2017 YAMAHA XMAX 125 warning

Instrument and control functions
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When
refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a clean,
dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or
plastic parts.
[ECA10072]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15152
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gasoline
by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-
ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU54602
NOTICE
ECA11401
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,
as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use premium unleaded gas-
oline with a research octane number of
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
ZAUM1015
1
2
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline (Gaso-
hol (E10) acceptable)
Fuel tank capacity:
13.2 L (3.48 US gal, 2.90 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount (when the fuel
level warning light comes on):
2.5 L (0.66 US gal, 0.55 Imp.gal)
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395 or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce mainte-
nance costs.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol con-
tent does not exceed 10% (E10). Gas-
ohol containing methanol is not
recommended by Yamaha because it
can cause damage to the fuel system
or vehicle performance problems.
EAU13447
Catalytic converters
This vehicle is equipped with catalytic
converters in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before
doing any maintenance work.
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
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Storage compartments
Front storage compartment A
To open the storage compartment
when it is locked, insert the key into the
lock, turn it clockwise, and then pull on
the lever.
To open the storage compartment
when it is unlocked, simply pull on the
lever.
To lock the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position,
insert the key into the lock, turn it coun-
terclockwise, and then remove it.
Front storage compartment B
To open the storage compartment, pull
on the lever.To close the storage compartment,
push the lid into the original position.
WARNING! Do not store heavy items
in this compartment.
[EWA11162]
Rear storage compartment
Two helmets can be stored in the stor-
age compartment under the seat. (See
page 3-19.)
NOTICE
ECA10082
Keep the following points in mind
when using the storage compart-
ment.
Since the storage compartment
accumulates heat when ex-
posed to the sun and/or the en-
gine heat, do not store anything
1. Open.
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lid
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1 12
1. Open.
2. Storage compartment opening lever
3. Lid
1. Rear storage compartment
ZAUM1018
2
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3 susceptible to heat, consum-
ables or flammable items inside
it.
To avoid humidity from spread-
ing through the storage com-
partment, wrap wet articles in a
plastic bag before storing them
in the compartment.
Since the storage compartment
may get wet while the scooter is
being washed, wrap any articles
stored in the compartment in a
plastic bag.
Do not keep anything valuable
or breakable in the storage
compartment.
WARNING
EWA16121
Do not exceed the following loading
limits:
Front storage compartment A: 1
kg (2.2 lb)
Front storage compartment B: 1
kg (2.2 lb)
Rear storage compartment: 5
kg (11 lb)
Maximum load for the vehicle:
181 kg (399 lb)
EAU14893
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies
WARNING
EWA10211
Always adjust both shock absorber
assemblies equally, otherwise poor
handling and loss of stability may re-
sult.
Each shock absorber assembly is
equipped with a spring preload adjust-
ing ring.
NOTICE
ECA10102
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.
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Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
TIP
The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain situa-
tions. (See the following section for an
explanation of the ignition circuit cut-
off system.)
WARNING
EWA10242
The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the side-
stand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control.
Yamaha’s ignition circuit cut-off
system has been designed to assist
the operator in fulfilling the respon-
sibility of raising the sidestand be-
fore starting off. Therefore, check
this system regularly and have a
Yamaha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
1. Position indicator
2. Spring preload adjusting ring
3. Spring preload adjusting tool
Spring preload setting:
Minimum (soft):
1
Standard:
2
Maximum (hard):
5
1
2
3
4
5
ZAUM1116
1. Sidestand switch
ZAUM0648
1
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Turn the key on.
3. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
4. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still off:
5. Move the sidestand up.
6. Keep the front or rear brake applied.
7. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
8. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
The system is OK. The scooter can be
ridden.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The brake switch may not be working
correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may not be
working correctly.
The scooter should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
• The vehicle must be placed on the
centerstand during this inspection.
• If a malfunction is noted, have a
Yamaha dealer check the system
before riding.
NO YES
YES NO
YES NO
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating 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.6-10
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-13
Coolant• Check coolant level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified
level.
• Check cooling system for leakage.6-14
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.6-20,
6-21,
6-22
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.6-20,
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 cable and grip housing.6-17,
6-24
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EAU15952
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
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
EAU45311
TIP
This model is equipped with a lean an-
gle sensor to stop the engine in case of
a turnover. To start the engine after a
turnover, be sure to turn the main

ing to do so will prevent the engine
from starting even though the engine
will crank when pushing the start
switch.
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