Yamaha C3 2008 Owner'S Manual Download

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XF50Y

OWNER’S MANUAL

3B3-F8199-12

LIT-11626-22-69

Summary of Contents for C3 2008

Page 1: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle XF50Y OWNER S MANUAL 3B3 F8199 12 LIT 11626 22 69...

Page 2: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU10042 Q Q Q Q Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold...

Page 3: ...ntain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha c...

Page 4: ...to potential personal injury hazards Obey 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 d...

Page 5: ...1 XF50Y OWNER S MANUAL 2008 byYamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2008 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission ofYamaha Motor Corporation U S...

Page 6: ...iodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 6 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 3 Removing and installing panels 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Engine oil and oil strainer 6 8...

Page 7: ...CONTENTS CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 Reporting safety defects 9 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 9 4 Maintenance record 9 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY 9...

Page 8: ...d all of the labels on your vehicle They 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 c...

Page 9: ...1 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU45762 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 2 1 2 3 4...

Page 10: ...t damage See page 4 2 for a list of pre operation checks This scooter is designed to carry the operator only No passengers The failure of motorists to detect and recognize scooters in traffic is the p...

Page 11: ...f a jacket substantial shoes trousers gloves etc is ef fective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers or w...

Page 12: ...ke sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the scooter to mini mize imbalance or instability Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories an...

Page 13: ...handlebar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper weight distribution or aerodynamic changes If accessories are added to the handlebar or front fork area they must be as lightwe...

Page 14: ...driver might not see you and open a door in your path Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road construction sites and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet Slow down and cro...

Page 15: ...1 15 EAU10221 Q Q Q Q Q SAFETY INFORMATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 8...

Page 16: ...U10410 Left view 1 Front turn signal light page 6 24 2 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 3 Luggage hook page 3 10 4 Helmet holder page 3 9 5 Battery page 6 20 6 Storage compartment page 3 9 7 Air filter page 6 1...

Page 17: ...EAU10401 DESCRIPTION 2 2 EAU10420 Right view 1 Tail brake light page 6 23 2 Seat page 3 8 3 Coolant reservoir page 6 11 4 Headlight page 6 22 5 Spark plug page 6 7 6 Centerstand page 6 18 7 Muffler p...

Page 18: ...instruments 1 Rear brake lever page 3 5 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 4 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Fuel gauge page 3 3 5 Right handlebar switches page 3 4 6 Front brake lever page 3 5 7 Throttl...

Page 19: ...n 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...

Page 20: ...light EAU11020 Turn signal indicator light 5 5 5 5 5 This indicator light flashes when the turn signal switch is pushed to the left or right EAU11080 High beam indicator light This indicator light co...

Page 21: ...ha dealer check the electrical circuit Engine trouble warning light IXE Speedometer unit IXE Fuel gauge IXE EAU12150 Fuel gauge ZAUM00 1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 1 Fuel gauge The fuel gauge indicates the a...

Page 22: ...he motorcycle overturns or when the throttle cable is stuck EAU12460 Turn signal switch 4 4 4 4 4 6 6 6 6 6 To signal a right hand turn push this switch to 6 To signal a left hand turn push this switc...

Page 23: ...ear brake lever is located on the left handlebar grip To apply the rear brake pull this lever toward the handle bar grip EAUT2011 Fuel tank cap ZAUM00 LOCK 3 1 2 1 Fuel tank cap lid 2 Fuel tank cap 3...

Page 24: ...these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the engine and be sure that no one is sitting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vicinity of sparks open flames or other sources...

Page 25: ...eaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol contai...

Page 26: ...00 1 1 Kickstarter To start the engine fold out the kickstarter lever move it down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down smoothly but forcefully EAU13891 Seat ZAUM00 To o...

Page 27: ...e helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA10161 To release the helmet from the helmet holder 1 Open the seat pull the helmet holder up and re...

Page 28: ...ot get wet When washing the vehicle be careful not to let any water enter the storage compart ment EAUT2051 Luggage hook ZAUM00 1 1 Luggage hook EWAT1031 WARNING Do not exceed the load limit of 1 0 kg...

Page 29: ...e inspection 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 e...

Page 30: ...ecommended coolant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 6 11 Front brake Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 15 6 17 Rear brake Chec...

Page 31: ...operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 18 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches Ch...

Page 32: ...a cold engine ECA10250 NOTICE See page 5 3 for engine break in in structions prior to operating the ve hicle for the first time 1 Turn the key to ON and make sure that the engine stop switch is set to...

Page 33: ...ers become extremely slip pery when wet Therefore slow down when approaching such areas and cross them with cau tion Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult Ride slowly down a h...

Page 34: ...s during acceleration Avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at ra...

Page 35: ...king IXE EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and 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...

Page 36: ...can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while servic ing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poison ing possibly leading to death See page 1 3 for more informa tion about carbon...

Page 37: ...10 000 mi 16 000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel 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 t...

Page 38: ...ront brake Check operation Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary 3 Rear brake Check operation Adjust cable and replace brake shoes if necessary 4 Wheels Check runout and for damage Replace...

Page 39: ...necessary 14 Engine oil Change warm engine before draining Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 15 Engine oil strainer Clean 16 Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakag...

Page 40: ...les Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 21 Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary Lubricate the throttle...

Page 41: ...described in this chapter Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed EAUT2100 Panel A To remove the panel Slide the panel backward and then pull it out as shown ZAUM00 1...

Page 42: ...the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove panel A See page 6 6 2 Remove the spark plug cap ZAUM00 1 1 Spark plug wrench 3 Remove the sp...

Page 43: ...when installing 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 th...

Page 44: ...oil and clean the oil strainer 1 Start the engine warm it up for sev eral 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 a...

Page 45: ...II or higher 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 eng...

Page 46: ...3 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 th...

Page 47: ...is not avail able use distilled water or soft tapwaterinstead Donotusehard water or salt water since it is harmful to the engine If water has been used instead of cool ant replace it with coolant as s...

Page 48: ...nce and lubrication chart Have aYamaha dealer replace the air filter el ement EAU44732 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it adjusted by aYamaha deale...

Page 49: ...ressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride EWA10511 WARNING Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire...

Page 50: ...brake lever free play checking IXE EAU22130 Adjusting the brake lever free play 1 ZAUM00 1 Front brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 10 20 mm 0 4 0 8 in as shown Periodica...

Page 51: ...ke lever free play should mea sure 10 20 mm 0 039 0 79 in as shown Periodically check the brake le ver free play and if necessary adjust it as follows To increase the brake lever free play turn the ad...

Page 52: ...rication chart Each brake is provided with a wear indicator which allows you to check the brake shoe wear without having to disassemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check the position of the...

Page 53: ...does not move up and down smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the centerstand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control Recomme...

Page 54: ...ings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart 1 Place the vehicle on the center...

Page 55: ...ghtened ECA10620 NOTICE Never attempt to remove the battery cell seals as this would permanently damage the battery EWA10760 WARNING 8 8 8 8 8 Electrolyte is poisonous and dan gerous since it contains...

Page 56: ...lead before disconnect ing the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the batter...

Page 57: ...talling the main fuse be sure to turn the main switch from ON to OFF three times in 3 seconds intervals to initialize the idle speed control system ECAT1062 Specified fuse 15 A 3 Turn the key to ON an...

Page 58: ...ith the bulb holder 5 Install the headlight bulb cover and then connect the coupler 6 Install the headlight unit by install ing the screws 7 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary...

Page 59: ...therwise the lens may break ECA11191 EAU25881 Troubleshooting Although Yamaha scooters receive a thorough inspection before shipment from the factory trouble may occur dur ing operation Any problem in...

Page 60: ...25 EWA15141 WARNING When checking the fuel system do not smoke and make sure there are no open flames or sparks in the area including pilot lights from water heat ers or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline...

Page 61: ...icle 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...

Page 62: ...erheating EWAT1040 WARNING 8 8 8 8 8 Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot Scalding hot fluid and steam may be blown out under pressure which could cause serious injury B...

Page 63: ...ife and optimize its performance Before cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plas tic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical coupler...

Page 64: ...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 near the sea...

Page 65: ...pply oil or wax to any rub ber and plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care prod uct Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult aYamaha dealer for a...

Page 66: ...or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as...

Page 67: ...rvice 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 syste...

Page 68: ...ration Left hand operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring Wheel travel 58 0 mm 2 28 in Rear suspension Type Unit swing Spring shock absorber type Coil spr...

Page 69: ...XE Key identification number IXE Vehicle identification number IXE EAU26410 Vehicle identification number ZAUM00 1 1 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the...

Page 70: ...9 2 EAUT1440 Model label ZAUM00 1 1 Model label The model label is affixed to the inside of the storage compartment See page 3 8 Record the information on this la bel in the space provided This infor...

Page 71: ...s similar complaints it may open 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 i...

Page 72: ...inoperative by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to i...

Page 73: ...The chart below is printed only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance record IXE Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Serv...

Page 74: ...8 9 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION 16000 mi 25000 km or 48 months 18000 mi 28000 km or 54 months 20000 mi 31000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and a...

Page 75: ...9 75 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION Warranty limited IXE EAU26681 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY 9 7...

Page 76: ...9 76 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8...

Page 77: ...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...

Page 78: ...ing you ll have 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...

Page 79: ...ghts 3 2 K Key identification number 9 1 Keyhole cover 3 2 Kickstarter 3 8 L Labels location 1 1 Luggage hook 3 10 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 3 Maintenance...

Page 80: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INDEX W Warranty extended 9 9 Warranty limited 9 7 Wheel bearings checking 6 20 Wheels 6 15...

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