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YW50FD

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

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Page 1: ...1CD F8199 11 YW50FD OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 26 39 LQGG ...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 3: ...is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this...

Page 4: ...hat follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death WARNING A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury NOTICE A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property TIP A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer Product and specifications are subject to chan...

Page 5: ...amaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition June 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use with out the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Taiwan P N LIT 11626 26 39 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 6: ...on chart 6 4 Removing and installing panels 6 8 Checking the spark plug 6 9 Engine oil and oil strainer 6 10 Final transmission oil 6 12 Coolant 6 13 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 6 15 Checking the engine idling speed 6 16 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 16 Valve clearance 6 16 Tires 6 17 Cast wheels 6 18 Checking the front brake lever free play 6 18 Adjusting...

Page 7: ...ntification numbers 9 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label 9 2 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Scooter noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY 9 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 9 9 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 8: ...ontain 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 replace ment label is available from your Yamaha dealer EAU45762 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 6 3 4 5 2 1 7 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 9: ...K F8446 01 WARNING 4 3D1 F4875 10 WARNING AVERTISSEMENT 7 TIRE INFORMATION 3B3 F1668 00 5 LOAD LIMIT 5PJ F4877 11 6 LOAD LIMIT 5PJ F4877 01 3 5 kg 11lbs 3 kg 7lbs 3D1 F4877 11 LOAD LIMIT CHARGE LIMITE 1 HOOK 1 kg 2lbs COMPARTMENT 1 5 kg 3lbs CROCHET 1 kg 2lbs COMPARTIMENT 1 5 kg 3lbs LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 10: ...ondition Failure to inspect or maintain the ve hicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 2 for a list of pre opera tion checks This scooter is designed to carry the operator only No passen gers The failure of motorists to detect and recognize scooters in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile scooter accidents Many accidents have been caused ...

Page 11: ...et is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket substantial shoes trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fittin...

Page 12: ...o and accessory weight should be kept as low and close to the scooter as possible Se curely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the ve hicle as possible and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the scooter to minimize imbalance or instability Shifting weights can create a sudden imbalance Make sure that accessories and cargo are securely attached...

Page 13: ...e lights or reflectors Accessories fitted to the han dlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improp er weight distribution or aerody namic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area 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 scooter due to aerodynamic effe...

Page 14: ...ction sites and manhole covers become extremely slip pery when wet Slow down and cross them with caution Keep the scooter upright otherwise it could slide out from under you The brake pads and linings could get wet when you wash the scooter After washing the scooter check the brakes before Transporting the Scooter Be sure to observe following instruc tions before transporting the scooter in anothe...

Page 15: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 8 Q SAFETY INFORMATION LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 16: ...8 2 Fuel tank cap page 3 6 3 Helmet holder page 3 9 4 Battery page 6 25 5 Storage compartment page 3 10 6 Air filter page 6 15 7 Rear turn signal light page 6 28 EAU10410 Left view 8 Centerstand page 6 23 EAU10401 DESCRIPTION 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 17: ...20 Right view 1 Rear wheel page 6 17 2 Tail brake light page 6 28 3 Muffler page 3 8 4 Seat page 3 8 5 Spark plug page 6 9 6 Coolant reservoir page 6 13 7 Headlight page 6 27 8 Front wheel page 6 17 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 18: ...ebar switches page 3 4 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Fuel gauge page 3 4 5 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 6 Brake fluid reservoir page 6 21 7 Right handlebar switches page 3 4 8 Front brake lever page 3 5 9 Throttle grip page 5 2 10 Luggage holder page 3 11 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 10 9 6 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 19: ...The key cannot be removed TIP The headlight comes on automatically when the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10661 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed EWA10061 WARNING Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is mov ing Otherwise the electrical sys tems will be switched off which may result in loss of contro...

Page 20: ...the keyhole cover Push the keyhole cover lever inward and the keyhole cover will close EAU11006 Indicator and warning lights 1 2 3 4 1 Coolant temperature warning light 2 Turn signal indicator light 4 6 3 High beam indicator light 4 Engine trouble warning light EAU11020 Turn signal indicator light 4 6 This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11080 ...

Page 21: ... on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator If the engine overheats see page 6 31 for further instructions EAUT1934 Engine trouble warning light This warning light flashes or stays on if an electrical circuit monitoring the engine is not working correctly If this occurs have a Yamaha dealer check the self diagnosis system The electrical circuit of the warning light can be check...

Page 22: ... cancel the turn signal lights push the switch in after it has returned to the center position EAU12500 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU12660 Engine stop switch Set this switch to before starting the engine Set this switch to to stop the engine in case of an emer gency such as when the vehicle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAUT3470 Fuel gauge 1 1 Fuel gauge The f...

Page 23: ...or to starting the engine EAU12901 Front brake lever 1 1 Front brake 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 EAU12951 Rear brake lever 1 1 Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the left side of the handlebar To apply the rear brake pull this lever toward the handlebar grip LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ...

Page 24: ... 2 3 1 Fuel tank cap lid 2 Fuel tank cap 3 Match marks To remove the fuel tank cap Open the lid insert the key into the lock and then turn it 1 4 turn clock wise The lock will be released and the fuel tank cap can be removed To install the fuel tank cap 1 Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key insert ed in the lock and with the marks on the cap and tank aligned 2 Turn the key ...

Page 25: ...ller tube Because fuel expands when it heats up heat from the engine or the sun can cause fuel to spill out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel im mediately NOTICE Immedi ately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted sur faces or plastic parts ECA10071 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap EWA15151 WARNING Gasoline is poisonous and can c...

Page 26: ...t easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust system Make sure that the exhaust system has cooled down be fore doing any maintenance work Do not allow the engine to idle more than a few minutes Long idling can cause a build up of heat EAUT2541 Seat 1 1 1 Open To open the seat 1 Place the scooter on the center stand 2 Insert the key ...

Page 27: ...et attached to the helmet holder since the hel met may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from the hel met holder Open the seat remove the helmet from the helmet holder and then close the seat 3 Fold the seat up To close the seat 1 Fold the seat down and then push it down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key from the main switch if the scoot...

Page 28: ...s stored in the com partments in a plastic bag Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the storage compartments Front storage compartment 1 1 Front storage compartment EWA11191 WARNING Do not exceed the load limit of 1 5 kg 3 3 lb for the front stor age compartment Do not exceed the maximum load of 85 kg 187 lb for the ve hicle Rear storage compartment The rear storage compartment is lo cate...

Page 29: ...maximum load of 85 kg 187 lb for the ve hicle EAUT3480 Luggage holder 1 1 Luggage holder Pull the luggage holder outward then move the top portion of the luggage holder as shown in order to hook items on it EWAT1090 WARNING Do not exceed the load limit of 1 kg 2 2 lb for the luggage holder Do not exceed the maximum load of 85 kg 187 lb for the ve hicle LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 30: ...low the in spection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner s Manual EWA11151 WARNING Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dam age Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro vided in this manual have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer LQG...

Page 31: ...n If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check fluid level in reservoir If necessary add specified brake fluid to specified level Check hydraulic system for leakage 6 18 6 22 Rear brake Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 19 6 20 Throttle grip Make sure that operation is smooth ...

Page 32: ... necessary 6 23 Centerstand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 23 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 3 2 3 4 Engine stop switch Check operation 3 4 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 33: ...ngine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAUT1513 Starting a cold engine ECA10250 NOTICE See page 5 3 for engine break in instructions prior to operating the vehicle for the first time 1 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to 2 Close the throttle completely 3 Start the engine by pushing the start switch while applying the f...

Page 34: ...w down when approaching such areas and cross them with cau tion Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more diffi cult Ride slowly down a hill as braking downhill can be very difficult 1 Close the throttle completely 2 Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually increasing the pressure EAU16761 Starting off TIP Before starting off allow the engine to warm up 1 While pu...

Page 35: ... at one set throttle position 150 500 km 90 300 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 throttle Rev the engine freely through the gears but do not use full throttle at any time 500 1000 km 300 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 3 4 throttle NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the engine oil must be changed and the oil strain er cleaned ECA10351 1000 km 600 mi and beyond Avoid prolonged fu...

Page 36: ...e hicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire EAU17213 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch ZAUM00 ZAUM00 EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 37: ...5122 WARNING Turn off the engine when perform ing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monox ide poisoning possibly lead ing to death See page 1 3 for more information about carbon monoxide E...

Page 38: ...2000 mi 4000 km or 6 months 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months and thereafter every 4000 mi 6000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Valve cleara...

Page 39: ...onths 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 6 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Replace gasket s if necessary 7 Air induction sys tem Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 40: ...Replace 2 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 3 Rear brake Check operation Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary 4 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 5 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace if necessary 6 Tires Check tread depth and for dam age Replace if neces...

Page 41: ... 13000 km or 24 months Repack 9 Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fas teners Correct if necessary 10 Front brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 11 Rear brake lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 12 Centerstand Check operation Lubricate 13 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 14 Shock absorber as sembly Check operat...

Page 42: ... leakage Change with ethylene glycol anti freeze coolant Every 3 years 18 Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage Change 19 V belt Replace Every 6250 mi 10000 km 20 F r o n t a n d r e a r brake switches Check operation 21 Control and meter cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 22 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if nec...

Page 43: ... be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service After disassembling the brake master cylinder and caliper always change the fluid Regularly check the brake fluid level and fill the reservoir as required Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder and caliper and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hose every fou...

Page 44: ... to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAUT3490 Panel A To remove the panel Pull the panel outward as shown 1 1 Panel A To install the panel Place the panel into the original posi tion and push it inward to secure Panel B To remove the panel Remove the screw and then take the panel off 1 1 Panel B To install the panel Place the panel in the original posi tion and then...

Page 45: ... plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove panel A See page 6 8 2 Remove the spark plug cap 1 1 Spark plug wrench 3 Remove the spark plug as shown with a spark plug wrench available at a Yamaha dealer To check the spark plug 1 Check that the porcelain insula tor around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehic...

Page 46: ...nstalling a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn past finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap 5 Install the panel EAUT1461 Engine oil and oil strainer The engine oil level should be checked before each ride In addition the oil must be changed and the oil strainer cleaned at the inte...

Page 47: ...he oil strainer 1 Start the engine warm it up for several minutes and then turn it off 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler cap and the engine oil drain bolts A and B to drain the oil from the crankcase NOTICE When re moving the engine oil drain bolt B the O ring compression spring and oil strainer will fall out Take care not to lose these part...

Page 48: ...er Be sure no foreign material en ters the crankcase 9 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the en gine off and check for the cause 10 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAUT1561 Final transmission oil The final transmission case must be checked for oil leakage before...

Page 49: ... filler bolt 23 Nm 2 3 m kgf 16 6 ft lbf Recommended final transmission oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity 0 10 L 0 11 US qt 0 08 Imp qt 7 Check the final transmission case for oil leakage If oil is leaking check for the cause EAU20070 Coolant The coolant level should be checked before each ride In addition the cool ant must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubricat...

Page 50: ...nt is not avail able use distilled water or soft tap water instead Do not use hard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of coolant replace it with coolant as soon as possible otherwise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and cor rosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the antifreeze content of the c...

Page 51: ...ng the screws 1 2 1 Air filter case cover 2 Air filter check hose 2 Pull the air filter element out 1 1 Air filter element 3 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case as shown NO TICE Make sure that the air fil ter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated with out the air filter element in stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s ...

Page 52: ...ealer adjust it EAU21401 Valve clearance The valve clearance changes with use resulting in improper air fuel mix ture and or engine noise To prevent this from occurring the valve clear ance must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it ...

Page 53: ...ascertain their suitability for further use After extensive tests only the tires listed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd Front tire Size 120 90 10 57J Manufacturer model CHENG SHIN C6022 Rear tire Size 120 90 10 57J Manufacturer model CHENG SHIN C6022 EWA10580 WARNING It is dangerous to ride with a EAUT2153 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the ...

Page 54: ... of your ve hicle note the following points regard ing the specified wheels T h e w h e e l r i m s s h o u l d b e checked for cracks bends warp age or other damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A deformed or cracked wheel must be replaced The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or ...

Page 55: ... the brake lever free play and if necessary ad just it as follows b a 1 1 Adjusting nut To increase the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe plate in direction a To de crease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b EWA10650 WARNING If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained as described have a Yama ha dealer make this adjustment control and an accide...

Page 56: ...ck the position of the wear indicator while applying the brake If a brake shoe has worn to the point that the wear indicator reaches the wear limit line have a Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes as a set EAU22380 Checking the front brake pads and rear brake shoes The front brake pads and the rear brake shoes must be checked for wear at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lub...

Page 57: ...s clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads and or brake system leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause be fore further riding EAU32345 Ch...

Page 58: ...ore each ride In addition the cable should be lubri cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter vals specified in the periodic mainte nance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cov er is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cov...

Page 59: ...lows at the intervals specified in the period ic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the front fork for damage and excessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright position WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 While applying the front brake p...

Page 60: ... tion chart 1 Place the vehicle on the cen terstand WARNING To avoid injury securely support the ve hicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10751 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them forward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steer ing ECA10590 NOTICE If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smo...

Page 61: ...er INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES Flush with water for 15 minutes and seek prompt medical attention Batteries produce explosive hydrogen gas Therefore keep sparks flames cigarettes etc away from the battery and pro vide sufficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN ECA...

Page 62: ...discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage After installing the battery be sure to turn the main switch from ON to OFF three times in 3 seconds intervals to initialize the idle speed control system The battery is located under the seat Remove panel C to access the bat tery See page 6 9 To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the battery as soon as possible if it seems to have ...

Page 63: ...odel is equipped with halogen bulb headlights If a headlight bulb burns out have a Yamaha dealer re place it and if necessary adjust the headlight beam EAUT2023 Replacing the fuse 1 1 Fuse The fuse holder is located beside the battery Remove panel C to access the fuse See page 6 9 If the fuse is blown replace it as fol lows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off all electrical circuits 2 Remove the bl...

Page 64: ... out bulb by pushing it in and turning it coun terclockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU43040 Tail brake light 1 1 Tail brake light If the tail brake light does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check its electrical ci...

Page 65: ...starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your scooter require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the scooter prop erly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Ya...

Page 66: ...ion Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition 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 The engine does not start Check the battery Operate the electric starter 4 Battery The engine turns over quickly...

Page 67: ...sing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap Wait until the engine has cooled Check the coolant level in the reservoir and radiator The coolant level is OK The coolant level is low Check the cooling system for leakage Have a Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system Add coolant See TIP Start the engine If the engine overheats again ...

Page 68: ...od extend its life and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly installed 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never appl...

Page 69: ...eld is scratched use a quality plastic polishing com pound after washing After normal use Remove dirt with warm water a mild detergent and a soft 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 cloth for a few minutes before cleaning After riding in ...

Page 70: ...ess Never apply oil or wax to any rubber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Washing rainy 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 f...

Page 71: ... To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the sidestand centerstand 5 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the scooter so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alter natively turn the...

Page 72: ...W 50 SAE 10W 40 SAE 10W 50 Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO standard MA Periodic oil change 0 78 L 0 82 US qt 0 69 Imp qt Final transmission oil Type SAE 10W 30 type SE motor oil Quantity 0 10 L 0 11 US qt 0 09 Imp qt Cooling system Coolant reservoir capacity up to the maxi mum level mark 0 26 L 0 27 US qt 0 23 Imp qt Radiator capacity including all routes 0 26 L 0 2...

Page 73: ...on Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 58 0 mm 2 28 in Rear suspension Type Unit swing Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 56 0 mm 2 20 in Electrical system Ignition system TCI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model GTX5L BS Voltage capacity 12 V 4 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattag...

Page 74: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 75: ...NTIFICATION NUM BER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number 1 1 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space pro vided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU26410 Vehicle identification number 1 1 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The v...

Page 76: ...This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer EAU48270 Vehicle Emission Control In formation label 1 1 Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Infor mation label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifications related to exhaust emis sions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada LQGG...

Page 77: ...en an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administr...

Page 78: ...into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any per son AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modificat...

Page 79: ... chart below is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 2000 mi 4000 km or 6 months 4000 mi 7000 km or 12 months 6000 mi 10000 km or 18 months 8000 mi 13000 km or 24 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 30 months 12000 mi 19000 ...

Page 80: ...NSUMER INFORMATION Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 16000 mi 25000 km or 48 months 18000 mi 28000 km or 54 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 60 months LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 81: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 7 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26681 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 82: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 8 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 83: ...anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle renta...

Page 84: ... strong factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your Primary ID number your frame number We ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 85: ... 9 1 Indicator and warning lights 3 2 K Keyhole cover 3 2 Key identification number 9 1 L Labels location 1 1 Labels location 1 2 Luggage holder 3 11 M Maintenance emission control system 6 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance record 9 5 Main switch steering lock 3 1 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 2 N Noise regulation 9 4 P Panels removing and installing 6 8 Parking 5 4 Pa...

Page 86: ...INDEX Warranty limited 9 7 Wheels 6 18 Wheel bearings checking 6 25 LQGG ࣉࣟࢭࢫࢩ ࣥ ࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࢮࣥࢱࣉࣟࢭࢫ ࣟ ࣉࣟࢭࢫࣈࣛࢵࢡ ...

Page 87: ...wing your Genuine Yamaha Accessories will fit right and perform right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that th...

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