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SPECIFICATIONS

9-1

Dimensions:

Overall length:

1245 mm (49.0 in)

Overall width:

575 mm (22.6 in)

Overall height:

715 mm (28.1 in)

Seat height:

485 mm (19.1 in)

Wheelbase:

855 mm (33.7 in)

Ground clearance:

105 mm (4.13 in)

Minimum turning radius:

1300 mm (51.2 in)

Weight:

With oil and fuel:

39 kg (86 lb)

Noise and vibration level:

Noise level (77/311/EEC):

PW50 75.1 dB(A)@2750 r/min

Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):

PW50 Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²

Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):

PW50 Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²

Engine:

Engine type:

Air cooled 2-stroke

Cylinder arrangement:

Forward-inclined single cylinder

Displacement:

49 cm³

Bore

stroke:

40.0

39.2 mm (1.57

1.54 in)

Compression ratio:

6.00 :1

Starting system:

Kickstarter

Lubrication system:

Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)

Engine oil:

Type:

YAMALUBE 2S or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D
grade)

Engine oil quantity:

Quantity:

0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)

Transmission oil:

Type:

YAMALUBE 4 (10W-40) or SAE 10W-40

Oil change quantity:

0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)

Air filter:

Air filter element:

Wet element

Fuel:

Recommended fuel:

PW50 Regular unleaded gasoline only
PW50A1 Regular unleaded gasoline only
(CAN)
PW50A1 Unleaded gasoline only
(AUS)(NZL)

Fuel tank capacity:

2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)

Carburetor:

Type

quantity:

VM12SC x 1

Spark plug(s):

Manufacturer/model:

NGK/BPR4HS

Spark plug gap:

0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)

Clutch:

Clutch type:

Wet, centrifugal automatic

Transmission:

Primary reduction system:

Spur gear

Primary reduction ratio:

63/33 (1.909)

Secondary reduction system:

Shaft drive

Secondary reduction ratio:

19/15

54/11 (6.218)

Chassis:

Frame type:

Steel tube backbone

Caster angle:

25.50 °

Trail:

50.0 mm (1.97 in)

Front tire:

Type:

With tube

Size:

2.50-10 4PR

Manufacturer/model:

BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY

Manufacturer/model:

IRC/KNOBBY

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Summary of Contents for PW50(A1)

Page 1: ...E BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre mière utilisation du véhicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle ...

Page 2: ...PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT YAMAHA MOTOR CO LTD PRINTED IN JAPAN 2010 04 0 7 1 CR E F G DIC183 ...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL PW50 A1 5PG 28199 8A E0 U5PG8AE0 book Page 1 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 4: ...ves of EEC 2004 108 EC Title and or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC If applicable To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Directives of EEC the following standards and or technical specifications were consulted Title and or number and date of issue of standards and or specifications Authorized Representative YAMAHA MOTOR E...

Page 5: ...amaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10031 Please read this manual carefully and completely before...

Page 6: ...the beginner becomes more familiar with operating the motorcycle Parents should decide when to adjust the motorcycle for more power as their youngster s riding skills improve Once the rider can operate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjusting the speed limiter alone the power reduction plate can be removed Since removal of this plate will result in a sig nificant increase in power turn t...

Page 7: ...ey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOTICE TIP U5PG8AE0 book Page 1 T...

Page 8: ...ANUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition March 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan U5PG8AE0 book Page 2 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 9: ... 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 4 Checking the spark plug 7 6 Removing the power reduction plate 7 7 Transmission oil 7 8 Middle and final gear cases 7 9 Cleaning the air filter element 7 9 Cleaning the spark arrester 7 10 Adjusting the carburetor 7 11 Adjusting the engine idling speed 7 11 Checking the throttle cable free play 7 12 Tires 7 12 Panel wheels 7 13 Adjusting the front a...

Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 U5PG8AE0 book Page 2 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 11: ...y 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 For Canada 1 2 3 4 7 5 6 U5PG8AE0 book Page 1 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 12: ...NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing AVERTISSEMENT 5PG 2118K 10 LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES ETIQUETTES AVANT D UTILISER CE VEHICULE NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER La conduite avec passager augmente les ri...

Page 13: ...us à froid doit normalement être réglée comme suit AVANT ARRIERE 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 3RV 21668 B0 3JK 82377 00 This spark ignition system meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Ce système d allumage par étincelle de véhicule respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada 5 6 7 U5PG8AE0 boo...

Page 14: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 For Europe 3 2 1 U5PG8AE0 book Page 4 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 15: ...1 5 1 For Europe 5PG 2816R 00 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 8AC 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2010 5PG 2156A 10 PW50 2 1 kW 39 kg 1 2 3 U5PG8AE0 book Page 5 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 16: ...nitrogen gas Mishandling can cause an explosion Do not incinerate puncture or open Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery Use unleaded gasoline only Measure the tire pressure when the tires are cold Adjust the tire pressure Improper tire pressure can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death U5PG8AE0 book Page 6 Thursday April 8 2010 8 ...

Page 17: ...ON OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 7 1 kW kg 1 2 3 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 1 1 2 3 Model Name Max Power Mass In Running Order 1 Year of construction U5PG8AE0 book Page 7 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 18: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 1 2 U5PG8AE0 book Page 8 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 19: ...8K A1 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER You increase your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1 2 U5PG8AE0 book Page 9 Th...

Page 20: ...nly therefore it is illegal to operate it on public streets roads or highways even a dirt or gravel one Off road use on public lands may be illegal Please check local regulations before riding This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator only No passen gers The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents M...

Page 21: ... and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers your legs ankles and feet The engine or exhaust sys tem become very hot during or af ter operation and can cause burns Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning All engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide a deadly gas Breathing car bon monoxide can cause headaches dizziness drowsiness nausea confu sion and eventually death Carbon M...

Page 22: ...ler have been designed tested and approved by Yamaha for use on your vehicle Many companies with no connection to Yamaha manufacture parts and acces sories or offer other modifications for Yamaha vehicles Yamaha is not in a position to test the products that these aftermarket companies produce Therefore Yamaha can neither en dorse nor recommend the use of ac cessories not sold by Yamaha or modific...

Page 23: ...e designed to match the performance capabilities and to provide the best combination of handling brak ing and comfort Other tires rims siz es and combinations may not be appropriate Refer to page 7 12 for tire specifications and more information on replacing your tires Transporting the motorcycle Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the motorcy cle in another vehicle Remo...

Page 24: ...0 Left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Spark plug page 7 6 2 Fuel cock page 4 6 3 Throttle stop screw page 7 11 4 Air filter element page 7 9 5 Kickstarter page 4 7 6 Centerstand page 7 17 U5PG8AE0 book Page 1 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 25: ...Right view 1 2 3 4 5 1 Spark arrester page 7 10 2 Seat page 4 7 3 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 8 4 2 stroke engine oil tank page 4 5 5 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 8 U5PG8AE0 book Page 2 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 26: ...5 6 1 Rear brake lever page 4 3 2 Starter choke lever page 4 6 3 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 4 5 4 Engine stop switch page 4 1 5 Front brake lever page 4 2 6 Throttle grip page 7 12 7 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 U5PG8AE0 book Page 3 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 27: ...d power re duction plate Your motorcycle is equipped with an adjustable speed limiter and a power reduction plate The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully opening even when the throttle grip is turned to the maximum The power reduction plate is installed in the exhaust mani fold to limit the amount of power avail able while learning Speed limiter 1 Loosen the locknut 2 To increase the maxim...

Page 28: ...r be injured Do not turn the adjusting screw out more than 7 mm 0 28 in before con sulting a Yamaha dealer Always make sure the throttle cable free play is adjusted to 1 5 3 5 mm 0 06 0 14 in See page 7 12 Power reduction plate Once the rider can operate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjusting the speed limiter alone the power re duction plate can be removed See page 7 7 EAU12900 Front ...

Page 29: ...ne in the tank WARNING EWA10881 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilo...

Page 30: ...r Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance cost Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and...

Page 31: ...12 Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather hose connection Check the fuel tank breather hose for cracks or damage and replace it if damaged Make sure that the fuel tank breather hose is not blocked and clean it if necessary EAU13453 2 stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient 2 stroke engine oil in the oil tank Add the recommended 2 stroke en...

Page 32: ... on With the lever in this position fuel flows to the carburetor Normal riding is done with the lever in this position EAU13590 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke 1 Arrow mark pointing to S stop 1 1 ...

Page 33: ...the mudguard by remov ing the bolts and washers 2 Pull the seat off To install the seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as shown 2 Place the seat in the original posi tion 3 Install the mudguard by installing the washers and bolts TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding 1 Kickstarter 1 1 Bolt and washer 2 Mudguard 1 2 1 Seat holder 2 Pro...

Page 34: ...aha dealer Before using this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check the fuel tank breather overflow hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check the hose connection 4 3 4 5 2 stroke engine oil Check oil level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil...

Page 35: ...and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 12 7 13 Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 16 Centerstand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 17 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Engi...

Page 36: ...ke start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down 5 After starting the engine move the starter choke back halfway NOTICE For maximum engine life never accelerate hard when the engine is cold ECA11041 6 When the engine is warm turn the starter choke off and set the en gine stop switch to RUN TIP The engine is warm when it responds quickly to the throttle with the starter choke turned off EA...

Page 37: ... the throttle To increase the speed turn the throttle grip in direction a To reduce the speed turn the throt tle grip in direction b EAU41012 Braking WARNING EWA14571 Avoid braking hard or suddenly especially when leaning over to one side otherwise the motor cycle may skid or overturn Keep in mind that braking on wet surfaces is much more diffi cult Ride slowly down a hill as brak ing downhill can...

Page 38: ...verheating must be avoided However momentary full throttle operation under load i e two to three seconds maximum does not harm the engine Each full throttle ac celeration should be followed with a substantial rest period for the engine To allow the engine to cool down from the temporary buildup of heat cruise at a lower engine speed After the first 5 hours of operation thor oughly check the motorc...

Page 39: ...d exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U5PG8AE0 book Page 4 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 40: ...ctrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 1 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers drums and linings can become very hot during use To avoid possible burns let brake components cool before touching them EAU17302 Emiss...

Page 41: ... 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 work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you U5PG8AE0 book Page 2 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 42: ...E JOB INITIAL THEREAFTER EVERY 1 month 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace if necessary 3 Air filter element Clean with solvent Replace if necessary 4 Carburetor Check engine idling speed and starter operation Adjust if necessary Clean 5 Cylinder head and exhaust system...

Page 43: ...ake Check operation Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake shoes Whenever worn to the limit 2 Rear brake Check operation Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake shoes Whenever worn to the limit 3 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 4 Tires Check tread depth and for damage Replace if necessary Check air pressure Correct if necessary 5 Wheel bearings Check bearings for smo...

Page 44: ...y 14 Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W 30 lightly 15 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W 30 lightly NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL THEREAFTER EVERY 1 month 3 months 6 months 6 months 12 months 7 Check for grease leakage Check gears for damage and wear Lubricate gears with lithiu...

Page 45: ...park plug 1 Check that the porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally TIP 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 the vehicle 2 Check the spark plug for elect...

Page 46: ...ain full engine performance ca pability removing the power reduction plate is required 1 Remove the exhaust manifold by removing the bolts WARNING Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components EWA14581 2 Remove the gasket 3 Remove the power reduction plate TIP Store the power reduction plate with the Owner s Manual so that it is readily available whenever you want to redu...

Page 47: ...ount of the recommended transmission oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap NOTICE ECA10452 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the transmission oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel specification of CD or oils of a higher quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure ...

Page 48: ...be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean or if necessary replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas 1 Remove the seat See page 4 7 2 Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screw 3 Pull the sponge material out clean it with solvent and then squeeze the remaining solvent out 4 Apply o...

Page 49: ...nd lubrication chart WARNING EWA10980 Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components Do not start the engine when cleaning the exhaust system 1 Remove the tailpipe by removing the screw and then pulling it out of the muffler 2 Tap the tailpipe lightly and then use a wire brush to remove any carbon deposits from the spark ar rester portion of the tailpipe and in side of the...

Page 50: ...eed must be checked and if necessary adjusted as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart TIP A diagnostic tachometer is needed to make this adjustment 1 Attach the tachometer to the spark plug lead 2 Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes at 1000 2000 r min while occasionally revving it to 4000 5000 r min TIP The engine is warm when it quic...

Page 51: ... proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The tire air pressure must be checked and adjusted on cold tires i e when the temperature of the tires equals the ambient tempera ture Tire inspection 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 sidewall is crack...

Page 52: ...ust seat itself on the rim prop erly Failure to allow proper seating may cause tire failure which may result in damage to the motorcycle and injury to the rider EAU40781 Panel wheels WARNING EWA10610 The wheels on this model are not de signed for use with tubeless tires Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle...

Page 53: ...ng nut at the brake shoe plate in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b Front Rear WARNING EWA10650 If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained as described have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment 1 Front brake lever free play 1 Rear brake lever free play 1 1 Front brake lever free play 10 0 20 0 mm 0 39 0 79 in Rear brake lever free play 10 0 20 0 ...

Page 54: ...a set TIP Be sure to measure the brake lining at the thinnest portion EAU41842 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride and the ca bles and cable ends should be lubricat ed if necessary If a cable is damaged or does not move smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it WARNING Damage to the outer...

Page 55: ...try Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the boot or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or boot becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU23120 Adjusting the Autolube pump The Autolube pump is a vital and so phisticated component of the engine which must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43631 ...

Page 56: ...nt fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches and damage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applyin...

Page 57: ...dealer check or repair the steering EAU23291 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart If there is play in the wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check the wheel bearings EAU24360 Front wheel EAU41023 To remove the front wheel WARNING EWA10821 To avoi...

Page 58: ...right side 4 Install the washer and axle nut and then tighten the axle nut to the specified torque 5 Connect the brake cable at the wheel hub and then install the brake cable free play adjusting nut 6 Adjust the brake lever free play See page 7 14 7 Take the motorcycle off the center stand so that the front wheel is on the ground 1 Brake camshaft lever 2 Brake shoe plate 3 Washer 4 Axle nut 5 Brak...

Page 59: ...g over 1 Place the motorcycle on the cen terstand 2 Remove the seat See page 4 7 3 Remove the muffler bolt and wash ers WARNING Always let the exhaust system cool prior to touching exhaust components EWA14581 4 Slide the spring clamp down and then remove the muffler 5 Remove the exhaust chamber bolt and washers 1 Muffler 2 Washer 3 Muffler bolt 4 Spring clamp 1 Exhaust chamber 2 Exhaust chamber bo...

Page 60: ... nuts and washers 10 Pull the wheel to the right to sepa rate it from the final gear case and then remove the wheel EAU41522 To install the rear wheel 1 Apply a light coating of lithium soap based grease to the splines of the final gear case and wheel hub 2 Install the wheel by inserting it into the wheel hub 3 Install the rear arm by installing the washers and nuts 4 Install the axle nut 1 Exhaus...

Page 61: ... muffler by sliding the spring clamp up to its original posi tion and then installing the wash ers and muffler bolt TIP Make sure that the spring clamp is po sitioned with the projection side facing inward 12 Tighten the muffler bolt to the specified torque 13 Adjust the brake lever free play See page 7 14 14 Install the seat Tightening torques Axle nut 60 Nm 6 0 m kgf 43 ft lbf Rear arm nut 29 Nm...

Page 62: ...equire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and...

Page 63: ...on Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Open the throttle halfway and operate the kickstarter Check the compression The engine does not start Che...

Page 64: ...r the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the di...

Page 65: ...inse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in the rain or near the sea Since sea salt is extremely corrosive carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain or near the sea 1 Clean the motorcycle with cold...

Page 66: ...iny weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight on for a short period of time will help remove the moisture from the lens EAU40644 Storage Short term Always store your motorcycle in a cool dry place and if necessary protect it against dust with a porous cover Be sure the engine and the exhaust sys tem are cool before covering the motor cycle NOTICE ECA10810 ...

Page 67: ...rounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter This will coat the cylinder wall with oil e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 6 Lubrica...

Page 68: ... FC grade or ISO EG C or EG D grade Engine oil quantity Quantity 0 30 L 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt Transmission oil Type YAMALUBE 4 10W 40 or SAE 10W 40 Oil change quantity 0 30 L 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel PW50 Regular unleaded gasoline only PW50A1 Regular unleaded gasoline only CAN PW50A1 Unleaded gasoline only AUS NZL Fuel tank capacity 2 ...

Page 69: ...l wheel Rim size 10x1 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10x1 50 Front brake Type Drum brake Operation Right hand operation Rear brake Type Drum brake Operation Left hand operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 60 0 mm 2 36 in Rear suspension Type Unit swing Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel tra...

Page 70: ...cation number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in your area EAU26480 Model label The model label is affixed to the frame under the seat See page 4 7 Record the information on this label in the space provi...

Page 71: ...rma tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1 1 U5PG8AE0 book Page 2 Thursday April 8 2010 8 37 AM ...

Page 72: ...nance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Middle and final gear cases 7 9 Model label 10 1 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3 1 Power reduction plate removing 7 7 S Safety information 2 1 Seat 4 7 Spark arrester cleaning 7 10 Spark plug checking 7 6 Specifications 9 1 Speed limiter and power reduction plate 4 1 Starter choke lever 4 6 Starting a...

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