Yamaha XT225S - Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .............1-1
Location of important labels ......1-5
DESCRIPTION .............................2-1
Left view .....................................2-1
Right view...................................2-2
CONTROLS AND
INSTRUMENTS ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ..........3-1
Indicator lights ...........................3-2
Speedometer unit ......................3-2
Handlebar switches ...................3-3
Clutch lever ...............................3-4
Shift pedal .................................3-4
Brake lever ................................3-4
Brake pedal ...............................3-5
Fuel tank cap .............................3-5
Fuel ...........................................3-6
Fuel cock ...................................3-7
Starter (choke) knob “ 1 ” ..........3-8
Seat ...........................................3-8
Helmet holder ............................3-9
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................3-9
Sidestand ................................3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ........4-1
Pre-operation check list ............4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ...........................5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .....................................5-1
Starting a warm engine .............5-2
Shifting ......................................5-2
Engine break-in .........................5-4
Parking ......................................5-4
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 .......................6-5
Removing and installing the
cowling and panels ................6-9
Checking the spark plug .........6-10
Canister (for California only) ...6-11
Engine oil and oil filter
element .................................6-12
Cleaning the air filter
element .................................6-15
Cleaning the spark arrester ..... 6-16
Adjusting the carburetor ..........6-17
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ....................................... 6-17
Adjusting the valve
clearance .............................. 6-18
Tires ........................................ 6-18
Spoke wheels .......................... 6-20
Accessories and replacement
parts ...................................... 6-21
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ....................................... 6-21
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ....................................... 6-22
Adjusting the brake pedal
position and free play ............ 6-23
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch .................................... 6-24
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ............ 6-25
Checking the brake fluid
level ....................................... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid ......... 6-26
Drive chain slack .....................6-27
Lubricating the drive chain ...... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the
cables .................................... 6-29