Yamaha XCITY VP125, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...PANTONE285CVC VP125 OWNER S MANUAL 16P F8199 E1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...sion record No Contents Date To change contact person and integrate type designation 9 Jun 2005 Date of issue 1 Aug 2002 Place of issue Shizuoka Japan R TTE Directive 1999 5 EC EN300 330 2 v1 1 1 2001 6 EN60950 1 2001 Two or Three Wheel Motor Vehicles Directive 97 24 EC Chapter 8 EMC is in compliance with following norm s or documents Kind of equipment IMMOBILIZER Type designation 5SL 00 Hereby de...

Page 3: ...y In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition If you have any fur ther questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent ...

Page 4: ...bey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U16PE1E0 book Page 1 ...

Page 5: ...ER S MANUAL 2008 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition July 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of MBK INDUSTRIE is expressly prohibited Printed in France U16PE1E0 book Page 2 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 6: ...DJUSTMENT 6 1 Owner s tool kit 6 1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 Removing and installing cowlings and panels 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil 6 8 Final transmission oil 6 11 Coolant 6 12 Air filter and V belt case air filter elements 6 13 Checking the throttle cable free play 6 14 Valve clearance 6 15 Tires 6 15 Cast wheels 6 17 Front and rear brake lever free play 6 17 ...

Page 7: ... Troubleshooting 6 29 Troubleshooting charts 6 30 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U16PE1E0 book Page 2 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 8: ... passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize scooters in traffic is the predominating cause of auto mobile scooter accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the scooter Making yourself con spicuous appears to be very effec tive in reducing the chance of this type of accident Therefore Wear a brightly colored jacket Use extra caution when you a...

Page 9: ...ibute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket substantial shoes trousers gloves etc is ef fective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engine or exh...

Page 10: ...as possible on both sides of the scooter to min imize imbalance or instability Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the scooter before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension ad justable models only and check the condition and pres sure of your tir...

Page 11: ...roper weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the scooter due to aerodynamic effects Wind may attempt to lift the scooter or the scooter may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may also...

Page 12: ...on sites and manhole covers be come extremely slippery when wet Slow down and cross them with caution Keep the scooter up right otherwise it could slide out from under you The brake pads could get wet when you wash the scooter After washing the scooter check the brakes before riding Always wear a helmet gloves trousers tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap and a bright colored jack...

Page 13: ...load adjusting ring page 3 15 3 Final transmission oil filler cap page 6 11 4 Air filter element page 6 13 5 V belt case air filter element page 6 13 6 Engine oil filter element page 6 8 7 Sidestand page 3 16 6 21 8 Coolant level check window page 6 12 9 Front brake pads page 6 18 U16PE1E0 book Page 1 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 14: ...ab bar page 5 2 2 Main fuse fuse box page 6 24 3 Battery page 6 23 4 Coolant reservoir cap page 6 12 5 Fuel tank cap page 3 10 6 Engine oil filler cap page 6 8 7 Centerstand page 6 21 8 Rear brake pads page 6 18 U16PE1E0 book Page 2 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 15: ...ar switches page 3 8 3 Front storage compartment page 3 13 4 Speedometer Multi function display page 3 4 page 3 5 5 Luggage hook page 3 16 6 Main switch steering lock page 3 2 7 Right handlebar switch page 3 8 8 Throttle grip page 6 14 9 Front brake lever page 3 9 U16PE1E0 book Page 3 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 16: ...UR DEALER IMMEDIATELY IF IT IS LOST If the code re reg istering key is lost registering new codes in the standard keys is impossible The standard keys can still be used to start the vehicle however if code re registering is required i e if a new standard key is made or all keys are lost the entire immobi lizer system must be replaced Therefore it is highly recom mended to use either standard key a...

Page 17: ...g EAU34121 ON All electrical circuits are supplied with power the meter lighting taillight li cense plate light and auxiliary lights come on and the engine can be start ed The key cannot be removed TIP The headlights come on automatically when the engine is started and stay on until the key is turned to OFF or the sidestand is moved down EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be r...

Page 18: ...he engine If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON If the warning light does not come on for a few seconds then go off have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU38911 Immobilizer system indicator light The electrical circuit of the indicator light can be checked by turning the ...

Page 19: ... key to start the engine TIP Make sure there are no other immobi lizer keys close to the main switch and do not keep more than one immobilizer key on the same key ring Immobilizer system keys may cause signal interfer ence which may prevent the engine from starting 2 If the engine starts turn it off and try starting the engine with the standard keys 3 If one or both of the standard keys do not sta...

Page 20: ...temperature of the coolant The coolant temperature varies with chang es in the weather and engine load If the needle reaches or enters the red zone stop the vehicle and let the en gine cool See page 6 30 NOTICE ECA10021 Do not continue to operate the en gine if it is overheating EAUM2252 Multi function display WARNING EWA12312 Be sure to stop the vehicle before making any setting changes to the mu...

Page 21: ... odometer mode Total and the tripmeter modes Trip in the following order Total Trip 1 Trip 2 Trip fuel Total TIP The Trip fuel odometer is only activated if the fuel level warning light comes on Pushing the SET button when in the tripmeter mode switches the display between the different tripmeter func tions in the following order Trip 1 or Trip 2 Time 1 or 2 Aver age speed 1 or 2 Trip 1 or Trip 2 ...

Page 22: ...wo seconds 2 When the hour digits start flashing push the SET button to set the hours 3 Push the MODE button and the minute digits will start flashing 4 Push the SET button to set the minutes 5 Push the MODE button and then release it to start the clock The display will return to the Total mode Ambient temperature display This display shows the ambient tem perature from 30 C 86 F to 50 C 122 F The...

Page 23: ...e initial 1000 km 600 mi 5000 km 3000 mi after the initial 1000 km 600 mi and every 6000 km 3600 mi thereafter If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on i e before the periodic oil change interval has been reached the in dicator must be reset after the oil change for the next periodic oil change to be indicated at the cor rect time After resetting the indi cator will co...

Page 24: ...on EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12721 Start switch With the sidestand up push this switch while applying the front or rear brake to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for starting instructions prior to starting the engine EAU12900 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull this lever toward...

Page 25: ...oline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the p...

Page 26: ... spills on your clothing change your clothes EAU13390 NOTICE ECA11400 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause severe damage to internal engine parts such as the valves and piston rings as well as to the exhaust system Your Yamaha engine has been de signed to use premium unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 95 or higher If knocking or pinging oc curs use a ga...

Page 27: ...has cooled down before do ing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat NOTICE ECA10701 Use only unleaded gasoline The use of leaded gasoline will cause unre pairable damage to the catalytic converter EAU13932 Seat To open the seat 1 Place the scooter on the center stand 2 Insert the key into the main switch and then turn ...

Page 28: ...e the storage compartment Push the storage compartment lid into the original position and then remove the key WARNING EWA11191 Do not exceed the load limit of 1 kg 2 lb for the front storage compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 185 kg 408 lb for the ve hicle Rear storage compartment There is a storage compartment under the seat See page 3 12 WARNING EWAT1051 Do not exceed the load limit o...

Page 29: ... in a plastic bag Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the storage com partment To store a helmet in the storage com partment place the helmet with the front facing backward TIP Some helmets cannot be stored in the storage compartment because of their size or shape Do not leave your scooter unat tended with the seat open EAUM2490 Windshield To suit the rider s preference the wind shield h...

Page 30: ...t attempt to turn beyond the maximum or minimum settings WARNING EWA10210 Always adjust both shock absorber assemblies equally otherwise poor handling and loss of stability may result Adjust the spring preload as follows To increase the spring preload and thereby harden the suspension turn the adjusting ring on each shock ab sorber assembly in direction a To de crease the spring preload and thereb...

Page 31: ...The sidestand is located on the left side of the frame Raise the sidestand or lower it with your foot while holding the vehicle upright TIP The built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See further down for an explanation of the ignition circuit cut off system WARNING EWA10240 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sides...

Page 32: ... a Yamaha dealer re pair it if it does not function proper ly EAU45051 Ignition circuit cut off system The ignition circuit cut off system com prising the sidestand switch and brake light switches has the following func tions It prevents starting when the side stand is up but neither brake is ap plied It prevents starting when either brake is applied but the sidestand is still down It cuts the run...

Page 33: ...ill running 9 Move the sidestand down Does the engine stall The system is OK The scooter can be ridden The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The brake switch may not be working correctly The scooter should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The sidestand switch may not be working correctly The scooter should ...

Page 34: ...icle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 3 10 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 8 Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 11 Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir If necessary add recommended coolant to s...

Page 35: ...eels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 6 15 6 17 Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 20 Centerstand sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 21 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten i...

Page 36: ...from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAUM2231 Starting the engine NOTICE ECA10250 See page 5 4 for engine break in in structions prior to operating the ve hicle for the first time In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting the side stand must be up See page 3 17 for more information 1 Turn the key to ON The following warning lights ...

Page 37: ...f allow the engine to warm up 1 While pulling the rear brake lever with your left hand and holding the grab bar with your right hand push the scooter off the centerstand 2 Sit astride the seat and then ad just the rear view mirrors 3 Switch the turn signals on 4 Check for oncoming traffic and then slowly turn the throttle grip on the right in order to take off 5 Switch the turn signals off EAU1678...

Page 38: ...icult Ride slowly down a hill as brak ing downhill can be very diffi cult 1 Close the throttle completely 2 Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually in creasing the pressure EAU16820 Tips for reducing fuel con sumption Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption Avoid high engine speeds during acceleration Avoi...

Page 39: ...ation above 1 2 throttle NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil and final transmission oil must be changed and the engine oil filter el ement replaced ECAM1091 1000 km 600 mi and beyond The vehicle can now be operated nor mally NOTICE ECA10270 If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break in period immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle EAU17213 Parking Wh...

Page 40: ...d A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA10330 This scooter is designed for use on paved roads only If this scooter is...

Page 41: ...cal skills 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 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plug Check condition Clean and regap Replace 3 Valves Check valve clearance Adjust 4 Air filter element Replace 5 V belt case air filter element Clean 6 Front brake Check operation flu...

Page 42: ...ium soap based grease Every 24000 km 14000 mi 13 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Sidestand center stand Check operation Lubricate 15 Sidestand switch Check operation 16 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 17 Shock absorber as semblies Check operation and shock ab sorbers for oil leakage 18 Fuel injection Check engine idle speed NO IT...

Page 43: ...al transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage Change 23 V belt Replace Every 18000 km 10500 mi 24 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 25 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 26 Throttle grip hous ing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable 27 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust ...

Page 44: ...or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brake fluid level Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged U16PE1E0 book Page 5 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 45: ... each time a cowling or panel needs to be re moved and installed EAUM2221 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the cowling screws 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler and the turn signal couplers 3 Pull the cowling off 1 Cowling A ZAUM0652 1 1 Panel A 1 Panel B ZAUM0653 1 ZAUM0654 1 1 Cowling A 2 Screw 1 Turn signal light lead coupler 2 Headlight coupler ZAUM0655 2 1 1 2 ZAUM0428 U16PE1E0 book P...

Page 46: ...ed periodically preferably by a Yamaha dealer Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode it should be removed and checked in ac cordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine The porcelain insulator around the cen ter electrode of the spark plug should be a medium to light tan ...

Page 47: ...In addition the oil must be changed at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart and when the service indicator light comes on To check the engine oil level 1 Place the scooter on the center stand A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 3 Wait a few minutes until the oil set tles...

Page 48: ...Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase 4 Check the drain bolt washer for damage and replace it if neces sary TIP Skip steps 5 9 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 5 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts 6 Remove the oil filter element and O ring 1...

Page 49: ...sel specification of CD or oils of a higher quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Be sure no foreign material en ters the crankcase 12 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 13 Turn the engine off and then check the oil ...

Page 50: ...ler cap and final transmission drain bolt to drain the oil from the fi nal transmission case 5 Install the final transmission oil drain bolt and then tighten it to the specified torque 6 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended final transmis sion oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap WARNING Make sure that no foreign material en ters the final transmission case Make sure ...

Page 51: ...cowling A See page 6 6 4 Open the reservoir cap and then add coolant to the maximum level mark WARNING Remove only the coolant reservoir cap Never attempt to remove the radiator cap when the engine is hot EWA15161 NOTICE If coolant is not available use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of c...

Page 52: ... maintenance and lubrication chart Service the air fil ter elements more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Replacing the air filter element 1 Place the scooter 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 5 Install the air filter case cover by in ...

Page 53: ...erly seated in its case The engine should nev er be operated without the filter elements installed otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10531 EAU21382 Checking the throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should mea sure 3 0 5 0 mm 0 12 0 20 in at the throttle grip Periodically check the throttle cable free play and if neces sary have a Yamaha dealer...

Page 54: ...ARNING EWA10501 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient temperature The tire air pressure must be ad justed in accordance with the riding speed and with the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessor...

Page 55: ...sive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd WARNING EWA10470 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Besides being illegal operating the vehi cle with excessively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha d...

Page 56: ...e han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire sur face must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteris tics EAU33453 Front and rear brake lever free play Front Rear There should be no free play at the brake lever ends If there is free play have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14211 A soft or...

Page 57: ...e wear indicator groove has almost disap peared have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22500 Rear brake pads Check each rear brake pad for damage and measure the lining thickness If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining thickness is less than 0 8 mm 0 03 in have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU22580 Checking the brake fluid level Front brake Rear brake Insuffi...

Page 58: ...water does not en ter the brake fluid reservoir when refilling Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and may result in vapor lock Brake fluid may deteriorate paint ed surfaces or plastic parts Al ways clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is nor mal for the brake fluid level to grad ually go down However if the brake fluid level goes down sud denly ha...

Page 59: ... rust Replace a damaged cable as soon as possible to prevent unsafe conditions EWA10721 EAU23111 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart EAU23172 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers The pivoting points of...

Page 60: ...g the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition 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 avoid injury securely support ...

Page 61: ...stand WARNING To avoid inju ry securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 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 steering EAU23290 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the pe...

Page 62: ...pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16520 To charge a VRLA...

Page 63: ... Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15131 1 Main fuse 2 Spare fuse 1 2 ZAUM0708 1 Fuse box 2 Radiator fan fuse 3 ECU Electronic Control...

Page 64: ...ss the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified To replace a high beam headlight bulb 1 Remove cowling A...

Page 65: ...am headlight bulb 1 Remove cowling A See page 6 6 2 Remove the headlight bulb cover 3 Disconnect the headlight coupler 4 Unhook the headlight bulb holder and then remove the burnt out bulb 5 Place a new headlight bulb into po sition and then secure it with the bulb holder 6 Connect the headlight coupler 7 Install the headlight bulb cover 8 Install the cowling 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the head...

Page 66: ... clockwise 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by turning it clockwise 7 Install the cowling EAUM2191 Replacing a tail brake light bulb or a rear turn signal light bulb 1 Place the vehicle on the center stand 2 Remove panel B See page 6 6 3 Remove the tail brake light unit by removing the screws 4 Rem...

Page 67: ...rt a new bulb into the socket 4 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in EAUM2212 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb This model is equipped with two auxil iary lights If an auxiliary light bulb burns out replace it as follows 1 Remove cowling A See page 6 6 2 Remove the socket together with the bulb by pulling it out 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pull ing it out 4 Insert a new bu...

Page 68: ...quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the scooter prop erly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and ma...

Page 69: ...a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engi...

Page 70: ...e hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check t...

Page 71: ... area any longer than in structed Also thoroughly rinse the area off with water immedi ately dry it and then apply a cor rosion protection spray Improper cleaning can damage plastic parts such as cowlings panels windshields headlight lenses meter lenses etc and the mufflers Use only a soft clean cloth or sponge with wa ter to clean plastic However if the plastic parts cannot be thor oughly cleaned...

Page 72: ...e corrosive action of the salt ECA10791 2 Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal including chrome and nickel plated surfaces to prevent corrosion After cleaning 1 Dry the scooter with a chamois or an absorbing cloth 2 Use a chrome polish to shine chrome aluminum and stainless steel parts including the exhaust system Even the thermally in duced discoloring of stainless steel exhaust system...

Page 73: ...als are stored Long 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 pro tect the cylinder piston rings etc from corrosion a Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug b...

Page 74: ...d 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 23 TIP Make any necessary repairs before stori...

Page 75: ...t 1 50 L 1 59 US qt 1 32 Imp qt Final transmission oil Type SAE 10W 30 type SE motor oil Quantity 0 21 L 0 22 US qt 0 18 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maximum level mark 0 20 L 0 21 US qt 0 18 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 1 02 L 1 08 US qt 0 90 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper element Fuel Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline...

Page 76: ...f cm 29 psi Front wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 16 M C x MT3 00 Rear wheel Wheel type Cast wheel Rim size 15 M C x MT4 00 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Single disc brake Operation Left hand operation Recommended fluid DOT 4 Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel...

Page 77: ...eam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED x 2 Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Immobilizer system indicator light LED Fuses Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 15 0 A Ignition fuse 10 0 A Radiator fan fuse 5 0 A ECU Electronic Control Unit fuse 5 0 A Backup fuse 5 0 A U16PE1E0 book Page 3 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 78: ...dentification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26410 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority i...

Page 79: ...l is affixed to the bottom of the seat See page 3 12 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer 1 Model label ZAUM0684 1 U16PE1E0 book Page 2 Monday July 28 2008 9 57 AM ...

Page 80: ... 3 9 I Identification numbers 9 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 3 17 Immobilizer system 3 1 Immobilizer system indicator light 3 3 Indicator and warning lights 3 3 K Key identification number 9 1 L License plate light bulb replacing 6 28 Luggage hook 3 16 M Main switch steering lock 3 2 Model label 9 2 P Parking 5 4 Part locations 2 1 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 6 2 S Safe riding ...

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