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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS .......................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .........................2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION.....................................3-1
Identification number records ...............3-3
Key identification number .....................3-5
Vehicle identification number ...............3-5
Model label ...........................................3-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS..........................4-1
Main switch ...........................................4-1
Indicator lights ......................................4-3
Handlebar switches ..............................4-5Throttle lever ......................................4-11
Speed limiter ......................................4-13
Front brake lever ................................4-15
Rear brake lever .................................4-15
Parking brake .....................................4-17
Drive select lever ................................4-19
Fuel tank cap ......................................4-19
Fuel cock ............................................4-21
Starter (choke) ....................................4-23
Seat ....................................................4-25
Front carrier ........................................4-27
Rear carrier ........................................4-27
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...................5-1
Front and rear brakes ...........................5-5
Fuel ......................................................5-7
Engine and final transmission oil ........5-11
EBU00015
CONTENTS
1
2
3
4
5
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8Never exceed the stated load capacity for an
ATV. Cargo should be properly distributed
and securely attached. Reduce speed and fol-
low instructions in this manual for carrying
cargo. Allow greater distance for braking.
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Always turn off the engine when refueling.
Do not refuel right after the engine has been
running and is still very hot.
Do not spill gasoline on the engine or
exhaust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or while in the vicinity
of sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.
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3-1
EBU00032
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION
1. Seat 11. Rear brake lever
2. Drive select lever 12. Parking brake
3. Front cover 13. Reverse indicator light
4. Headlight 14. Neutral indicator light
5. Front carrier 15. Front brake lever
6. Starter (choke) 16. Throttle lever
7. Fuel cock 17. Main switch
8. Tail/brake light 18. Fuel tank cap
9. Rear carrier 19. Handlebar switches
10. Footboard
NOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-19
EBU11060
Drive select lever
The drive select lever is used to shift your
machine into the forward, neutral and reverse
positions. (Refer to page 6-13 for the drive
select lever operation.)
EBU00092
Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
1
2
a
3
1
a. Drive select lever 1. Neutral
2. Forward 3. Reverse
a. Levier de présélection 1. Point mort
2. Avant 3. Arrière
a. Palanca de selección de gama 1.Punto muerto
2. Adelante 3. Atrás
1. Fuel tank cap1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
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5-9
NOTE:
(for Europe only)
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of lead-
ed gasoline will cause severe damage to
internal engine parts, such as the valves and
piston rings, as well as to the exhaust sys-
tem.
Recommended fuel:
Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane number of
91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 7.6 L
Reserve: 1.3 L
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8Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.
8Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up
any spilled fuel immediately.
8Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.
8Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.
EBU11163
Engine and final transmission oil
Make sure the engine and final transmission oil
is at the specified level. Add oil as necessary.
(See page 8-13–8-25.)
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8-99
EBU00440
Troubleshooting chart
1. Fuel
Check if there is
fuel in the fuel
tank.
2. Compression
Use electric starter
to see if there is
compression.
3. Ignition
Remove plug and
check electrodes.
WetWipe clean with dry
cloth.
DryAttach plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use electric
starter.Spark weak.
Spark good.Ignition system normal.
No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.
Adjust plug gap or
replace plug.
There is compresson.Compression normal.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to inspect.No compression.
There is fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “OFF”.
Remove the
fuel hose from
the fuel cock.
Some fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “RES”.Restart engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
4. Battery
Use electric
starter.
Engine turns
over quickly.Battery good.
Engine turns
over slowly.Check fluid, recharge,
check connections.
Check fuel flow.
Water or dirt
mixed in fuel.
Turn the fuel
cock to “ON”.No fuel.Fuel cock clogged.
Clean the fuel filter
and the fuel tank.
Clean fuel cock.
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10-3
Model YFM125G
Air filter:
for engine Wet type element
for V-belt compartment Dry type element
Fuel:
Type Unleaded gasoline only
For Europe:Regular unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 91 or higher
Fuel tank capacity 7.6 L
Fuel reserve amount 1.3 L
Carburetor:
Type/manufacturer VM18SH/MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR7HS/NGK
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch type: Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Helical gear/Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 43/14 ×40/17 (7.226)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 32/12 (2.666)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Centrifugal automatic type
Reverse 49/14 ×49/15 ×40/17 (26.902)
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