Yamaha XT250 2009 Owner's Manual

Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTSLOCATION OF IMPORTANTLABELS ..............................................1-1SAFETY INFORMATION ...................2-1DESCRIPTION ...................................3-1Left view ...........................................3-1Right view .........................................3-2Controls and instruments..................3-3INSTRUMENT AND CONTROLFUNCTIONS ........................................4-1Main switch/steering lock .................4-1Indicator lights .................................4-2Multi-function display .......................4-3Handlebar switches .........................4-4Clutch lever ......................................4-5Shift pedal ........................................4-5Brake lever ......................................4-6Brake pedal .....................................4-6Fuel tank cap ...................................4-6Fuel ..................................................4-7Fuel cock .........................................4-8Starter (choke) knob “1” .................4-9Seat ...............................................4-10Helmet holder ................................4-10Adjusting the shock absorberassembly ....................................4-11Sidestand .......................................4-12Ignition circuit cut-off system .........4-13FOR YOUR SAFETY –PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .............. 5-1OPERATION AND IMPORTANTRIDING POINTS .................................. 6-1Starting and warming up a coldengine .......................................... 6-1Starting a warm engine ................... 6-2Shifting ............................................ 6-2Tips for reducing fuelconsumption ................................ 6-3Engine break-in ............................... 6-3Parking ............................................ 6-4PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ANDADJUSTMENT .................................... 7-1Owner’s tool kit ................................ 7-1Periodic maintenance chart forthe emission control system ........ 7-2General maintenance andlubrication chart ........................... 7-3Removing and installing thecowling and panels ...................... 7-7Checking the spark plug .................. 7-9Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 7-11Replacing the air filter elementand cleaning the check hose ..... 7-13Adjusting the carburetor ................ 7-15Adjusting the engine idlingspeed ......................................... 7-15Checking the throttle cable freeplay ............................................ 7-16Valve clearance ............................ 7-16Tires .............................................. 7-16Spoke wheels ............................... 7-18Adjusting the clutch lever freeplay ............................................ 7-19Adjusting the brake lever freeplay ............................................ 7-19Adjusting the rear brake lightswitch ......................................... 7-20Checking the front and rearbrake pads ................................. 7-20Checking the brake fluid level ....... 7-21Changing the brake fluid ............... 7-22Drive chain slack ........................... 7-22Cleaning and lubricating thedrive chain ................................. 7-23Checking and lubricating thecables ........................................ 7-24Checking and lubricating thethrottle grip and cable ................ 7-24Checking and lubricating thebrake and shift pedals ............... 7-25Checking and lubricating thebrake and clutch levers .............. 7-25Checking and lubricating thesidestand ................................... 7-26Lubricating the rear suspension .... 7-26Checking the front fork .................. 7-27Checking the steering ................... 7-27