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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.
EAU48020
TIP
This model is equipped with a lean
angle sensor to stop the engine in
case of a turnover. In this case, the
multi-function display indicates error
code 30, but this is not a malfunction.
Turn the key to “OFF” and then to
“ON” to clear the error code. Failing
to do so will prevent the engine from
starting even though the engine will
crank when pushing the start switch.
EAUS1890
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 3-21 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
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
Immobilizer system indicator light
V-belt replacement indicator
Oil change indicator
NOTICE
WARNING
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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ECA15022
If a warning light, indicator light or
indicator does not go off, see
pages 3-4 or 3-6 for the correspon-
ding warning light, indicator light or
indicator circuit check.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
[ECA11041]
1. Rear brake lever
2. Front brake lever
3. Start switch
3. If the engine does not start, rele-
ase the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt.EAU45091
Starting off
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
NOTICE
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU16820
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follo-
wing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cros-
sings).
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.
NOTICE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
ODOMETER READING
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBANNUAL
1000 km 10000 km 20000 km 30000 km 40000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (6000 mi) (12000 mi) (18000 mi) (24000 mi)
• Check coolant level and vehicle
19 *Cooling systemfor coolant leakage.√√√ √√
• Change. Every 3 years
Final transmission • Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √20
oil
• Change.√√ √
21 *V-belt• Replace.When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes
[every 20000 km (12000 mi)]
22 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.√√ √ √ √ √
23Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free play
24 *housingif necessary.√√√ √√
and cable• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √ √ √
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1. Screw
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the screws.
EAU19622
Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which should be chec-
ked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depo-
sits will cause any spark plug to
slowly erode, it should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally). If the spark plug shows a
distinctly different color, the engine
could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
If the spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, it should be repla-
ced.Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
1. Spark plug gap
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
1
ZAUM0037
Specified spark plug:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
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TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is
1/4–1/2 turn past finger tight. Howe-
ver, the spark plug should be tighte-
ned to the specified torque as soon
as possible.
EAUS1711
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be chec-
ked before each ride. In addition, the
oil must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart and when the
service indicator light comes on.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (wit-
hout screwing it in), and then
remove it again to check the oil
level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to rai-
se it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
1
3
2
1
ZAUM0685
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
17.5 Nm (1.75 m•kgf,
12.7 ft•lbf)
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1. Final transmission oil filler cap
2. O-ring
6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket,
and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
7. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended final trans-
mission oil. WARNING! Make
sure that no foreign material
enters the final transmission
case. Make sure that no oil
gets on the tire or wheel.
[EWA11311]
8. Install the final transmission oil
filler cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20070
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUS1670
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m•kgf, 16 ft•lbf)
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TIP
Fuse tongs and a bag containing spa-
re fuses are included in the owner’s
tool kit. Use the tongs to remove and
install a fuse.
For YP250R
1. Fuse box
2. Hazard fuse
For YP250RA
1. ABS fuse
2. Fuse box 1
3. Fuse box
4. Hazard fuse
For YP250R-RA
1. Radiator fan fuse
2. ECU fuse
3. Backup fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Hazard fuse
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