2020 YAMAHA MT-125 catalytic converter

Table of contents
Safety information............................1-1
Description........................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view........................................2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
Instrument and control functions....3-1
Main switch/steering lock ...............3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights ............................................3-2
Multi-function meter unit .................3-4
Handlebar switches.......................3-12
Clutch lever ...................................3-13
Shift pedal .....................................3-13
Brake lever ....................................3-14
Brake pedal ...................................3-14
ABS ...............................................3-15
Fuel tank cap.................................3-16
Fuel................................................3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ................3-18
Catalytic converter ........................3-18
Seat ...............................................3-19
Helmet holder ................................3-20
Sidestand ......................................3-20
Ignition circuit cut-off system........3-21
For your safety – pre-operation
checks...............................................4-1
Operation and important riding
points.................................................5-1
Engine break-in ...............................5-1
Starting the engine ..........................5-2
Shifting ............................................5-4
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................5-5
Parking ............................................5-6
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................6-1
Tool kit.............................................6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ..............6-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ...........................6-4Removing and installing
cowlings ...................................... 6-7
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil filter element ....... 6-8
Why Yamalube .............................. 6-11
Coolant ......................................... 6-11
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Adjusting the engine idling
speed......................................... 6-13
Adjusting the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-15
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels .................................. 6-18
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................ 6-18
Checking the front brake lever
free play ..................................... 6-19
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 6-20
Brake light switches ...................... 6-20
Checking the front and rear brake
pads........................................... 6-21
Checking the brake fluid level....... 6-22
Changing the brake fluid............... 6-23
Drive chain slack ........................... 6-23
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain .......................................... 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-25
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals ............... 6-26
Checking and lubricating the
brake and clutch levers ............. 6-27
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand ................................... 6-27
Lubricating the swingarm pivots... 6-28
Checking the front fork ................. 6-28
Checking the steering ................... 6-29
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-29
Battery .......................................... 6-30
Replacing the fuses ...................... 6-31
Vehicle lights ................................. 6-32
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Instrument and control functions
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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.
EAU13435
Catalytic converter
The exhaust system contains catalytic
converter(s) to reduce harmful exhaust
emissions.
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.
1. Fuel tank overflow hose
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Index
A
ABS ....................................................... 3-15
ABS warning light ................................... 3-3
Air filter element and check hose,
replacing and cleaning ....................... 6-13
B
Battery .................................................. 6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-26
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-23
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-22
Brake lever ............................................ 3-14
Brake light switches.............................. 6-20
Brake pedal........................................... 3-14
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 6-20
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-25
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-18
Clutch lever ........................................... 3-13
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ........... 6-18
Coolant ................................................. 6-11
Coolant temperature warning light ......... 3-2
Cowlings, removing and installing .......... 6-7
D
Data recording, vehicle ........................... 9-3
Diagnostic connectors ............................ 9-2
Dimmer switch ...................................... 3-12
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-25
Drive chain slack................................... 6-23
E
Engine break-in....................................... 5-1
Engine idling speed .............................. 6-13
Engine oil and oil filter element ............... 6-8
Engine overheating ............................... 6-37
Engine serial number .............................. 9-1
Engine trouble warning light ................... 3-3
F
Front and rear brake pads, checking.... 6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-19
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-28
Fuel ....................................................... 3-16
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ....... 5-5
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-16
Fuel tank overflow hose ........................ 3-18
Fuses, replacing.................................... 6-31
H
Handlebar switches .............................. 3-12Helmet holder ....................................... 3-20
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch .......................................... 3-12
I
Identification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system............... 3-21
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2
L
License plate light bulb, replacing........ 6-34
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
N
Neutral indicator light ............................. 3-2
P
Parking ................................................... 5-6
Part locations ......................................... 2-1
Pass switch .......................................... 3-12
S
Safety information .................................. 1-1
Seat ...................................................... 3-19
Shifting ................................................... 5-4
Shift light ................................................ 3-3
Shift pedal ............................................ 3-13
Sidestand ............................................. 3-20
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 6-27
Spark plug, checking ............................. 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Start/Engine stop switch ...................... 3-12
Starting the engine ................................. 5-2
Steering, checking................................ 6-29
Storage ................................................... 7-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 6-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 6-28
T
Tail/brake light ...................................... 6-33
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 6-26
Throttle grip free play, adjusting........... 6-14
Tires ...................................................... 6-15
Tool kit.................................................... 6-2
Troubleshooting ................................... 6-35
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 6-36
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ........... 6-33
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