engine YAMAHA TTR125 2001 Notices Demploi (in French)

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THROTTLE LUBRICATION/AIR FILTER CLEANING
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
l
Throttle cable cap
1

NOTE:

Before adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idle speed should be adjusted.
WARNING

After adjusting, turn the handlebar to
right and left and make sure that the
engine idling does not run faster.
2. Apply:
l
Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end
a
and tube
guide cable winding portion
b
.
3. Install:
l
Throttle cable cap
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)

AIR FILTER CLEANING
NOTE:

Proper air filter maintenance is the biggest key
to preventing premature engine wear and
damage.
CAUTION:

Never run the engine without the air filter
element in place; this would allow dirt and
dust to enter the engine and cause rapid
wear and possible engine damage.

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
6. Apply:
lFoam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should
be wet but not dripping.
7. Install:
lAir filter element 1
On air filter guide 2.
8. Apply:
lLithium soap base grease
On the matching surface a on air filter
element.
9. Install:
lAir filter element 1
lWasher 2
lWing nut 3
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it up on upright position by placing
the suitable stand under the engine.
3. Remove:
lDipstick 1

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ENGINE OIL LEVEL INSPECTION
4. Check:
lOil level
Oil level should be between maximum
a and minimum b marks.
Oil level is low ® Add oil to proper
level.
NOTE:
When inspecting the oil level, do not screw the
dipstick into the oil tank. Insert the gauge
lightly.
(For USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives.
Engine oil also lubricates the clutch and
additives could cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
At –10 ˚C (10 ˚F) or higher :
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
At 5 ˚C (40 ˚F) or higher õ:
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE
20W-40 type SE motor oil
(Except for USA and CDN)
CAUTION:
lDo not add any chemical additives or use
oils with a grade of CD a or higher.
lDo not use oils labeled “ENERGY CON-
SERVING II” b or higher. Engine oil also
lubricates the clutch and additives could
cause clutch slippage.
lDo not allow foreign materials to enter the
crankcase.
Recommended oil:
Refer to the following chart for
selection of oils which are suited
to the atmospheric temperatures.
Recommended engine oil classi-
fication:
API STANDARD:
API “SE” or higher grade
(Designed primarily for motor-
cycles)

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
5. Install:
lDipstick
6. Start the engine and let it warm up for
several minutes.
7. Turn off the engine and inspect the oil
level once again.
NOTE:
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles before
inspecting the oil level.
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for sev-
eral minutes and wait for five minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and
hold it on upright position by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the
engine.
4. Remove:
lOil drain bolt 1
lDipstick 2
Drain the engine oil.
5. Install:
lCopper washer
lOil drain bolt 1
New
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
6. Fill:
lEngine oil
7. Check:
lOil leakage
8. Check:
lEngine oil level
9. Install:
lDipstick 2
Oil capacity:
Periodic oil change:
1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)

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ADJOIL PRESSURE INSPECTION/PILOT AIR SCREW
ADJUSTMENT/ENGINE IDLING SPEED ADJUSTMENT
OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION
1. Check:
lOil pressure
Checking steps:
lSlightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt
1.
lStart the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt. If no oil comes out after one minute,
turn the engine off so it will not seize.
lCheck oil passages and oil pump for dam-
age or leakage.
lStart the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
lTighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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Oil pressure check bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
lPilot air screw 1
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot air screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot air screw, turn it in fully
and count the number of turns. Record this
number as the factory-set number of turns
out.
lScrew in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
lBack out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
2-1/2 ~ 3-1/2 turns out (example)
ENGINE IDLING SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Attach:
lInductive tachometer
To spark plug lead.
3. Adjust:
lEngine idling speed

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VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
lThe valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
lThe piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lFuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4. Adjustment steps:
lAdjust the pilot air screw.
Refer to “PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUST-
MENT” section.
lTurn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
specified engine idling speed.
To increase idling speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idling speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Inductive tachometer:
YU-8036-B/90890-03113
Engine idling speed:
1,300 ~ 1,500 r/min
2. Remove:
lSpark plug
lIntake tappet cover 1
lExhaust tappet cover 2
lO-ring
3. Remove:
lTiming mark accessing screw 1
lCrankshaft end accessing screw 2
lO-ring

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SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
lBe sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
lDo not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove:
lBolt (spark arrester) 1
2. Remove:
lSpark arrester 1
Pull the spark arrester out of the muf-
fler.
3. Clean:
lSpark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use
a wire brush to remove any carbon
deposits.
4. Install:
lSpark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the muffler
and align the bolt holes.
lBolt (spark arrester)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)

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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
6. Lubricate:
lDrive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suit-
able chain lubricants
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suitable stand under the engine.
2. Check:
lDrive chain slack a
In the center between the drive axle
and rear wheel axle.
Out of specification ® Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust chain slack with
rear wheel in this “tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
35 ~ 50 mm (1.4 ~ 2.0 in)
3. Adjust:
lDrive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
lLoosen the axle nut 1.
lTurn both drive chain pullers 2 the same
amount a and adjust them to the stopper
in the same position so that the drive
chain slack is within the specified limits.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
lTighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
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Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m • kg, 43 ft • lb)

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ADJFRONT FORK INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY INSPECTION/
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lFront fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage ® Repair
or replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSwingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action ®
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage ® Replace.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
lLeft side cover
3. Loosen:
lLocknut 1
4. Adjust:
lSpring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
Stiffer ®Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer ®Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
Spring length (installed) a:
Standard length Extent of adjustment
165 mm
(6.50 in)155 ~ 175 mm
(6.10 ~ 6.89 in)

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ADJSPOKES INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING/WHEEL INSPECTION/
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
SPOKES INSPECTION AND TIGHTENING
1. Inspect:
lSpokes 1
Bend/damage ® Replace.
Loose spoke ® Retighten.
2. Tighten:
lSpokes
NOTE:
Be sure to retighten these spokes before and
after break-in. After a practice check spokes
for looseness.
T R..Front 2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
Rear 3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)
EC36T000
WHEEL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lWheel runout
Elevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout ® Replace.
2. Inspect:
lBearing free play
Exist play ® Replace.
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
lSteering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gen-
tly rock the fork assembly back and
forth.
Free play ® Adjust steering head.