2012 YAMAHA XCITY 125 catalytic converter

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
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Immobilizer system .........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-2
Indicator lights and warning light ....3-3
Speedometer ..................................3-4
Fuel gauge ......................................3-5
Coolant temperature gauge ............3-5
Multi-function display ......................3-5
Handlebar switches ........................3-8
Front brake lever ............................3-9
Rear brake lever .............................3-9
Fuel tank cap ................................3-10
Fuel ...............................................3-10
Catalytic converters ......................3-12
Seat ..............................................3-12
Storage compartments .................3-13
Windshield ....................................3-14
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................3-15
Carrier ...........................................3-16
Luggage hook ...............................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-16Ignition circuit cut-off system ........ 3-17
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting the engine ......................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 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 cowlings
and panels .................................. 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil ..................................... 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-13
Coolant ......................................... 6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................... 6-15Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-16
Valve clearance ........................... 6-17
Tires ............................................. 6-17
Cast wheels ................................. 6-19
Front and rear brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-19
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-22
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-23
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand ....... 6-23
Checking the front fork ................. 6-24
Checking the steering .................. 6-25
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-25
Battery ......................................... 6-25
Replacing the fuses ..................... 6-27
Replacing a headlight bulb .......... 6-28
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-29
Replacing a tail/brake light bulb or
a rear turn signal light bulb ....... 6-30
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-31U16PE3E0.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 19, 2012 5:17 PM

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-12
3
EAU13445
Catalytic converters This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAU13932
Seat To open the seat
1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Insert the key into the main switch,
and then turn it counterclockwise
to “OPEN”.TIPDo 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.1. Open.ZAUM0698
1
PUSHOPEN
OFFON
LOCK
IGNITION
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery................................................... 6-25
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-22
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-21
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-9
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-9
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-23
Braking .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-22
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Carrier ................................................... 3-16
Catalytic converters .............................. 3-12
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-23
Coolant.................................................. 6-14
Coolant temperature gauge .................... 3-5
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing................................................ 6-8DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Display, multi-function ............................. 3-5EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-4
Engine oil .............................................. 6-10
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-13
Front and rear brake lever free play...... 6-19Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-20
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-24
Fuel....................................................... 3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-4
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-10
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-28
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-3
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-17
Immobilizer system ................................. 3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light........... 3-3
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-31
Luggage hook ....................................... 3-16MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-3
Model label ............................................. 9-1PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-12Shock absorber assemblies,
adjusting ............................................. 3-15
Sidestand .............................................. 3-16
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer........................................... 3-4
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-25
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments .......................... 3-13
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ............................. 6-30
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-17
Tool kit..................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-31
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing ............................................. 6-29
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance..................................... 6-17
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-25
Wheels .................................................. 6-19
Windshield............................................. 3-14
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