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DIC183

2SA-28199-80

PW50

PW50E

PW50E1

OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE

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.

Summary of Contents for PW50 2013

Page 1: ...TAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre mi re utilisation du v hicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgf ltig durch bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Be...

Page 2: ...PRINTED IN JAPAN 2013 06 1 1 1 CR E F G DIC183 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIM SUR PAPIER RECYCL AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL PW50 PW50E PW50E1 2SA 28199 80 E0 U2SA80E0 book Page 1 Monday June 3 2013 5 25 PM...

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 Di...

Page 5: ...nual Yamaha 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...

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 operat...

Page 7: ...ential 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 death o...

Page 8: ...ER S MANUAL 2013 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition May 2013 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly prohibited Printe...

Page 9: ...ntrol system 7 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...

Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 U2SA80E0 book Page 2 Monday June 3 2013 5 25 PM...

Page 11: ...ey 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 availa...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...pneus froid doit normalement tre r gl e 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 th...

Page 14: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 For Europe 4 3 2 1 U2SA80E0 book Page 4 Monday June 3 2013 5 25 PM...

Page 15: ...urope 5PG 2816R 00 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 5PG 2156A 10 PW50 2 1 kW 39 kg 5B6 2816R 00 5B6 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2013 EN16029 1 2 3 4 U2SA80E...

Page 16: ...e from 6 years old Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury or death Never carry passengers Adult supervision required for children This unit cont...

Page 17: ...se 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 dea...

Page 18: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 1 2 U2SA80E0 book Page 8 Monday June 3 2013 5 25 PM...

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 PUB...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...es 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 or goggles Wind in your unprotected...

Page 22: ...of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instability Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that accessories are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory...

Page 23: ...of movement of the operator and may limit control ability therefore such accesso ries are not recommended Use caution when adding electri cal accessories If electrical ac cessories exceed the capacit...

Page 24: ...so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the mo torcycle will not bounce exces sively du...

Page 25: ...11 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 U2SA80E0 book Page 1 Mo...

Page 26: ...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 6 5 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 8 U2SA80E0 book Page 2...

Page 27: ...5 6 1 Rear brake lever page 4 3 2 Starter choke lever page 4 7 3 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 4 6 4 Engine stop switch page 4 1 5 Front brake lever page 4 2 6 Throttle grip page 7 12 7 Fuel tank...

Page 28: ...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...

Page 29: ...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 7...

Page 30: ...oline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 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...

Page 31: ...egular 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 unle...

Page 32: ...ur Yamaha engine has been de signed to use regular unleaded gaso line with a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleade...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...tarter To start the engine fold out the kick starter lever move it down lightly with your foot until the gears engage and then push it down smoothly but force fully EAU40921 Seat To remove the seat 1...

Page 35: ...not hang your cable lock from anywhere on the motorcy cle or your person It may become entangled with the wheels handle bars or other parts of the motorcy cle causing loss of control and possibly an a...

Page 36: ...following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions cracks or damage and check hose con...

Page 37: ...6 Wheels and tires Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 12 7 14 Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting poin...

Page 38: ...e start the engine by pushing the kickstarter lever down 5 After starting the engine move the starter choke back halfway 6 When the engine is warm turn the starter choke off and set the en gine stop s...

Page 39: ...ing the throttle To increase the speed turn the throttle grip in di rection a To reduce the speed turn the throttle grip in direction b EAU41013 Braking WARNING EWA14572 Avoid braking hard or suddenly...

Page 40: ...ne overheating must be avoided However momen tary full throttle operation under load i e two to three seconds maximum does not harm the engine Each full throttle acceleration should be fol lowed with...

Page 41: ...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 overtu...

Page 42: ...performing 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 whi...

Page 43: ...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...

Page 44: ...nth 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 elem...

Page 45: ...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 i...

Page 46: ...semblies Check operation and for oil leakage Replace if necessary 14 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant 15 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip...

Page 47: ...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 ating impro...

Page 48: ...ormance 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 E...

Page 49: ...mount of the recommended transmission oil and then install and tighten the oil filler cap NOTICE ECA10453 In order to prevent clutch slip page since the transmission oil also lubricates the clutch do...

Page 50: ...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 dust...

Page 51: ...nd lubrication chart WARNING EWA10981 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...

Page 52: ...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 At...

Page 53: ...essure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA15371 Operation of this vehicle with im proper tire pressure may cause se vere injury or death from loss of control The t...

Page 54: ...res Operat ing the motorcycle with exces sively worn tires decreases riding stability and can lead to loss of control The replacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should b...

Page 55: ...has been changed or replaced An unbalanced wheel can result in poor performance adverse han dling characteristics and a short ened tire life EAU22153 Adjusting the front and rear brake lever free play...

Page 56: ...in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart TIP The wheels must be removed to check brake shoe lining thickness To remove the front wheel See page 7 19 To remove the rear wheel See page 7 20 Fr...

Page 57: ...ed before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make...

Page 58: ...nd and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAU42082 Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specifi...

Page 59: ...center stand WARNING To avoid inju ry securely support the vehicle 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 bac...

Page 60: ...the cable 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 p...

Page 61: ...ush down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56820 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so t...

Page 62: ...shock absorber mounting bolt and then tilt the rear shock absorber up ward as shown 8 Remove the axle nut while apply ing the rear brake 9 Remove the rear arm by removing the nuts and washers 1 Muffl...

Page 63: ...n stalling the bolt and washers 9 Install the power reduction plate a new gasket and then install the exhaust manifold bolts 10 Tighten the exhaust manifold bolts and exhaust chamber bolt to the speci...

Page 64: ...ycle require 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 pa...

Page 65: ...compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 2 Ignition W...

Page 66: ...re 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...

Page 67: ...osive carry out the following steps after each ride in the rain or near the sea 1 Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent after the engine has cooled down NOTICE Do not use warm wa t...

Page 68: ...ong chemi cals are stored Long term Before storing your motorcycle for sev eral months 1 Follow all the instructions in the Care section of this chapter 2 For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock tha...

Page 69: ...nd the pivoting points of all levers as well as of the centerstand 7 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the motorcycle so that both of its wheels are off the ground Alt...

Page 70: ...er Displacement 49 cm 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...

Page 71: ...t 25 0 kg 55 lb Tire air pressure measured on cold tires Front 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi Rear 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi Front wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10x1 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Pane...

Page 72: ...ed 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 number of machines and other adjacent processe...

Page 73: ...ication 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 yo...

Page 74: ...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 Emissi...

Page 75: ...n 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 9 Model label 10 1 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3 1 Power...

Page 76: ...TIVE GEAR NEVER USE ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY PASSENGERS NEVER operate without proper training or instruction at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions on public roads a collision can occu...

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