check transmission fluid YAMAHA XCITY 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
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-4
Fuel gauge ......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Front brake lever ............................3-9
Rear brake lever .............................3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Catalytic converters ......................3-12
Seat ..............................................3-12
Storage compartments .................3-13
Windshield ....................................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-15
Carrier ...........................................3-16
Luggage hook ...............................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-16Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-17
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-15Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-28
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-31U16PE3E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:17 PM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before 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.3-10
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-10
Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-13
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage.6-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-19, 6-20, 6-21
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
6
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TIP●
The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
19*Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage.√√√√√
Change coolant. Every 3 years
20Final transmission
oil Check vehicle for oil leakage.√√ √
Change.√√√
21*V- b e l t Replace. Every 18000 km (10500 mi)
22*Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.√√√√√√
23Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.√√√√√
24*Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing.√√√√√
25*Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. 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)
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-23
Braking .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-16
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-12
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Display, multi-function ............................. 3-5EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-13
Front and rear brake lever free play...... 6-19Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-17
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-3
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Model label ............................................. 9-1PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-4
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments .......................... 3-13
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ............................. 6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance..................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-19
Windshield............................................. 3-14
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