2015 YAMAHA NMAX 125 steering wheel

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 an d control functions ... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Keyhole shutter .............................. 3-2
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function meter unit ................ 3-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 3-10
Front brake lever .......................... 3-10
Rear brake lever ........................... 3-11
ABS .............................................. 3-11
Fuel tank cap ................................ 3-12
Fuel ............................................... 3-13
Fuel tank overflow hose ............... 3-14
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-14
Seat .............................................. 3-15
Storage compartments................. 3-16
Sidestand ..................................... 3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 3-17 For your safety – pre-operation
checks
............................................... 4-1
Operation an d important ri din g
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
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ........ 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-3
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-8
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-10
Final transmission oil..................... 6-12
Coolant.......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-16
Checking the throttle grip
free play ..................................... 6-18
Valve clearance ............................. 6-19 Tires .............................................. 6-19
Cast wheels .................................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 6-21
Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 6-22
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-24
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-24
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-25
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand........ 6-26
Checking the front fork ................. 6-26
Checking the steering................... 6-27
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-27
Battery .......................................... 6-28
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-29
Headlight ...................................... 6-30
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ........................................... 6-31
Brake light..................................... 6-32
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-32
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb.................................... 6-34
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb.................................... 6-35U2DSE0E0.book Page 1 Thursday, March 19, 2015 10:34 AM

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
6-27
6
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand. WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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10-1
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IndexAABS ....................................................... 3-11
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-31BBattery .................................................. 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-25
Brake light ............................................. 6-32
Braking.................................................... 5-2CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-24
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-14
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-26
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3DDimmer switch ...................................... 3-10EEngine break-in....................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3FFinal transmission oil ............................ 6-12 Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking............................................. 6-21
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 6-22
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-26
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-3
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 3-14
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-29
HHandlebar switches .............................. 3-10
Headlight .............................................. 6-30
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-3
Horn switch .......................................... 3-10IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ............... 3-17
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKeyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2MMain switch/steering lock....................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 6-2
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function meter unit ........................ 3-4PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations ......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5 Safety information ...................................1-1
Seat .......................................................3-15
Sidestand ..............................................3-17
Spark plug, checking ..............................6-8
Specifications .........................................8-1
Starting off ..............................................5-2
Starting the engine ..................................5-1
Start switch ...........................................3-10
Steering, checking ................................6-27
Storage ...................................................7-4
Storage compartments .........................3-16
TTaillight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
Throttle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ....................6-25
Throttle grip free play, checking ...........6-18
Tires ......................................................6-19
Tool kit ....................................................6-1
Troubleshooting ....................................6-36
Troubleshooting charts .........................6-37
Turn signal indicator lights ......................3-2
Turn signal light bulb (front),
replacing .............................................6-34
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing .............................................6-35
Turn signal switch .................................3-10VValve clearance .....................................6-19
V-belt, checking ....................................6-24
Vehicle identification number ..................9-1WWheel bearings, checking .....................6-27
Wheels ..................................................6-21
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