2000 YAMAHA XV125S stop start

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU00127Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push
the switch to “6”. To signal a left-
hand turn, push the switch to
“4”. Once the switch is released
it will return to the center position.
To cancel the signal, push the
switch in after it has returned to
the center position.
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Horn switch “*”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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EAU00134Lights switch
Turning the light switch to “
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turns on the auxiliary light, meter
lights and taillight. Turning the
light switch to “:” turns the head-
light on also.
1. Engine stop switch
2. Lights switch
3. Start switch “$”
EAU00138Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety
device for use in an emergency
such as when the motorcycle over-
turns or if trouble occurs in the
throttle system. Turn the switch to
“#” to start the engine.
In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “$” to stop the engine.
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Start switch “,“
The starter motor cranks the
engine when pushing the start
switch.
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See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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NOTE:
The fuel cock operates on vacuum
from the engine when set at “ON”
or “RES”. If the line connecting the
cock to the carburetor intake mani-
fold is not connected or has a leak,
the cock will not function properly.
EAU00208Fuel cock
The negative pressure fuel cock
supplies fuel from the tank to the
carburetor while filtering it also.
The fuel cock has the following
three positions:
ON
With the lever in this position, fuel
flows if the engine is running, but
stops if the engine is not running.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “ON”
RES
This indicates reserve. If you run
out of fuel while riding, move the
lever to “PRI”, start the engine,
then move the lever to “RES”. FILL
THE TANK AT THE FIRST OPPOR-
TUNITY. BE SURE TO MOVE THE
LEVER TO “ON” AFTER REFUEL-
ING.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “RES”
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ONRES
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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This motorcycle must not be oper-
ated with the sidestand in the
down position. If the stand is not
properly retracted, it could contact
the ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss of
control. Yamaha has designed into
this motorcycle a lockout system
to assist the operator in fulfilling
the responsibility of retracting the
sidestand. Please check carefully
the operating instructions listed
below and if there is any indication
of a malfunction, return the motor-
cycle to a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately for repair.
EAU00331Sidestand/clutch switch
operation check
Check the operation of the side-
stand switch and clutch switch
against the information below.
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If improper operation is noted,
consult a Yamaha dealer immedi-
ately.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON”
AND THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO
“#”.
TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR AND
SIDESTAND IS UP.
PULL IN CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
ENGINE WILL START.
CLUTCH SWITCH IS OK.
SIDESTAND IS DOWN.
ENGINE WILL STALL.
SIDESTAND SWITCH IS OK.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN NEUTRAL
AND THE SIDESTAND IS DOWN,
PUSH START SWITCH.
THE ENGINE WILL START.
RETRACT THE SIDESTAND AND PUT
THE TRANSMISSION IN GEAR.
THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.THE MOTORCYCLE CAN BE RIDDEN.
IF THE TRANSMISSION IS IN GEAR
AND THE SIDESTAND IS UP,
PULL IN THE CLUTCH LEVER AND
PUSH THE START SWITCH.
THE ENGINE WILL START.
TURN THE MAIN SWITCH TO “ON” AND
THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH TO “#”.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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91. Turn the fuel cock to “ON”.
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.
EAU01258Starting a warm engine
The starter (choke) is not required
when the engine is warm.
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See the “Engine break-in” section
prior to operating the motorcycle
for the first time.
1. Arrow mark pointing to “ON”
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EAU00424Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Your motorcycle’s fuel consump-
tion depends to a large extent on
your riding style. The following
tips can help reduce fuel consump-
tion:
8Warm up the engine before
riding.
8Turn off the starter (choke) as
soon as possible.
8Shift up swiftly and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
8Do not double-clutch or rev the
engine while shifting down
and avoid high engine speeds
with no load on the engine.
8Turn off the engine instead of
letting it idle for an extended
length of time, i.e. in traffic
jams, at traffic lights or rail-
road crossings.
EAU00436Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your motorcy-
cle than the period between zero
and 1,000 km. For this reason we
ask that you carefully read the fol-
lowing material. Because the
engine is brand new, you must not
put an excessive load on it for the
first 1,000 km. The various parts in
the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating
clearances. During this period, pro-
longed full throttle operation, or
any condition which might result in
excessive heating of the engine,
must be avoided.
EAU004430 ~ 150 km
Avoid operation above 1/3 throttle.
Stop the engine and let it cool for 5
to 10 minutes after every hour of
operation. Vary the speed of the
motorcycle from time to time. Do
not operate it at one set throttle
position.
150 ~ 500 km
Avoid prolonged operation above
1/2 throttle. Rev the motorcycle
freely through the gears, but do
not use full throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1,000 km
Avoid cruising speeds in excess of
3/4 throttle.
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After 1,000 km of operation, be
sure to replace the engine oil and
oil filter.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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8Do not put in any chemical
additives. Engine oil also lubri-
cates the clutch and additives
could cause clutch slippage.
8Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
9. Start the engine and warm up
for a few minutes. While
warming up, check for oil leak-
age. If oil leakage is found,
stop the engine immediately
and check for the cause.
10. Stop the engine and check the
oil level. Recommended oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L
Periodic oil change:
1.4 L
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L
EAU01174*Air filter
The air filter should be cleaned at
the specified intervals. It should be
cleaned more frequently if you are
riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
1. Bolt
2. Air filter cover
3. Air filter case
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92. Set the idle to the specified
engine speed by adjusting the
throttle stop screw. Turn the
screw in direction ato
increase engine speed and in
direction bto decrease engine
speed.
NOTE:
If the specified idle speed cannot
be obtained by performing the
above adjustment, consult a
Yamaha dealer.
1. Throttle stop screw
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Standard idle speed:
1,300 ~ 1,400 r/min
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
EAU00629Carburetor adjustment
The carburetor is a vital part of the
engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Most adjust-
ments should be left to a Yamaha
dealer who has the professional
knowledge and experience to do
so. However, the following may be
serviced by the owner as part of
routine maintenance.
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The carburetor was set at the
Yamaha factory after many tests. If
the settings are changed, poor
engine performance and damage
may result.
EAU01168Idle speed adjustment
NOTE:
A diagnostic tachometer must be
used for this procedure.
1. Attach the tachometer. Start
the engine and warm it up for
a few minutes at approximate-
ly 1,000 to 2,000 r/min.
Occasionally rev the engine to
4,000 to 5,000 r/min. The
engine is warm when it quickly
responds to the throttle.
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