2016 YAMAHA XMAX 250 fuel

Introduction
This mark identifies the recommended fuel for this vehicle as specified \
by
European regulation (EN228).
Check that gasoline nozzle has the same identifier when fueling.
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YP250R/YP250RA, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast ex-
perience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-
quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages
of your YP250R/YP250RA. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how
to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard your-
self and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the
best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There- fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this
scooter.
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Table of contents
Safety 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
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-4
Multi-function meter unit .................3-6
Handlebar switches.......................3-14
Front brake lever ...........................3-15
Rear brake lever ............................3-16
ABS (for ABS models) ...................3-16
Fuel tank cap.................................3-17
Fuel................................................3-18
Catalytic converters .....................3-19
Seat ...............................................3-20
Storage compartments .................3-21
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................3-22
Sidestand ......................................3-23
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-24
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Starting off.......................................5-3
Acceleration and deceleration.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-5
Engine break-in ...............................5-5
Parking ............................................5-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ...............................6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ...................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements and check hoses........ 6-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-16
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-24
Checking the front fork ................. 6-25
Checking the steering ................... 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-26
Battery .......................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-28
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-30
Auxiliary lights ............................... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb............................................ 6-32
Replacing the license plate light
bulb............................................ 6-33
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-34
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Description
2-2
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Right view
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5
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1. Grab bar (page 5-3)
2. Seat (page 3-20)
3. Fuel tank (page 3-17)
4. Fuses (page 6-28)
5. Centerstand (page 6-24)
6. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 3-22)
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11354Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAU43024Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if an elec-
trical circuit monitoring the engine is
not working correctly. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the key
to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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This warning light will come on when

switch is pushed, but this does not in-
dicate a malfunction.
EAUM3381ABS warning light “ ” (for ABS
models)
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the key is turned
to “ON”, and goes off after traveling at
a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or higher.
If the ABS warning light:
does not come on when the key is
turned to “ON”
comes on or flashes while riding
does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
4. Fuel level warning light “ ”
5. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
6. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ” (for ABS models)
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Multi-function meter unit
WARNING
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Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function meter unit. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of an
accident.
The multi-function meter unit is
equipped with the following:
a speedometer
a tachometer
a fuel meter
a clock
an odometer and tripmeter display
a multi-function display
a coolant temperature meter
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Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT”, “RE-
SET”, “TRIP” and “INFO” buttons.When the key is turned to “ON”, all
display segments of the multi-
function meter unit will momen-
tarily appear in order to test the
electrical circuit. The speedome-
ter and odometer will then perform
a display check and a welcome
message will scroll across the
multi-function display.
For the UK, traveling speed, dis-
tance traveled, and fuel consump-
tion measurements can be
displayed in kilometer or mileage
based units. To switch between
miles and kilometers; hold the
“SELECT” switch pushed, turn the
main switch to “ON”, and keep the
“SELECT” switch pushed for an
additional 8 seconds.
For other countries, traveling
speed, distance traveled and fuel
consumption measurements are
displayed in kilometer base units.
Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
Tachometer
1. Tachometer
2. Speedometer
3. “SELECT” button
4. “RESET” button
5. Multi-function display
6. Clock
7. Fuel meter
8. “TRIP/INFO” switch
9. Coolant temperature display
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2. High-rpm zone
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3 The electric tachometer allows the rid-
er to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
NOTICE
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Do not operate the engine in the ta-
chometer high-rpm zone.
High-rpm zone: 8000 r/min and
above
Fuel meter
With the key in the “ON” position, the
fuel meter indicates the amount of fuel
in the fuel tank. The display segments
of the fuel meter disappear towards
“E” (Empty) as the fuel level decreases.
When the fuel level reaches the bottom
segment near “E”, the bottom segment
will flash. Refuel as soon as possible.
Clock
To set the clock:
1. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds, and the hour digits will
start flashing.
2. Use the “SELECT” button to set
the hours.3. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds, and the minute digits will
start flashing.
4. Use the “SELECT” button to set
the minutes.
5. Push the “SELECT” button for 3
seconds to complete setting the
clock.
Odometer and tripmeter display
The odometer and tripmeter display is
equipped with the following:
a tripmeter (which shows the dis-
tance traveled since last set to ze-
ro)
a time tripmeter (which shows the
elapsed riding time since last set
to zero)
a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the fuel level warning light came
on)
an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)
a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the last V-belt replace-
ment)
1. Fuel meter
2. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
3. Fuel reserve tripmeter
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3Pushing the “TRIP” button switches
the display between the odometer
mode and the various tripmeter modes
in the following order:
Odo (odometer) → Trip (tripmeter) →
Trip Time (time tripmeter) → Oil (oil
change tripmeter) → V-Belt (v-belt re-
placement tripmeter) → Odo (odome-
ter)
When approximately 2.5 L (0.66 US
gal, 0.55 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the display will automatically
change to the fuel reserve tripmeter
mode “F Trip” and start counting the
distance traveled from that point. In
that case, pushing the “TRIP” button
switches the display between the vari-
ous tripmeter and odometer modes in
the following order:
Odo → Trip → Trip Time → F Trip (fuel
reserve tripmeter) → Oil Trip → V-Belt
Trip → Odo
Oil Trip and V-Belt Trip display total
distance traveled from the first run or
when the last reset was done.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “TRIP” button until “Trip, Trip
Time, F Trip” is displayed. While “Trip,
Trip Time, F Trip” is displayed, push
the “TRIP” button for 3 seconds. If you
do not reset the fuel reserve tripmeter
manually, it will reset itself automatical-
ly and the display will return to the prior
mode after refueling and traveling 5 km
(3 mi).
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The display cannot be changed back

Oil change indicator “Oil”
This indicator flashes at the initial 1000
km (600 mi), then at 3000 km (1800 mi)
and every 3000 km (1800 mi) thereafter
to indicate that the engine oil should be
changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset the
oil change indicator.
To reset the oil change indicator
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
2. Push the “TRIP” button until “Oil”
(oil change tripmeter) is displayed
in the odometer and trip meter dis-
play. While “Oil” is displayed, push
the “RESET” button for at least 3
seconds. The oil change tripmeter
value will flash.
3. Hold the “RESET” button pushed
for 15 to 20 seconds.
1. “TRIP/INFO” switch
2. “RESET” button
1. “RESET” button
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32. Check that the V-belt replacement
indicator comes on for a few sec-
onds and then goes off.
3. If the V-belt replacement indicator
does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
Multi-function display
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
an ambient temperature display
a battery voltage level display
a fuel consumption display (aver-
age and instantaneous consump-
tion functions)
an average speed display (which
shows the average speed since
last set to zero)
a warning message function
a self-diagnosis device
Push the “INFO” button to switch the
display between the ambient tempera-
ture display “Air”, the battery voltage,
the average fuel consumption mode
“Ave/Cons__._km/L” or “Ave/Cons__._ L/100 km”, the instantaneous fuel
consumption mode “Cons__._km/L”
or “Cons__._L/100 km”, and the aver-
age speed “Ave” in the following order:
Air → → Ave/Cons_ _._ km/L or
L/100 km → Cons__._km/L or L/100
km → Ave → Air
For the UK only:
Push the “INFO” button to switch the
display between the ambient tempera-
ture display “Air”, the battery voltage,
the average fuel consumption mode
“Ave/Cons__._ MPG”, the instanta-
neous fuel consumption mode
“Cons__._MPG”, and the average
speed “Ave” in the following order:
Air → → Ave/Cons_ _._ MPG →
Cons__._MPG → Ave → Air
Ambient temperature display
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –10 °C to 50 °C in 1 °C
increments.
The icy road warning indicator “ ” will
flash when the temperature is below
4°C.
1. Ambient temperature
2. Average speed
3. Instantaneous fuel consumption
4. Average fuel consumption
5. Icy road warning indicator “ ”
6. Battery voltage
7. “TRIP/INFO” switch
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