key YAMAHA XVS125 2004 User Guide

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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2. Pull the rear of the panel out with
the key inserted in the lock, and
then slide the panel forward to re-
lease it in the front.
To install the panel
1. Secure the front of the panel, andthen push the rear of the panel in
with the key inserted in the lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it, and
then close the panel lock cover.

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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 to slowly erode, the spark
plugs should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plugs can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove a spark plug
1. Remove the spark plug cap.
2. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with the spark plug wrench includ-
ed in the owner’s tool kit.
1. Lock cover
2. Unlock.
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1. Spark plug cap
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CAUTION:

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Always keep the battery
charged. Storing a discharged
battery can cause permanent
battery damage.

To charge a sealed-type (MF)
battery, a special (constant-volt-
age) battery charger is required.
Using a conventional battery
charger will damage the battery.
If you do not have access to a
sealed-type (MF) battery charg-
er, have a Yamaha dealer
charge your battery.
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Replacing the fuses
The main fuse and the fuse box, which
contains the fuses for the individual cir-
cuits, are located behind panel A. (See
page 6-5.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
CAUTION:

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Do not use a fuse of a higher amper-
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1. Main fuse
2. Spare main fuse
3. Headlight fuse
4. Ignition fuse
5. Signaling system fuse
6. Carburetor heater fuse
7. Spare fuse
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Carburetor heater fuse:
10.0 A
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avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a

fire.
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb
burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.
2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.
3. Unhook the headlight bulb holder,
and then remove the defective
bulb.
1. Headlight unit
2. Screw
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1. Headlight coupler
1. Bulb cover
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CONSUMER INFORMATION
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EAU26351 Identification numbers
Record the key identification number,
vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces pro-
vided below for assistance when
ordering spare parts from a Yamaha
dealer or for reference in case the vehi-
cle is stolen.
KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM-
BER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:
EAU26380 Key identification number

The key identification number is
stamped into the key tag. Record this
number in the space provided and use
it for reference when ordering a new
key.
EAU26400 Vehicle identification number

The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
NO TE:

The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area. 1. K ey identification n umber
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1. V ehicle identification n umber
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