service indicator YAMAHA XTZ125 2004 Owners Manual

5-2
5-2 Starting a cold engine
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
XTZ 125K
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the starter switch.
XTZ 125E
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the starter
(CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Kick the kick start to start the engine.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.
Starting a cold engine
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
XTZ 125K
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neutral, the neutral indicator
light should be on. If the light does not come on, ask a
Yamaha dealer to inspect it.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the starter switch.
XTZ 125E
1. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
2. Turn the main switch to “ON” and the engine stop switch
to “ “.
3. Shift transmission into neutral.
7. After warming up the engine, turn back the starter
(CHOKE) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds normally to the throttle
with the starter turned off.
4. Fully open the starter (CHOKE) and completely close
the throttle grip.
5. Kick the kick start to start the engine.
6. After starting the engine, turn back the starter to an
intermediate position.
NOTE:
To obtain maximum engine life and service, do not ever
thoroughly accelerate it while the engine is cold.

6-30
6-30
This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following
information before handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result from improper
handling.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder
assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame
or other high heat source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way.
Cylinder damage will result in poor damping
performance.
4. Take your shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for
any service.
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring prelod of the rear shock absorber can be adjusted
to suit rider’s preference, weight and course condition.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
to increase spring
preload and in direction  to decrease spring preload. Make
sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is aligned
with the position indicator on the rear shock absorber.


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WARNING:
ADJUSTING
POSITIONSOFT STANDARD HARD
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This shock absorber contains highly pressurized
nitrogen gas. Read and understand the following
information before handling the shock absorber. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for property
damage or personal injury that may result from improper
handling.
1. Do not tamper with or attempt to open the cylinder
assembly.
2. Do not subject the shock absorber to an open flame
or other high heat source. This may cause the unit
to explode due to excessive gas pressure.
3. Do not deform or damage the cylinder in any way.
Cylinder damage will result in poor damping
performance.
4. Take your shock absorber to a Yamaha dealer for
any service.
Rear shock absorber adjustment
The spring prelod of the rear shock absorber can be adjusted
to suit rider’s preference, weight and course condition.
Turn the adjusting ring in direction
to increase spring
preload and in direction  to decrease spring preload. Make
sure that the appropriate notch in the adjusting ring is aligned
with the position indicator on the rear shock absorber.


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WARNING:
ADJUSTING
POSITIONSOFT STANDARD HARD
12 3 765 4