have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.ECA11790
If the multi-function display indica-
tes an error code, the vehicle
should be checked as soon as pos-
sible in order to avoid engine
damage.

NOTICE

NOTICE

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-8
3

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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 ins-
pection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dama-
ge. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:

WARNING

ITEM CHECKS PAGE• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel • Refuel if necessary. 3-13
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil • If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-10
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-13
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake • Replace if necessary. 6-18, 6-19, 6-20
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.

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EAU15951
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.
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
EAU45310
TIP
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
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 light, indi-
cator light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
Engine trouble warning light
Immobilizer system indicator light
V-belt replacement indicator
Oil change indicator
ECA15022
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see
pages 3-4, 3-6, 3-8 for the corres-
ponding warning light, indicator
light or indicator circuit check.

NOTICE

NOTICE

WARNING

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5

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EAU16841
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.
EAUS1810
0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
4000 r/min. NOTICE: After 1000
km (600 mi) of operation, be
sure to replace the engine oil
and final transmission oil.
[ECA11661]
1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
6000 r/min. 1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
ECA10310
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should
occur during the engine break-
in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
EWA10311
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.

WARNING

NOTICE

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5

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