2012 YAMAHA XENTER 125 Owners Manual

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brake pad has worn to the point that
the wear indicator groove has almost
disappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake shoes
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1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit lineThe rear brake is provided with a wear
indicator, which allows you to check
the brake shoe wear without having to
disassemble the brake. To check the
brake shoe wear, check the position
of the wear indicator while applying
the brake. If a brake shoe has worn
to the point that the wear indicator
reaches the wear limit line, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake
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Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoesThe front brake pads and the rear
brake shoes must be checked for
wear at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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Front brake pads
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1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
2. Brake pad
3. Brake discEach front brake pad is provided with
a wear indicator groove, which al-
lows you to check the brake pad wear
without having to disassemble the
brake. To check the brake pad wear,
check the wear indicator groove. If a
(a)(b)
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1. Rear brake lever free play adjusting nutTo increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake
shoe plate in direction (a). To de-
crease the brake lever free play, turn
the adjusting nut in direction (b).
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WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yama-
ha dealer make this adjustment.
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tem, reducing braking perfor-
mance.
● Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
uid from a sealed container.● Use only the specified brake
fluid; otherwise, the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage.● Refill with the same type of
brake uid. Adding a brake u-
id other than DOT 4 may result
in a harmful chemical reaction.● Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reser-
voir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock.
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NOTICEBrake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled uid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal
for the brake fluid level to gradually
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Checking the brake uid level
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1. Minimum level markBefore riding, check that the brake
fl uid is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the
top of the reservoir level. Replenish
the brake fl uid if necessary.Speci ed brake uid:
DOT 4
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WARNING
Improper maintenance can result
in loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:● Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys- shoes as a set.
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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 in-
terference 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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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. go down. A low brake fl uid level may
indicate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fl uid level goes down suddenly, have
a Yamaha dealer check the cause be-
fore further riding.
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstand
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1. CenterstandThe operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal
contact surfaces should be lubricated
if necessary.
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WARNING
If the centerstand does not move
up and down smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or repair it.
Otherwise, the centerstand could
contact the ground and distract the
operator, resulting in a possible
loss of control.
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Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers11. Rear brake leverThe pivoting points of the front and
rear brake levers should be lubricated
by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specifi ed in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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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 specified 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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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 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.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Battery
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1. BatteryThis model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery lead connections need to
be checked and, if necessary, tight-
ened.
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WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains
sulfuric acid, which causes se-
vere burns. Avoid any contact
with skin, eyes or clothing and
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Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings
must be checked at the intervals
specifi ed in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. If there is play in
the wheel hub or if the wheel does not
turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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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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NOTICE:
When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “OFF”, then discon-
nect the negative lead before
disconnecting the positive
lead.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it
at least once a month and fully
charge it if necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installing it.
NOTICE:
When in-
stalling the battery, be sure the
key is turned to “OFF”, then
connect the positive lead be-
fore connecting the negative
lead.
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4. After installing the battery, make
sure that the battery leads are
properly connected to the battery
terminals.
5. Turn the key from “ON” to “OFF”
three times in three-second in-
tervals to initialize the idle speed
control system.
manently damage the battery.
The battery is located behind panel A.
Remove the panel to access the bat-
tery. (See page 6-7.)
To charge the battery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the
battery as soon as possible if it seems
to have discharged. Keep in mind that
the battery tends to discharge more
quickly if the vehicle is equipped with
optional electrical accessories.
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NOTICETo charge a VRLA (Valve Regu-
lated Lead Acid) battery, a special
(constant-voltage) battery charger
is required. Using a conventional
battery charger will damage the
battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for
more than one month, remove
the battery, fully charge it, and
then place it in a cool, dry place.
always shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
• EXTERNAL: Flush with plen-
ty of water.
• INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
• EYES: Flush with water for
15 minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
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Batteries produce explosive
hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, ames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide suf cient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.
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KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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NOTICENever attempt to remove the bat-
tery cell seals, as this would per-
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1. Spare fuse2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specifi ed
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amper-
age rating than recommended
to avoid causing extensive
damage to the electrical sys-
tem and possibly a re.
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Replacing the fuses
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1. Fuse boxThe fuse box is located beside the
battery compartment behind panel A.
(See page 6-7.)
If a fuse is blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
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NOTICEAlways keep the battery charged.
Storing a discharged battery can
cause permanent battery damage.
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