2011 YAMAHA CYGNUS 125 checking oil

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION .................... 1-1
Further safe-riding points ................. 1-5
DESCRIPTION .................................... 2-1
Left view ........................................... 2-1
Right view......................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNC-
TIONS.................................................. 3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................. 3-1
Keyhole cover .................................. 3-2
Indicator and warning lights ............. 3-2
Speedometer.................................... 3-3
Multi-function display........................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .......................... 3-5
Front brake lever .............................. 3-6
Rear brake lever............................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap.................................... 3-7
Fuel .................................................. 3-7
Catalytic converters.......................... 3-9
Kickstarter ........................................ 3-9
Seat ................................................ 3-10
Storage compartments ................... 3-10
Sidestand ....................................... 3-11
Ignition circuit cut-off system .......... 3-12
FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION
CHECKS ............................................. 4-1OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS ............................................... 5-1
Starting the engine ........................... 5-1
Starting off ........................................ 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration .......... 5-2
Braking ............................................. 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption .. 5-3
Engine break-in ................................ 5-3
Parking ............................................. 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND AD-
JUSTMENT ......................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................. 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............... 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart .............................................. 6-4
Removing and installing panels ....... 6-7
Checking the spark plug................... 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer ............... 6-10
Final transmission oil...................... 6-12
Air fi lter and V-belt case air fi lter
elements ..................................... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................. 6-15
Valve clearance.............................. 6-15
Tires ............................................... 6-16
Cast wheels.................................... 6-17
Checking the brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-18Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-18
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ......................... 6-19
Checking the brake fl uid level ........ 6-19
Changing the brake fl uid ................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
cables ......................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip
and cable .................................... 6-21
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .......................................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand.......... 6-22
Checking the front fork ................... 6-23
Checking the steering .................... 6-23
Checking the wheel bearings ......... 6-24
Battery ............................................ 6-24
Replacing the fuses........................ 6-26
Replacing the headlight bulb .......... 6-27
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................. 6-28
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb or a
rear turn signal light bulb ............ 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb..... 6-29
Troubleshooting ............................. 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................... 6-31
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE .... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................... 7-1
Care ................................................. 7-1
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTZAUM00**
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1. Engine oil drain bolt B4. Clean the oil strainer with solvent,
and then check it for damage and
replace it if necessary.
5. Check the O-ring for damage and
replace it if necessary.
6. Install the oil strainer, spring,
O-ring and engine oil drain bolts,
and then tighten the drain bolts to
the specifi ed torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Refi ll with the specifi ed amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the engine
oil fi ller cap.Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.9 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
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NOTICE● Do not use oils with a diesel
speci cation of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than speci ed.
In addition, do not use oils la-
beled “ENERGY CONSERVING
II” or higher.
● Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
8. Start the engine, and then let
it idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the en-
gine off and check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
10. Reset the oil change tripmeter.
(See page 3-3 for reset proce-
dures.)
TIPIf the engine oil is changed before
the oil change indicator fl ashes (i.e.
before the periodic oil change interval
has been reached), the oil change
tripmeter must be reset after the
oil change for the next periodic oil
change to be indicated at the correct
time.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTTIPThe air fi lter element should be wet
but not dripping.Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air fi lter oil or other
quality foam air fi lter oil5. Insert the element into the air fi l-
ter case.
6. Install the fi lter element holder by
installing the screw.
7. Install the V-belt air fi lter case
cover by installing the screws.
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Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with
use, resulting in improper air-fuel mix-
ture and/or engine noise. To prevent
this from occurring, the valve clear-
ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specifi ed in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Checking the throttle grip
free playThe throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.ZAUM00**
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1. Throttle cable free play
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Observe these precautions:● When checking the fl uid level,
make sure that the top of the
master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.● Use only the recommended qual-
ity brake fl uid, otherwise the
rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor braking
performance.Recommended brake uid:
DOT 4● Refi ll with the same type of brake
fl uid. Mixing fl uids may result in
a harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.● Be careful that water does not en-
ter the master cylinder when refi ll-
ing. Water will signifi cantly lower
the boiling point of the fl uid and
may result in vapor lock.● Brake fl uid may deteriorate
painted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fl uid im-
mediately.● As the brake pads wear, it is normal for the brake fl uid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fl uid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
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Changing the brake uidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fl uid at the intervals specifi ed in
the TIP after the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. In addition, have
the oil seals of the brake master cyl-
inder and caliper as well as the brake
hose replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.● Oil seals: Replace every two
years.● Brake hose: Replace every four
years.
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Lubricating the front and rear
brake leversZAUM00**ZAUM00**
The pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers must be lubricated
at the intervals specifi ed in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables
and the condition of the cables should
be checked before each ride, and
the cables and cable ends should be
lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in
internal rusting and cause inter-
ference with cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe
conditions.
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Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cableThe operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specifi ed in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cov-
er is securely installed. Even though
the cover is installed correctly, it does
not completely protect the cable from
water entry. Therefore, use care not to
pour water directly onto the cover or
cable when washing the vehicle. If the
cable or cover becomes dirty, wipe
clean with a moist cloth.
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Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specifi ed in the period-
ic maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright
position. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
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NOTICEIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
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Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the opera-
tion of the steering must be checked
as follows at the intervals specifi ed in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the cen-
terstand. WARNING! To avoid
injury, securely support the ve-
hicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them
forward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................... 5-2
Air fi lter and V-belt case air fi lter
elements ............................................... 6-13
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-29BBattery..................................................... 6-24
Brake fl uid, changing .............................. 6-20
Brake fl uid level, checking ...................... 6-19
Brake lever, front....................................... 3-6
Brake lever, rear ....................................... 3-6
Brake levers, lubricating.......................... 6-21
Brake lever free play, checking ............... 6-18
Brake pads and shoes, checking ............ 6-19
Braking ...................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-21
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Catalytic converters .................................. 3-9
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-22DDimmer switch .......................................... 3-6EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer........................ 6-10
Engine trouble warning light...................... 3-2FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-12
Front fork, checking ................................ 6-23
Fuel ........................................................... 3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-7
Fuses, replacing...................................... 6-26
HHandlebar switches................................... 3-5
Headlight bulb, replacing ........................ 6-27
High beam indicator light .......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................... 3-6IIdentifi cation numbers ............................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system................... 3-12
Indicator and warning lights ...................... 3-2KKeyhole cover ........................................... 3-2
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-9MMaintenance, emission control system ..... 6-3
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ...... 6-4
Main switch/steering lock .......................... 3-1
Matte color, caution................................... 7-1
Model label................................................ 9-1
Multi-function display ................................ 3-3PPanels, removing and installing ................ 6-7
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1RRear brake lever free play, adjusting ...... 6-18SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat......................................................... 3-10
Sidestand ................................................ 3-11
Spark plug, checking................................. 6-8
Specifi cations ............................................ 8-1
Speedometer ............................................ 3-3
Starting off................................................. 5-2Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................... 3-6
Steering, checking .................................. 6-23
Storage ..................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments............................ 3-10
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal light
bulb, replacing ...................................... 6-28
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-21
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-15
Tires ........................................................ 6-16
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-31
Turn signal indicator light .......................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing.... 6-28
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-6VValve clearance ...................................... 6-15
Vehicle identifi cation number .................... 9-1WWheels .................................................... 6-17
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-24
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