2010 YAMAHA XMAX 250 seat adjustment

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
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located under
the seat. (See page 3-15).
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
TIP
If you do not have the tools or expe-
rience required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
TIP
Fuse tongs and a bag containing spa-
re fuses are included in the owner’s
tool kit. Be careful not to lose these
items when opening the tool kit.

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3. Remove the engine oil filler capand the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
4. Check the washer for damageand replace it if necessary.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
5. Install the washer and the engineoil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
TIP
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
6. Refill with the specified amountof the recommended engine oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
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Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified. In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
7. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
8. Reset the oil change indicator.
To reset the oil change indicator 1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Hold the “OIL CHANGE” button pushed for 15 to 20 seconds.
1. “OIL CHANGE” button

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NOTICE

Recommended engine oil:See page 8-1
Oil change quantity: 1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:Engine oil drain bolt:20 Nm (2.0 m•kgf, 14 ft•lbf)

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