2018 YAMAHA NMAX 125 check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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6
6. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt and its new gasket, and
then tighten the bolt to the speci-
fied torque.
7. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended final transmis-
sion oil. WARNING! Make sure
that no forei gn material enters
the final transmission case.
Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
[EWA11312]
8. Install the final transmission oil fill- er cap and its new O-ring, and
then tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the final transmission case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAU20071
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUN1090To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
TIP
The coolant level must be
checked on a cold engine since
the level varies with engine tem-
perature.
 Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 14 lb·ft)
Recommen ded final transmission
oil: See page 8-1.
Oil quantity: 0.15 L (0.16 US qt, 0.13 Imp.qt)
12
1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
1
2
3
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4. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIP
The air filter element should be
wet but not dripping.
 Check the air filter element for ex-
cessive dirt or damage and re-
place it if necessary.
5. Insert the element into the V-belt
case.
6. Install the air filter element cover by installing the screws.
EAU21386
Checkin g the throttle grip free
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play:
3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
1
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6
EAU40262
Checkin g the brake flui d level
Before 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
Rear brake
WARNING
EWA16011
Improper maintenance can result in
loss of brakin g a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, re ducing brakin g
performance. 
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving . Use only DOT 4 b rake
flui d from a seale d container.
 Use only the specifie d b rake flu-
i d ; otherwise, the ru bber seals
may deteriorate, causin g leak-
a g e.
 Refill with the same type of
brake flui d. A ddin g a brake flui d
other than DOT 4 may result in a
harmful chemical reaction.
 Be careful that water or dust
d oes not enter the brake flui d
reservoir when refilling . Water
will si gnificantly lower the boil-
in g point of the flui d an d may re-
sult in vapor lock, an d d ir
t may
clo g the ABS hy draulic unit
valves.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake flui d may d amage painte d
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spille d flui d imme diately.
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 brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4
1
1
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6
EAU22733
Chan gin g the brake flui d
Have 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.
EAUU0311
Checkin g the V- belt
The V-belt must be checked and re-
placed by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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6
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin g
Worn 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.
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Scooter care and stora ge
7-4
7
EAU36564
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the
scooter.
NOTICE
ECA10821
 Storin g the scooter in a poorly
ventilate d room or coverin g it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water an d humi dity to
seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
3. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over.
[EWA10952]
4. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/centerstand.
5. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
6. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
7. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a month.
Do not store the battery in an ex-
cessively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
°C (90 °F)]. For more information
on storing the battery, see page
6-30.
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-11
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 6-17
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-34
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-26
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-25
Brake lever, front .................................. 3-10
Brake lever, rear.................................... 3-11
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-28
Brake light ............................................. 6-35
Braking.................................................... 5-3
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-15
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating .................... 6-28
Coolant ................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-3
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-2
Diagnostic connector.............................. 9-2
Dimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-4
Engine oil and oil strainer...................... 6-10
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Final transmission oil ............................ 6-12
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............................................. 6-23
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-24
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-29
Fuel ....................................................... 3-13
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-4
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-12
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-15
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-32
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 3-9
Headlight............................................... 6-33
High beam indicator light........................ 3-3
Horn switch ........................................... 3-10
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-18
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-3
K
Keyhole shutter ...................................... 3-2
M
Main 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 ........................ 3-4
P
Panels, removing and installing.............. 6-7
Parking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
S
Safe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-16
Sidestand ............................................. 3-17
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-9
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Starting off.............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine ................................. 5-1
Start switch .......................................... 3-10
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Storage compartments ........................ 3-16
T
Taillight bulb, replacing ........................ 6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .................... 6-27
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 6-19
Tires ...................................................... 6-20
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ........................ 6-40
Turn signal indicator lights ..................... 3-3
Turn signal light bulb (front), replacing ............................................ 6-37
Turn signal light bulb (rear), replacing ............................................ 6-38
Turn signal switch .................................. 3-9
V
Valve clearance .................................... 6-20
V-belt, checking ................................... 6-26
Vehicle identification number ................. 9-1
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