engine oil YAMAHA CYGNUS 125 2012 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION .................... 1-1
Further safe-riding points ................. 1-5
DESCRIPTION .................................... 2-1
Left view ........................................... 2-1
Right view ......................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNC-
TIONS .................................................. 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................. 3-1
Keyhole cover .................................. 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............. 3-2
Speedometer .................................... 3-3
Multi-function display ........................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .......................... 3-5
Front brake lever .............................. 3-6
Rear brake lever ............................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap .................................... 3-7
Fuel .................................................. 3-7
Catalytic converters .......................... 3-9
Kickstarter ........................................ 3-9
Seat ................................................ 3-10
Storage compartments ................... 3-10
Sidestand ....................................... 3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......... 3-12
FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS ............................................. 4-1OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine ........................... 5-1
Starting off ........................................ 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration .......... 5-2
Braking ............................................. 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .. 5-3
Engine break-in ................................ 5-3
Parking ............................................. 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT ......................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................. 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............... 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart .............................................. 6-4
Removing and installing panels ....... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer ............... 6-10
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-12
Air fi lter and V-belt case air fi lter
elements ..................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................. 6-15
Valve clearance .............................. 6-15
Tires ............................................... 6-16
Cast wheels .................................... 6-17
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-18Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ......................... 6-19
Checking the brake fl uid level ........ 6-19
Changing the brake fl uid ................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .................................... 6-21
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .......................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .......... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................... 6-23
Checking the steering .................... 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ......... 6-24
Battery ............................................ 6-24
Replacing the fuses ........................ 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb .......... 6-27
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................. 6-28
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ............ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ..... 6-29
Troubleshooting ............................. 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................... 6-31
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE .... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................... 7-1
Care ................................................. 7-1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
engine is not working correctly. If this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”. The warning light should
come on for a few seconds, and then
go off.
If the warning light does not come
on initially when the key is turned to
“ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
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SpeedometerZAUM00**
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SELECT
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1. SpeedometerThe speedometer shows the riding
speed.
When the key is turned to “ON”, the
speedometer needle will sweep once
across the speed range and then re-
turn to zero in order to test the electri-
cal circuit.
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Multi-function display
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WARNING
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract
the operator and increase the risk
of an accident.ZAUM00**
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1. Oil change indicator “7”
2. Odometer
3. Fuel meter
4. “RESET” button
5. “SELECT” button
6. ClockThe multi-function display is equipped
with the following:●
an odometer
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS●
a tripmeter (which shows the dis-
tance traveled since it was last
set to zero)
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an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)
●
an oil change indicator (which
flashes when the engine oil
should be changed)
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a clock
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a fuel meter
TIP●
When the key is turned to “ON”,
all segments of the display come
on for a few seconds. During this
time, the multi-function display is
performing a self-test.
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Be sure to turn the key to “ON”
before using the “SELECT” and
“RESET” buttons.
Odometer, tripmeter and oil change
tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switch-
es the display among the odom-
eter mode “ODO”, the tripmeter mode
“TRIP” and the oil change tripmeter
“OIL CHANGE TRIP” in the following
order:
ODO → TRIP → OIL CHANGE TRIP
→ ODO
OdometerTIPIf the odometer indicates “-----”, have
a Yamaha dealer check the multi-
function display, as it may be faulty.
Tripmeter
To reset the tripmeter, select it by
pushing the “SELECT” button until
“TRIP” is displayed, and then push the
“RESET” button at least 1 second.TIPIf the tripmeter indicates “-----”, have
a Yamaha dealer check the multi-
function display, as it may be faulty.
Oil change tripmeter
To reset the oil change tripmeter, se-
lect it by pushing the “SELECT” but-
ton until “OIL CHANGE TRIP” is dis-
played, and then push the “RESET”
button at least 3 seconds.
Push the “SELECT” button again to
start the oil change tripmeter; the dis-
play changes to the ODO mode.
Oil change indicator “7”
This indicator flashes at the initial
1000 km (600 mi), then at every 3000
km (1800 mi) thereafter to indicate
that the engine oil should be changed.
After changing the engine oil, reset
the oil change tripmeter.
If the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator flashes (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the oil change
tripmeter must be reset after the
oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time.TIP●
If the oil change tripmeter is reset
before the initial 1000 km (600
mi), the next periodic oil change
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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKSBefore using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.3-7
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specifi ed level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fl uid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fl uid to specifi ed level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-18~6-20
Rear brake• Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.6-18, 6-19
Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing.6-15, 6-21
Wheels and tires• Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-16, 6-17
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-21
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follow-
ing tips to reduce fuel consumption:● Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.● Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.● Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cross-
ings).
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important pe-
riod in the life of your engine than the
period between 0 and 1000 km (600
mi). For this reason, you should read
the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the fi rst
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided.
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0 ~ 150 km (0 ~ 90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for fi ve to
ten minutes.
Vary the engine speed from time to
time. Do not operate the engine at
one set throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km (90 ~ 300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500 ~ 1000 km (300 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
3/4 throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km
(600 mi) of operation, the engine oil
must be changed and the oil strain-
er cleaned.
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1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary the speed occasionally.
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NOTICEIf any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)
12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
12Rear brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.
√√√√ √
13 Sidestand, centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√√ √
14 * Sidestand switch• Check operation.
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15 * Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
√√√√
16 *Shock absorber as-
sembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.
√√√√
17 Engine oil• Change. (See page 6-10.)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.√Every 3000 km (1800 mi)
18 Engine oil strainer• Clean.
√Every 6000 km (3500 mi)
19 Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
• Change.√√√√√ √
20 * V-belt• Replace. Every 18000 km (10500 mi)
21 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.
√√√√√ √
22Moving parts and ca-
bles• Lubricate.
√√√√ √
23 * Throttle grip• Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play, and adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√ √
24 *Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√ √
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine oil and oil strainerThe engine oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed and the oil
strainer cleaned at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. The engine oil must
also be changed at the initial 1000 km
(600 mi) and when the oil change indi-
cator fl ashes. The oil change tripmeter
must be reset after the initial 1000 km
(600 mi). (See page 3-3 for reset pro-
cedures.)
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil fi ller hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.ZAUM00**
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add suffi cient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil fi ller
hole, and then tighten the oil fi ller
cap.
To change the engine oil and clean
the oil strainer
1. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolts to drain the oil
from the crankcase.
NOTICE:

When removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, spring,
and oil strainer will fall out.
Take care not to lose these
parts.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt B4. Clean the oil strainer with solvent,
and then check it for damage and
replace it if necessary.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
6. Install the oil strainer, spring,
O-ring and engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten the drain bolts to
the specifi ed torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Refi ll with the specifi ed amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the engine
oil fi ller cap.Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.9 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
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NOTICE● Do not use oils with a diesel
speci cation of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than speci ed.
In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
● Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let
it idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the en-
gine off and check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
10. Reset the oil change tripmeter.
(See page 3-3 for reset proce-
dures.)
TIPIf the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator flashes (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the oil change
tripmeter must be reset after the
oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the fi nal transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the fi -
nal transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
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1. Final transmission oil fi ller cap4. Remove the fi nal transmission oil
filler cap and its O-ring from the
fi nal transmission case.
5. Remove the fi nal transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the fi nal transmission
case.
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1. Final transmission oil drain bolt6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fi ed torque.Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 16.6 ft·lbf)7. Refi ll with the specifi ed amount of
the recommended fi nal transmis-
sion oil. WARNING! Make sure
that no foreign material enters
the final transmission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTRecommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt, 0.10 Imp.qt)8. Install the final transmission oil
fi ller cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil fi ller cap.
9. Check the fi nal transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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Air filter and V-belt case air
lter elementsThe air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements should be cleaned at the in-
tervals specifi ed in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Check
both filter elements more frequently
if you are riding in unusually wet or
dusty areas. The air fi lter check hoses
must be frequently checked and
cleaned if necessary.
Replacing the air lter element
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.2. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
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1. Air fi lter case cover
2. Screw3. Pull the air fi lter element out.
4. Insert a new air fi lter element into
the air fi lter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element
is properly seated in the air
filter case. The engine should
never be operated without
the air filter element installed,
otherwise the piston(s) and/or
cylinder(s) may become exces-
sively worn.
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5. Install the air fi lter case cover by
installing the screws.
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