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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.
YES NO YES NO NO YESNOTE:
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-20
3
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-12
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in engine.
Engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-9
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-13
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Front brake• Check brake pads for wear. 6-19, 6-20
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the ins-
pection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dama-
ge. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 6-19, 6-20
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
6-22
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable
and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth.
6-16, 6-18
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-22
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-22
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-18
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![YAMAHA XMAX 125 2009 Owners Manual 3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
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If the engine does YAMAHA XMAX 125 2009 Owners Manual 3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
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3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the
front or rear brake. NOTICE: For
maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engi-
ne is cold!
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If the engine does not start, rele-
ase the start switch, wait a few
seconds, and then try again.
Each starting attempt should be
as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt. If the engine
does not start, try with the throt-
tle open 1/8 turn.
1. Rear brake lever
2. Start switch
3. Front brake lever
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Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
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 centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust 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.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
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BrakingEWA10300
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WARNING
●Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the sco-
oter may skid or overturn.
●Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
●Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
●Ride slowly down a hill, as bra-
king downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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(b)
(a)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-3
5
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-3
6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
1*Air filter element• Replace.√√
2V-belt case air filter
element• Clean.√√√ √
• Check operation, fluid level
3*Front brakeand vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √√ √ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
• Check operation, fluid level
4*Rear brakeand vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √√ √ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.√√√ √√• Replace. Every 4 years
6*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√ √
• Check tread depth and for
damage.
7*Tires• Replace if necessary.√√√ √√
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
8*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness
or damage.√√√ √
• Check bearing play and steering
9*Steering bearingsfor roughness.√√ √√ √
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-4
6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
10 * Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. √√√ √√
11 Front brake lever
pivot shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√ √√
12 Rear brake lever
pivot shaft • Lubricate with silicone grease.
√√√ √√
13 Sidestand,
• Check operation.
centerstand• Lubricate. √√√ √√
14 *
Sidestand switch • Check operation. √√ √√ √ √
15 * Front fork • Check operation and for
oil leakage. √√√ √
16 * Shock absorber
• Check operation and shock
assemblies absorbers for oil leakage. √√√ √
When the oil change indicator light comes on
• Change. (See page 6-9 ). √[5000 km (3000 mi) after the initial 1000 km (600 mi)
17Engine oil and every 6000 km (3500 mi) thereafter]
• Check oil level and vehicle for
oil leakage. Every 3000 km (1800 mi)
√
18 Engine oil filter
element • Replace.
√√ √
• Check coolant level and vehicle
19 * Cooling system for coolant leakage. √√√ √√
• Change. Every 3 years
20
Final transmission
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√ √
oil • Change. √√ √
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-5
6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
21 *V-belt• Replace. Every 18000 km (10500 mi)
22 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.√√ √√ √ √
23Moving parts
and cables• Lubricate.√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free
24 *housing play if necessary.√√√ √√
and cable• Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √√ √ √
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●The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
●Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the bra-
ke fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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