2000 YAMAHA TDR 125 fuel reserve

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
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Catalyzer
(for Switzerland and Austria)
This motorcycle is equipped with a
catalytic converter in the exhaust
chamber.
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The exhaust system is hot during
and directly after engine operation.
Make sure the exhaust system has
cooled down before making any
adjustment to or lubricating the
motorcycle.
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The following must be observed to
prevent a fire hazard or other dam-
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Use only unleaded gasoline.
Use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
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Never park this motorcycle in
an area that would cause a fire
hazard such as grass or other
materials that may easily burn.
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Do not allow the engine to idle
for very long.Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
11.0 L
Reserve:
2.2 L
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RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out
of fuel while riding, move the lever to
this position. Fill the tank at the first
opportunity. Be sure to set the lever
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Starter (choke) “1”
Starting a cold engine requires a rich-
er air-fuel mixture. A separate starter
circuit supplies this mixture.
Move in direction ato turn on the
starter (choke).
Move in direction bto turn off the
starter (choke).
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To remove
Insert the key into the lock and turn it
clockwise.
1. Starter(choke) “1” 1. Unlock
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1. Arrow mark pointing to “RES”
RES: reserve position
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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. Turn on the starter (choke) and
completely close the throttle grip.
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, then
try again. Each attempt should be as
short as possible to preserve the bat-
tery. Do not crank the engine more
than 10 seconds on any one attempt.
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The oil level indicator light should
come on when the start switch is
pushed and should go off when
the start switch is released. If the
indicator light flickers or remains
on, immediately stop the engine
and check the engine oil level and
for oil leakage. If necessary, fill the
engine with oil and check to see
that the oil level indicator light
goes off. If the light does not go off
even with sufficient oil in the
crankcase or the light does not
come on when pushing the start
switch, consult a Yamaha dealer.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) halfway back.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard with a cold engine!
7. After the engine is warm, turn off
the starter (choke) completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
Model TDR125
Dimensions
Overall length 2,120 mm
(F, GB, IRL, B, P, GR, E)
2,185 mm (S, SF, D, CH, A)
Overall width 840 mm
Overall height 1,295 mm
Seat height 850 mm
Wheel base 1,405 mm
Ground clearance 270 mm
Minimum turning radius 2,200 mm
Basic weight (with oil and full
fuel tank)135 kg
136 kg (CH, A)
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke,
gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Forward inclined single
cylinder
Displacement 125 cm
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Bore ´Stroke 56.0 ´50.7 mm
Compression ratio 6.6:1
Starting system Electric starter
Lubrication system Separate lubrication
(Yamaha Autolube)Engine oil (2-cycle)
Type Yamaha oil 2T or equivalent
2-stroke engine oil
Capacity
Total amount 1.2 L
Transmission oil
Type SAE 10W30 SE motor oil
Capacity
Periodic oil change 0.75 L
Total amount 0.8 L
Radiator capacity
(Including all routes) 1.05 L
Air filterWet type element
Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 11 L
Reserve amount 2.2 L
Carburetor
Type/quantity TM28SS/1
Manufacturer MIKUNI
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SPECIFICATIONS
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