2022 YAMAHA XMAX 125 air filter

Table of contentsSafety 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
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Smart key system ........................... 3-1
Operating range of the smart key system......................................... 3-2
Handling of the smart key and mechanical keys ......................... 3-3
Smart key ....................................... 3-5
Replacing the smart key battery..... 3-6
Main switch .................................... 3-8
Stop an d Start System ..................... 4-1
Stop and Start System ................... 4-1
Stop and Start System operation ... 4-1
Instrument an d control functions ... 5-1
Indicator lights and warning lights............................................ 5-1
Speedometer .................................. 5-3
Tachometer .................................... 5-3
Multi-function display ..................... 5-4
Handlebar switches ...................... 5-12
Front brake lever .......................... 5-14
Rear brake lever ........................... 5-14 Anti-lock brake system (ABS) ....... 5-14
Traction control system ................ 5-15
Fuel tank cap ................................ 5-17
Fuel ............................................... 5-18
Fuel tank overflow hose ................ 5-20
Catalytic converter ........................ 5-20
Storage compartments ................. 5-20
Windshield .................................... 5-22
Handlebar position ....................... 5-25
Adjusting the shock absorber
assemblies ................................. 5-25
Auxiliary DC jack .......................... 5-26
Sidestand ...................................... 5-27
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....... 5-27
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 6-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................. 7-1
Engine break-in ............................... 7-1
Starting the engine .......................... 7-2
Starting off ...................................... 7-3
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 7-3
Braking ............................................ 7-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 7-4
Parking ........................................... 7-4 Perio
dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 8-1
Tool kit ............................................ 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 8-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 8-4
Removing and installing the
panel............................................ 8-8
Checking the spark plug................. 8-9
Canister ........................................ 8-10
Engine oil and oil strainer ............. 8-10
Final transmission oil .................... 8-12
Coolant ......................................... 8-13
Air filter and V-belt case air filter elements .................................... 8-14
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 8-17
Valve clearance............................. 8-17
Tires .............................................. 8-17
Cast wheels .................................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake lever free play .................. 8-19
Checking the front and rear brake pads ................................ 8-20
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 8-21
Changing the brake fluid .............. 8-22
Checking the V-belt ...................... 8-22
Checking and lubricating the
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Description
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Left view
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1. Storage compartment A (page 5-20)
2. Tool kit (page 8-2)
3. Grab bar (page 7-3)
4. Air filter element (page 8-14)
5. Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring (page 5-25)
6. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 8-12)
7. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 8-12)
8. Centerstand (page 8-24)9. V-belt case air filter element (page 8-14)
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EAUS1824
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to
d eath. See pag e 1-3 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA10331
This scooter is desi gne d for use on
pave d roa ds only. If this scooter is
operated in abnormally dusty, mu d-
d y or wet con ditions, the air filter el-
ement shoul d be cleaned or
replaced more frequently, otherwise
rapi d en gine wear may result. Con-
sult a Yamaha dealer for proper
maintenance intervals.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, d rums, and
linin gs can b ecome very hot d uring
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touching them.
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EAU71343
General maintenance an d lu brication chartNO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
1 *Dia
gnostic system
check • Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes. √√√√√√
2 *Air filter element •Replace. √√
3 Air filter case check
hose • Clean.
√√√√√
4 *V-
belt case air filter
element • Clean.
√√ √
•Replace. √
5 *Front brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
6 *Rear brake • Check operation, fluid level, and
for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary. √√√√√√
7 *Brake hoses • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√√√
• Replace. Every 4 years
8 *Brake flui d • Change. Every 2 years
9 *Wheels • Check runout and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
√√√√
10 *Tires • Check tread depth and for dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. √√√√√
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EAU72790
TIP Engine air filter and V-belt air filter
• This model’s engine air filter is equipped with a disposable oil-coated paper element, which must not be cleaned with compressed air to avoid damaging it.
• The engine air filter element needs to be replaced and the V-belt air filter element needs to be serviced more fre-
quently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.21 *Final transmission
oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage.
√√√√√
• Change. √√√
22 *Coolin g system • Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. √√√√√
• Change. Every 3 years
23 *V-belt • Replace. When the V-belt replacement indicator flashes or comes on
24 *Front an
d rear
b rake switches • Check operation.
√√√√√√
25 *Movin
g parts an d
ca bles • Lubricate.
√√√√√
26 *Throttle g
rip hous-
in g an d ca ble • Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play
if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable. √√√√√
27 *Li
ghts, si gnals an d
switches • Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.
√√√√√√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 6000 km
(3500 mi) 12000 km
(7000 mi) 18000 km
(10500 mi) 24000 km
(14000 mi)
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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 in the
coolant reservoir.TIPThe coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, have a
Yamaha dealer add coolant to the reservoir.
EAU33032
Chan gin g the coolant
The coolant must be changed at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Have a
Yamaha dealer change the coolant.
WARNING! Never attempt to remove
the ra diator cap when the en gine is
hot.
[EWA10382] EAU67174
Air filter an
d V- belt case air fil-
ter elementsThe air filter element should be re-
placed and the V-belt case air filter el-
ement should be cleaned at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart. Service
the air filter elements more frequently if
you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas. The air filter check hose and V-
belt case air filter check hose must be
frequently checked and cleaned if nec-
essary.
Cleanin g the air filter check hose
1. Coolant level check window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level markZAUM1947
1 2
2
3 2
3
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark): 0.13 L (0.14 US qt, 0.11 Imp.qt)
1. Air filter check hoseZAUM1948
1 11
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8 1. Check the hose on the rear side of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
TIPIf dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the air filter ele-
ment for excessive dirt or damage and
replace it if necessary.Replacin g the air filter element
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. 3. Pull the air filter element out.
4. Insert a new air filter element into
the air filter case. NOTICE: Make
sure that the air filter element is
properly seate d in the air filter
case. The en gine shoul d never
b e operated without the air filter
element installe d, otherwise the
piston(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA10482]
NOTICE
ECA21220
 The air filter element must be
replace d at the intervals speci-
fie d in the perio dic maintenance
chart. 
The air filter element shoul d b e
replace d more frequently if you
often ri de in the rain or dusty ar-
eas.
 The air filter cannot be cleaned
b y blowin g it with compresse d
air. It must b e replaced.
5. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
Cleanin g the V- belt case check hose
1. Check the hose on the rear side of the V-belt case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose from the clamp, clean it,
and then install it.
1. Air filter case cover
2. ScrewZAUM1949
2 2 1
2
22 1
2
2
1. Air filter elementZAUM1950
1 11
1. V-belt case check hoseZAUM1951
1 11
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TIPIf dirt or water was found in the check
hose, be sure to check the V-belt case
air filter element for excessive dirt or
damage and clean or replace it if nec-
essary.Cleanin g the V- belt case air filter el-
ement 1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.
2. Remove the screws, and then pull the V-belt case air filter element
cover outward and away from the
V-belt case. 3. Pull the V-belt case air filter ele-
ment out, and then clean it with
solvent. After cleaning, remove
the remaining solvent by squeez-
ing the element. WARNING! Use
only a ded icated parts cleanin g
solvent. To avoi d the risk of fire
or explosion, do not use gaso-
line or solvents with a low flash
point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE: To avoi d
d amag ing the air filter element,
han dle it g ently an d carefully,
an d d o not twist it.
[ECA10522]
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.
1. V-belt case air filter element cover
2. ScrewZAUM1952
1 1
21
2
2
2
1. V-belt case air filter elementZAUM1953
1 11
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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