Yamaha Nmax 125 Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in\
 safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
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WARNING
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possib\
ility of an accident or equipment damage. Do
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage. 3-5, 3-6
Engine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-10
Final transmission oil • Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Front brake • Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for...

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Brake levers• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. 6-22
Centerstand, sidestand • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary. 6-22
Chassis fasteners • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary. -
Instruments, lights, signals 
and switches • Check operation. 
• Correct if necessary.
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Engine stop switch •...

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting the engine
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If there
is a control or function you do not un-
derstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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Starting the engine
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NOTICESee page 5-3 for...

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Starting off
Acceleration and deceleration
Braking
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Braking
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.
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Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-...

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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances. Dur-
ing this period, prolonged...

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Parking
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ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and then
remove the key from the main switch.
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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.
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Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the risk
of a fuel leak and fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and lu-
brication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition pos-
sible. Safety is an obligation of the ve-
hicle owner/operator. The most important
points of vehicle inspection, adjustment,
and lubrication are explained on the fol-
lowing pages.
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WARNING
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hicle or performing...

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
Tool kit
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Owner’s tool kit
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1. Owner’s tool kitThe owner’s tool kit is located inside the
storage compartment under the seat.
(See page 3-8.)
The service information included in this
manual and the tools provided in the
owner’s tool kit are intended to assist
you in the performance of preventive
maintenance and minor repairs. How-
ever, additional tools such as a torque
wrench may be necessary to perform
certain maintenance...

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Maintenance, emission control system
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system
* Since these items require special tools, data and technical skills, have a Yamaha dealer perform the service.NO. ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL ODOMETER READING
600 mi
(1,000 km) or1
month 2,000 mi 
(4,000 km) or6
months 4,000 mi
(7,000 km) or
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months 6,000 mi 
(10,000 km) or
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months 8,000 mi 
(13,000 km) or
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months 10,000 mi...