2008 YAMAHA XMAX 125 warning

Ambient temperature display
1. Frost warning indicator“”
2. Negative symbol “ – ”
3. Ambient temperature
This display shows the ambient tem-
perature from –30 °C (–86 °F) to 50 °C
(122 °F).
The frost warning indicator “ ”
automatically comes on if the tempe-
rature is lower than 3 °C (37.4 °F).Oil change indicator “OIL”
1. Oil change indicator “OIL”
The engine oil should be changed
when this indicator comes on. The
indicator stays on until it is reset. After
changing the engine oil, reset the indi-
cator as follows.
1. While holding the “MODE” and
“SET” buttons pushed, turn the
key to “ON”.
2. Continue holding the “MODE”
and “SET” buttons pushed for
two to five seconds.
3. Release the buttons and the oil
change indicator will go off.
NOTE:
●The oil change indicator will come
on at the initial 1000 km (600 mi),
5000 km (3000 mi) after the initial
1000 km (600 mi) and every 6000
km (3600 mi) thereafter.
●If the engine oil is changed befo-
re the oil change indicator comes
on (i.e. before the periodic oil
change interval has been rea-
ched), the indicator must be reset
after the oil change for the next
periodic oil change to be indica-
ted at the correct time. After
resetting, the indicator will come
on for two seconds. If the indica-
tor does not come on, repeat the
procedure.
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1. Close the fuel tank cap
NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly installed and loc-
ked.
3. Close the lid.
1. Close the lid
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly installed before riding.
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
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WARNING
●Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow
when the fuel warms up and
expands.
●Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
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ECA10070
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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CAUTION:
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 sys-
tem.
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
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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.
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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.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
12.5 L (3.30 US gal) (2.75 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning symbol comes on):
2 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal)
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Seat
To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the centers-
tand.
2. Insert the key into the main
switch, and then turn it counter-
clockwise to “OPEN”.
1. Open
NOTE:
Do not push inward when turning the
key.
3. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then
push it down to lock it in place.2. Remove the key from the main
switch if the scooter will be left
unattended.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment
1. Front storage compartment
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the front stora-
ge compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (417 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Rear storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
The rear storage compartment is
located under the seat. (See page
3-14.)
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the rear storage com-
partment.
●Since the rear storage com-
partment accumulates heat
when exposed to the sun, do
not store anything susceptible
to heat inside it.
●To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the rear storagecompartment, wrap wet arti-
cles in a plastic bag before sto-
ring them in the compartment.
●Since the rear storage com-
partment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the rear
compartment in a plastic bag.
●Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the rear storage
compartment.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the rear storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (417 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Front storage compartment
To open the storage compartment
1. Lock
Insert the key into the lock, turn it
clockwise, and then pull on it to open
the storage compartment lid.
1. Front storage compartment
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To close the storage compartment
Push the storage compartment lid
into the original position, and then
remove the key.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
1 kg (2.2 lb) for the storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (417 lb) for the
vehicle.
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Rear storage compartment
1. Rear storage compartment
There is a storage compartment
under the seat.
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WARNING
●Do not exceed the load limit of
5 kg (11 lb) for the storage
compartment.
●Do not exceed the maximum
load of 189 kg (417 lb) for the
vehicle.
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CAUTION:
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
●Since the storage compart-
ment accumulates heat when
exposed to the sun, do not sto-
re anything susceptible to heat
inside it.
●To avoid humidity from sprea-
ding through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in
a plastic bag before storing
them in the compartment.
●Since the storage compart-
ment may get wet while the
scooter is being washed, wrap
any articles stored in the com-
partment in a plastic bag.
●Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
To store two helmets in the storage
compartment, place the helmets as
shown.
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NOTE:
●Some helmets cannot be stored
in the storage compartment
because of their size or shape.
●Do not leave your scooter unat-
tended with the seat open.
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Adjusting the shock
absorber assemblies
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjus-
ting ring.
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CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn an adjusting
mechanism beyond the maximum
or minimum settings.
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WARNING
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.
Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock
absorber assembly in direction (a). To
decrease the spring preload and the-
reby soften the suspension, turn the
adjusting ring on each shock absor-
ber assembly in direction (b).
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
NOTE:
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position indica-
tor on the shock absorber.
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
1
Maximum (hard):
4
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
1. Sidestand switch
2. Sidestand
NOTE:
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See further down for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
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WARNING
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly as described
below and have a Yamaha dealer
repair it if it does not function pro-
perly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch and
brake light switches) has the following
functions.
●It prevents starting when the
sidestand is up, but neither brake
is applied.
●It prevents starting when either
brake is applied, but the sides-
tand is still down.
●It cuts the running engine when
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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WARNING
If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
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