Yamaha XT225R, Owner'S Manual

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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 .........................................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob ........................................3-8
Seat .................................................................3-8
Helmet holder ..................................................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly ..........3-9
Sidestand ......................................................3-12
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 ...................................5-3
Shifting ............................................................5-3
Recommended shift points ..............................5-5
Engine break-in ...............................................5-5
Parking ............................................................5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR
REPAIR ..............................................................6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ............................6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............................6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .....6-4
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