2007 YAMAHA YZ125LC check engine

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INSP
ADJENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION/
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
EC350000
ENGINE
EC351011
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
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Do not remove the radiator cap 1 1
, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
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Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water,
if you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Remove:
9Radiator cap
3. Check:
9Coolant level a
Coolant level low Add coolant.
1Radiator
EC353011
COOLANT REPLACEMENT
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine is hot.
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INSP
ADJ
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
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9Do not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
9Do not use water containing impurities
or oil.
7. Install:
9Radiator cap
Start the engine and warm it up for a sev-
eral minutes.
8. Check:
9Coolant level
Coolant level low Add coolant.
EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Seal (radiator cap) 1
9Valve and valve seat 2
Crack/Damage Replace.
Exist fur deposits 3Clean or replace.
Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be handled
with special care.
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9When coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
9When coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and then
with soap.
9When coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him to
a doctor.
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INSP
ADJTHROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT/
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
EC35A001
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
9Throttle grip free play a
Out of specificationAdjust.
2. Adjust:
9Throttle grip free play
EC35S002
THROTTLE LUBRICATION
1. Remove:
9Cap cover 1
9Throttle cable cap 2
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
9Loosen the locknut 1.
9Turn the adjuster 2until the specified free
play is obtained.
9Tighten the locknut.
NOTE:
Before adjusting the throttle cable free play,
the engine idle speed should be adjusted.
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After adjusting, turn the handlebar to
right and left and make sure that the en-
gine idling does not run faster.
Throttle grip free play a a
:
3~5 mm (0.12~0.20 in)
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
2. Apply:
9Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end a, tube guide ca-
ble winding portion band roller sliding
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INSP
ADJ
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
3. Inspect:
9Air filter element
Damage Replace.
4. Apply:
9Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
5. Install:
9Filter guide 1
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter element.
6. Apply:
9Lithium soap base grease
On the matching surface aon air filter ele-
ment.
7. Install:
9Air filter element 1
9Washer
9Fitting bolt
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter case.
EC35H002
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it up on upright position by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
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INSP
ADJ
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
3. Check:
9Transmission oil level
EC35K002
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it on upright position by placing the suitable
stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the engine.
Transmission oil level checking steps:
9Remove the oil check bolt 1.
9Inspect the oil level.
NOTE:
Be sure the machine is positioned straight
up when inspecting the oil level.
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Never attempt to remove the oil check bolt
just after high speed operation. The heat-
ed oil could spout out, causing danger.
Wait until the oil cools down.
Oil flows out Oil level is correct.
Oil does not flow out Oil level is low.
Add transmission
oil until oil flows
out.
9Inspect the gasket (oil check bolt), replace if
damaged.
9Tighten the oil check bolt.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
EC36A061
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
9Drive chain slack a
Above the seal guard installation bolt.
Out of specification Adjust
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the rear
wheel through several revolutions and check the
slack several times to find the tightest point. Check
and/or adjust chain slack with rear wheel in this
“tight chain” position.
Drive chain slack:
48~58 mm (1.9~2.3 in)
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or suitable
chain lubricants
5. Install:
9Drive chain 1
9Joint 2
9Master link clip 3
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Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
aTurning direction
6. Lubricate:
9Drive chain
4. Check:
9Drive chain stiffness a
Clean and oil the chain and hold as
illustrated.
StiffReplace drive chain.
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
2. Inspect:
9Bearing free play
Exist play Replace.
EC36U070
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the front wheel by placing a suitable
stand under the engine.
2. Check:
9Steering shaft
Grasp the bottom of the forks and gently
rock the fork assembly back and forth.
Free play Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
9Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action Adjust steering ring
nut.
4. Adjust:
9Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment steps:
9Remove the number plate.
9Remove the handlebar and handle crown.
9Loosen the ring nut 1using the ring nut
wrench 2.
9Tighten the ring nut 3using ring nut wrench
4.
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
thread of the steering shaft.
9Set the torque wrench to the ring nut wrench
so that they form a right angle.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
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ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Spark plug
2. Inspect:
9Electrode 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
9Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
9Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
9Spark plug
NOTE:
9Before installing a spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and plug surface.
9Finger-tighten athe spark plug before torquing
to specification b.
Spark plug gap:
0.6~0.7 mm (0.024~0.028 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR9EVX/NGK (resistance type)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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