2016 YAMAHA XENTER 125 engine

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 instrument s................. 2-3
Instrument and co ntrol functions.... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Multi-function display ....................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-7
Front brake lever ............................. 3-7
Rear brake lever .............................. 3-8
Fuel tank cap ................................... 3-8
Fuel.................................................. 3-9
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-10
Seat ............................................... 3-11
Passenger footrest ........................ 3-11
Storage compartments .................. 3-12
Shock absorber assembly ............. 3-13
Carrier............................................ 3-14
Luggage holder.............................. 3-14
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ................................................ 4-1
Operation and im portant riding
points ................................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1 Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-3
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 .............. 6-4
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-5
Removing and installing the cowling and panels ............................. ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug................ 6-10
Engine oil and oil strainer .............. 6-11
Final transmission oil..................... 6-13
Coolant .......................................... 6-14
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 6-16
Checking the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 6-17
Valve clearance............................. 6-18
Tires .............................................. 6-18
Cast wheels................................... 6-20 Checking the front brake lever free
play ............................................. 6-20
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play ............................................. 6-20
Checking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ....................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-22
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-23
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................. 6-24
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers .......................................... 6-24
Checking and lubricating the centerstand................................. 6-24
Checking the front fork................... 6-25
Checking the steering .................... 6-26
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-26
Battery ........................................... 6-26
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-28
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb .... 6-29
Tail/brake light ............................... 6-30
Replacing a front turn signal light
bulb............................................. 6-30
Replacing a rear turn signal light bulb............................................. 6-31
License plate light .......................... 6-32
Troubleshooting ........... .................. 6-32
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there is no traffic until you have
become thoroughly familiar with
the scooter and all of its con-
trols.
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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the scooter operator. A
typical error made by the operator
is veering wide on a turn due to ex-
cessive speed or undercornering
(insufficient lean angle for the
speed).
Always obey the speed limit and
never travel faster than warrant-
ed by road and traffic conditions.
Always signal before turning or changing lanes. Make sure that
other motorists can see you.
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The posture of the operator and
passenger is important for proper
control.
The operator should keep bothhands on the handlebar and
both feet on the operator foot-
rests during operation to main-
tain control of the scooter.
The passenger should always hold onto the operator, the seat
strap or grab bar, if equipped,
with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests.
Never carry a passenger unless
he or she can firmly place both
feet on the passenger footrests.
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Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
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This scooter is designed for
on-road use only. It is not suitable
for off-road use.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from scooter
accidents are the result of head inju-
ries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven-
tion or reduction of head injuries.
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Always wear an approved helmet.
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Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.
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The use of a jacket, substantial
shoes, trousers, gloves, etc., is ef-
fective in preventing or reducing
abrasions or lacerations.
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Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident.
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Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause burns.
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A passenger should also observe
the above precautions.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be pres-
ent even if you do not see or smell any
engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car-
bon monoxide can collect rapidly and
you can quickly be overcome and un-
able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev-
els of carbon monoxide can linger for
hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
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Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
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Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
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Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution of
the scooter is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an ac cident, use extreme
caution when adding cargo or accesso-
ries to your scooter. Use extra care
when riding a scooter that has added
cargo or accessories. Here, along with
the information about accessories be-
low, are some general guidelines to fol-
low if loading cargo to your scooter:
The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
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Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close to
the scooter as possible. Securely
pack your heaviest items as close
to the center of the vehicle as pos-
sible and make sure to distribute
the weight as evenly as possible
on both sides of the scooter to min-
imize imbalance or instability.
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Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that ac-
cessories and cargo are securely
attached to the scooter before rid-
ing. Check accessory mounts and
cargo restraints frequently.
Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires. Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender. Such items
can create unstable handling or
a slow steering response.
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This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached to
a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail-
able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection to
Yamaha manufacture parts and acces-
sories or offer other modifications for
Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a
position to test the products that these
aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Maximum load: 179 kg (395 lb)
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Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket prod-
ucts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accessories
or modifications are not suitable be-
cause of potential safety hazards to you
or others. Installing aftermarket prod-
ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
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Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your scooter. Carefully
inspect the accessory before using
it to make sure that it does not in
any way reduce ground clearance
or cornering clearance, limit sus-
pension travel, steering travel or
control operation, or obscure lights
or reflectors. Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution or aerody-
namic changes. If accessories
are added to the handlebar or
front fork area, they must be as
lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodynamic
effects. Wind may attempt to lift
the scooter, or the scooter may
become unstable in cross
winds. These accessories may
also cause instability when
passing or being passed by
large vehicles.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
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Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces- sories exceed the capacity of the
scooter’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
scooter were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 6-18 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Scooter
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the scooter in
another vehicle.
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Remove all loose items from the
scooter.
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Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
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Secure the scooter with tie-downs
or suitable straps that are attached
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Instrument and control functions
EAU10462
Main switch/steering lockThe main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
EAU10551
ON
All electrical circui ts are supplied with
power, the meter lighting, taillight, li-
cense plate light and auxiliary lights
come on, and the engine can be start-
ed. The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlights come on automatically
when the engine is started and stay on
until the key is turned to “OFF”, even if
the engine stalls.
EAU10662
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10062
Never turn the key to “OFF” or
“LOCK” while the vehicle is moving.
Otherwise the electrical systems will
be switched off, which may result inloss of control or an accident.
EAU10687
LOCK
The steering is lock ed and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved. To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. With the key in the “OFF” position, push the key in and turn it to
“LOCK”.
3. Remove the key.TIPIf the steering will not lock, try turningthe handlebars back to the right slightly.
ON
OFFLOCK
1. Push.
2. Turn.
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To unlock the steering
1. Insert the key.
2. With the key in the “LOCK” posi-
tion, push the key in and turn it to
“OFF”.
EAU49398
Indicator lights and warning
lights
EAU11032
Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and
“”
Each indicator light will flash when its
corresponding turn signal lights are
flashing.
EAU11081
High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
EAU11447
Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on if the en-
gine overheats. If this occurs, stop the
engine immediately and allow the en-
gine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.NOTICE
ECA10022
Do not continue to operate the en-gine if it is overheating.TIP
For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the ra-
diator.
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If the engine overheats, see page
1. Turn.
2. Release.
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1. Turn signal indicator lights “ ” and “ ”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
3. High beam indicator light “ ”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
SELECT
RESET
ODOOIL TRI P 1 BE LT TRI P 2
OIL CHANGECLOOK
OUT TEM P
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EAUT1936
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light flashes or stays on if
an electrical circuit monitoring the en-
gine is not working correctly. If this oc-
curs, have a Yamaha dealer check the
self-diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ON”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ON”,
or if the warning light remains on, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
EAUT3725
Multi-function display
WARNING
EWA12313
Be sure to stop the vehicle before
making any setting changes to the
multi-function display. Changing
settings while riding can distract the
operator and increase the risk of anaccident.
The multi-function display is equipped
with the following:
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an odometer
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a fuel reserve tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the bottom segment of the fuel me-
ter and fuel level warning indicator
1. V-belt replacement indicator “V-BELT”
2. Clock
3. Oil change indicator “OIL CHANGE”
4. “SELECT” button
5. Fuel level warning indicator “ ”
6. Fuel meter
7. Speedometer
8. Odometer
9. “RESET” button
10.Tripmeter 1
11.Ambient temperature display
12.Tripmeter 2
SELECT
RESET
ODOOIL
TRI P 1 BE LT TRI P
2
OIL CHANGECLOOK
OUT TEM P
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started flashing)
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two tripmeters (which show the
distance traveled since they were
last set to zero)
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an oil change tripmeter (which
shows the distance traveled since
the last engine oil change)
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an oil change indicator (which dis-
plays when the engine oil should
be changed)
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a V-belt replacement tripmeter
(which shows the distance trav-
eled since the V-belt was last re-
placed)
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a V-belt replacement indicator
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an ambient temperature display
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a clock
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a fuel meter
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a brightness control mode
TIP
When the key is turned to “ON”, all
segments of the display come on
for a few seconds. During this
time, the multi-function display is
performing a self-test.
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Be sure to turn the key to “ON” be-
fore using the “SELECT” and “RE-
SET” buttons except when setting
the brightness mode.
Odometer, fuel tripmeter, tripme-
ters, oil change tripmeter and V-belt
tripmeter modes
Pushing the “SELECT” button switches
the display among the odometer mode
“ODO”, the fuel tripmeter mode “F”, the
tripmeter modes “TRIP 1” and “TRIP 2”,
the oil change tripmeter mode “OIL
TRIP” and the V-belt change mode
“BELT TRIP” in the following order:
ODO  F  TRIP 1  TRIP 2  OIL
TRIP  BELT TRIP  ODO
When approximately 1.6 L (0.42 US
gal, 0.35 Imp.gal) of fuel remains in the
fuel tank, the bottom segment of the
fuel meter and fuel level warning indica-
tor will start flashing, and the display will
automatically change to the fuel re-
serve tripmeter mode " F" and start
counting the distance traveled from that
point. In that case, pushing the "RE-
SET" button switches the display to the
previous mode.
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
ing the “SELECT” button until “Trip” or
“Trip F” begins flashing (“Trip” or “Trip F” will only flash for five seconds).
While “Trip” or “Trip F” is flashing, push
the “RESET” button for at least one
second. If you do not reset the fuel re-
serve tripmeter manually, it will reset it-
self automatically and the display will
return to the prior mode after refueling
and traveling 5 km (3 mi).
TIPThe display cannot be changed back to
fuel reserve tripmeter “F” after pushingthe “RESET” button.
OdometerTIP
For the U.K.: For any mode, the
odometer units can be switched
from kilometers to miles by push-
ing the “SELECT” button for 1 sec-
ond.
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If the odometer indicates “-----”,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
multi-function display, as it may befaulty.
Tripmeters
To reset a tripmeter, select it by push-
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