lock YAMAHA MT-125 2020 Owner's Manual

Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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EAU86430Engine overheating
WARNING
EWAT1041
Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot.
Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then slowly ro-
tate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound has stopped, press down on the
cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided
that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the engine
has cooled.
Check the coolant
level in the reservoir
and radiator.Add coolant.
(See TIP.)
The coolant level is
OK.
There is no leakage.
There is leakage.
The coolant level is
low.
Check the cooling
system for leakage.
Have a Yamaha
dealer check and
repair the cooling
system.
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again,
have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling
system.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-2
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connectors ............................ 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack................................... 6-23
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-8
Engine overheating ............................... 6-37
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-18
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12Helmet holder ....................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-21
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-34
M
Main switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-12
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-19
Shifting ................................................... 5-4
Shift light ................................................ 3-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Sidestand ............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-12
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting........... 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
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