User manual YAMAHA XT225 L

[. . . ] If you have any questions concerning the operation or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer. The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain 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. IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10130 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! [. . . ] Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Remove the engine guard by removing the bolt. Remove the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter element. 1 4 321 2 2 1 1. Engine oil filler cap ECA11000 3 4. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt along with the O-ring, compression spring, and engine oil strainer, to drain the oil from the crankcase. CAUTION: When removing the engine oil drain bolt, the O-ring, compression spring, and oil strainer will fall out. NOTE: Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary. Clean the engine oil strainer with solvent. NOTE: Skip steps 6­11 if the oil filter element is not being cleaned. 1 1. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts. 6-13 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3(×2) 1 replace them if necessary. Clean the oil filter element with solvent, and then install it. "UP" mark ECA10480 G WARNING Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components. Do not start the engine when cleaning the exhaust system. 7. Install the sponge material onto the air filter element frame, and then insert the air filter element into the air filter case. NOTE: Install the air filter element with the gray CAUTION: G Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case. G The engine should never be operated without the air filter element installed, otherwise the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may become excessively worn. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws. Install the panel. 6-16 NOTE: Make sure to select a well-ventilated area free of combustible materials to clean the spark arrester. Remove the tailpipe by removing the screw, and then pulling it out of the muffler. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler, and then install and tighten the screw. NOTE: Make sure to align the screw holes when inserting the tailpipe. EAU21250 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and its emission control system, which requires very sophisticated adjustment. Therefore, carburetor adjustments should be left to Yamaha dealer, who has the necessary professional knowledge and experience. 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 1. [. . . ] 8-1 Speedometer unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Starter (choke) knob. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Starting and warming up a cold engine . . . . . 5-1 Start switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]