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DIC183

46B-28199-11

XV250Z(C)

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

LIT-11626-23-21

Summary of Contents for Star XV250ZC

Page 1: ...DIC183 46B 28199 11 XV250Z C OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 23 21...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U46B11E0 book Page 1 Wednesday May 13 2009 8 55 AM...

Page 3: ...tain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha co...

Page 4: ...y all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicate...

Page 5: ...otor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2009 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in...

Page 6: ...rt 7 4 Removing and installing the panel 7 8 Checking the spark plugs 7 8 Canister for California only 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 10 Cleaning the air filter element 7 13 Carburetor 7 15...

Page 7: ...el 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting chart 7 40 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers...

Page 8: ...vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement labe...

Page 9: ...2 1 1 3 2 4 California only 5 California only Cold tire normal pressure should be set as follows 225 2 25 33 200 2 00 29 200 2 00 29 175 1 75 25 3CK 21668 A1 NOTICE 10D 2815N 00 U46B11E0 book Page 2...

Page 10: ...ssenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver w...

Page 11: ...contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear l...

Page 12: ...evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached t...

Page 13: ...rk area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and shou...

Page 14: ...age 4 8 3 Fuel tank page 4 5 4 Battery page 7 30 5 Fuses page 7 31 6 Helmet holder page 4 9 7 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 10 8 Main switch page 4 1 9 Fuel cock page 4...

Page 15: ...r seat page 4 9 4 Air filter element page 7 13 5 Front turn signal position lights page 7 34 6 Brake pedal page 4 4 7 Footrest 8 Rear brake light switch page 7 21 9 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 10 Shock...

Page 16: ...er page 4 3 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 2 3 Speedometer unit page 4 2 4 Indicator lights page 4 1 5 Right handlebar switches page 4 2 6 Brake lever page 4 4 7 Throttle grip page 7 15 8 Fuel tank...

Page 17: ...loss of con trol or an accident EAU10810 P Parking The taillight and position lights are on but all other electrical systems are off The key can be removed The key must be pushed in from the OFF posit...

Page 18: ...stance traveled The tripmeter shows the distance traveled since it was last set to zero with the reset knob The tripmeter can be used to estimate the distance that can be traveled with a full tank of...

Page 19: ...fore starting the engine Set this switch to OFF to stop the engine in case of an emergen cy such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12691 Start switch START Push this...

Page 20: ...nt mesh transmission equipped on this motorcycle EAU12890 Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the handle bar grip EAU12941...

Page 21: ...ng fuel Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosio...

Page 22: ...es and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number...

Page 23: ...ly turn the fuel cock lever to this position if you run out of fuel while riding otherwise the engine may stall and will have to be primed see PRI After turning the fuel cock lever to RES refuel as so...

Page 24: ...the steering lock cover and then insert the key 3 Turn the key 1 8 turn counterclock wise push it in while turning the handlebar slightly to the left and then turn the key 1 8 turn clock wise 4 Check...

Page 25: ...P Make sure that the rider seat is properly secured before riding EAU14282 Helmet holder To open the helmet holder insert the key into the lock and then turn the key as shown To lock the helmet holder...

Page 26: ...hock absorber EAU15303 Sidestand The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand swit...

Page 27: ...s 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 but the sidestand is still down...

Page 28: ...0 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may not be working correctly The...

Page 29: ...fore using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 5 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If neces...

Page 30: ...and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 26 Brake and clutch levers M...

Page 31: ...FOR YOUR SAFETY PRE OPERATION CHECKS 5 3 5 Battery Check fluid level Fill with distilled water if necessary 7 30 ITEM CHECKS PAGE U46B11E0 book Page 3 Wednesday May 13 2009 8 55 AM...

Page 32: ...a dealer to check the electrical circuit 4 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 8 5 Start the engine by pushing the start switch If the engine fails to start release...

Page 33: ...ot required when the engine is warm EAU16671 Shifting Shifting gears lets you control the amount of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown...

Page 34: ...ar Make sure not to shift the transmission into the neutral posi tion 6 Open the throttle part way and gradually release the clutch lever 7 Follow the same procedure when shifting to the next higher g...

Page 35: ...ration the engine oil must be changed and the oil filter car tridge or element replaced ECA11282 1000 1600 km 600 1000 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle 1600 km 1000 mi and beyond The ve...

Page 36: ...nning engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carb...

Page 37: ...wner 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 maintena...

Page 38: ...ine Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plugs Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace every 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve clearan...

Page 39: ...d breath er hose for proper operation 3 Clutch Check operation Adjust or replace cable 4 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play and replace brake pa...

Page 40: ...semblies for looseness Moderately repack with lithium soap based grease every 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months Repack 13 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 1...

Page 41: ...m engine before draining 23 Engine oil filter ele ment Replace 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 2...

Page 42: ...cylinder or caliper cylinder always replace the brake fluid Check the brake fluid level regularly and fill as required Replace the oil seals on the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper cylin...

Page 43: ...anel and then push the rear of the panel in EAU19545 Checking the spark plugs The spark plugs are important engine components which are easy to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug...

Page 44: ...park plug gap with a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion To install a spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe o...

Page 45: ...ch ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil filter ele ment replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubri cation chart To check the engine oil level 1 Place the...

Page 46: ...il filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the screws 5 Remov...

Page 47: ...peci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase 9 Start the...

Page 48: ...in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the bolts and loosen the air filter case joint clamp screw 2 Disconnect the hoses from the air filter case and then remove the air filter case 3 Remove the ai...

Page 49: ...t dripping 7 Pull the sponge material over the air filter element frame 8 Insert the element into the air filter case and then tighten the wing nut NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is prop...

Page 50: ...wledge and experience EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The t...

Page 51: ...se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressur...

Page 52: ...rience It is not recommended to patch a punctured tube If unavoid able however patch the tube very carefully and replace it as soon as possible with a high quality product Tire information This motorc...

Page 53: ...heel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics a...

Page 54: ...ut in direction b 7 Tighten the locknut at the crank case 8 Tighten the locknut at the clutch le ver and then slide the rubber cover to its original position EAU22093 Adjusting the brake lever free pl...

Page 55: ...play WARNING EWA10670 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make these adjustments Brake pedal position The top of the brake pedal should be positioned approximately 60 0 mm 2 36 in above the top of...

Page 56: ...be obtained as described have a Yamaha dealer make this ad justment After adjusting the brake pedal free play check the operation of the brake light EAU22272 Adjusting the rear brake light switch The...

Page 57: ...brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line have a Ya...

Page 58: ...e a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the intervals specified in the TIP after the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart In addition have the oil seals of the brake master cylin der and cal...

Page 59: ...l as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the specified limits ECA10571 TIP Using the alignm...

Page 60: ...e and lubrica tion chart otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10582 The drive chain must be lubricated after was...

Page 61: ...ith cable movement Replace damaged cables as soon as possi ble to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10711 EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip sh...

Page 62: ...r The operation of the brake and clutch levers should be checked before each ride and the lever pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease Recommended lu...

Page 63: ...maintenance and lubrication chart EAU23272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and...

Page 64: ...f the ground See page 7 35 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and...

Page 65: ...ttery ECA10611 WARNING EWA10770 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your e...

Page 66: ...breather hose is properly routed in good condition and not obstructed NOTICE If the breather hose is positioned in such a way that the frame is ex posed to electrolyte or gas ex pelled from the batte...

Page 67: ...bulb to keep it free from oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the...

Page 68: ...over and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU24133 Replacing the tail brake light bulb 1 Re...

Page 69: ...turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal lens by re moving the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it i...

Page 70: ...cle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear whe...

Page 71: ...Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before insert ing the brake disc and that the slot in the speedometer gear unit fits over the retainer on the fork leg 3 Insert the wheel ax...

Page 72: ...nut on both ends of the swingarm 3 Loosen the axle nut and the brake torque rod nut at the brake shoe plate 4 Lift the rear wheel off the ground according to the procedure on page 7 35 5 Remove the br...

Page 73: ...Install the axle nut 5 Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sidestand down 6 Tighten the brake torque rod nut to the specified torque 7 Adjust the drive chain slack See pa...

Page 74: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imi...

Page 75: ...Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gaps or replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Open the throttle halfway an...

Page 76: ...tlets with plas tic bags after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug caps are tightly in stalled 3...

Page 77: ...d a soft clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with...

Page 78: ...ess Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha de...

Page 79: ...ry from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark p...

Page 80: ...cement 1 40 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 60 L 1 69 US qt 1 41 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank...

Page 81: ...198 432 lb XV250ZC 90 195 kg 198 430 lb Front 200 kPa 2 00 kgf cm 29 psi Rear 225 kPa 2 25 kgf cm 33 psi Front wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size...

Page 82: ...signal position light 12 V 27 W 8 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 27 0 W 2 Meter lighting 14 V 3 0 W 1 Neutral indicator light 14 V 3 0 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Turn signal indica...

Page 83: ...dentification number The key identification number is stamped into the key Record this num ber in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26400 Vehicle identification nu...

Page 84: ...dering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48061 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label s...

Page 85: ...and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yama...

Page 86: ...cle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed o...

Page 87: ...inder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month...

Page 88: ...MATION 10 6 10 28000 mi 46000 km or 54 months 31000 mi 51000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks U46B11E0 book Page 6 Wednesday May 1...

Page 89: ...warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer An inspection and...

Page 90: ...later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty ca...

Page 91: ...d repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is incl...

Page 92: ...ed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to hel...

Page 93: ...10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 11 Indicator lights 4 1 K Key identification number 10 1 L Labels location 1 1 M Main switch 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission c...

Page 94: ...ve clearance 7 16 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 29 Wheel front 7 35 Wheel...

Page 95: ...U46B11E0 book Page 3 Wednesday May 13 2009 8 55 AM...

Page 96: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009 05 0 6 1 CR E PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD DIC183...

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