Yamaha XT250N 2000 Manuel utilisateur

PRINTED IN JAPAN

2000·8–0.2×1(E) !

OWNER’S MANUAL

4FD-28199-28

XT250N

PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO.,LTD.

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EAU00000 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha XT250. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast

experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents

the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.

This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of

this motorcycle. If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcy-

cle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:

The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS

INVOLVED!

Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to

the motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the

motorcycle.

A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to

the motorcycle.

A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

NOTE:

8This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain

with it even if the motorcycle is subsequently sold.

8Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this

manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there

may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual. If you have any ques-

tions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION

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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING

THIS MOTORCYCLE.

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XT250N

OWNER’S MANUAL

1st Edition, July 2000

Any reprinting or unauthorized use

without the written permission of

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.

is expressly prohibited.

Printed in Japan.

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EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................................1-1

Safe riding..........................................................1-1

Protective apparel..............................................1-3

Modifications......................................................1-3

Loading and accessories...................................1-3

Gasoline and exhaust gas .................................1-5

Location of important labels...............................1-7

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....................................................3-2

Speedometer unit ..............................................3-2

Handlebar switches............................................3-2

Clutch lever........................................................3-3

Shift pedal..........................................................3-4

Brake lever.........................................................3-4

Brake pedal........................................................3-4

Fuel tank cap .....................................................3-5

Fuel....................................................................3-5

Fuel cock............................................................3-6

Starter(choke) knob “1”....................................3-7

Seat ...................................................................3-7

Helmet holder.....................................................3-8

Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ............3-9

Sidestand.........................................................3-11

Ignition circuit cut-off system............................3-12

PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............................4-1

Pre-operation check list .....................................4-1

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING

POINTS................................................................5-1

Starting and warming up a cold engine .............5-1

Starting a warm engine......................................5-2

Shifting...............................................................5-3

Tips for reducing fuel consumption....................5-3

Engine break-in..................................................5-4

Parking...............................................................5-5

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR

REPAIR................................................................6-1

Owner’s tool kit ..................................................6-1

Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.......6-2

Removing and installing the cowling and

panels ..............................................................6-5

Checking the spark plug ....................................6-6

Engine oil and oil filter element..........................6-8

Cleaning the air filter element..........................6-11

Adjusting the carburetor...................................6-13

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Adjusting the engine idling speed....................6-13

Adjusting the throttle cable free play................6-14

Adjusting the valve clearance..........................6-15

Tires.................................................................6-15

Spoke wheels ..................................................6-17

Adjusting the clutch lever free play..................6-18

Adjusting the brake lever free play...................6-19

Adjusting the brake pedal position and

free play.........................................................6-19

Adjusting the rear brake light switch................6-21

Checking the front brake pads and rear

brake shoes ...................................................6-21

Checking the brake fluid level..........................6-22

Changing the brake fluid..................................6-23

Drive chain slack..............................................6-24

Lubricating the drive chain...............................6-26

Checking and lubricating the cables................6-26

Checking and lubricating the throttle grip

and cable .......................................................6-27

Checking and lubricating the brake and

shift pedals.....................................................6-27

Checking and lubricating the brake and

clutch levers...................................................6-28

Checking and lubricating the sidestand...........6-28

Lubricating the rear suspension.......................6-28

Checking the front fork.....................................6-29

Checking the steering......................................6-29

Checking the wheel bearings...........................6-30

Battery..............................................................6-30

Replacing the fuse...........................................6-32

Replacing the headlight bulb ...........................6-32

Replacing a turn signal light bulb.....................6-34

Replacing the tail/brake light bulb....................6-35

Supporting the motorcycle...............................6-35

Front wheel......................................................6-36

Rear wheel.......................................................6-38

Troubleshooting...............................................6-40

Troubleshooting chart......................................6-41

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE .............7-1

Care...................................................................7-1

Storage ..............................................................7-4

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................8-1

Specifications.....................................................8-1

Conversion table................................................8-5

CONSUMER INFORMATION..............................9-1

Identification numbers........................................9-1

Key identification number...................................9-1

Vehicle identification number.............................9-1

Model label.........................................................9-2

Motorcycle noise regulation (for Australia).........9-2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION

MOTORCYCLES ARE SINGLE TRACK VEHICLES. THEIR SAFE USE AND OPERATION ARE

DEPENDENT UPON THE USE OF PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES AS WELL AS THE EXPER-

TISE OF THE OPERATOR. EVERY OPERATOR SHOULD KNOW THE FOLLOWING REQUIRE-

MENTS BEFORE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE.

HE OR SHE SHOULD:

1. OBTAIN THOROUGH INSTRUCTIONS FROM A COMPETENT SOURCE ON ALL ASPECTS

OF MOTORCYCLE OPERATION.

2. OBSERVE THE WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN THE OWNER’S MAN-

UAL.

3. OBTAIN QUALIFIED TRAINING IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES.

4. OBTAIN PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SERVICE AS INDICATED BY THE OWNER’S MANUAL

AND/OR WHEN MADE NECESSARY BY MECHANICAL CONDITIONS.

Safe riding

1. Always make pre-operation checks. Careful checks may help prevent an accident.

2. This motorcycle is designed to carry the operator and a passenger.

3. The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the predominating cause

of automobile/motorcycle accidents. Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver

who did not see the motorcycle. Making yourself conspicuous appears to be very effective in

reducing the chance of this type of accident.

Therefore:

a. Wear a brightly colored jacket.

b. Use extra caution when approaching and passing through intersections, since intersections

are the most likely places for motorcycle accidents to occur.

c. Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another motorist’s blind spot.

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Q SAFETY INFORMATION

4. Many accidents involve inexperienced operators. In fact, many operators who have been

involved in accidents do not even have a current motorcycle license.

a. Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your motorcycle to other qualified oper-

ators.

b. Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may help you to avoid an accident.

c. We recommend that you practice riding your motorcycle where there is no traffic until you have

become thoroughly familiar with the motorcycle and all of its controls.

5. Many accidents have been caused by error of the motorcycle operator. A typical error made by

the operator is veering wide on a turn due to EXCESSIVE SPEED or undercornering (insufficient

lean angle for the speed).

a. Always obey the speed limit and never travel faster than warranted by road and traffic condi-

tions.

b. Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that other motorists can see you.

6. The posture of the operator and passenger is important for proper control.

a. The operator should keep both hands on the handlebar and both feet on the operator footrests

during operation to maintain control of the motorcycle.

b. The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat strap or grab bar, if equipped,

with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests.

c. Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger

footrests.

7. Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

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