Yamaha Star 250 Xv250y C Owners Manual

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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5
Drive chainCheck chain slack.
Adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition.
Lubricate if necessary.7-23, 7-25
Wheels and tiresCheck for damage.
Check tire condition and tread depth.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.7-16, 7-18
Brake and shift pedalsMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary.7-26
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth.
Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.7-26...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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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 dealer.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
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Starting and warming up a 
cold engine In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
6-2
6 temperatures below 10 °C (50 °F) re-
quire about 35 seconds with the starter
(choke) turned on, then about 2.5 min-
utes with the starter (choke) in the half-
way position.
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Starting a warm engine Follow the same procedure as for start-
ing a cold engine with the exception
that the starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the
amount of engine power available for
starting off,...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6
NOTICE
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Even with the transmission in
the neutral position, do not
coast for long periods of time
with the engine off, and do not
tow the motorcycle for long dis-
tances. The transmission is
properly lubricated only when
the engine is running. Inade-
quate lubrication may damage
the transmission.


Always use the clutch while
changing gears to avoid damag-
ing the engine, transmission,
and drive train, which are not
designed to withstand theshock of...

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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6
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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, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the vehi-
cle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjust-
ment, and lubrication are explained on
the following pages.
WARNING
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Failure to properly maintain the ve-
hicle or performing maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
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Owner’s tool kit The owner’s tool kit is located behind
panel A. (See page 7-8.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance work correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or experi-
ence required for a particular...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system * Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.No. ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month4000 mi 
(6000 km) 
or 
6 months7000 mi 
(11000 km) 
or 
12 months10000 mi 
(16000 km) 
or 
18 months13000 mi 
(21000 km) 
or 
24 months16000 mi 
(26000 km) 
or 
30 months
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel and vacuum hoses for...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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7
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General maintenance and lubrication chart No. ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
600 mi 
(1000 km) 
or 
1 month4000 mi 
(6000 km) 
or 
6 months7000 mi 
(11000 km) 
or 
12 months10000 mi 
(16000 km) 
or 
18 months13000 mi 
(21000 km) 
or 
24 months16000 mi 
(26000 km) 
or 
30 months
1*Air filter elementClean with solvent.
Replace if necessary.√√√√√
2*BatteryCheck specific gravity and breath-
er hose for proper operation.√√√√√
3*ClutchCheck...

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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9*Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth oper-
ation.
Replace if necessary.√√√√√
10*Swingarm pivot 
bushesCheck bush assemblies for loose-
ness.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based 
grease.√√√√
11 Drive chainCheck chain slack, alignment and 
condition.
Adjust and thoroughly lubricate 
chain with Yamaha chain and ca-
ble lube.Every 300 mi (500 km) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain
12*Steering bearingsCheck bearing assemblies for...