warning YAMAHA XMAX 125 2018 Owners Manual

Introduction
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the YP125RA, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience
and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality
products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages
of your YP125RA. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to op-
erate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself
and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the
best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con-
tact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put
safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There-
fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and
this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA12412
Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this
scooter.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EAUM1013
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ards. Obey all safety messages that follow
this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi-
cle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.YP125RA
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2018 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition, May 2018
All rights reserved
Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of
MBK INDUSTRIE
is expressly prohibited. Printed in France.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Table of contents
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
Smart key system ............................3-1
Smart key system............................3-1
Operating range of the smart key
system .........................................3-2
Handling of the smart key and
mechanical keys ..........................3-3
Smart key ........................................3-5
Replacing the smart key battery .....3-6
Main switch .....................................3-8
Instrument and control functions....4-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................4-1
Speedometer...................................4-2
Tachometer .....................................4-3
Multi-function display......................4-3
Handlebar switches.......................4-12
Front brake lever ...........................4-13
Rear brake lever ............................4-14
ABS ...............................................4-14
Traction control system.................4-15
Fuel tank cap.................................4-17
Fuel................................................4-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................4-19
Catalytic converters .....................4-20
Storage compartments .................4-20
Windshield.....................................4-22
Handlebar position .......................4-25
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies .................................4-25
Sidestand ......................................4-26
Ignition circuit cut-off system........4-27
Auxiliary DC jack ..........................4-29For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 5-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................. 6-1
Starting the engine.......................... 6-2
Starting off ...................................... 6-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-3
Braking............................................ 6-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption................................ 6-5
Engine break-in ............................... 6-5
Parking ............................................ 6-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system.............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart........................... 7-4
Removing and installing the
panel ............................................ 7-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-8
Engine oil ........................................ 7-9
Final transmission oil .................... 7-11
Coolant ......................................... 7-12
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements and check hoses........ 7-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-15
Valve clearance ............................. 7-16
Tires .............................................. 7-16
Cast wheels .................................. 7-18
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 7-20
Checking the brake fluid level....... 7-20
Changing the brake fluid............... 7-21
Checking the V-belt ...................... 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
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1
Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this scooter.
He or she should:
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of scooter operation.
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
Never operate a scooter without
proper training or instruction. Take
a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized scooter dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility ofan accident or equipment damage.
See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.
This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by
an automobile driver who did not
see the scooter. Making yourself
conspicuous appears to be very
effective in reducing the chance of
this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for scooter accidents to
occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a scooter with-
out proper knowledge. Contact
an authorized scooter dealer to
inform you on basic scooter
maintenance. Certain mainte-
nance can only be carried out
by certified staff.
Many accidents involve inexperi-
enced operators. In fact, many op-
erators who have been involved in
accidents do not even have a cur-
rent driver’s license.
• Make sure that you are qualified
and that you only lend your
scooter to other qualified opera-
tors.
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Smart key system
3-1
3
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Smart key system
The smart key system enables you to
operate the vehicle without using a
mechanical key. In addition, there is an
answer-back function to help you lo-
cate the vehicle in a parking lot. (See
page 3-5.)
WARNING
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Keep implanted pacemakers or
cardiac defibrillators, as well as
other electric medical devices
away from the vehicle mounted
antenna (see illustration).
Radio waves transmitted by the
antenna may affect the opera-
tion of such devices when close
by.If you have an electric medical
device, consult a doctor or the
device manufacturer before us-
ing this vehicle.
NOTICE
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The smart key system uses weak ra-
dio waves. The smart key system
may not work in the following situa-
tions.
The smart key is placed in a lo-
cation exposed to strong radio
waves or other electromagnetic
noise
There are facilities nearby that
are emitting strong radio waves
(TV or radio towers, power
plants, broadcasting stations,
airports, etc.)
You are carrying or using com-
munication equipment such as
radios or mobile phones in
close proximity of the smart key
The smart key is in contact with
or covered by a metallic object
Other vehicles equipped with a
smart key system are nearby1. Smart key
2. Smart key button
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1
2
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2
1
1. Vehicle mounted antenna
1
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Smart key system
3-3
3 tem does not operate, see page
3-5 and confirm that the smart key
is turned on.
Placing the smart key in the front
or rear storage compartment may
block communication between
the smart key and the vehicle. If
the rear storage compartment is
locked with the smart key inside,
the smart key system may be dis-
abled. The smart key should al-
ways be carried with you.
When leaving the vehicle, make
sure you lock the steering and
take the smart key with you. It is
recommended that you turn the
smart key off.
WARNING
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The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
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Handling of the smart key and
mechanical keys
WARNING
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The smart key should be carried
with you. Do not store it on the
vehicle.
When the smart key is within
operating range, exercise due
care because other people not
carrying the smart key can start
the engine and operate the vehi-
cle.
1. Smart key
2. Mechanical key
1. Identification number card
2. Smart key (inside)
3. Identification number
12
868588
868588
1
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Smart key system
3-6
3This feature is convenient for locating
your vehicle in a parking lot and other
areas.
To turn the answer-back beeper on
or off
The beeper, which sounds when the
answer-back function is operated, can
be turned on or off according to the fol-
lowing procedure.
1. Turn the smart key on and bring it within operating range.
2. Turn the main switch to “OFF”, and then push the main switch
knob once.
3. Within 9 seconds of pushing the knob, push and hold the knob
again for 5 seconds.
4. When the beeper sounds, the set- ting is complete.
If the beeper: Sounds twice: The beeper is
turned off.
 Sounds once: The beeper is
turned on.
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Replacing the smart key bat-
tery
Replace the battery in the following sit-
uations.
 The smart key system indicator
light flashes for about 20 seconds
when the power of the vehicle is
turned on.
 The answer-back function does
not operate when the smart key
button is pushed.
WARNING
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The smart key contains a button cell
battery.
 Keep new and used batteries
away from children.
 If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using
the smart key and keep it away
from children.
Explosion Hazard - do not mishan-
dle the battery.  Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced.
 Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
ZAUM15301
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Smart key system
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3
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Main switch
The main switch is used to turn the ve-
hicle power on and off, lock and unlock
the steering, and open the seat, fuel
tank cap lid and storage compartment
A. After pushing the main switch knob
and confirmation with the smart key
has taken place, the main switch can
be turned while the smart key system
indicator light is on (approximately 4
seconds).
WARNING
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Never turn the main switch to
“OFF”, “ ”, or “OPEN” while the ve-
hicle is moving. Otherwise the elec-trical systems will be switched off,
which may result in loss of control or
an accident.
TIP
Do not push the main switch knob re-
peatedly or turn the main switch back
and forth beyond normal use. Other-
wise, to protect the main switch from
damage, the smart key system will
temporarily disable and the smart key
system indicator light will flash. If this
occurs, wait until the indicator light
stops flashing before operating the
main switch again.
The main switch positions are de-
scribed below.
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All electrical circuits are supplied with
the power, and the engine can be start-
ed.
To turn the vehicle power on
1. Turn the smart key on and bring it
within operating range.
1. Main switch
2. Main switch knob
1. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
ZAUM1469
2
1
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1. Push.
2. Turn.
ZAUM1471
1
2
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Instrument and control functions
4-1
4
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032Turn signal indicator lights “ ”
and“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU78180Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on if a prob-
lem is detected in the engine or other
vehicle control system. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the on-
board diagnostic system.The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
main switch 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 main switch is turned
to “ON”, or if the warning light remains
on, have a Yamaha dealer check the
vehicle.
EAU78171ABS warning light “ ”
In normal operation, the ABS warning
light comes on when the main switch is
turned to “ON”, and goes off after trav-
eling at a speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or
higher.
If the ABS warning light:
does not come on when the main
switch is turned to “ON”
comes on or flashes while riding
does not go off after traveling at a
speed of 10 km/h (6 mi/h) or high-
er
The ABS may not work correctly. If any
of the above occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system as soon as
possible. (See page 4-14 for an expla-
nation of the ABS.)
WARNING
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If the ABS warning light does not go
off after traveling at a speed of 10
km/h (6 mi/h) or higher, or if the
warning light comes on or flashes
while riding, the brake system re-
verts to conventional braking. If ei-
ther of the above occurs, or if the
warning light does not come on at
all, use extra caution to avoid possi-
ble wheel lock during emergency
1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. Right turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) warning
light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
6. Traction control system indicator light “ ”
7. Smart key system indicator light “ ”
ZAUM1531
12
ABS
ABS
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Instrument and control functions
4-2
4braking. Have a Yamaha dealer
check the brake system and electri-
cal circuits as soon as possible.
TIP
The ABS warning light may come on
while accelerating the engine with the
vehicle on its centerstand, but this
does not indicate a malfunction.
If this happens, turn the main switch off
and then back on again to reset the in-
dicator light.
EAU78591Traction control system indicator
light “TCS”
This indicator light will flash when trac-
tion control has engaged.
If the traction control system is turned
off, this indicator light will come on.
(See page 4-15.)
TIP
When the vehicle is turned on, the light
should come on for a few seconds and
then go off. If the light does not come
on, or if the light remains on, have a
Yamaha dealer check vehicle.
EAU78600Smart key system indicator
light “ ”
This indicator light communicates the
status of the smart key system. When
the smart key system is operating nor-
mally, this indicator light will be off. If
there is an error in the smart key sys-
tem, the indicator light will flash. The
indicator light will also flash when com-
munication between the vehicle and
smart key takes place and when cer-
tain smart key system operations are
carried out.
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Speedometer
For the UK
The speedometer shows the vehicle’s
traveling speed.
When the vehicle power is turned on,
the speedometer needle will sweep
once across the speed range and then
return to zero in order to test the elec-
trical circuit.
1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
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1
ZAUM1533
1
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