2013 YAMAHA XCITY 250 Owners Manual

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wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU43422
NOTICE
ECA11400
Use only u

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NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU13932
Seat To open the se

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Storage compartments Front storage compartment
To unlock the storage compartmentInsert the key in the lock and turn it 1/4
turn clockwise.
To open the

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Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
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Do not keep a

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Adjusting the shock absorber 
assemblies 
WARNING
EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of st

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Luggage hook 
WARNING
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Do not exceed the load limit of 3
kg (7 lb) for the luggage hook.
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Do not exceed the maximum
load of 185 kg (408

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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch and brake
light switches) has the following func

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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on. 
4. Keep the front or rear br