2014 YAMAHA XMAX 125 brake fluid

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
FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-1
Immobilizer system......................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-2
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-3
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-5
Anti-theft alarm (optional) ............. 3-13
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-14
Front brake lever .......................... 3-15
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-15
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-16
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-17
Fuel ............................................... 3-17
Catalytic converters...................... 3-19
Seat .............................................. 3-19
Storage compartments................. 3-20
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................ 3-21
Sidestand ..................................... 3-22
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-23FOR 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 ............................... 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ............... 6-10
Engine oil....................................... 6-12
Final transmission oil..................... 6-14
Coolant.......................................... 6-15
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements and check hoses ........ 6-16
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-18Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels .................................. 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand and sidestand........ 6-25
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-27
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Replacing a headlight bulb ........... 6-30
Tail/brake light .............................. 6-31
Front turn signal light .................... 6-31
Replacing a rear turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-31
Replacing the license plate light
bulb ........................................... 6-32
Auxiliary light ................................ 6-33
Troubleshooting............................ 6-33
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-34U2DME1E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:37 PM

FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-1
4
EAU15598
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in
this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.3-17
Engine oil• Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.6-12
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-14
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-15
Front brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-21, 6-22
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4
Rear brake• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.6-21, 6-21, 6-22
Throttle grip• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca-
ble and grip housing.6-18, 6-24
Wheels and tires•Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.6-18, 6-20
Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.6-25
Centerstand, sidestand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-25
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.—
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.—
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-22 ITEM CHECKS PAGE
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6-4
6
EAU1771A
General maintenance and lubrication chartNO. 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)
1*Air filter element•Replace.√√
2 Air filter check hose• Clean.√√√√√
3V-belt case air filter
element• Clean.√√√√√
4*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level and
vehicle for fluid leakage.√√√√√√
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Check for correct routing and
clamping.√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Brake fluid• Replace. Every 2 years
8*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
9*Tires• Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.√√√√√
10*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or
damage.√√√√
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6-7
6Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake
fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-22
6 indicator grooves have almost disap-
peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
EAUS1992
Rear brake pads
The rear brake is provided with a check
plug, which, if it is removed, allows you
to check the brake pad wear without
disassembling the brake.
YP125R
If the lining thickness is less than 3.5
mm (0.14 in), have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the brake pads as a set.YP125RA
To check the brake pad wear, check
the position of the wear indicator while
applying the brake. If a brake pad has
worn to the point that the wear indica-
tor almost touches the brake disc,
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU40262
Checking the brake fluid levelBefore riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark.
Check the brake fluid level with the top
of the reservoir level. Replenish the
brake fluid if necessary.
Front brake
1. Lining thicknessZAUM1133
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
1. Minimum level mark
1
ZAUM1057
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6Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
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, an
d dirt may
clog the ABS hydraulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces 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
system 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 4ZAUM1032
1
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6
EAU22733
Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders 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.
EAU23098
Checking and lubricating the
cablesThe operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated 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 inter-
ference with cable movement. Re-
place damaged cables as soon as
possible to prevent unsafe condi-
tions.
[EWA10712]EAU23115
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 lubricat-
ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the cover
is securely installed. Even though the
cover is installed correctly, it does not
completely protect the cable from wa-
ter 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.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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