2012 YAMAHA XENTER 150 seat adjustment

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. Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment under the
seat. (See page 3-11.)
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to as-
sist you in the performance of preven-
tive maintenance and minor repairs.
However, additional tools such as a
torque wrench may be necessary to
perform certain maintenance work
correctly.TIPIf you do not have the tools or expe-
rience required for a particular job,
have a Yamaha dealer perform it for
you.
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To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original po-
sition, and then install the screws.
2. Install the luggage holder by
installing the screws, and then
tighten the screws to the speci-
fi ed torque.Tightening torque:
Luggage holder screws:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
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Panel B
To remove the panel
Remove the screws and quick fas-
tener, and then take the panel off.
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1. Panel B
2. Quick fastener
To install the panel
Place the panel in the original posi-
tion, and then install the quick fasten-
er and screws.
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Panel C
To remove the panel
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-11.)
2. Remove the screws, and then
pull the panel off as shown.
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1. Panel C
To install the panel
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1. Projection1. Insert the projections on the pan-
el into the slots as shown, and
then install the screws.
2. Close the seat.
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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, compres-
sion spring, O-ring and engine oil
drain bolt B.TIPMake sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
7. Install engine oil drain bolt A, and
then tighten both drain bolts to
their specifi ed torques.
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt A:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14.5 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt B:
32 Nm (3.2 m·kgf, 23.1 ft·lbf)8. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended engine oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
fi ller cap.Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 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. and B to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
NOTICE:
When re-
moving the engine oil drain
bolt B, the O-ring, compression
spring, and oil strainer will fall
out. Take care not to lose these
parts.
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1. Oil fi ller cap
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1. Engine oil drain bolt A
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engine is hot.
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5. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, and install the cool-
ant reservoir cap.
NOTICE:
If
coolant is not available, use
distilled water or soft tap water
instead. Do not use hard water
or salt water since it is harmful
to the engine. If water has been
used instead of coolant, re-
place it with coolant as soon as
possible, otherwise the cooling
system will not be protected
against frost and corrosion. If
water has been added to the
coolant, have a Yamaha dealer
check the antifreeze content
of the coolant as soon as pos-
sible, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
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Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
6. Close the seat.
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Changing the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the
intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
coolant. WARNING! Never attempt
to remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
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reading.
2. Open the seat. (See page 3-11.)
3. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level markTIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
4. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove
the reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant res-
ervoir cap. Never attempt to re-
move the radiator cap when the
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1. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
2. Remove the screw cover and air
fi lter case cover by removing the
screws.
3. Pull the air fi lter element out.
4. Insert a new air fi lter element into
the air fi lter case.
NOTICE:
Make
sure that the air filter element
is properly seated in the air
filter case. The engine should
never be operated without
the air filter element installed,
otherwise the piston(s) and/or
cylinder(s) may become exces-
sively worn.
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5. Install the air filter case cover
by installing the screws and the
screw cover.
Cleaning the air lter check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side
of the air filter case for accumu-
lated dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.Cleaning the V-belt case air filter
element
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-8.)
2. Remove the V-belt air filter case
cover by removing the bolts.
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1. V-belt air fi lter case cover3. Pull the air fi lter element out, and
then clean it with compressed air.
NOTICE:
To avoid damaging
the air filter element, handle
it gently and carefully, and do
not twist it.[ECA10521] EAUT3550
Air filter and V-belt case air
lter elementsThe air filter and V-belt case air fil-
ter elements should be cleaned or
replaced at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Check both filter elements
more frequently if you are riding in
unusually wet or dusty areas. The air
filter check hose must be frequently
checked and cleaned if necessary.
Replacing the air lter element
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1. Screw cover
2. Air fi lter case cover
3. Air fi lter check hose
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