Yamaha Star User manual

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XV250H
OWNER’S MANUAL
Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
46B-28199-78
[English (E)]

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Readthis manual carefully before operatingthis vehicle. This manual shouldstay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Introduction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha XV250H. This model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the pro-
duction of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and re-
liability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic maintenance of this motorcycle. 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.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please readthis manual carefully andcompletely before operatingthis motorcycle. Do not attempt to operate this
motorcycle until you have attainedadequate knowledge of its controls andoperatingfeatures anduntil you have
been trainedin safe andproper ridingtechniques. Regular inspections andcareful maintenance, alongwith good
ridingskills, will ensure that you safely enjoy the capabilities andthe reliability of this motorcycle.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is usedto alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, couldresult in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoiddamage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Important manual information
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XV250H
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2016 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, June 2016
All rights reserved.
Any reprintingor unauthorizeduse
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printedin Japan.
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