2012 YAMAHA XENTER 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
Indicator lights and warning lights .... 3-2
Multi-function display ........................ 3-3
Handlebar switches .......................... 3-7
Front brake lever .............................. 3-7
Rear brake lever ............................... 3-8
Fuel tank cap .................................... 3-8
Fuel .................................................. 3-9
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-10
Seat ................................................ 3-11
Passenger footrest ......................... 3-12
Front storage compartment ............ 3-12
Rear storage compartment ............ 3-13
Shock absorber assembly .............. 3-13
Carrier ............................................ 3-14
Luggage holder .............................. 3-14
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
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 the cowling
and panels .................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................... 6-9
Engine oil and oil strainer ............... 6-10
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-12
Coolant ........................................... 6-13
Air fi lter and V-belt case air fi lter
elements ..................................... 6-15
Checking the engine idling speed .. 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................. 6-16
Valve clearance .............................. 6-17
Tires ............................................... 6-17
Cast wheels .................................... 6-19Checking the front brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-19
Adjusting the rear brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-19
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ......................... 6-20
Checking the brake fl uid level ........ 6-21
Changing the brake fl uid ................ 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 ................................. 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
Tail/brake light ................................ 6-29
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb ............................................. 6-29
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ..... 6-30
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ............................................. 6-31
License plate light .......................... 6-31
Troubleshooting ............................. 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ................... 6-33
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1. Final transmission oil fi ller cap4. Remove the fi nal transmission oil
filler cap and its O-ring from the
fi nal transmission case.
5. Remove the fi nal transmission oil
drain bolt and its gasket to drain
the oil from the fi nal transmission
case.
EAU20065
Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the fi nal transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm up the fi -
nal transmission oil by riding the
scooter for several minutes, and
then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
9. 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.
10. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
To reset the oil change indicator
and oil change tripmeterTIPThe oil change indicator and oil
change tripmeter can be reset when
“OIL CHANGE” and “OIL TRIP” ap-
pear in the multi-function display. (see
page 3-3.)
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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.
ECA17640
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
EAU32345
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
EWA15990
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.
[EWA10711]
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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ECA10590
NOTICEIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU23272
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.
[EWA10751]
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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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration ................... 5-2
Air fi lter and V-belt case air fi lter
elements ............................................... 6-15
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing .................. 6-30BBattery ..................................................... 6-25
Brake fl uid, changing .............................. 6-22
Brake fl uid level, checking ...................... 6-21
Brake lever, front ....................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ....................................... 3-8
Brake levers, lubricating .......................... 6-23
Brake pads and shoes, checking ............ 6-20
Braking ...................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-22
Care .......................................................... 7-1
Carrier ..................................................... 3-14
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-10
Centerstand, checking and lubricating .... 6-23
Coolant .................................................... 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ............ 3-2
Cowling and panels, removing and
installing .................................................. 6-7DDimmer switch .......................................... 3-7EEngine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking ................ 6-16
Engine oil ................................................ 6-10
Engine trouble warning light ...................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-12
Front brake lever free play, checking ...... 6-19Front fork, checking ................................ 6-24
Fuel ........................................................... 3-9
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing .......... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-8
Fuses, replacing ...................................... 6-27
HHandlebar switches ................................... 3-7
Headlight bulb, replacing ........................ 6-28
High beam indicator light .......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................... 3-7IIdentifi cation numbers ............................... 9-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ............. 3-2LLicense plate light ................................... 6-31
Luggage holder ....................................... 3-14MMaintenance, 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 ................................ 3-3PParking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations ............................................ 2-1
Passenger footrest .................................. 3-12RRear brake lever free play, adjusting ...... 6-19SSafe-riding points ...................................... 1-5
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ......................................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assembly ....................... 3-13Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-9
Specifi cations ............................................ 8-1
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Starting the engine .................................... 5-1
Start switch ............................................... 3-7
Steering, checking .................................. 6-25
Storage ..................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment (front) ................... 3-12
Storage compartment (rear) .................... 3-13
TTail/brake light ......................................... 6-29
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-23
Throttle grip free play, checking .............. 6-16
Tires ........................................................ 6-17
Tool kit ...................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ...................................... 6-32
Troubleshooting charts ........................... 6-33
Turn signal indicator lights ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing .... 6-29
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing .... 6-31
Turn signal switch ..................................... 3-7VValve clearance ...................................... 6-17
Vehicle identifi cation number .................... 9-1WWheels .................................................... 6-19
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-25
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