2012 YAMAHA XMAX 125 checking oil

SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1
Immobilizer system ...........................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-2
Indicator and warning lights .............3-4
Turn signal indicator lights ...............3-4
High beam indicator light ................3-4
Engine trouble warning light ............3-4
ABS warning light
(for ABS models) ...........................3-4
Immobilizer system indicator light ....3-5
Speedometer ....................................3-5
Tachometer .......................................3-6
Multi-function display .......................3-6
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ...............3-11
Handlebar switches ........................3-11
Pass switch ....................................3-12
Dimmer switch ...............................3-12
Turn signal switch ..........................3-12
Horn switch ...................................3-12
Start switch ....................................3-12
Hazard switch ................................3-12
Front brake lever.............................3-12Rear brake lever..............................3-13
ABS (for ABS models) ....................3-13
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-14
Fuel .................................................3-15
Catalytic converters ........................3-16
Securing bracket ............................3-17
Seat.................................................3-17
Storage compartments ...................3-18
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies...................................3-19
Travel trunk .....................................3-20
Sidestand ........................................3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-22
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 .................................6-2Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-4
Removing and installing the cowling
and panel.......................................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 ......................................6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-17
Valve clearance ...............................6-18
Tires ................................................6-18
Cast wheels ....................................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ..............................6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-22
Changing the brake fluid ................6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-23
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-24
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand .........6-24
Checking the front fork ...................6-25
Checking the steering.....................6-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS

TIP
Make sure that the O-ring is properly
seated.
10. Install the washer and the engine
oil drain bolt, and then tighten the
drain bolt to the specified torque.
TIP
Make sure that the washer is properly
seated.
11. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended engine oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap.
TIP
Be sure to wipe off spilled oil on any
parts after the engine and exhaust
system have cooled down.
ECA11670
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of
a higher quality than specified.
In addition, do not use oils
labeled “ENERGY CONSER-
VING II” or higher.
Be sure no foreign material
enters the crankcase.
12. Start the engine, and then let it
idle for several minutes while
checking it for oil leakage. If oil is
leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cau-
se.
13. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
14. Reset the oil change indicator.
To reset the oil change indicator
1. Turn the key to “ON”.2. Hold the “OIL CHANGE” button
pushed for 15 to 20 seconds.
1. “OIL CHANGE” button
1. “OIL CHANGE” button
3. Release the “OIL CHANGE” but-
ton, and the oil change indicator
will go off.
NOTICE
Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1
Oil change quantity:
Without oil filter element
replacement:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element
replacement:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-12
6

7. Refill with the specified amount
of the recommended final trans-
mission oil. WARNING! Make
sure that no foreign material
enters the final transmission
case. Make sure that no oil
gets on the tire or wheel.
[EWA11311]
8. Install the final transmission oil
filler cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20070
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUS1670
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
3. Coolant level check window
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, lift up the
right floorboard mat as shown.
FULL
LOW
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1
Oil quantity:
0.21 L (0.22 US qt, 0.18 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-14
6

Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling
point of the fluid and may result
in vapor lock, and dirt may clog
the ABS hydraulic unit valves.
Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAU22731
Changing the brake fluid
Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the TIP after the periodic maintenan-
ce and lubrication chart. In addition,
have the oil seals of the master cylin-
ders and calipers as well as the brake
hoses replaced at the intervals listed
below or whenever they are damaged
or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.
Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU23112
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The 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.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6

each ride, and the pivots and metal-
to-metal contact surfaces should be
lubricated if necessary.
EWA10741
If the centerstand or sidestand
does not move up and down smo-
othly, have a Yamaha dealer check
or repair it. Otherwise, the centers-
tand or sidestand could contact the
ground and distract the operator,
resulting in a possible loss of con-
trol.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the perio-
dic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
To check the condition
1. Check the inner tubes for scrat-
ches, damage and excessive oil
leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle 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
rebounds smoothly.
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or
repair it.
NOTICERecommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
WARNING
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-25
6

AABS (for ABS models)..............................3-13
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ..........3-4
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ................................................6-16
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ........................3-11
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-31
BBattery......................................................6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-22
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-23
Brake lever, front ......................................3-12
Brake lever, rear .......................................3-13
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-24
Braking .......................................................5-3
CCare............................................................7-1
Catalytic converters .................................3-16
Centerstand and sidestand, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-24
Coolant.....................................................6-14
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch .........................................3-12
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil .................................................6-10
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-4
FFinal transmission oil ...............................6-13
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ................................................6-20Front and rear brake pads, checking ......6-21
Front fork, checking .................................6-25
Fuel ..........................................................3-15
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-4
Fuel tank cap ...........................................3-14
Fuses, replacing .......................................6-28
HHandlebar switches .................................3-11
Hazard switch ..........................................3-12
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-29
High beam indicator light...........................3-4
Horn switch ..............................................3-12
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-22
Immobilizer system ....................................3-1
Immobilizer system indicator light .............3-5
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-4
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-31
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-2
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
Multi-function display ................................3-6
PParking .......................................................5-5
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ..............................................3-11
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1Seat ..........................................................3-17
Securing bracket ......................................3-16
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting....3-19
Sidestand .................................................3-22
Spark plug, checking .................................6-9
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-5
Start switch ..............................................3-12
Starting off .................................................5-2
Starting the engine.....................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-26
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartments ............................3-18
TTachometer ................................................3-6
Tail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-30
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-23
Tires .........................................................6-18
Travel trunk...............................................3-20
Tool kit ........................................................6-2
Troubleshooting .......................................6-31
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-33
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-4
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ....6-30
Turn signal switch ....................................3-12
VValve clearance ........................................6-18
Vehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-26
Wheels .....................................................6-20
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