2013 YAMAHA XCITY 250 Owners Manual

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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance

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Rear brake Check operation.
 If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
 Check brake pads for wear.
 Replace if necessary.
 Check flui

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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

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NOTICE
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For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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Starting off TIPBefore starting off, allow the engine to

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Braking 
WARNING
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn

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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,

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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located inside the
rear storage compartment. (See page
3-11.)
The service information included in this
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