2000 YAMAHA TW125 fuel reserve

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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown
in the illustration.
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Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may
overflow when the fuel heats up
later and expands.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Always wipe off spilled fuel imme-
diately with a dry and clean soft
cloth. Fuel may deteriorate painted
surfaces or plastic parts.
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NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or high-
er octane grade.
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane
number of 91 or higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
7.0 L
Reserve:
1.0 L
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EAU01121Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from
the tank to the carburetor while fil-
tering it also.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always return the
lever to this position when the
engine is not running.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetor. Normal
riding is done with the lever in this
position.
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
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 fuel cock back to “ON” after
refueling!
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
RES
ONFUEL
OFF
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Off position
OFF
ONFUEL RES
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RES
Reserve position
ONFUEL
RES
OFF
1ON
Normal position
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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2. Turn the main switch to “ON”
and the engine stop switch to
“#”.
3. Shift the transmission into
neutral.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in neu-
tral, 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 sec-
onds, then try again. Each attempt
should be as short as possible to
preserve the battery. Do not crank
the engine more than 10 seconds
on any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, move
the starter (choke) to the
halfway position.
NOTE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard with a cold engine!
7. After warming up the engine,
turn off the starter (choke)
completely.
NOTE:
The engine is warm when it
responds normally to the throttle
with the starter (choke) turned off.
ONFUEL
RES
OFF
ON
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Fuel
Type Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 7.0 L
Reserve amount 1.0 L
Carburetor
Type/quantity Y24P/1
Manufacturer TEIKEI
Spark plug
Manufacturer / Type NGK / DR8EA
Spark plug gap 0.6 ~ 0.7 mm
Clutch typeWet, multiple-disc
Transmission
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 74/20 (3.700)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 50/14 (3.571)
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation Left foot operationGear ratio 1st 2.250
2nd 1.476
3rd 1.125
4th 0.926
5th 0.793
Chassis
Frame type Diamond
Frame type Pressed and steel tube frame
Caster angle 26°
Trail 95 mm
Tires
Type With tube
Front
Size 130/80-18 66P
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW31
model
Rear
Size 180/80-14M/C 78P
Manufacturer/ BRIDGESTONE / TW34
model
Maximum load* 180 kg
Air pressure (cold tire)
up to 80 kg load*
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