Yamaha YW125Z Mobility Scooter User Manual


 
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EAU1722A
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Tires<IXE>
EAUT1702
Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your scooter,
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
EWA10501
WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of con-
trol.
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8 The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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8 The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, cargo,
and accessories approved for this
model.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2
, 25 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2
, 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2
, 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
155 kg (342 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
EWA10511
WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire inspection
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If a tire tread shows crosswise lines
(minimum tread depth), if the tire has a
nail or glass fragments in it, or if the
sidewall is cracked, have a Yamaha
dealer replace the tire immediately.
Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ from
country to country. Always comply with