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OWNER’S MANUAL XMAX MOTORCYCLE Read this manual carefully before oper- ating this vehicle. YP125RA 2DM-F8199-E3...
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EAU81570 Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, YAMAHA MOTOR ELECTRONICS Co., Ltd declares that the radio equip- ment type, IMMOBILIZER, 37P-00 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following inter- net address: https://global.yamaha-motor.com/eu_doc/...
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If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to con- tact 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. There-...
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Important manual information EAU63350 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 Safety information ......1-1 Periodic maintenance chart for the Further safe-riding points....1-5 emission control system....6-3 General maintenance and Description ........2-1 lubrication chart......6-4 Left view ..........2-1 Removing and installing panels ..6-7 Right view........2-2 Checking the spark plug....6-9 Controls and instruments....2-3 Engine oil ........
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Table of contents Scooter care and storage ....7-1 Matte color caution ......7-1 Care ..........7-1 Storage ........... 7-4 Specifications........8-1 Consumer information..... 9-1 Identification numbers....9-1 Diagnostic connectors....9-2 Vehicle data recording....9-2 Index..........10-1...
Safety information an accident or equipment damage. EAU1026B See page 4-1 for a list of pre-operation checks. Be a Responsible Owner This scooter is designed to carry As the vehicle’s owner, you are re- the operator and a passenger. sponsible for the safe and proper oper- ...
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Safety information This scooter is designed for on- • Know your skills and limits. Staying within your limits may road use only. It is not suitable for help you to avoid an accident. off-road use. • We recommend that you prac- tice riding your scooter where Protective Apparel there is no traffic until you have...
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Safety information engine exhaust. Deadly levels of car- The total weight of the operator, pas- bon monoxide can collect rapidly and senger, accessories and cargo must you can quickly be overcome and un- not exceed the maximum load limit. able to save yourself. Also, deadly lev- Operation of an overloaded vehicle els of carbon monoxide can linger for could cause an accident.
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Genuine not in any way reduce ground Yamaha accessories, which are avail- clearance or cornering clearance, able only from a Yamaha dealer, have limit suspension travel, steering been designed, tested, and approved travel or control operation, or ob- by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Safety information Aftermarket Tires and Rims EAU57600 Further safe-riding points The tires and rims that came with your Be sure to signal clearly when scooter were designed to match the making turns. performance capabilities and to pro- Braking can be extremely difficult vide the best combination of handling, on a wet road.
Do not grind any key or alter its cess, take the vehicle along with all shape. three keys to a Yamaha dealer to have Do not disassemble the plastic them re-registered. Do not use the key part of any key.
Instrument and control functions Keep the standard keys as well EAU10474 Main switch/steering lock as keys of other immobilizer systems away from this vehi- cle’s code re-registering key. Keep other immobilizer system keys away from the main switch as they may cause signal inter- ference.
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Instrument and control functions EWA10062 ECA20760 NOTICE WARNING Never turn the key to “OFF” or Using the hazard or turn signal lights “LOCK” while the vehicle is moving. for an extended length of time may Otherwise the electrical systems will cause the battery to discharge.
This warning light comes on if a prob- km/h lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitoring the engine. If this occurs, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi- 2 3 4 5 6 cle. ZAUM1098 1. Turn signal indicator lights “...
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4. If one or both of the standard keys do not start the engine, take the EAUM3621 Immobilizer system indicator vehicle and all 3 keys to a Yamaha light “ ” dealer to have the standard keys When the key is turned to “OFF” and re-registered.
Instrument and control functions When the key is turned to “ON”, all EAUM3831 Multi-function meter unit display segments of the multi- EWA12423 function meter unit will momen- WARNING tarily appear in order to test the Be sure to stop the vehicle before electrical circuit.
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a time tripmeter (which shows the repeatedly. If this occurs, have a elapsed riding time since last set Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. to zero)
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Instrument and control functions a fuel reserve tripmeter (which shows the distance traveled since The display cannot be changed the fuel level warning light came back to “F Trip” after it has been reset. an oil change tripmeter (which ...
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ZAUM1138 3. If the oil change indicator does not 1. “RESET” button come on, have a Yamaha dealer 4. Release the “RESET” button, and check the electrical circuit. the V-belt trip value will reset to zero.
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L/100 km → Cons__._km/L or L/100 onds and then goes off. km → Ave → Air 3. If the V-belt replacement indicator does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. For the UK: If the display units have been set to Multi-function display miles, pushing the “INFO”...
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“H until the vehicle has traveled 1 km (0.6 BATT” (high battery voltage) or “L mi). BATT” (low battery voltage) appears, have a Yamaha dealer check the bat- Instantaneous fuel consumption dis- tery. play Average fuel consumption display...
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Instrument and control functions “L/100 km” is the amount of fuel Warning message function necessary to travel 100 km under When a vehicle irregularity, road or ser- current riding conditions. vice condition has been detected, in “MPG” is the distance that can be addition to any corresponding warning traveled on 1.0 Imp.gal of fuel un- lights or indicators, the following warn-...
Instrument and control functions EAU1234K EAU12461 Handlebar switches Turn signal switch “ ” To signal a right-hand turn, push this Left switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this switch to “ ”. When released, the switch returns to the cen- ter position.
Instrument and control functions ECA10062 EAU12902 Front brake lever NOTICE Do not use the hazard lights for an extended length of time with the en- gine not running, otherwise the bat- tery may discharge. EAUM3720 Trip/info switch “TRIP/INFO” This switch is used to make setting and display changes in the multi-function meter unit.
Instrument and control functions EAU12952 EAU66680 Rear brake lever The Yamaha ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) features a dual electronic con- trol system, which acts on the front and rear brakes independently. Operate the brakes with ABS as you would conventional brakes. If the ABS is activated, a pulsating sensation may be felt at the brake levers.
To open the fuel tank cap when the ABS is operating. How- ever, special tools are required, so please consult your Yamaha deal- ECA20100 NOTICE Be careful not to damage the wheel sensor or wheel sensor rotor; other-...
1. Fuel tank filler tube as well as to the exhaust system. 2. Maximum fuel level Your Yamaha engine has been de- signed to use premium unleaded gas- oline with a research octane number of 3-17...
10% (E10). Gas- grass or other materials that ohol containing methanol easily burn. recommended by Yamaha because it Park the vehicle in a place can cause damage to the fuel system where pedestrians or children or vehicle performance problems.
Instrument and control functions EAU13933 Seat Make sure that the seat is properly se- cured before riding. To open the seat 1. Place the scooter on the center- stand. 2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise to “OPEN”.
Instrument and control functions EAUM3002 Storage compartments Front storage compartment A ZAUM1018 1. Open. 2. Storage compartment opening lever 3. Lid ZAUM1017 To close the storage compartment, 1. Open. push the lid into the original position. 2. Storage compartment opening lever WARNING! Do not store heavy items 3.
Instrument and control functions susceptible to heat, consum- EAU14893 Adjusting the shock absorber ables or flammable items inside assemblies To avoid humidity from spread- EWA10211 WARNING ing through the storage com- Always adjust both shock absorber partment, wrap wet articles in a assemblies equally, otherwise poor plastic bag before storing them handling and loss of stability may re-...
Instrument and control functions EAUM3870 Ignition circuit cut-off system The ignition circuit cut-off system (comprising the sidestand switch and brake light switches) has the following functions. It prevents starting when the side- stand is up, but neither brake is applied.
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1. Move the sidestand down. • If a malfunction is noted, have a 2. Turn the key on. Yamaha dealer check the system 3. Keep the front or rear brake applied. before riding. 4. Push the start switch.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:...
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• Tighten if necessary. Instruments, lights, • Check operation. — • Correct if necessary. signals and switches • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system. • If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer 3-22 Sidestand switch check vehicle.
This model is equipped with a lean an- there is a control or function you do not gle sensor to stop the engine in case of understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. a turnover. To start the engine after a EWA10272...
Operation and important riding points 2. Close the throttle completely. EAUM3850 Starting the engine 3. Start the engine by pushing the ECA10251 start switch while applying the NOTICE front or rear brake. See page 5-5 for engine break-in in- structions prior to operating the ve- hicle for the first time.
Operation and important riding points EAU45093 EAU16782 Starting off Acceleration and deceleration 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 center- stand. The speed can be adjusted by opening and closing the throttle.
Operation and important riding points EAU16794 Front Braking EWA10301 WARNING Avoid braking hard or suddenly (especially when leaning over to one side), otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn. Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road con- struction sites, and manhole Rear covers become extremely slip-...
The vehicle can now be operated nor- mally. ECA10311 NOTICE Keep the engine speed out of the tachometer red zone. If any engine trouble should oc- cur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle.
Operation and important riding points EAU17214 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EWA10312 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.
Con- considered as a general guide under sult a Yamaha dealer for proper normal riding conditions. However, de- maintenance intervals. pending on the weather, terrain, geo-...
From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi). Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. EAU71060...
X 1000 mi 10.5 14 • Perform dynamic inspection us- Diagnostic system √ √ √ √ √ √ ing Yamaha diagnostic tool. check • Check the error codes. √ √ 2 * Air filter element • Replace. Air filter case √ √...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER CHECK OR READING MAINTENANCE JOB ITEM X 1000 km X 1000 mi 10.5 14 Front brake lever √ √ √ √ √ • Lubricate with silicone grease. pivot shaft Rear brake lever √ √ √ √...
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment ODOMETER CHECK OR READING MAINTENANCE JOB ITEM X 1000 km X 1000 mi 10.5 14 • Check operation and free play. • Adjust the throttle cable free Throttle grip hous- √ √ √ √ √ 27 * play if necessary.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAU18773 Removing and installing pan- The panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. ZAUM1046 1.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Panel C To remove the panel 1. Remove the quick fastener, and then pull the under cowling off as shown. The quick fastener is removed by pushing the center pin in with a screw- ZAUM1045 1. Panel C driver, and then pulling the fastener 2.
If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif- ferent color, the engine could be oper- ating improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In- stead, have a Yamaha dealer check ZAUM1040 the vehicle. 1. Storage compartment 2. Bolt 2.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAUM3332 Engine oil The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. 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.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment 5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler Skip steps 5–9 if the oil filter element is cap. not being replaced. 5. Remove the oil filter element cover To change the engine oil (with or by removing the bolts.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment addition, do not use oils labeled Tightening torque: “ENERGY CONSERVING II” or Oil filter cover bolt: higher. 10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft) Be sure no foreign material en- ters the crankcase. Make sure that the O-ring is properly 12.
The final transmission case must be checked for oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the scooter. In addition, the final transmis- sion oil must be changed as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.
Make sure that the vehicle is posi- added to the coolant, have a tioned straight up when checking Yamaha dealer check the anti- the coolant level. A slight tilt to the freeze content of the coolant as side can result in a false reading.
Have a tenance and lubrication chart. Service Yamaha dealer change the coolant. the air filter elements more frequently if WARNING! Never attempt to remove you are riding in unusually wet or dusty the radiator cap when the engine is areas.
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment Left ZAUM0706 1. V-belt case air filter element ZAUM1126 1. Air filter check hose 3. Check the air filter element for 2. If dirt or water is visible, remove damage and replace it if neces- the hose, clean it, and then install sary.
Measure the throttle grip free play as and/or engine noise. To prevent this shown. from occurring, the valve clearance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. 1. Throttle grip free play Throttle grip free play: 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
The tires must be checked before each ride. If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit, if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if the side- wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately. 6-18...
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After extensive tests, only the tires list- ed below have been approved for this EWA10472 model by Yamaha. WARNING Have a Yamaha dealer replace Front tire: excessively worn tires. Besides Size: being illegal, operating the vehi- 120/70-15 M/C 56S(MICHELIN)
ZAUM1050 1. No brake lever free play There should be no free play at the brake lever ends. If there is free play, have a Yamaha dealer inspect the brake system. EWA14212 WARNING A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system.
To check the brake pad wear, check the wear indicator grooves. If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear indicator grooves have almost disap- peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. 6-21...
If a brake pad has worn to the point that the wear Rear brake indicator groove has almost disap- peared, have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake pads as a set. ZAUM1032 1. Minimum level mark...
Clean the filler cap before re- EAU22733 Changing the brake fluid moving. Use only DOT 4 brake Have a Yamaha dealer change the fluid from a sealed container. brake fluid at the intervals specified in Use only the specified brake flu- the periodic maintenance and lubrica- id;...
Silicone grease 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 in a possible loss of control.
(See page 6-7.) hub or if the wheel does not turn This model is equipped with a VRLA smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer (Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery. check the wheel bearings. There is no need to check the electro- lyte or to add distilled water.
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Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage. 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 quick- ly if the vehicle is equipped with op- tional electrical accessories.
B. (See page 6-7.) The main fuse, which is in a different and hard-to-reach location, must be replaced by a Yamaha dealer. ZAUM1036 1. Fuse box 1 2 3 4 5 6 ZAUM1058 1.
Main fuse: This model is equipped with halogen 30.0 A bulb headlights. If a headlight bulb Ignition fuse: burns out, have a Yamaha dealer re- 10.0 A Signaling system fuse: place it and, if necessary, adjust the 10.0 A headlight beam.
Tail/brake light If an auxiliary light does not come on, This model is equipped with an LED- have a Yamaha dealer check the elec- type tail/brake light. trical circuit or replace the bulb. If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check it.
Front turn signal light Replacing a rear turn signal If a front turn signal light does not light bulb come on, have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Place the scooter on the center- its electrical circuit or replace the bulb. stand.
Periodic maintenance and adjustment EAUM2203 Replacing the license plate light bulb 1. Remove the socket (together with the bulb) by pulling it out. ZAUM1039 1. Turn signal light bulb 2. Turn signal light bulb socket 7. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by turning it clockwise.
However, should your scooter re- 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.
Check the vehicle. compression. 4. Compression The engine does not start. There is compression. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Operate the electric starter. There is no Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. compression. 6-35...
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Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, The coolant level is have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. 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.
Rust and corrosion can develop even if matte colored finished parts. Be high-quality components are used. A sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed advice on what products to use be- on a car, however, it detracts from the fore cleaning the vehicle.
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Scooter care and storage structed. Also, thoroughly rinse compounds for plastic may the area off with water, immedi- leave scratches on the wind- ately dry it, and then apply a cor- shield. Test the product on a rosion protection spray. small hidden part of the wind- ...
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3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro- tection spray metal, Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- including chrome- and nickel-plat- vice on what products to use. ed, surfaces. Washing, rainy weather or humid 4.
Scooter care and storage head so that the electrodes are EAU36564 Storage grounded. (This will limit spark- ing during the next step.) Short-term d. Turn the engine over several Always store your scooter in a cool, dry times with the starter. (This will place and, if necessary, protect it coat the cylinder wall with oil.) against dust with a porous cover.
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Scooter care and storage Make any necessary repairs before storing the scooter.
Record the information on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when order- ZAUM0683 ing spare parts from a Yamaha dealer. 1. Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame.
The ABS and Fuel Injection diagnostic mance data connectors are located as shown. Fuel-injection and emission-relat- ed data Yamaha will not disclose this data to a third party except: With the consent of the vehicle owner Where obligated by law ...
Index ABS ............3-15 Identification numbers ......9-1 ABS warning light........3-4 Ignition circuit cut-off system ....3-23 Acceleration and deceleration....5-3 Immobilizer system .........3-1 Air filter and V-belt case air filter Immobilizer system indicator light ..3-5 elements ..........6-15 Indicator lights and warning lights ..3-4 Auxiliary light bulbs ......
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Index Valve clearance........6-17 Vehicle identification number ....9-1 Wheel bearings, checking.....6-27 Wheels ..........6-20 10-2...
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Original instructions MBK Industrie Z.I. de Rouvroy 02100 Saint Quentin SAS au capital de 14 000 000 € PRINTED IN FRANCE 2016.06 (E)