2001 YAMAHA TW125 Owners Manual

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1. Engine oil drain bolt
1
EC000070
cCWhen removing the engine oil
drain bolt, the O-ring, spring, and
oil strainer will fall out. Take care
not to lose these parts. 1. Strainer
2. Compression spring
3. O-ring
4. Remove the oil filter element
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
oil filter element.NOTE:
Skip steps 5Ð9 if the oil filter element
is not being cleaned.1. Oil filter element cover
2. Screw (´2)
3. Oil filter element drain bolt
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912. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap. 9. Install the oil filter element cover
by installing the screws and the
drain bolt. Then tightening them
to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the O-rings are prop-
erly seated.10. Clean the oil strainer with sol-
vent, and then check it for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.
11. Install the oil strainer, spring, O-
ring and engine oil drain bolt,
and then tighten the drain bolt to
the specified torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
43 Nm (4.3 mákg)
5. Remove the oil filter element
cover by removing the screws.
6. Remove the oil filter element and
O-rings.
7. Check the O-rings for damage
and replace it if necessary.
8. Clean the oil filter element with
solvent, and then install it. NOTE:
Check the oil filter element for dam-
age and replace it if necessary.1. Oil filter element
2. O-ring (´2)
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2
Tightening torques:
Oil filter element cover screw:
7.0 Nm (0.7 mákg)
Oil filter element drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 mákg)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element
removal:
1.0 L
With oil filter element removal:
1.1 L
Total amount (dry engine):
1.3 L
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EAU03562
Cleaning the air filter
element and check hoseThe air filter element should be
cleaned at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean the air filter element
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas. In addi-
tion, the air filter check hose must be
frequently checked and cleaned if
necessary.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6
for panel removal and installation
procedures.)
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw (´4)
EC000072
cC8In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives
with the oil or use oils of a
higher grade than ÒCDÓ. In
addition, do not use oils
labeled ÒENERGY CONSERV-
ING
IIÓ or higher.
8Make sure that no foreign
material enters the crankcase.
13. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the
cause.
14. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.2. Remove the air filter case cover
by removing the screws.
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95. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
NOTE:
The sponge material should be wet
but not dripping.6. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7. Insert the element into the air fil-
ter case.
3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Remove the sponge material
from the air filter element frame,
clean it with solvent, and then
squeeze the remaining solvent
out.1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
Recommended oil:
Engine oil
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EC000082
cC8Make sure that the air filter ele-
ment is properly seated in the
air filter case.
8The engine should never be
operated without the air filter
element installed, otherwise
the piston(s) and/or cylinder(s)
may become excessively
worn.8. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
9. Install the panel.
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EAU00629
Adjusting the carburetorThe carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, most
carburetor adjustments should be left
to a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowledge
and experience. The adjustment
described in the following section,
however, may be serviced by the
owner as part of routine mainte-
nance.
EC000094
cCThe carburetor has been set and
extensively tested at the Yamaha
factory. Changing these settings
without sufficient technical knowl-
edge may result in poor perfor-
mance of or damage to the engine.
EAU01168
Adjusting the engine idling
speedThe engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.NOTE:
A diagnostic tachometer is needed to
make this adjustment.1. Attach the tachometer to the
spark plug lead.
2. Start the engine and warm it up
for several minutes at
1,000Ð2,000 r/min while occa-
sionally revving it to 4,000Ð5,000
r/min.NOTE:
The engine is warm when it quickly
responds to the throttle.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then
install it.1. Air filter check hose
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93. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to
specification by turning the throt-
tle stop screw. To increase the
engine idling speed, turn the
screw in direction a.To
decrease the engine idling speed,
turn the screw in direction b.
NOTE:
If the specified idling speed cannot
be obtained as described above,
have a Yamaha dealer make the
adjustment.1. Throttle stop screw
1
a
b
Engine idling speed:
1,300Ð1,500 r/min
EAU00634
Adjusting the throttle cable
free playThe throttle cable free play should
measure 3Ð5 mm at the throttle grip.
Periodically check the throttle cable
free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.NOTE:
The engine idling speed must be cor-
rectly adjusted before checking and
adjusting the throttle cable free play.
1. Adjusting nut
2. Locknut
c. Free play1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the throttle cable
free play, turn the adjusting nut
in direction a. To decrease the
throttle cable free play, turn the
adjusting nut in direction b.
3. Tighten the locknut.
1
2
abc
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EAU00637
Adjusting the valve
clearanceThe valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU03563
TiresTo maximize the performance, dura-
bility, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
EW000082
w8The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the tempera-
ture of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
8The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passen-
ger, cargo, and accessories
approved for this model.
Tire air pressure
(measured on cold tires)
Load* Front Rear
150 kPa 150 kPa
Up to 80 kg 1.50 kg/cm
2, 1.50 kg/cm
2,
1.50 bar 1.50 bar
80 kgÐ150 kPa 175 kPa
Maximum *1.50 kg/cm
2, 1.75 kg/cm
2,
1.50 bar 1.75 bar
125 kPa 125 kPa
Off-road riding 1.25 kg/cm
2, 1.25 kg/cm
2,
1.25 bar 1.25 bar
Maximum load* 180 kg
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and
accessories
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EWA00040
wBecause loading has an enormous
impact on the handling, braking,
performance and safety character-
istics of your motorcycle, you
should keep the following precau-
tions in mind.
8NEVER OVERLOAD THE
MOTORCYCLE! Operation of
an overloaded motorcycle may
result in tire damage, loss of
control, or severe injury. Make
sure that the total weight of
rider, passenger, cargo, and
accessories does not exceed
the specified maximum load
for the vehicle.
8Do not carry along loosely
packed items, which can shift
during a ride.
8Securely pack the heaviest
items close to the center of the
motorcycle and distribute the
weight evenly on both sides.
8Adjust the tire air pressure with
regard to the load.
8Check the tire condition and
air pressure before each ride.
1a
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or
if the sidewall is cracked, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the tire imme-
diately.NOTE:
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always com-
ply with the local regulations.1. Side wall
a. Tread depthMinimum tire tread depth
(front and rear)1.6 mm
EW000079
w8Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires.
Besides being illegal, operat-
ing the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
riding stability and can lead to
loss of control.
8The replacement of all wheel-
and brake-related parts,
including the tires, should be
left to a Yamaha dealer, who
has the necessary profession-
al knowledge and experience.
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