2013 YAMAHA XMAX 125 ABS

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU12951
Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
EAU12995
ABS (for ABS models) The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake
System) features a dual electronic con-
trol system, which acts on the front and
rear brakes independently. The ABS
securely controls wheel lockup during
emergency braking on changing road
surfaces and under various weather
conditions, thereby maximizing tire ad-
hesion and performance while provid-
ing a smooth braking action. The ABS
is monitored by an ECU, which will
have recourse to manual braking if a
malfunction occurs.
WARNING
EWA10090
●
The ABS performs best on long
braking distances.
●
On certain (rough or gravel)
roads, the braking distance may
be longer with than without the
ABS. Therefore, always keep a
sufficient distance to the vehicle
ahead to match the riding
speed.
TIP●
The ABS performs a self-diagno-
sis test for a few seconds each
time the vehicle first starts off after
the key was turned to “ON”. During
this test, a “clicking” noise can be
heard from the front of the vehicle,
and if either brake lever is even
slightly applied, a vibration can be
felt at the lever, but these do not in-
dicate a malfunction.
●
When the ABS is activated, the
brakes are operated in the usual
way. A pulsating action may be felt
at the brake levers, but this does
not indicate a malfunction.
●
This ABS has a test mode which
allows the owner to experience the
pulsating at the brake levers when
the ABS is operating. However,
special tools are required, so
please consult your Yamaha deal-
er when performing this test.
NOTICE
ECA16120
Keep any type of magnets (including
magnetic pick-up tools, magnetic
screwdrivers, etc.) away from the
1. Rear brake lever
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3front and rear wheel hubs, otherwise
the magnetic rotors equipped in the
wheel hubs may be damaged, result-
ing in improper performance of the
ABS system.
EAUS1661
Fuel tank cap To open the fuel tank cap
1. Open the fuel tank cap cover by
pushing in on the front end of it.
2. Insert the key in the lock and turn it
clockwise. The lock will be re-
leased and the fuel tank cap can
be removed.To close the fuel tank cap
1. Be sure the match mark is facing
forward, and then push the fuel
tank cap into the original position.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise and
remove it.
1. Rear wheel hub
2. Front wheel hub
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel tank cap cover
1. Lock.
2. Fuel tank cap
1. Match marks
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3For information on how to operate the
travel trunk, refer to the supplementary
instruction leaflet that came with your
travel trunk.
EAU14892
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
EWA10210
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may
result.Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.NOTICE
ECA10101
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond the
maximum or minimum settings.Adjust the spring preload as follows.
To increase the spring preload and
thereby harden the suspension, turn
the adjusting ring on each shock ab-
sorber assembly in direction (a). To de-
crease the spring preload and thereby
soften the suspension, turn the adjust-
ing ring on each shock absorber as-
sembly in direction (b).
●
Align the appropriate notch in the
adjusting ring with the position in-
dicator on the shock absorber.
●
Use the spring preload adjusting
tool included in the owner’s tool kit
to make this adjustment.
1. Spring preload adjusting ring
2. Position indicator
3. Spring preload adjusting toolSpring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
4
1
2
3
4
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU48020
TIPThis model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. In this case, the multi-func-
tion display indicates error code 30, but
this is not a malfunction. Turn the key to
“OFF” and then to “ON” to clear the er-
ror code. Failing to do so will prevent
the engine from starting even though
the engine will crank when pushing the
start switch.
EAUS1892
Starting the engine NOTICE
ECA10250
See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, the side-
stand must be up.
See page 3-21 for more information.
1. Turn the key to “ON”.
The following warning light, indica-
tor light and indicators should
come on for a few seconds, then
go off.
●
Engine trouble warning light
●
ABS warning light (for ABS
models)
●
Immobilizer system indicator
light
●
V-belt replacement indicator
●
Oil change indicator
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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10*Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
11*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
12Front brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
13Rear brake lever
pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
14Sidestand, center-
stand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease.√√√√√
15*Sidestand switch Check operation.√√√√√√
16*Front fork Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
17*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and shock ab-
sorbers for oil leakage.√√√√
18 Engine oil Change. (See pages 3-6 and
6-10.)√When the oil change indicator flashes [5000 km (3000 mi) after
the initial 1000 km (600 mi) and every 6000 km (3500 mi) thereaf-
ter]
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
19Engine oil filter ele-
ment Replace.√√√ NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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6 Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16010
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of braking ability. Observe
these precautions:●
Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.
●
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 4 brake
fluid from a sealed container.
●
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
●
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
●
Be careful that water or dust
does not enter the brake fluid
reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the fluid and may re-
sult in vapor lock, and dirt may
clog the ABS hydraulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17640
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always clean
up spilled fluid immediately.As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brakefluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
1. Minimum level markSpecified brake fluid:
DOT 4
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EAUS1870
Replacing the fuses The fuse box, which contains the fuses
for the individual circuits, is located be-
hind cowling A. (See page 6-8.)TIPThe main fuse, which is in a different
and hard-to-reach location, must be re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer.If a fuse for the individual circuits is
blown, replace it as follows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off
the electrical circuit in question.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
TIPFuse tongs and a bag containing spare
fuses are included in the owner’s tool
kit. Use the tongs to remove and install
a fuse.
For YP125R
For YP125RAFor YP125R-RA1. Fuse box
2. Hazard fuse
1. ABS fuse
2. Fuse box
3. Fuse box
4. Hazard fuse
1. Radiator fan fuse
2. ECU fuse
3. Backup fuse
4. Signaling system fuse
5. Headlight fuse
6. Ignition fuse
7. Spare fuse
8. Hazard fuse
7
1
2
3
4
5
6
.
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6For YP125RA
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on
the electrical circuit in question to
check if the device operates.
4. If the fuse immediately blows
again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
EAU34241
Replacing a headlight bulb This model is equipped with halogen
bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb
burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place it and, if necessary, adjust the
headlight beam.
1. ABS motor fuse
2. ABS motor spare fuse
3. ABS solenoid fuse
4. ABS control unit fuse
1
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3
2
4
3
Specified fuses:
Main fuse:
30.0 A
Ignition fuse:
10.0 A
Signaling system fuse:
10.0 A
Headlight fuse:
15.0 A
Hazard fuse:
10.0 A
Radiator fan fuse:
7.5 A
ABS control unit fuse:
YP125RA 5.0 A
ABS motor fuse:
YP125RA 30.0 A
Backup fuse:
5.0 A
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