2021 YAMAHA XMAX 125 oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
8-21
8
EAU40262
Checkin g the brake flui d levelBefore 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 b raking a bility. O bserve
these precautions:  Insufficient brake flui d may al-
low air to enter the b rake sys-
tem, re ducin g brakin g
performance.
 Clean the filler cap before re-
movin g. 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 dding 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 damag e 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
1. Minimum level markZAUM1959
1
1. Minimum level mark
Specified b rake flui d:
DOT 4ZAUM1960
1 1
1
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8
EAU23273
Checkin g the front forkThe 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 surfa- ce 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 d ealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn 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.
ZAUM1964
ZAUM1965
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Scooter care and stora ge
9-2
9
chemicals such as, solvents,
g
asoline, rust removers, b rake
flui d, or antifreeze, etc.
Before washin g
1. Park the vehicle out of direct sun- light and allow it to cool. This will
help avoid water spots.
2. Make sure all caps, covers, elec- trical couplers and connectors are
tightly installed.
3. Cover the muffler end with a plas- tic bag and a strong rubber band.
4. Pre-soak stubborn stains like in- sects or bird droppings with a wet
towel for a few minutes.
5. Remove road grime and oil stains with a quality degreasing agent
and a plastic-bristle brush or
sponge. NOTICE: Do not use
d eg reasin g a gent on areas re-
quirin g lu brication such as
seals, gaskets, an d wheel axles.
Follow pro duct instructions.
[ECA26290]
Washin g
1. Rinse off any degreaser and spray down the vehicle with a garden
hose. Use only enough pressure
to do the job. Avoid spraying wa-
ter directly into the muffler, instru-
ment panel, air inlet, or other inner
areas such as underseat storage
compartments.
2. Wash the vehicle with a quality au- tomotive-type detergent mixed
with cool water and a soft, clean
towel or sponge. Use an old tooth-
brush or plastic-bristle brush for
hard-to-reach places. NOTICE:
Use col d water if the vehicle has
b een exposed to salt. Warm wa-
ter will increase salt’s corrosive
properties.
[ECA26301]
3. For windshield-equipped vehicles: Clean the windshield with a soft
towel or sponge dampened with
water and a pH neutral detergent.
If necessary, use a high-quality
windshield cleaner or polish for
motorcycles. NOTICE: Never use
any stron g chemicals to clean
the wind shield. Additionally,
some cleanin g compoun ds for plastic may scratch the win
d-
shiel d, so b e sure to test all
cleanin g pro ducts before gen-
eral application.
[ECA26310]
4. Rinse off thoroughly with clean water. Be sure to remove all deter-
gent residues, as they can be
harmful to plastic parts.
After washin g
1. Dry the vehicle with a chamois or absorbent towel, preferably mi-
crofiber terrycloth.
2. For drive chain-equipped models: Dry and then lubricate the drive
chain to prevent rust.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum, and stainless
steel parts. Often the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.
4. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal parts including
chrome or nickel-plated surfaces.
WARNING! Do not apply sili- cone or oil spray to seats, han d
g rips, ru bber foot pe gs or tire
trea ds. Otherwise these parts
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9-4
9
1. Make all necessary repairs and
perform any outstanding mainte-
nance.
2. Follow all instructions in the Care section of this chapter.
3. Fill up the fuel tank, adding fuel stabilizer according to product in-
structions. Run the engine for 5
minutes to distribute treated fuel
through the fuel system.
4. For vehicles equipped with a fuel cock: Turn the fuel cock lever to
the off position.
5. For vehicles with a carburetor: To prevent fuel deposits from build-
ing up, drain the fuel in the carbu-
retor float chamber into a clean
container. Retighten the drain bolt
and pour the fuel back into the fuel
tank.
6. Use a quality engine fogging oil according to product instructions
to protect internal engine compo-
nents from corrosion. If engine
fogging oil is not available, per-
form the following steps for each
cylinder: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.)
WARNING! To prevent dam-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
7. Lubricate all control cables, piv- ots, levers and pedals, as well as
the sidestand and centerstand (if
equipped).
8. Check and correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the vehicle
so that all wheels are off the
ground. Otherwise, turn the wheels a little once a month in or-
der to prevent the tires from be-
coming degraded in one spot.
9. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
10. Remove the battery and fully char- ge it, or attach a maintenance
charger to keep the battery opti-
mally charged. NOTICE: Confirm
that the battery an d its char ger
are compati ble. Do not char ge a
VRLA battery with a convention-
al char ger.
[ECA26330]
TIP If the battery will be removed,
charge it once a month and store
it in a temperate location between
0-30 °C (32-90 °F).
 See page 8-26 for more informa-
tion on charging and storing the
battery.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:Overall length:2185 mm (86.0 in)
Overall width:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Overall height: 1415/1465 mm (55.7/57.7 in)
Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in)
Wheelbase:
1570 mm (61.8 in)
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.51 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2.5 m (8.20 ft)Wei ght:Curb weight:
166 kg (367 lb)Engine:Combustion cycle:
4-stroke
Cooling system: Liquid cooled
Valve train: SOHC
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 125 cm³
Bore × stroke:
52.0 × 58.7 mm (2.05 × 2.31 in)
En gine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:
10W-40
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity: Oil change: 0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)Final transmission oil:Type:
Motor oil SAE 10W-40 type SG or higher
Quantity: 0.10 L (0.11 US qt, 0.09 Imp.qt)
Coolant quantity:Coolant reservoir (up to the maximum level
mark):0.13 L (0.14 US qt, 0.11 Imp.qt)
Radiator (including all routes): 0.46 L (0.49 US qt, 0.40 Imp.qt)Fuel:Recommended fuel:Unleaded gasoline (E10 acceptable)
Octane number (RON): 95
Fuel tank capacity:
13 L (3.4 US gal, 2.9 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 2.3 L (0.61 US gal, 0.51 Imp.gal)Fuel injection:Throttle body:
ID mark: B2T1 00Front tire:Type:Tubeless
Size: 120/70-15 M/C 56S
Manufacturer/model:
MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2Rear tire:Type:Tubeless
Size:
140/70-14 M/C 68S
Manufacturer/model: MICHELIN/CITY GRIP 2
–20 –10 0 1020 30 40 50 C
10 30 50 70 90 110
0 130 F
SAE 10W-40
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Index
AABS warning light ................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 7-3
Activating the Stop and Start System .... 4-1
Air filter and V-belt case air filter
elements ............................................. 8-14
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)............... 5-14
Auxiliary DC jack .................................. 5-26BBattery .................................................. 8-26
Brake fluid, changing............................ 8-22
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 8-21
Brake lever, front .................................. 5-14
Brake lever, rear ................................... 5-14
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 8-23
Braking ................................................... 7-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 8-23
Canister ................................................ 8-10
Care ........................................................ 9-1
Catalytic converter ............................... 5-20
Centerstand and sidestand, checking and lubricating ................................... 8-24
Coolant ................................................. 8-13DData recording, vehicle......................... 11-2
Diagnostic connector ........................... 11-2
Dimmer/Pass switch............................. 5-12EEmergency mode ................................. 8-34
Engine break-in ...................................... 7-1
Engine oil and oil strainer ..................... 8-10
Engine overheating ............................... 8-33
Engine serial number ............................ 11-1
FFinal transmission oil............................ 8-12
Front and rear brake lever free play, checking ............................................ 8-19
Front and rear brake pads, checking ... 8-20
Front fork, checking ............................. 8-25
Front turn signal light ........................... 8-29
Fuel ...................................................... 5-18
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 7-4
Fuel tank cap........................................ 5-17
Fuel tank overflow hose ....................... 5-20
Fuses, replacing ................................... 8-27HHandlebar position, adjusting .............. 5-25
Handlebar switches ............................. 5-12
Hazard switch ...................................... 5-13
High beam indicator light ....................... 5-1
Horn switch .......................................... 5-13IIdentification numbers ......................... 11-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system .............. 5-27
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 5-1KKey, handling of smart and mechanical keys...................................................... 3-3LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ....... 8-30MMain switch ............................................ 3-8
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 8-4
Maintenance, emission control system ................................................. 8-3
Malfunction indicator light (MIL)............. 5-1
Matte color, caution ............................... 9-1 Model label ........................................... 11-1
Multi-function display ............................. 5-4
OOperating range of the smart key
system .................................................. 3-2PPanel, removing and installing ................ 8-8
Parking.................................................... 7-4
Part locations.......................................... 2-1
Precautions when using the Stop and Start System ......................................... 4-3SSafe-riding points ................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting ............................................. 5-25
Sidestand.............................................. 5-27
Smart key................................................ 3-5
Smart key battery, replacing................... 3-6
Smart key system ................................... 3-1
Smart key system indicator light ............ 5-2
Smart key system, troubleshooting ...... 8-31
Spark plug, checking .............................. 8-9
Specifications ....................................... 10-1
Speedometer .......................................... 5-3
Starting off .............................................. 7-3
Starting the engine ................................. 7-2
Steering, checking ................................ 8-25
Stop and Start System ........................... 4-1
Stop and Start System indicator light..... 5-2
Stop and Start System operation ........... 4-1
Stop and Start System switch .............. 5-13
Stop/Run/Start switch .......................... 5-13
Storage ................................................... 9-3
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