2018 YAMAHA NMAX 125 catalytic converter

Table of contents
Safety 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 ............................................3-3
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.........................3-9
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 ................3-15
Catalytic converter ........................3-15
Seat ...............................................3-16
Storage compartments .................3-16
Sidestand ......................................3-17
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-18
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.........5-3
Braking ............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................5-4
Engine break-in ...............................5-4
Parking ............................................5-5
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................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 panels ...... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-9
Engine oil and oil strainer.............. 6-10
Final transmission oil .................... 6-12
Coolant ......................................... 6-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements ............................ 6-17
Checking the throttle grip free play ..................................... 6-19
Valve clearance ............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20
Cast wheels .................................. 6-22
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 6-23
Checking the front and rear
brake pads................................. 6-24
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-25
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-26
Checking the V-belt ...................... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 6-27
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 6-27
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-28
Checking and lubricating the centerstand and sidestand ........ 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-29
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-30
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-32
Headlight....................................... 6-33
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ... 6-34
Brake light ..................................... 6-35
Replacing the taillight bulb ........... 6-35
Replacing a front turn signal light bulb .................................... 6-37
Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb .................................... 6-38
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-39
Troubleshooting charts ................. 6-40
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Instrument and control functions
3-15
3
EAU58301
Fuel tank overflow hose
Before operating the vehicle:
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
connection and routing.
 Check the fuel tank overflow hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if necessary.
 Make sure that the fuel tank over-
flow hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
EAU13434
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10863
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazar d or
b urns:
 Do not park the vehicle near
possi ble fire hazar ds such as
g rass or other materials that
easily burn.
 Park the vehicle in a place
where pe destrians or chil dren
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
 Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has coole d down before
d oin g any maintenance work.
 Do not allow the en gine to i dle
more than a few minutes. Lon g
i d lin g can cause a b uild-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10702
Use only unlea ded g asoline. The use
of lead ed g asoline will cause unre-
paira ble damag e to the catalytic
converter.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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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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