2015 YAMAHA MT-125 fuel filter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION.................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................. 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS...................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-11
Clutch lever .................................. 3-13
Shift pedal .................................... 3-13
Brake lever.................................... 3-13
Brake pedal .................................. 3-14
ABS (for ABS models) .................. 3-14
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-15
Fuel ............................................... 3-16
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-17
Rider seat ..................................... 3-18
Sidestand ..................................... 3-18
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-19FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 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 cowlings... 6-8
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-10
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-14
Checking the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-15
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-15
Valve clearance ............................. 6-16
Tires .............................................. 6-16Cast wheels .................................. 6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-19
Checking the front brake lever
free play..................................... 6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ..................... 6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-23
Drive chain slack........................... 6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain.......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots......................................... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-30U5D7E4E0.book Page 1 Thursday, July 10, 2014 3:01 PM

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-4
5500–1000 km (300–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 8000
r/min.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at any
time. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600 mi)
of operation, the engine oil must be
changed, the oil filter cartridge or el-
ement replaced, and the oil strainer
cleaned.
[ECA10322]
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.NOTICE
ECA10311
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should oc-
cur during the engine break-in
period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
EAU17214
ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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Dimensions:Overall length:
1950 mm (76.8 in)
Overall width:
745 mm (29.3 in)
Overall height:
1025 mm (40.4 in)
Seat height:
810 mm (31.9 in)
Wheelbase:
1350 mm (53.1 in)
Ground clearance:
140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2500 mm (98.4 in)Weight:Curb weight:
MT125 138 kg (304 lb)
MT125A 140 kg (309 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Liquid cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Single cylinder
Displacement:
124 cm³
Bore × stroke:
52.0 × 58.6 mm (2.05 × 2.31 in)
Compression ratio:
11.2 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Type:
SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or
20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element replacement:
0.95 L (1.00 US qt, 0.84 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement:
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes):
1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gasohol (E10)
acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
11.5 L (3.04 US gal, 2.53 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
3.0 L (0.79 US gal, 0.66 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark:
5D78 10Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR9E
Spark plug gap:
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, multiple-discTransmission:Primary reduction ratio:
73/24 (3.042)
Final drive:
Chain
Secondary reduction ratio:
48/14 (3.429)
Transmission type:
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
34/12 (2.833)
–20 –10 0
1020 30 40 50 C 10 30 50 70 90 110 0 130 F
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
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INDEX
AABS (for ABS models) .......................... 3-14
ABS warning light (for ABS models) ....... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-14
Auxiliary light ........................................ 6-34BBattery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-22
Brake lever............................................ 3-13
Brake light switches ............................. 6-21
Brake pedal .......................................... 3-14
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-27
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-20CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-26
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 3-17
Clutch lever........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-19
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Cowlings, removing and installing.......... 6-8DDimmer switch...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 6-25
Drive chain slack .................................. 6-24EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed, checking.............. 6-15
Engine oil and oil filter element............. 6-10Engine stop switch............................... 3-12
Engine trouble warning light .................. 3-3
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-28
Fuel ...................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap........................................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-31HHandlebar switches ............................. 3-11
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-33
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
Info switch ............................................ 3-12LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 6-35MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-4
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4NNeutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
PParking.................................................... 5-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Pass switch........................................... 3-12RRider seat.............................................. 3-18SSafety information................................... 1-1
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................. 3-13
Sidestand.............................................. 3-18
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch ........................................... 3-12
Steering, checking ................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 6-36
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28TTail/brake light ...................................... 6-34
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ........... 6-15
Tires ...................................................... 6-16
Tool kit .................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-41
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................. 3-12VValve clearance..................................... 6-16
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