engine YAMAHA XMAX 125 2009 Owners Manual

SAFETY 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 and warning lights .............3-3
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-3
High beam indicator light ................3-3
Fuel level warning light ....................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ............3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light ...3-4
Speedometer ....................................3-5
Fuel gauge ........................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge..............3-5
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) .................3-9
Handlebar switches ..........................3-9
Dimmer switch .................................3-9
Turn signal switch ............................3-9
Horn switch .....................................3-9
Start switch ......................................3-9
Hazard switch ................................3-10
Front brake lever.............................3-10
Rear brake lever..............................3-10Fuel tank cap ..................................3-11
Fuel .................................................3-12
Catalytic converters ........................3-13
Securing bracket ............................3-14
Seat.................................................3-14
Storage compartments ...................3-15
Front storage compartment............3-16
Rear storage compartment.............3-17
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-18
Sidestand ........................................3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-19
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 .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-3
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel .......................6-6
Checking the spark plug ..................6-8
Engine oil ..........................................6-9
Final transmission oil ......................6-12
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ......................................6-14
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-15
Valve clearance ...............................6-16
Tires ................................................6-16
Cast wheels ....................................6-18
Front and rear brake lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-19
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-20
Changing the brake fluid ................6-21
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable .............................6-22
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-22
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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• Always obey the speed limit
and never travel faster than
warranted by road and traffic
conditions.
• Always signal before turning or
changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
●The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
• The operator should keep both
hands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foo-
trests during operation to
maintain control of the scooter.
• The passenger should always
hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both
feet on the passenger foo-
trests. Never carry a passenger
unless he or she can firmly pla-
ce both feet on the passenger
footrests.
●Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
●This scooter is designed for on-
road use only. It is not suitable for
off-road use.
Protective apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
accidents are the result of head inju-
ries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the pre-
vention or reduction of head injuries.
●Always wear an approved hel-
met.
●Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impair-
ment of vision that could delay
seeing a hazard.
●The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is
effective in preventing or redu-
cing abrasions or lacerations.
●Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on
the control levers or wheels and
cause injury or an accident.
●Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during orafter operation and can cause
burns.
●A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing
carbon monoxide can cause heada-
ches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea,
confusion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless,
odorless, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or
smell any engine exhaust. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can collect
rapidly and you can quickly be over-
come and unable to save yourself.
Also, deadly levels of carbon monoxi-
de can linger for hours or days in
enclosed or poorly ventilated areas. If
you experience any symptoms of car-
bon monoxide poisoning, leave the
area immediately, get fresh air, and
SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT.
●Do not run engine indoors. Even
if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust with fans or open win-
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dows and doors, carbon monoxi-
de can rapidly reach dangerous
levels.
●Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
●Do not run engine outdoors whe-
re engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the scooter is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use
extreme caution when adding cargo
or accessories to your scooter. Use
extra care when riding a scooter that
has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information
about accessories below, are some
general guidelines to follow if loading
cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close
to the scooter as possible. Secu-
rely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the
scooter to minimize imbalance or
instability.
●Shifting weights can create a
sudden imbalance. Make sure
that accessories and cargo are
securely attached to the scooter
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-
adjustable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.• Never attach any large or
heavy items to the handlebar,
front fork, or front fender. Such
items can create unstable
handling or a slow steering res-
ponse.
●This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached
to a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avai-
lable only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and
accessories or offer other modifica-
tions for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is
not in a position to test the products
that these aftermarket companies
produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neit-
her endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load:
189 kg (417 lb)1
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Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket pro-
ducts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifica-
tions performed to your vehicle that
change any of the vehicle’s design or
operation characteristics can put you
and others at greater risk of serious
injury or death. You are responsible
for injuries related to changes in the
vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Loa-
ding” when mounting accessories.
●Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your scooter. Care-
fully inspect the accessory befo-
re using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension tra-
vel, steering travel or control ope-ration, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the hand-
lebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to impro-
per weight distribution or
aerodynamic changes. If
accessories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,
they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to
a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodyna-
mic effects. Wind may attempt
to lift the scooter, or the scoo-
ter may become unstable in
cross winds. These accesso-
ries may also cause instability
when passing or being passed
by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the fre-
edom of movement of the ope-
rator and may limit control abi-
lity, therefore, suchaccessories are not recom-
mended.
●Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical
accessories exceed the capacity
of the scooter’s electrical system,
an electric failure could result,
which could cause a dangerous
loss of lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to pro-
vide the best combination of hand-
ling, braking, and comfort. Other tires,
rims, sizes, and combinations may
not be appropriate. Refer to page
6-16 for tire specifications and more
information on replacing your tires.
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EAU10410
Left view
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Battery (page 6-24)
2. Owner’s tool kit (page 6-1)
3. V-belt case air filter element (page 6-14)
4. Rear storage compartment (page 3-17)
5. Air filter element (page 6-14)
6. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page3-18)
7. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-12)
8. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 6-12)9. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-9)
10. Sidestand (page 6-22)
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Right view
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Seat (page 3-14)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
4. Fuses (page 6-26)
5. Front brake pads (page 6-19)
6. Coolant level check window (page 6-13)
7. Centerstand (page 6-22)
8. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-9)9. Rear brake pads (page 6-19)
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●Keep other immobilizer system
keys away from the main
switch as they may cause sig-
nal interference.EAU10471
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering.
TIP
Be sure to use the standard key
(black bow) for regular use of the
vehicle. To minimize the risk of losing
the code re-registering key (red bow),
keep it in a safe place and only use it
for code re-registering.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power; the meter lighting, taillight,
license plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be star-
ted. The key cannot be removed.
TIP
The headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay
on until the key is turned to “OFF” or
the sidestand is moved down.
EAU10661
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EWA10061
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WARNING
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is
moving. Otherwise the electrical
systems will be switched off, which
may result in loss of control or an
accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
T
o lock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “OFF”
position, and then turn it to
“LOCK” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.T
o unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“OFF” while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Fuel level warning light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “ ”
3. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Immobilizer system indicator light “ ”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
6. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and “ ”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
fuel level drops below approximately
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal). When
this occurs, refuel as soon as possi-
ble.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAUT1932
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light flashes or stays on
if an electrical circuit monitoring the
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”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Immobilizer system indicator light
“”
The electrical circuit of the indicator
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ON”.
If the indicator light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
When the key is turned to “OFF” and
30 seconds have passed, the indica-
tor light will start flashing indicating
the immobilizer system is enabled.
After 24 hours have passed, the indi-
cator light will stop flashing, however
the immobilizer system is still ena-
bled.
TIP
This model is also equipped with a
self-diagnosis device for the immobi-
lizer system. If the immobilizer system
is not working correctly, the indicator
light will start flashing a pattern when
the key is turned to “ON”. When this
occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check
the self-diagnosis system. However, if
the indicator light slowly flashes fivetimes, and then quickly flashes two
times repeatedly, this error could be
caused by signal interference. If this
occurs, try the following.
1. Use the code re-registering key
to start the engine.
TIP
Make sure there are no other immobi-
lizer keys close to the main switch,
and do not keep more than one
immobilizer key on the same key ring!
Immobilizer system keys may cause
signal interference, which may pre-
vent the engine from starting.
2. If the engine starts, turn it off, and
try starting the engine with the
standard keys.
3. If one or both of the standard
keys do not start the engine, take
the vehicle, the code re-registe-
ring key and both standard keys
to a Yamaha dealer and have the
standard keys re-registered.
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Speedometer
1. Speedometer
UK ONLY
1. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
EAUM1471
Fuel gauge
1. Fuel gauge
2. Fuel level warning light
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the remaining fuel in
the tank reaches approximately 2 L (0.53
US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal), the fuel level war-
ning light will come on and the multi-
function display will automatically chan-
ge to the “Trip/fuel” mode. (See page
3-6). If this occurs, refuel as soon as
possible.
TIP
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
EAU12172
Coolant temperature gauge
1. Coolant temperature gauge red zone
2. Coolant temperature gauge
With the key in the “ON” position, the
coolant temperature gauge indicates
the temperature of the coolant. The
coolant temperature varies with chan-
ges in the weather and engine load. If
the needle reaches or enters the red
zone, stop the vehicle and let the
engine cool. (See page 6-34).
ECA10021
NOTICE
Do not continue to operate the
engine if it is overheating.
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