2008 YAMAHA VITY 125 engine

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
53. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTE:If the engine does not 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 the en-
gine more than 5 seconds on any oneattempt.
CAUTION:
ECA11040
For maximum engine life, never ac-
celerate hard when the engine iscold!
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Starting off 1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Start switch
3. Front brake lever
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1. Grab bar
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EAU16820
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:

Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.


Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.


Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
EAU16830
Engine break-in There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–150 km (0–90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
150–500 km (90–300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
500–1000 km (300–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
CAUTION:
ECA16500
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
be sure to change the engine oil and
final transmission oil, and to cleanthe oil strainer.
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.CAUTION:
ECA10270
If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-5
5
EAU17212
Parking When parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10310


Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them.


Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehiclemay overturn.
CAUTION:
ECA10380
Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass orother flammable materials.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-1
6
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Safety is an obligation of the owner. Pe-
riodic inspection, adjustment and lubri-
cation will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. The most important points of in-
spection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart
should be simply considered as a gen-
eral guide under normal riding condi-
tions. However, DEPENDING ON THE
WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHI-
CAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL
USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORT-
ENED.
WARNING
EWA10320
If you are not familiar with mainte-
nance work, have a Yamaha dealerdo it for you.
WARNING
EWA10330
This scooter is designed for use on
paved roads only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty, mud-dy or wet conditions, the air filter el-
ement should be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwise
rapid engine wear may result. Con-
sult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6
19*Shock absorber as-
semblyCheck operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√
20*Fuel injectionCheck engine idle speed.√√√√√√
21 Engine oilChange. (See page 6-9.)
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.√Every 2000 km (1200 mi)
22*Engine oil strainerClean.√
23Final transmission
oilCheck vehicle for oil leakage.√√√√√
Change.√√√
24*V- b e l tReplace. Every 12000 km (7000 mi)
25*Front and rear brake
switchesCheck operation.√√√√√√
26Moving parts and
cablesLubricate.√√√√√
27*Throttle grip hous-
ing and cableCheck operation and free play.
Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing
and cable.√√√√√
28*Air induction sys-
temCheck the air cut-off valve, reed
valve, and hose for damage.
Replace any damaged parts if
necessary.√√√√√
29*Lights, signals and
switchesCheck operation.
Adjust headlight beam.√√√√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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6
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Checking the spark plug The spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked
in accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Remove panel A. (See page 6-6.)
3. Remove the spark plug cap.
4. Remove the spark plug as shown,
using the spark plug wrench,
which is located in the rear storage
compartment. (See page 3-9.)
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
NOTE:If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be oper-
ating improperly. Do not attempt to
diagnose such problems yourself. In-
stead, have a Yamaha dealer checkthe vehicle.
2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if
necessary.
To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifica-
tion.
1. Spark plug wrench
1. Spark plug wrench
1
1
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR7E
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6-9
62. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the
spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
NOTE:If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-fied torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.
EAU45480
Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
The engine oil must also be changed at
the initial 1000 km (600 mi) and when
the oil change indicator color changes
from green to red. The oil change indi-
cator must be reset after the initial 1000
km (600 mi). (See page 3-2 for reset
procedures.)
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.NOTE:Make sure that the vehicle is positioned
straight up when checking the oil level.
A slight tilt to the side can result in afalse reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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6 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set-
tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe
the dipstick clean, insert it back
into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.
NOTE:The engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
NOTE:Check the washer for damage and re-place it if necessary.5. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the engine
oil filler cap.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt) (0.88 Imp.qt)
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