User manual YAMAHA TW125-2002

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL TW125 5RS-28199-E0 EAU03338 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of a TW125, 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. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your TW125. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury. [. . . ] NOTE: Make sure that the motorcycle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. 1. Wait a few minutes until the oil settles, and then check the oil level through the check window located at the bottom-right side of the crankcase. NOTE: The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks. If the engine oil is below the minimum level mark, add sufficient oil of the recommended type to raise it to the correct level. 6-9 To change the engine oil (with or without oil filter element cleaning) 1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil. Remove the engine oil filler cap and drain bolt to drain the oil from the crankcase. 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 3 1 2 3 2 1 1. Oil filter element cover bolt (×2) ECA00039 1 cC 6 When removing the engine oil drain bolt, the O-ring, compression spring, and oil strainer will fall out. Take care not to lose these parts. NOTE: Skip steps 4­9 if the oil filter element is not being cleaned. Remove the oil filter element drain bolt to drain the oil from the oil filter element. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts. 6-10 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Tightening torques: Oil filter element cover bolt: 10 Nm (1. 0 m·kgf) Oil filter element drain bolt: 10 Nm (1. 0 m·kgf) 12. Add the specified amount of the recommended engine oil, and then install and tighten the oil filler cap. Oil quantity: Without oil filter element removal: 1. 0 L With oil filter element removal: 1. 1 L Total amount (dry engine): 1. 3 L 2 1 1. O-ring (×2) 2 NOTE: Make sure that the O-rings are properly seated. Clean the oil strainer with solvent, and then check it for damage and replace it if necessary. Install the oil strainer, compression spring, O-ring and engine oil drain bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt to the specified torque. Tightening torque: Engine oil drain bolt: 43 Nm (4. 3 m·kgf) 6. Remove the oil filter element and O-rings. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if necessary. Clean the oil filter element with solvent, and then install it. [. . . ] Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap. cC ECA00014 8 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or covering it with a tarp, while it is still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep in and cause rust. 8 To prevent corrosion, avoid damp cellars, stables (because of the presence of ammonia) and areas where strong chemicals are stored. 7 w EWA00003 To prevent damage or injury from sparking, make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over. 7-4 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand/centerstand. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground. [. . . ]