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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL AT135 5P0-F8199-E1...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the AT135, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury haz- ards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE- Adjusting the engine idling LABELS ..........1-1 OPERATION CHECKS ...... 5-1 speed ........7-16 Adjusting the throttle cable SAFETY INFORMATION ....2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT free play ........7-17 Helmets ...........2-5 RIDING POINTS.........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ........7-31 Replacing a turn signal light bulb ........7-32 Replacing a front turn signal light bulb ........7-33 Replacing an auxiliary light bulb ...........7-33 Troubleshooting ......7-34 Troubleshooting charts ....7-35 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE ..........8-1 Care ..........8-1 Storage ...........8-3 SPECIFICATIONS......9-1...
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer. ZAUU0344...
SAFETY INFORMATION EAU10313 Safe Riding tersections are the most likely Be a Responsible Owner Perform the pre-operation checks each places for motorcycle accidents As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- time you use the vehicle to make sure it to occur. sible for the safe and proper operation is in safe operating condition.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ● the operator is veering wide on a Never ride under the influence of tem become very hot during or af- turn due to excessive speed or un- alcohol or other drugs. ter operation and can cause dercornering (insufficient lean an- burns.
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Yamaha accessories, which are avail- ● Shifting weights can create a sud- that has added cargo or accessories. able only from a Yamaha dealer, have den imbalance. Make sure that ac- Here, along with the information about been designed, tested, and approved...
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Keep the following guidelines in mind, the motorcycle may become un- Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in a as well as those provided under “Load- stable in cross winds. These ac- ing” when mounting accessories.
SAFETY INFORMATION provide the best combination of han- EAUU0030 Helmets dling, braking, and comfort. Other Operating this vehicle without an ap- tires, rims, sizes, and combinations proved motorcycle helmet increases may not be appropriate. Refer to page your chances of a severe head injury or 7-18 for tire specifications and more death in the event of an accident.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Types of helmets and their usage ● Half-type: use only for riding at low speeds ZAUU0004 ● Full-type: use only for riding at low to mid-range speeds ZAUU0005 ● Full-face-type: use for riding at mid-range to high speeds ZAUU0006...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 - I NSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUU0350 EAU37441 To lock the steering Main switch/steering lock All electrical circuits are supplied with power, and the engine can be started. The key cannot be removed. The headlight, auxiliary lights, meter lighting and taillight come on automati- cally when the engine is started.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To unlock the steering EAUU0070 turn the key to the left to open the cov- Keyhole cover To close the keyhole cover ZAUU0350 ZAUU0351 Insert the key and turn it to “OFF”. 1. Ignition key 2. Safety key ZAUU0353 Insert the key head into the keyhole To open the keyhole cover...
This warning light comes on if a prob- lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the 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”.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU44981 EAUU0361 Fuel gauge Digital coolant temperature Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself gauge/odometer completely. ZAUU0356 ZAUU0357 1. Fuel gauge 2. Fuel gauge needle 1. Digital coolant temperature gauge 3. Red zone 2. Digital odometer The fuel gauge indicates the amount of When the key is turned to “ON”, the dis- fuel in the fuel tank.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12348 EAU12400 EAU12900 Handlebar switches Dimmer switch “ ” Front brake lever Set this switch to “ ” for the high Left beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU12460 Turn signal switch “ / ” To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch to “...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12950 EAU37471 To install the fuel tank cap Rear brake lever Fuel tank cap ZAUU0363 ZAUU0361 ZAUU0362 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the 1. Rear brake lever 1. Fuel tank cap tank opening and turn it clockwise a.
“E10”. oline vapor, or get some gasoline in Yamaha products can use gasohol cinity of sparks, open flames, or your eyes, see your doctor immedi- [E10] Octane 91 or higher. However,...
If burns: gasohol is used and engine trouble ● Do not park the vehicle near occurs, contact your Yamaha deal- possible fire hazards such as er as soon as possible. grass or other materials that easily burn.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37650 EAUU0370 To close the seat Kickstarter Seat 1. Fold the seat down, and then push it down to lock it in place. To open the seat 2. Remove the key from the main 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- switch if the motorcycle will be left terstand.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU37481 To release a helmet from a helmet EAUU0390 Helmet holders Convenience hook holder Open the seat, remove the helmet from the helmet holder, and then close the seat. ZAUU0366 ZAUU0368 1. Helmet holder 1. Convenience hook The helmet holders are located under EWAU0010 WARNING...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUU0381 ECA10080 Storage compartment NOTICE ● Some helmets cannot be stored in the storage compartment because Keep the following points in mind of their size or shape. when using the storage compart- ● Do not leave your motorcycle un- ment.
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 7-12 • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
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• Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check cable free play. Throttle grip 7-17, 7-24 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-24 •...
See page 6-3 for engine break-in in- tempt should be as short as possi- understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. structions prior to operating the ve- ble to preserve the battery. Do not EWA10271 hicle for the first time.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16761 EAU16780 EAU16793 Starting off Acceleration and deceleration Braking Front Before starting off, 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.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EWA10300 EAU16820 EAU16830 Tips for reducing fuel Engine break-in WARNING consumption There is never a more important period ● Avoid braking hard or suddenly in the life of your engine than the period Fuel consumption depends largely on (especially when leaning over to between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi).
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Do not operate the engine at one changed, the oil filter cartridge or set throttle position. element replaced, and the oil strain- er cleaned. If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. [ECA10362]...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU17213 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10311 WARNING ● Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.
Much can be gained from the correct use and maintenance of a motorcycle. 1. THE CUSTOMERS CAN USE THE FULLEST 2. A MOTORCYCLE CAN KEEP ITS PERFORMANCE POTENTIAL OF YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES CAPABILITY FOR A LONGER TIME Comparison of wear on engine parts (piston, piston ring, cylinder, etc.)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 3. FUEL COST AND REPAIR EXPENSES CAN BE 4. A MOTORCYCLE CAN DEMAND A HIGH PRICE KEPT TO A MINIMUM WHEN IT IS TRADED IN AS A USED PRODUCT Fuel consumption With maintenance 100% Without maintenance Distance covered (km) Customer’s running cost...
If you do not have the tools or experi- service or while using the vehicle. If you are not familiar with vehicle ser- ence required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you.
● From 20000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 4000 km. ● Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and techni- cal skills. EAU46940 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU0471 General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING (km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 4000 8000 12000 16000 √ √ √ √ √ • Check condition. Air filter element • Replace. Every 16000 km (10000 mi) V-belt case air filter √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING (km) ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 4000 8000 12000 16000 √ √ √ √ √ 12 * Steering bearings • Check bearing play and steering for roughness. • Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 12000 km (7000 mi) 13 * Chassis fasteners •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18660 ● The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet 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 cylinder and caliper, and change the brake fluid. •...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18712 The cowlings and panels shown need To install the cowling Removing and installing to be removed to perform some of the Place the cowling in the original posi- cowlings and panels maintenance jobs described in this tion, and then install the screws.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU19292 To install the panel Panels A and B Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw. To remove one of the panels Remove the screw, and then pull the panel off as shown. ZAUU0378 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUT1835 stead, have a Yamaha dealer check Checking the spark plug the vehicle. The spark plug is an important engine 2. Check the spark plug for electrode component, which is easy to check. erosion and excessive carbon or...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU0341 3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- Spark plug gap: Engine oil and oil strainer tles, remove the oil filler cap, wipe 0.7–0.8 mm (0.027–0.031 in) The engine oil level should be checked the dipstick clean, insert it back before each ride.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler drain bolt, the O-ring, compres- 6. Install the engine oil strainer, com- hole, and then tighten the oil filler sion spring, and oil strainer will pression spring, O-ring and engine cap.
4. Remove the final transmission oil ride. If any leakage is found, have a “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or filler cap and final transmission Yamaha dealer check and repair the higher. drain bolt to drain the oil from the ● scooter. In addition, the final transmis- Make sure that no foreign mate- final transmission case.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. Refill with the specified amount of EAU20070 Coolant the recommended final transmis- The coolant level should be checked sion oil, and then install and tight- before each ride. In addition, the cool- en the oil filler cap. WARNING! ant must be changed at the intervals Make sure that no foreign ma- specified in the periodic maintenance...
V-belt case air filter element should 7-35 for further instructions. added to the coolant, have a be cleaned at the intervals specified in Yamaha dealer check the anti- the periodic maintenance and lubrica- freeze content of the coolant as EAU33031 Changing the coolant tion chart.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Remove panel A. (See page 7-6 for panel removal and installation procedures.) 3. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws. 4. Remove the air filter element by pulling it out. ZAUU0392 ZAUU0393 1.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT The element should be wet but not dripping. Recommended oil: Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality foam air filter oil 7. Install the element into the filter ZAUU0395 case. 4. Clean the element with solvent, 8.
(a). To decrease the engine idling follows at the intervals specified in the Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- speed, turn the screw in direction periodic maintenance and lubrication sary professional knowledge and expe- (b).
To prevent this tle cable free play, turn the from occurring, the valve clearance adjusting nut in direction (b). must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer 3. Tighten the locknut. at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the adjusted in accordance with the sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha riding speed and with the total dealer replace the tire immediately. 7-18...
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After extensive tests, only the tires list- ing the tires, should be left to a ed below have been approved for this Yamaha dealer, who has the model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. necessary professional knowl- edge and experience. 7-19...
(for spoke wheel model) or damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha dealer re- ZAUU0399 place the wheel. Do not attempt There should be no free play at the even the smallest repair to the brake lever end.
1. Rear brake lever free play If proper adjustment cannot be ob- The brake lever free play should mea- tained as described, have a Yamaha sure 10.0–20.0 mm (0.394–0.787 in) dealer make this adjustment. as shown. Periodically check the brake lever free play and, if necessary, adjust it as follows.
Changing the brake fluid make sure that the top of the mas- mal for the brake fluid level to Have a Yamaha dealer change the ter cylinder is level by turning the gradually go down. However, if the brake fluid at the intervals specified in handlebars.
Checking and lubricating the The V-belt must be checked and re- cables throttle grip and cable placed by a Yamaha dealer at the inter- The operation of all control cables and The operation of the throttle grip should vals specified...
EWA10741 WARNING If the centerstand or sidestand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or re- pair it. Otherwise, the centerstand or sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting ZAUU0406 in a possible loss of control.
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- fork does not operate smoothly, face and hold it in an upright posi- have a Yamaha dealer check or re- tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, pair it. securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over.
If any free cause danger. Therefore, the operation be checked at the intervals specified in play can be felt, have a Yamaha of the steering must be checked as fol- the periodic maintenance and lubrica- dealer check or repair the steering.
ZAUU0410 To charge the battery vide sufficient ventilation when Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat- 1. Battery cover charging it in an enclosed tery as soon as possible if it seems to 2. Screw (x2) space.
ECA16530 NOTICE stant-voltage battery charger, have a Yamaha dealer charge your bat- Always keep the battery charged. Storing a discharged battery can tery. cause permanent battery damage.
ECA10660 devices operate. NOTICE 8. If the fuse immediately blows Do not touch the glass part of the again, have a Yamaha dealer headlight bulb to keep it free from check the electrical system. oil, otherwise the transparency of ZAUU0413...
3. Rubber cap counterclockwise, and then re- move the bulb. 1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb. 6. Install the cowling. 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 7-31...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 5. Insert a new bulb into the socket, EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light push it in, and then turn it clock- bulb wise until it stops. 6. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise. 7.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUU0430 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket. EAUU0441 Replacing a front turn signal Replacing an auxiliary light 5. Install the turn signal light socket light bulb bulb (together with the bulb) by turning If a front turn signal light bulb burns out, This model is equipped with two auxil- it clockwise.
The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your- self. However, should your motorcycle require any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools, experience, and know-how to service the motorcycle properly.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
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Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. 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.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 1 - M OTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE EAUU0403 3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, ter to clean plastic. However, if Care like oil burnt onto the crankcase, the plastic parts cannot be thor- While the open design of a motorcycle with a degreasing agent and a oughly cleaned with water, di- reveals the attractiveness of the tech-...
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE instruments, switches the area is covered with a wet cloth for duced discoloring of stainless- lights), breather hoses and a few minutes before cleaning. steel exhaust systems can be re- vents. moved through polishing.) After riding in the rain or near the sea ●...
● Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- head so that the electrodes are vice on what products to use. Long-term grounded. (This will limit spark- ●...
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE make sure to ground the cessively cold or warm place [less spark plug electrodes while than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than turning the engine over. 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more informa- tion on storing the battery, see [EWA10951] page 7-28.
Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number and en- gine serial number in the spaces pro- vided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehi- cle is stolen. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:...
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CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26450 Engine serial number ZAUU0426 1. Engine serial number The engine serial number is stamped into the final gear case. 10-2...
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