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Instrument an

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 control functions

4-2

4

TIP

The adjusting range of the speed limit-
er screw is from the fully turned-in po-
sition to 7 mm (0.28 in) turned out.
When the screw is turned out to 7 mm
(0.28 in), the throttle grip can only be
opened approximately halfway. If more
power is required, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.

WARNING

EWA14632

Improper a

d

justment of the spee

d

limiter coul

d

 cause improper throttle

operation. You coul

d

 lose control,

have an acci

d

ent or 

b

e injure

d

. Do

not turn the a

d

justin

g

 screw out

more than 7 mm (0.28 in) 

b

efore con-

sultin

g

 a Yamaha 

d

ealer. Always

make sure the throttle 

g

rip free play

is a

d

juste

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 to 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14

in). (See pa

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e 7-14.)

Power re

d

uction 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.)

EAU12902

Front 

b

rake lever

The front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.

1. No more than 7 mm (0.28 in)

1

1. Front brake lever

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Summary of Contents for PW50K

Page 1: ...ANLEITUNG Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la premi re utilisation du v hicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanlei tung sor...

Page 2: ...DIC183 Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIM SUR PAPIER RECYCL AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT PRINTED IN JAPAN 2018 05 1 9 1 CR E F G...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL PW50 MOTORCYCLE PW50 PW50K PW50K2 2SA 28199 85 E0 U2SA85E0 book Page 1 Friday May 11 2018 9 07 AM...

Page 4: ...irements of Directive 2006 42 EC If applicable and to the other relevant Directives of EEC If applicable To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Dir...

Page 5: ...inting 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 EWA10032 Please read this manual...

Page 6: ...ce the rid er 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 significant i...

Page 7: ...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 vehi cle or oth...

Page 8: ...brication 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 10 Cleaning the air filter element 7 10 Cleaning the spark arr...

Page 9: ...y contain important in formation 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 availa...

Page 10: ...EVER 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 clot...

Page 11: ...100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 3RV 21668 A0 INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS La pression des pneus froid doit normalement tre r gl e comme suit AVANT ARRIERE 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi...

Page 12: ...Location of important labels 1 4 1 For Europe 4 3 2 1 U2SA85E0 book Page 4 Friday May 11 2018 9 07 AM...

Page 13: ...urope 5PG 2816R 00 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 2SA 2156A 00 PW50 2 1 kW 41 kg 5B6 2816R 00 5B6 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2018 EN16029 1 3 4 2 U2SA85E...

Page 14: ...e gear Use from 6 years old Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury or death Adult supervision required for children Never use on paved roads Nev...

Page 15: ...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 1 2 3 Model Name Max Power Mass...

Page 16: ...Location of important labels 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 1 2 U2SA85E0 book Page 8 Friday May 11 2018 9 07 AM...

Page 17: ...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 PUB...

Page 18: ...ion Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed for of...

Page 19: ...ents are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield o...

Page 20: ...the motorcy cle as possible Securely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the motor...

Page 21: ...they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the...

Page 22: ...to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location fo...

Page 23: ...1 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 13 4 Air filter element page 7 10 5 Kickstarter page 4 7 6 Centerstand page 7 21 U2SA85E0 book Page 1 Fr...

Page 24: ...3 4 5 6 1 Spark arrester page 7 11 2 Seat page 4 8 3 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 8 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 5 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 4 6 6 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 8 U2SA85...

Page 25: ...Controls and instruments 1 2 3 4 5 1 Rear brake lever page 4 3 2 Starter choke lever page 4 7 3 Engine stop switch page 4 1 4 Front brake lever page 4 2 5 Throttle grip page 7 14 U2SA85E0 book Page 3...

Page 26: ...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 pow...

Page 27: ...dent or 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 grip free play is adjusted to 1 5 3 5 mm 0 06 0 14 in See...

Page 28: ...rip EAU13183 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To install the fuel tank cap insert it into the tank opening and then turn it clockwise WARNING EWA...

Page 29: ...fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cau se injury or death Handle gasoline with...

Page 30: ...containing methanol is not recom mended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems For Europe TIP This mark identifies the recom mended fuel for this vehi...

Page 31: ...tor while filtering it also The fuel cock has two positions S stop With the lever in this position fuel will not flow Always return the lever to this position when the engine is not run ning O on With...

Page 32: ...er in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke EAU13681 Kickstarter To start the engine fold out the kick starter lever move it down lightly...

Page 33: ...e 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 sur...

Page 34: ...It may become entangled with the wheels handle bars or other parts of the motorcy cle causing loss of control and possibly an accident To lock your motorcycle 1 Park your motorcycle in the de sired lo...

Page 35: ...il level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 4 6 Transmission oil Check oil level in transmission case If necessary add recommended oil to spe...

Page 36: ...that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 21 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Engine stop switch Check operation 4 1...

Page 37: ...d engine 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to O on 2 Set the engine stop switch to START 3 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 7 4 While applying the front or rear brake st...

Page 38: ...slightly open TIP If the engine does not start after sever al kicks try again with the throttle 1 4 to 1 2 open EAU41004 Starting off 1 While applying the rear brake le ver push the motorcycle off th...

Page 39: ...1013 Braking WARNING EWA14572 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 m...

Page 40: ...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 thoroughly check the motorcycle for loose parts oil...

Page 41: ...maintain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vic...

Page 42: ...rmed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified if applicable Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAU17312 Owner s tool kit The service inform...

Page 43: ...djust if necessary Clean 5 Cylinder head and exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Decarbonize if necessary 6 Spark arrester Clean NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 month 3 months 6 m...

Page 44: ...sis fitting and fasteners 9 Autolube pump Check operation 10 Transmission oil Check for oil leakage Correct if necessary Change Correct if necessary Correct if necessary Check gears for damage and wea...

Page 45: ...Check operation and for oil leakage 14 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant 15 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if neces...

Page 46: ...center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehi cle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the engine could be oper atin...

Page 47: ...should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible 3 Install the spark plug cap EAU41104 Removing the power reduc tion plate To obtain full engine performance ca pability removing the pow...

Page 48: ...maha deal er check and repair the motorcycle In addition the transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart To change the transmission o...

Page 49: ...ified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the transmission 6 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 7 Install...

Page 50: ...brication chart EAU40904 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean or if necessary rep...

Page 51: ...talling the screw 7 Install the seat EAU41222 Cleaning the spark arrester The spark arrester should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA1...

Page 52: ...most carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the nec essary professional knowledge and ex perience The adjustment described in the following section however may be serviced by...

Page 53: ...t 1000 2000 r min while occasionally revving it to 4000 5000 r min TIP The engine is warm when it quickly re sponds to the throttle 3 Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specif...

Page 54: ...all times and replace them at the appropriate time with the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA15371 Opera...

Page 55: ...ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA15542 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Operat ing the motorcycle with exces sively worn tires decreases riding stabi...

Page 56: ...te the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the whe...

Page 57: ...t 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 EWA10651 If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained as described h...

Page 58: ...ubrication chart TIP The wheels must be removed to check brake shoe lining thickness To remove the front wheel See page 7 23 To remove the rear wheel See page 7 24 Front Rear If the lining thickness o...

Page 59: ...2 EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at...

Page 60: ...dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43634 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers The pivoting points of the front and rear brake levers must be...

Page 61: ...t be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To chec...

Page 62: ...hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check...

Page 63: ...able from the brake camshaft lever and brake shoe plate 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel To install the front wheel 1 Install the brake shoe plate i...

Page 64: ...to check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56822 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Place...

Page 65: ...eel to the right to re move it from the rear axle To install the rear wheel 1 Apply a light coating of lithium soap based grease to the splines of the rear axle and wheel hub 2 Install the wheel to th...

Page 66: ...lling the washers 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 lev...

Page 67: ...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 Im...

Page 68: ...correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug 2 Ignition Wet Dry There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha deal...

Page 69: ...l appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performan...

Page 70: ...ft clean sponge and then rinse 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...

Page 71: ...and the exhaust sys tem are cool before covering the mo torcycle NOTICE ECA10811 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while it is still wet will allow water a...

Page 72: ...park 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 EWA1095...

Page 73: ...t 0 1 m s PW50_AUT BEL CHE CYP CZE DEU DN K ESP FIN FRA GBR GRC HRV HUN IRL ITA NLD NOR POL PRT SVK SVN SWE TUR Vibration on handlebar EN1032 ISO5008 Will not exceed 2 5 m s PW50_AUT BEL CHE CYP CZE D...

Page 74: ...2 50 10 4PR Manufacturer model BRIDGESTONE M29 Manufacturer model IRC Z MARK II PW50_ZAF PW50K PW50K2 Speed rating 100 km h 62 mph Rear tire Type With tube Size 2 50 10 4PR Manufacturer model BRIDGES...

Page 75: ...whether or not further pre cautions are required Factors that in fluence the actual level of exposure of work force include the characteristics of the work room the other sources of noise etc i e the...

Page 76: ...le identification 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 r...

Page 77: ...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 Contr...

Page 78: ...arter 4 7 L Labels location 1 1 M Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Middle and final gear cases 7 10 P Parking 6 4 Part locations...

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Page 80: ...other vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control ALWAYS use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough terrain and...

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