Yamaha SLIDER EW50N Owner'S Manual Download

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PANTONE285CVC

EW50N

OWNER’S MANUAL

1S0-F8199-E1

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

[English (E)]

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Page 1: ...PANTONE285CVC EW50N OWNER S MANUAL 1S0 F8199 E1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle English E ...

Page 2: ...EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold U1S0E1E0 book Page 1 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 3: ...n addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition If you have any fur ther questions do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides So remember to put safety first Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent pro...

Page 4: ...ial 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 or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNING NOT...

Page 5: ...MANUAL 2012 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition October 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of MBK INDUSTRIE is expressly prohibited Printed in France U1S0E1E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 6: ...ystem 6 2 General maintenance and lubrication chart 6 3 Removing and installing the cowling and panel 6 6 Checking the spark plug 6 7 Final transmission oil 6 8 Cleaning the air filter element 6 9 Adjusting the carburetor 6 10 Checking the throttle grip free play 6 10 Tires 6 10 Cast wheels 6 12 Checking the front brake lever free play 6 13 Adjusting the rear brake lever free play 6 13 Checking th...

Page 7: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification numbers 9 1 U1S0E1E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 8: ...ach time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 4 1 for a list of pre operation checks This scooter is designed to carry the operator and a passenger TIP Although this scooter is designed to carry a passenger always comply with the local regulations ...

Page 9: ...in tain control of the scooter The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the passenger footrests Never carry a passenger unless he or she can firmly place both feet on the passenger footrests Never ride under the influence of alcohol or other drugs This scooter is designed for on road use only It is not suitable ...

Page 10: ...ty of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accesso ries to your scooter Use extra care when riding a scooter that has added cargo or accessories Here along with the information about accessories be low are some general guidelines to fol low if loading cargo to your scooter The total weight of the operator pas senger accessories and cargo must not exceed the maximum load limit Opera...

Page 11: ...elines in mind as well as those provided under Load ing when mounting accessories Never install accessories or carry cargo that would impair the perfor mance of your scooter Carefully inspect the accessory before using it to make sure that it does not in any way reduce ground clearance or cornering clearance limit sus pension travel steering travel or control operation or obscure lights or reflect...

Page 12: ... break Choose the location for the straps carefully 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 scooter will not bounce excessive ly during transport EAU10373 Further safe riding points Be sure to signal clearly when making turns Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road Avoid har...

Page 13: ...colored jacket Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter An overloaded scoot er is unstable Use a strong cord to secure any luggage to the carrier if equipped A loose load will af fect the stability of the scooter and could divert your attention from the road See page 1 3 U1S0E1E0 book Page 6 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 14: ...ION 2 1 2 EAU10410 Left view 1 2 3 4 1 Air filter element page 6 9 2 Seat lock page 3 8 3 Final transmission oil filler cap page 6 8 4 Kickstarter page 3 8 U1S0E1E0 book Page 1 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 15: ... 4 5 6 1 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 3 5 3 7 2 Anti theft device housing page 3 8 3 Fuel tank cap page 3 5 4 Luggage hook page 3 9 5 Battery fuse page 6 19 6 21 6 Centerstand page 6 17 U1S0E1E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 16: ...Rear brake lever page 3 4 2 Left handlebar switches page 3 3 3 Speedometer unit page 3 3 4 Main switch steering lock page 3 1 5 Right handlebar switch page 3 3 6 Throttle grip page 6 10 7 Front brake lever page 3 4 U1S0E1E0 book Page 3 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 17: ...NING EWA10061 Never turn the key to or while the vehicle is moving Other wise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAUM2920 CHECK The 2 stroke engine oil level warning light and the fuel level warning light should come on See page 3 2 EAU10684 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To lock the...

Page 18: ...ed TIP If the warning light does not come on when the key is in the position or does not go off after the 2 stroke en gine oil tank has been refilled have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir cuit NOTICE ECA16291 Do not operate the vehicle until you know that the engine oil level is suf ficient EAUM2910 Fuel level warning light This warning light comes on when only the last two segments of the...

Page 19: ...er The speedometer shows riding speed The odometer shows the total distance traveled The fuel meter indi cates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank See page 3 2 for an explanation of the fuel level warning light EAU1234B Handlebar switches Left Right 1 Speedometer 2 Odometer 3 Fuel meter ZAUM0964 1 2 3 1 Horn switch 2 Turn signal switch 3 Dimmer switch 1 Start switch 1 2 3 ZAUM0142 1 ZAUM0473 U1S0E...

Page 20: ...h to sound the horn EAUM1132 Start switch Push this switch while applying the front or rear brake to crank the engine with the starter See page 5 1 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU12901 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 The rear...

Page 21: ... hazard EAU13212 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10881 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 refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ting on the vehicle Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks...

Page 22: ...se a gasoline of a different brand Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs EAU13433 Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic converter in the exhaust system WARNING EWA10862 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that eas...

Page 23: ... as necessary NOTICE ECA16670 Make sure that the 2 stroke engine oil tank cap is properly installed EAU13590 Starter choke lever Starting a cold engine requires a richer air fuel mixture which is supplied by the starter choke Move the lever in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke Recommended oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity 1 40 L 1 48 U...

Page 24: ...n to lock it in place 2 Remove the key TIP Make sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAUM1580 Anti theft device housing The anti theft device housing located under the seat is designed to store a joint type anti theft device with a maxi mum length of 1 meter See page 3 8 for seat opening and closing proce dures TIP Some anti theft devices cannot fit into the housing due to their s...

Page 25: ...072 Luggage hook WARNING EWAT1031 Do not exceed the load limit of 3 0 kg 6 6 lb for the luggage hook Do not exceed the maximum load of 184 kg 406 lb for the ve hicle 1 Luggage hook 1 ZAUM0892 U1S0E1E0 book Page 9 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 26: ... this vehicle check the following points ITEM CHECKS PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 3 5 2 stroke engine oil Check oil level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 3 7 Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage 6 8 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer...

Page 27: ...ect if necessary 6 10 6 12 Brake levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 6 16 Centerstand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 6 17 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 Battery Check ...

Page 28: ...t does not come on have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit 2 Turn the starter choke on and close the throttle completely See page 3 7 3 While applying the front or rear brake start the engine by pushing the start switch or by pushing the kickstarter lever down If the engine fails to start by push ing the start switch release the switch wait a few seconds and then try again Each starting ...

Page 29: ...rter choke is not required when the engine is warm EAU16761 Starting off TIP Before starting off allow the engine to warm up 1 While pulling the rear brake lever with your left hand and holding the grab bar with your right hand push the scooter off the centerstand 2 Sit astride the seat and then ad just the rear view mirrors 3 Switch the turn signals on 4 Check for oncoming traffic and then slowly...

Page 30: ...e the scooter may skid or overturn Railroad crossings streetcar rails iron plates on road con struction sites and manhole covers 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 hill as brak ing downhill can be very diffi cult 1 Close the throttle comple...

Page 31: ...st 1000 km 600 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAUM2091 0 150 km 0 90 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 3 throttle Vary the speed of the scooter from time to time Do not operate it at one set throttle pos...

Page 32: ...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 overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire U1S0E1E0 book Page 5 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 33: ...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 while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 1 3 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15460 Brake discs calipers dr...

Page 34: ... with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools data and technical skills EAU46920 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 6000 km 3500 mi 12000 km 7000 mi 18000 km 10500 mi 24000 km 14000 mi 1 Fuel line Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage 2 Spark plu...

Page 35: ...ted 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation and adjust brake lever free play Replace brake shoes Whenever worn to the limit 5 Brake hose Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Wheels Check runout and for damage 7 Tires Check tread depth and f...

Page 36: ...stand Check operation Lubricate 14 Front fork Check operation and for oil leak age 15 Shock absorber as sembly Check operation and shock ab sorber for oil leakage 16 Autolube pump Check operation Bleed if necessary 17 Final transmission oil Check vehicle for oil leakage Change 18 V belt Replace Every 10000 km 6000 mi 19 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 20 Moving parts and cables Lubri...

Page 37: ...ke fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 21 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 22 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 6000 km 3500 mi 12000 km 7000 mi 18000 km 10500 mi 24000 ...

Page 38: ... EAU18790 Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the screws and then take the cowling off To install the cowling Place the cowling in the original posi tion and then install the screws EAU19210 Panel A To remove the panel Remove the screws and then take the panel off To install the panel Place the panel in the original position and then install the screws 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 1 2 ZAUM0894 1 Screw...

Page 39: ...tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle If the spark plug shows signs of elec trode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits it should be replaced Before installing a spark plug the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and if necessary adjusted to specification Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating s...

Page 40: ...ransmission oil drain bolt and its gasket to drain the oil from the final transmission case 6 Install the final transmission oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the speci fied torque 7 Refill with the specified amount of the recommended final transmis sion oil WARNING Make sure that no foreign material enters the final transmission case Make sure that no oil gets on the ...

Page 41: ...31 NOTICE To avoid dam aging the foam material handle it gently and carefully and do not twist or wring it ECA10511 3 Apply oil of the recommended type to the entire surface of the ele ment and then squeeze the ex cess oil out TIP The air filter element should be wet but not dripping 4 Insert the element into the air filter case NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in th...

Page 42: ...edge of the throttle grip Periodi cally check the throttle grip free play and if necessary have a Yamaha deal er adjust it EAU21876 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact Therefore it is essential to maintain the tires in good condition at all times and replace them at the appropriate ...

Page 43: ...ction The tires must be checked before each ride If the center tread depth reaches the specified limit if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dealer re place the tire immediately TIP The tire tread depth limits may differ from country to country Always comply with the local regulations Tire air pressure measured on cold tires 0 90 kg 0 198 lb Fr...

Page 44: ...a dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so Ride at moderate speeds after changing a tire since the tire surface must first be broken in for it to develop its optimal characteristics EAU21962 Cast wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your vehicle note the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be chec...

Page 45: ... a Yamaha dealer EAU22170 Adjusting the rear brake lever free play The brake lever free play should mea sure 10 0 20 0 mm 0 39 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 adjusting nut at the brake shoe plate in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut in directio...

Page 46: ...having to dis assemble the brake To check the brake shoe wear check 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 EAU37002 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake...

Page 47: ...d and may result in vapor lock NOTICE ECA17640 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always 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 indi cate worn brake pads and or brake sys tem leakage therefore be sure to check the brake pads for wear and the brake system for leakage If ...

Page 48: ...ore each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci fied in the periodic maintenance chart The throttle cable is equipped with a rubber cover Make sure that the cover 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 cover...

Page 49: ...ING EWA11301 If the centerstand 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 Recommended lubricants Front brake lever Silicone grease Rear brake lever Lithium soap based grease 1 Centerstand 1 ZAUM0455 Recommended lubricant Lithium soap based grease U1...

Page 50: ...mes to check if the front fork compresses and rebounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10590 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer check or re pair it EAU45511 Checking the steering Worn or loose steering bearings may cause danger Therefore the operation of the steering must be checked as fol lows at the intervals specified in the pe riodic maintenance and lubr...

Page 51: ...the in tervals specified in the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart To check the electrolyte level 1 Place the scooter on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion TIP Make sure that the scooter is posi tioned straight up when checking the electrolyte level 2 Remove panel A See page 6 6 3 Check the electrolyte level in the battery TIP The electrolyte should be between the minimu...

Page 52: ...ather hose routing To store the battery 1 If the scooter will not be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place NOTICE When removing the battery be sure the key is turned to then disconnect the negative lead before discon necting the positive lead ECA16302 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check the specif ic gravity...

Page 53: ...its to check if the devices operate 4 If the fuse immediately blows again have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical system EAUM2111 Replacing the headlight bulb If the headlight bulb burns out replace it as follows NOTICE ECA10670 It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer perform this job 1 Remove cowling A See page 6 6 2 Disconnect the headlight coupler 3 Remove the headlight bulb holder by turning...

Page 54: ...lling 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 removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 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 ...

Page 55: ...re 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 Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills WARNING EWA15141 When checking the fuel system do not smoke and make ...

Page 56: ... vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wet Dry 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 Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter Operate the electric starter 4 Batt...

Page 57: ...fler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug cap are tightly in stalled 3 Remove extremely stubborn dirt like oil burnt onto the crankcase with a degreasing agent and a brush but never apply such prod ucts onto seals gaskets and wheel axles Always rinse the dirt and de...

Page 58: ...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 the rain near the sea or on salt sprayed roads Since sea salt or salt sprayed on the r...

Page 59: ...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 from the lens EAU26303 Storage ...

Page 60: ... from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug electrodes while turning the engine over EWA10951 e Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug and then install the spark plug and the spark plug cap 5 Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and pedals as well as of the side stand centerstand 6 Check and if necessary correct the tire air pressure and then lift the sco...

Page 61: ...Final transmission oil Type SAE 10W 30 type SE motor oil Quantity 0 11 L 0 12 US qt 0 10 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Wet element Fuel Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity 6 5 L 1 72 US gal 1 43 Imp gal Fuel reserve amount 2 9 L 0 77 US gal 0 64 Imp gal Carburetor Manufacturer DELLORTO Type quantity PHBN12 x 1 Spark plug s Manufacturer model NGK BR8HS Spark pl...

Page 62: ... hand operation Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 120 0 mm 4 72 in Rear suspension Type Unit swing Spring shock absorber type Coil spring oil damper Wheel travel 100 0 mm 3 94 in Electrical system Ignition system DC CDI Charging system AC magneto Battery Model CB4L B GS YB4L B YUASA Voltage capacity 12 V 4 0 Ah Headlight Bulb type ...

Page 63: ...mber The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area EAU26490 Model label The model label is affixed to the bottom of the seat See page 3 8 Record the information on this label in the space provided This information will be need ed when orderin...

Page 64: ... beam indicator light 3 2 Horn switch 3 4 I Identification numbers 9 1 Indicator lights and warning light 3 2 K Kickstarter 3 8 L Luggage hook 3 9 M Main switch steering lock 3 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 6 3 Maintenance emission control system 6 2 Matte color caution 7 1 Model label 9 1 O Oil level warning light 3 2 P Parking 5 5 Part locations 2 1 R Rear brake lever free play adjustin...

Page 65: ...U1S0E1E0 book Page 2 Wednesday November 7 2012 3 32 PM ...

Page 66: ...PRINTED IN FRANCE 2012 11 E PANTONE285CVC MBK Industrie Z I de Rouvroy 02100 Saint Quentin ...

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