2006 YAMAHA T135 catalytic converter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
Controls and instruments.................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Shift pedal .......................................3-4
Brake lever .....................................3-4
Brake pedal ....................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converter ..........................3-6
Starter (choke) lever ........................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-7
Seat ................................................3-7
Helmet holders ...............................3-8
Storage compartment .....................3-8
Sidestand ........................................3-9
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ................................. 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-5
General note .................................. 5-6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowlings and panel ..................... 6-5
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ...... 6-9
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-14
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-15
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .................................... 6-15
Valve clearance ............................ 6-16
Tires ............................................. 6-16
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-18Checking the brake lever
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play .................................... 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ....................................... 6-20
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ...................... 6-20
Checking the front brake
fluid level .................................. 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-22
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the brake lever .......... 6-25
Lubricating the brake pedal ......... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-25
Lubricating the
swingarm pivots ........................ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering .................. 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery ......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-30U5YPE0E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:22 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
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EAU13210
Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880


Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
EAU37880
CAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
EAU13431
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10860
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down before do-ing any maintenance work.CAUTION:
ECA10700
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.

Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.


Never park the vehicle near pos-
sible fire hazards such as grass
or other materials that easily
burn.


Do not allow the engine to idletoo long.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
4.0 L (1.06 US gal) (0.88 Imp.gal)
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning..................... 6-13BBattery................................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever .............................................. 3-4
Brake lever free play, checking ............. 6-19
Brake lever, lubricating ......................... 6-25
Brake pads and shoes, checking .......... 6-20
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-5
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-19
Brake pedal, lubricating ........................ 6-25CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-24
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-14
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-6
Centerstand and sidestand,
checking and lubricating ..................... 6-25
Coolant.................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-2
Cowlings and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-23
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-22EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-9
Engine serial number .............................. 9-2
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-26
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-3
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-29GGear position indicator lights .................. 3-2
General note ........................................... 5-6HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-30
Helmet holders ....................................... 3-8
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
Kickstarter............................................... 3-7MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .................................... 6-2
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2RRear brake light switch, adjusting ......... 6-20Rear turn signal light and
tail/brake light...................................... 6-31
SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-7
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 3-4
Sidestand ................................................ 3-9
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting and warming up a
cold engine ........................................... 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-27
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment.............................. 3-8
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-26TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-15
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-24
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front) or
auxiliary light bulb, replacing............... 6-31
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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