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MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
1C5-28199-66
YFM125GZ
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIREOWNER’S MANUALREAD THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.
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PRINTED IN JAPAN
2009.03-0.1x1 !
(E,F,S)
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This A
1C5-28199-66-E0
YFM125GZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
EC Declaration of Conformityconforming to Directive
98/37/EC, 2006/42/EC
(
Make, model)
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 98
/37/EC, 2006/42/EC
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004
/108/EC
(
Title and
/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(
If applicable)
(
If applicable)To e
ffect correct
application
of the
essential
health
and safety
requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the
following-standards and
/or technical
specifications were consulted:
ANSI
/SVIA 1-2007
(
Title and
/or number and date of issue of standards and
/or specifications)
General Manager
RV Engineering Division
RV Operations Signature
Date of Issue
Shinya Shimada9 February, 2009
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
Authorized Representativedeclare in sole responsibility, that the product
YFM125A(
YFM125G) (
JY4AE02W090013013
~ )
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM125GZ. This ATV represents the result of many
years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing machines.
With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and reliability
that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV.
It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol to avoid possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICETIP
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM125GZ
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2009 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, February 2009
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in Japan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ..................................................... 3-1
Right view................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ........................... 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ............................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ........................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ................................... 4-2
Throttle lever ............................................. 4-3
Speed limiter ............................................. 4-3
Front brake lever ....................................... 4-4
Rear brake lever ........................................ 4-4
Parking brake ............................................ 4-5
Drive select lever ....................................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap ............................................. 4-6
Fuel ........................................................... 4-6
Fuel cock ................................................... 4-8
Starter (choke) .......................................... 4-9Seat ......................................................... 4-10
Front carrier ............................................. 4-11
Rear carrier .............................................. 4-11
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel ............................................................ 5-3
Engine oil ................................................... 5-3
Transmission oil ......................................... 5-3
Front and rear brakes ................................ 5-3
Throttle lever .............................................. 5-3
Drive chain ................................................. 5-3
Tires ........................................................... 5-3
Chassis fasteners ...................................... 5-5
Instruments, lights and switches ................ 5-6
Battery ....................................................... 5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ................................ 6-1
Starting a warm engine .............................. 6-2
Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse .....................................6-3
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-4
Parking ....................................................... 6-5
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-5
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-6