2008 YAMAHA MAJESTY 125 key

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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose connec-
tion.
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose for
cracks or damage, and replace it
if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
not blocked, and clean it if
necessary.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
positioned inside of the clamp.
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
EAU13431
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10860
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
ECA10700
CAUTION:
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
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Open
1. Insert the key in the lock, and
then turn it as shown.
1. Rider seat
2. Fold the seat up.
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To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Front storage compartment
To open the front storage
compartment
1. Open
2. Lid
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the front storage compartment lid.To close the front storage
compartment
Push the front storage compartment
lid into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
Do not exceed the load limit of
0.5 kg (1.10 lb) for the front sto-
rage compartment.
Do not exceed the maximum
load of 177 kg (390.29 lb for the
vehicle.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
8. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
EAUM1210
Starting a cold engine
ECA10250
CAUTION:
See page 5-3 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “f”.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank theengine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
ECA11040
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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150 ~ 500 km (90 ~ 300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
500 ~ 1000 km (300 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
ECA10350
CAUTION:
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the engine oil must be changed and
the oil strainer cleaned.
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle opera-
tion. Vary the speed occasionally.
ECA10270
CAUTION:
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
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WARNING
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
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2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and the engine oil drain bolt to
drain the oil from the crankcase.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
4. Check the washer for damage
and replace it if necessary.
5. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
NOTE:
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
ECA11670
CAUTION:
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
7. 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 cau-
se.
8. Reset the oil change indicator
display according to the follo-
wing procedure.
To reset the oil change indicator
display
1. Push and hold the "TRIP" button
for a MAXIMUM of three
seconds. While pushing the
"TRIP" button, turn the key to
"f".
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
1.2 L (1.27 US qt) (1.06 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
32 Nm (3.2 m•kgf, 23.1 ft•lbf)
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2. Release the "TRIP" button and
the oil change indicator light will
go off.
3. Turn the key to "e".
NOTE:
If the engine oil is changed before the
oil change indicator light comes on
(i.e. before the periodic oil change
interval has been reached), the indi-
cator light must be reset after the oil
change for the next periodic oil chan-
ge to be indicated at the correct time.
To reset the oil change indicator light
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached, follow the above
procedure, but note that the indicator
light will come on for 1.4 seconds
after releasing the reset button, other-
wise repeat the procedure.
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Final transmission oil
The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final trans-
mission oil must be changed as
follows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the
final transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
1. Final trasmission oil filler cap
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
4. Remove the oil filler cap and
drain bolt to drain the oil from the
final transmission case.
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever
necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly
connected to the battery termi-
nals and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condi-
tion, and not obstructed.
ECA10600
CAUTION:
If the breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is expo-
sed to electrolyte or gas expelled
from the battery, the frame could
suffer structural and external
damages.
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Replacing the fuses
The main fuse box and the fuse box,
which contains the fuses for the indi-
vidual circuits, are located under
panel B. (See page 6-6.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as
follows.
1. Turn the key to “
e” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
1. Main fuse
2. Radiator fan fuse
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage.
ECA10640
CAUTION:
Do not use a fuse of a higher ampe-
rage rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive damage to
the electrical system and possibly a
fire.
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
20 A
Radiator fan fuse:
4 A
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