2012 YAMAHA XMAX 250 wheel

fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c Install the spark plug cap
onto the spark plug, and then
place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the
electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING!
To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure
to ground the spark plug
electrodes while turning the
engine over.
[EWA10951]
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degra-
ded in one spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm pla-
ce [less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more
information on storing the bat-
tery, see page 6-25.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7

Dimensions:Overall length:
2201 mm (86.7 in)
Overall width:
776 mm (30.6 in)
Overall height:
YP250R 1337 mm (52.6 in)
YP250RA 1337 mm (52.6 in)
YP250R Sport 1186 mm (46.7 in)
Seat height:
792 mm (31.2 in)
Wheelbase:
1545 mm (60.8 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1805 mm (71.1 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
YP250R 180 kg (397 lb)
YP250RA 184 kg (406 lb)
YP250R Sport 181.5 kg (400 lb)
Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249 cm
3
Bore x stroke:
69.0 x 66.8 mm (2.72 x 2.63 in)
Compression ratio:
10.00 :1
Starting system:
Electric starterLubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 10W-50, 15W-40,
20W-40 or 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SF, SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:Periodic oil change:
1.30 L (1.37 US qt, 1.14 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:Type:
YAMALUBE 10W-40 or SAE 10W-30 type
SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Cooling system:Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)Radiator capacity (including all routes):
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Oil-coated paper element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
11.8 L (3.12 US gal, 2.60 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DPR8EA-9
Spark plug gap:
0.8–0.9 mm (0.031–0.035 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
40/15 (2.666)
Secondary reduction system:
Helical gear
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40
SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
SAE 10W-50
SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8

Secondary reduction ratio:
40/14 (2.857)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
28.00 º
Trail:
100.0 mm (3.94 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
120/70-15 M/C 56P(PIRELLI-METZE-
LER)-56S(MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / GTS23
MICHELIN / GOLD STANDARD
MICHELIN / CITYGRIP
METZELER / FEELFREE
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68P(PIRELLI-METZE-
LER)-68S(MICHELIN)
Manufacturer/model:
PIRELLI / GTS24
MICHELIN / GOLD STANDARD
MICHELIN / CITYGRIPMETZELER / FEELFREE
Loading:Maximum load:
YP250R 175 kg (386 lb)
YP250RA 171 kg (377 lb)
YP250R Sport 173.5 kg (383 lb)
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Loading condition:
0–90 kg (0–198 lb)
Front:
190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2, 28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear:
220 kPa (2.20 kgf/cm
2, 32 psi, 2.20 bar)
Loading condition:
90 kg - maximum load
Front:
210 kPa (2.10 kgf/cm
2, 30 psi, 2.10 bar)
Rear:
250 kPa (2.50 kgf/cm
2, 36 psi, 2.50 bar)
Front wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
15 x MT3.5
Rear wheel:Wheel type:
Cast wheel
Rim size:
14 x MT3.75
Front brake:Type:
Single disc brakeOperation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Left hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4
Front suspension:Type:
Telescopic fork
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
110.0 mm (4.33 in)
Rear suspension:Type:
Unit swing
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
95.0 mm (3.74 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
TCI
Charging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
GTX9-BS
SPECIFICATIONS
8-2
8

AABS (for ABS models)..............................3-13
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-15
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-30
BBattery......................................................6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-21
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-22
Brake lever, front ......................................3-12
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-12
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-22
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCare............................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-23
Coolant.....................................................6-13
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch .........................................3-11
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil .................................................6-10
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play.........6-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-20Front fork, checking .................................6-24
Fuel ..........................................................3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-14
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-26
HHandlebar switches .................................3-11
Hazard switch ..........................................3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-28
High beam indicator light...........................3-4
Horn switch ..............................................3-12
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-20
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-30
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
Multi-function display ................................3-6
PParking .......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-12
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-17
Securing bracket ......................................3-17Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-19
Sidestand .................................................3-20
Spark plug, checking .................................6-9
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-5
Start switch ..............................................3-12
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-24
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartments ............................3-18
TTachometer ................................................3-6
Tail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-29
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-16
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-22
Tires .........................................................6-17
Tool kit ........................................................6-2
Troubleshooting .......................................6-30
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-32
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-4
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-29
Turn signal switch ....................................3-12
VValve clearance ........................................6-17
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-25
Wheels .....................................................6-19
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