Yamaha Star 250 Xv250y C Owners Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into position
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, and then re-
move it.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be closed un-
less the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel cock This model is equipped with a negative
pressure fuel cock. The fuel cock sup-
plies fuel from the tank to the carburetor
while also filtering it.
The fuel cock lever positions are ex-
plained as follows and shown in the il-
lustrations.
ON
With the fuel cock lever in this position,
fuel flows to the carburetor when the
engine is running. Turn the fuel cock le-
ver to this position when starting the en-
gine and riding.RES
This indicates reserve....

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Starter (choke) lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (a) to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the lever in direction (b) to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Steering lock To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebar all the way to
the right.
2. Open the steering lock cover, and
then insert the key.
3. Turn the key 1/8 turn counterclock-
wise, push it in...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Rider seat To remove the rider seat
Remove the bolts, and then pull the rid-
er seat off.
To install the rider seat
1. Insert the projection on the front of
the rider seat into the seat holder
as shown.2. Place the rider seat in the original
position, and then tighten the bolts.
TIPMake sure that the rider seat is properlysecured before riding.
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Helmet holder To open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Adjusting the shock absorber 
assemblies Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
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To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
WARNING
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Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability mayresult.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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4 below and have a Yamaha dealer re-
pair it if it does not function proper-
ly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (com-
prising the sidestand switch, clutch
switch and neutral switch) has the fol-
lowing functions.

It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the side-
stand is up, but the clutch lever is
not pulled.


It prevents starting when the trans-
mission is in gear and the clutch le-
ver is pulled,...

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up....

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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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 procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis...

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Pre-operation check list 
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
FuelCheck fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage.4-5
Engine oilCheck oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.7-10
Front brakeCheck operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary....