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2008 OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL MANUEL D’ATELIER DU PROPRIETAIRE FAHRER- UND WARTUNGSHANDBUCH MANUALE DI SERVIZIO DEL PROPRIETARIO YZ125 ( X ) / X1 1C3-28199-33...
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2008 OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL YZ125(X)/X1 1C3-28199-33-E0...
Always turn off the engine Congratulations on your purchase of damage to the machine. while refueling. Take care to a Yamaha YZ series. This model is not spill any gasoline on the the culmination of Yamaha's vast ex- engine or exhaust system.
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All of the procedures in this manual tion or maintenance of your machine, are organized in a sequential, step- please consult your Yamaha dealer. by-step format. The information has been complied to provide the me- This manual should be considered a...
der of the jobs in the exploded di- 4. A job instruction chart "4" accom- HOW TO READ DESCRIPTIONS agram. A number that is enclosed panies the exploded diagram, To help identify parts and clarify pro- by a circle indicates a disassem- providing the order of jobs, names cedure steps, there are exploded dia- bly step.
DESCRIPTION GENERAL INFORMATION DESCRIPTION Clutch lever 14. Fuel cock Engine stop switch 15. Air filter Front brake lever 16. Drive chain Throttle grip 17. Shift pedal Radiator cap 18. Starter knob Fuel tank cap 19. Front fork Kickstarter crank Fuel tank Radiator 10.
There are two significant reasons for knowing the serial number of your machine: 1. When ordering parts, you can give the number to your Yamaha dealer for positive identification of the model you own. VALVE JOINT 2. If your machine is stolen, the au- This valve joint "1"...
CHECKING OF CONNECTION ommended by Yamaha for carefully before reassembly. Al- shown. assembly and adjustment. ways replace piston pin clips after one use. Replace distorted cir- GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O- clips. When installing a circlip "1", RINGS make sure that the sharp-edged 1.
SPECIAL TOOLS SPECIAL TOOLS The proper special tools are necessary for complete and accurate tune-up and assembly. Using the correct special tool will help prevent damage caused by the use of improper tools or improvised techniques. The shape and part number used for the special tool differ by country, so two types are provided.
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SPECIAL TOOLS Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration Fuel level gauge "1" This gauge is used to measure the YM-1312-A, 90890-01312 fuel level in the float chamber. Fuel level gauge adaptor "2" YM-01470, 90890-01470 Radiator cap tester These tools are used for checking YU-24460-01, 90890-01325 the cooling system.
Dynamic spark tester This instrument is necessary for YM-34487 checking the ignition system compo- Ignition checker nents. 90890-06754 YAMAHA Bond No. 1215 (ThreeB- This sealant (Bond) is used for ® No. 1215) crankcase mating surface, etc. 90890-85505...
CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS ENGINE STOP SWITCH The engine stop switch "1" is located on the left handlebar. Continue push- ing the engine stop switch till the en- gine comes to a stop. THROTTLE GRIP STARTER KNOB (CHOKE) The throttle grip "1" is located on the When cold, the engine requires a right handlebar;...
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN and avoid engine damage. • When any of the following parts Mixing oil: have been replaced, they must Recommended oil: BREAK-IN PROCEDURES be broken in. Yamalube "2-R" 1. Before starting the engine, fill the CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT: (Yamalube racing 2- fuel tank with a break-in oil-fuel About one hour of break-in oper-...
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS TORQUE-CHECK POINTS Frame construction Frame to rear frame Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame Engine mounting Frame to engine Engine bracket to engine Engine bracket to frame Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame Steering stem to upper bracket Upper bracket to handlebar...
CLEANING AND STORAGE CLEANING AND STORAGE the carburetor float bowl. 2. Remove the spark plug, pour a ta- CLEANING blespoon of SAE 10W-30 motor Frequent cleaning of your machine oil in the spark plug hole, and re- will enhance its appearance, maintain install the plug.
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS Item Standard Limit Water pump: Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ---- CHASSIS Item Standard Limit Steering system: Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing ---- Front suspension: USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, EUROPE ← Front fork travel 300 mm (11.8 in) ---- ←...