2012 YAMAHA XCITY 250 coolant

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further 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
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator lights and warning light ....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 equipped).......................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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil ....................................... 6-9
Final transmission oil .................... 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-14Valve clearance ........................... 6-15
Tires ............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels ................................. 6-17
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-19
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-20
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 ....... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-22
Checking the steering .................. 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-25
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-26
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-28
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb ........................................... 6-29U5B2E4E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 1, 2012 9:06 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view
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 6-11)
4. Air filter element (page 6-13)
5. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-13)
6. Sidestand (page 3-14)
7. Coolant level check window (page 6-12)
8. Front brake pads (page 6-18)U5B2E4E0.book Page 1 Friday, June 1, 2012 9:06 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view
2 13 4
5 6 7 8
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Main fuse/fuse box (page 6-25)
3. Battery (page 6-23)
4. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-12)
5. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)
7. Centerstand (page 6-21)
8. Rear brake pads (page 6-18)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
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Coolant temperature gauge With the key in the “ ” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chang-
es in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the en-
gine cool. (See page 6-32.)NOTICE
ECA10021
Do not continue to operate the en-
gine if it is overheating.
EAUM2740
Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12312
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.The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:●
an odometer (which shows the to-
tal distance traveled)
●
two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero, the time passed
since the tripmeters were set to ze-
ro, and the average speed traveled
during this time)
●
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
●
a clock
●
an ambient temperature display
●
an oil change indicator (which
comes on when the engine oil
should be changed)
TIP●
For the UK, the distance traveled
is displayed in miles and the tem-
perature reading is displayed in °F.
●
For other countries, the distance
traveled is displayed in kilometers
and the temperature reading is dis-
played in °C.
1. Red zone
1
ZAUM0639
1. ìMODEî button
2. Multi-function display
3. ìSETî button
1
2
3
ZAUM0878
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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 inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.3-8
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-9
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-11
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-12
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-17, 6-18, 6-19
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-5
6
9*Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 20000 km (12000 mi)
10*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
11Front brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
12Rear brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
13Sidestand, center-
stand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.√√√√√
14*Sidestand switch Check operation.√√√√√√
15*Front fork Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
16*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
17 Engine oil Change. (See page 3-1.)√When the oil change indicator light comes on [every 3000 km
(1800 mi)]
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
18*Engine oil strainer Clean.√
19*Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
Change coolant. Every 3 years NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)10000 km
(6000 mi)20000 km
(12000 mi)30000 km
(18000 mi)40000 km
(24000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
66. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion 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 fill-
er 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 cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM2102
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.TIP●
The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
●
Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned 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.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
cowling A. (See page 6-7.)
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum level
mark. WARNING! Remove only
the coolant reservoir cap. Never
attempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is hot.
[EWA15161]
NOTICE: If coolant is not
available, use distilled water or
soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used instead
of coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
1
2
ZAUM0660
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-13
6 wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
[ECA10472]
5. Close the reservoir cap, and then
install the cowling.
EAU33031
Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10381]EAUS1334
Air filter and V-belt case air fil-
ter elements The air filter element should be re-
placed and the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment should be cleaned at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Service the air fil-
ter elements more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Replacing the air filter element
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
1. Coolant reservoir capCoolant reservoir capacity:
0.20 L (0.21 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
1
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1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
3. Air filter element1
2 2ZAUM0662
3
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