Yamaha C3 2010 Owner'S Manual Download

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3B3-F8199-14

XF50A

OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

LIT-11626-24-57

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Page 1: ...3B3 F8199 14 XF50A OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle LIT 11626 24 57 KPFF...

Page 2: ...EAU10042 Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold KPFF...

Page 3: ...h 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 continually seek...

Page 4: ...sonal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that 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...

Page 5: ...NUAL 2010 by Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition July 2010 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use with out the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly...

Page 6: ...n control system 6 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 4 Removing and installing panels 6 7 Checking the spark plug 6 8 Engine oil and oil strainer 6 9 Final transmission oil 6 11 Coolant 6...

Page 7: ...N 9 1 Identification 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 LIM...

Page 8: ...our 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 comes off a replace ment...

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

Page 10: ...oter 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 acciden...

Page 11: ...ucing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catch on the control levers or wheels and cause injury or an accident Always wear protective clothing that covers y...

Page 12: ...balance Make sure that accessories and cargo are securely attached to the scooter before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints fre quently Properly adjust the suspen sion for your load su...

Page 13: ...ccessories may seriously affect the stability of the scooter due to aerodynamic effects Wind may attempt to lift the scooter or the scooter may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may als...

Page 14: ...ee you and open a door in your path Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road con struction sites and manhole covers become extremely slip pery when wet Slow down and cross them with caut...

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

Page 16: ...light page 6 25 2 Fuel tank cap page 3 6 3 Luggage hook page 3 10 4 Helmet holder page 3 9 5 Battery page 6 22 6 Storage compartment page 3 10 7 Air filter page 6 14 EAU10410 Left view 8 Rear turn si...

Page 17: ...EAU10401 DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1 Tail brake light page 6 25 2 Seat page 3 9 3 Coolant reservoir page 6 12 4 Headlight page 6 24 5 Spark plug page 6 8 6 Centerstand page 6 20 7 Muffler page 3...

Page 18: ...ruments 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 Throttle gri...

Page 19: ...IP 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 remo...

Page 20: ...over Insert the key bow into the keyhole cover receptacle as shown and then turn the key to OPEN to open the cover EAU11004 Indicator and warning lights ZAUM00 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 3 2 4 1 1 Turn signa...

Page 21: ...h on or off according to the coolant temperature in the radiator If the engine overheats see page 6 28 for further instructions EAUT1934 Engine trouble warning light This warning light flashes or stay...

Page 22: ...M00 1 2 1 Engine stop switch 2 Start switch EAU12400 Dimmer switch Set this switch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12460 Turn signal switch 4 6 To signal a right hand turn push this sw...

Page 23: ...structions prior to starting the engine EAU12900 Front brake lever 1 ZAUM00 1 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull this lever to...

Page 24: ...ank cap ZAUM00 LOCK 3 1 2 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...

Page 25: ...he bottom of the filler 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 at...

Page 26: ...not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn Park the vehicle in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch the hot exhaust sys...

Page 27: ...et holder is located under the seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Open the seat See page 3 9 2 Pull the helmet holder up 3 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then push the helmet h...

Page 28: ...g 187 lb for the ve hicle When storing the Owner s Manual or other documents in the storage com partment be sure to wrap them in a plastic bag so that they will not get wet When washing the vehicle be...

Page 29: ...tion Always follow 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 possibili...

Page 30: ...lant to specified level Check cooling system for leakage 6 12 Front brake Check operation Lubricate cable if necessary Check lever free play Adjust if necessary 6 17 6 18 Rear brake Check operation Lu...

Page 31: ...ke sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivots if necessary 6 20 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals an...

Page 32: ...or 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 front or re...

Page 33: ...tremely 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 diffi cult Ride slowly down a hill as braki...

Page 34: ...and then let it cool for five to ten minutes Vary the engine speed from time to time Do not operate the engine at one set throttle position 150 500 km 90 300 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 2 th...

Page 35: ...INTS ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the ve hicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park nea...

Page 36: ...rm service EWA15121 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...

Page 37: ...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 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hos...

Page 38: ...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 6 Exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Rep...

Page 39: ...t 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 if necessary 5 Tires Check trea...

Page 40: ...ap based grease lightly 11 Centerstand Check operation Lubricate 12 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age Replace if necessary 13 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and for oil leak ag...

Page 41: ...aha chain and cable lube or engine oil thoroughly 21 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 22 Lights signals and switches...

Page 42: ...pter 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 1 Panel A To install...

Page 43: ...on of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove panel A See page 6 7 2 Remove the spark plug cap ZAUM00 1 1 Spark plug wrench 3 Remove the spark plug as s...

Page 44: ...able 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 Insta...

Page 45: ...and clean the 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 th...

Page 46: ...SERVING 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...

Page 47: ...al transmission oil 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 leaka...

Page 48: ...panel NOTICE If coolant 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...

Page 49: ...ave a Yamaha dealer re place the air filter element EAU44734 Checking the engine idling speed Check the engine idling speed and if necessary have it corrected by a Yamaha dealer Engine idling speed 20...

Page 50: ...tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride EWA10511 WARNING Never overload your vehicle Op eration of an overloaded vehicle could cause...

Page 51: ...all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience EAU21961 Cast wheels To maximize the performance d...

Page 52: ...ee 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 1 a b ZAUM00 1 Adjusting nut EWA10650 WARNING If prop...

Page 53: ...brake shoes Front ZAUM00 2 1 1 Wear indicator 2 Wear limit line Rear ZAUM00 1 2 1 Wear indicator 2 Wear limit line The front and rear brake shoes must be checked for wear at the intervals specified i...

Page 54: ...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 lubri cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter vals speci...

Page 55: ...3272 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the period ic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the conditi...

Page 56: ...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 f...

Page 57: ...dical 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 KEE...

Page 58: ...idle speed control system EAUT2023 Replacing the fuse ZAUM00 1 1 Fuse The fuse holder is located beside the battery Remove panel C to access the fuse See page 6 8 If the fuse is blown replace it as f...

Page 59: ...h alcohol or thinner Headlight lens Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the head light lens Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified 1 Remove the headlight unit b...

Page 60: ...the lens by installing the screws NOTICE Do not over tighten the screws otherwise the lens may break ECA10681 EAU24204 Replacing a turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removi...

Page 61: ...elf 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 genui...

Page 62: ...mpression Check the ignition 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 sp...

Page 63: ...pe When the hissing 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 radi...

Page 64: ...ter look ing good 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 w...

Page 65: ...If the windshield 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...

Page 66: ...ipe off any excess 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 Cons...

Page 67: ...lug 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 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points...

Page 68: ...5W 40 SAE 20W 40 SAE 20W 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 T...

Page 69: ...e Operation 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 Coi...

Page 70: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS KPFF...

Page 71: ...ICLE IDENTIFICATION NUM BER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26381 Key identification number ZAUM00 1 1 Key identification number The key identification number is stamped into the key tag Record this number...

Page 72: ...he space provided 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...

Page 73: ...aints 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 individual probl...

Page 74: ...n incorporated 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 elem...

Page 75: ...ns warranty The 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...

Page 76: ...9 6 EAU26343 CONSUMER 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...

Page 77: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 7 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU26681 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY KPFF...

Page 78: ...1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 8 EAU26343 CONSUMER INFORMATION KPFF...

Page 79: ...t have to pay 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 In...

Page 80: ...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 81: ...Kickstarter 3 8 L Labels location 1 1 Labels location 1 2 Luggage hook 3 10 M Maintenance emission control system 6 2 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 4 Maintenance record 9 5 Main switch steer...

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