2003 YAMAHA AEROX50 Owners Manual

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Main switch / steering lock .................................................................. 3-1
Indicator and warning lights ................................................................ 3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ...................................................... 3-2
Speedometer unit ................................................................................ 3-3
Tachometer (depends on model) ........................................................ 3-3
Fuel gauge .......................................................................................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ............................................................................. 3-4
Front brake lever ................................................................................. 3-5
Rear brake lever .................................................................................. 3-5
Fuel tank cap ...................................................................................... 3-5
Fuel .....................................................................................................\o 3-6
Catalytic converter .............................................................................. 3-7
Kick starter .......................................................................................... 3-7
2-stroke engine oil tank cap ................................................................ 3-8
2-stroke engine oil ............................................................................... 3-8
Starter (choke) lever ............................................................................ 3-9
Rider seat ............................................................................................ 3-9
Storage compartment A .................................................................... 3-10
Storage compartment B .................................................................... 3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber assembly (depends on model) ........... 3-11
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and
is used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
PUSH
OPEN
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OFF “ ”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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CHECK “”
The 2-stroke engine oil level warning
light should come on. See page 3-2 for
an explanation of the engine oil level
warning light.
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LOCK “ ”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be
removed.
To lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “
”
position, and then turn it to “
”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to “
”
while still pushing it.
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Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”
while the scooter is moving, otherwise
the electrical systems will be switched
off, which may result in loss of control
or an accident. Make sure that the scoo-
ter is stopped before turning the key
to “ ” or “ ”.
WARNING
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ON “ ”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
NOTE :
The headlight, meter lighting and
taillight come on automatically when the
engine is started.

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator and warning lights
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1. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
2. High beam indicator light “
”
3. Oil indicator light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “
” position or when the
oil level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank
is low during operation. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with
Yamalube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke
engine oil of either JASO grade "FC"
or ISO grades "EG-C" or "EG-D". The
warning light should go off after the 2-
stroke engine oil tank has been refilled.
NOTE :
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “
” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke engine
oil tank has been refilled, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
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Do not operate the scooter until you
know that the engine oil level is
sufficient.
CAUTION:
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Coolant temperature warning light
“
”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and allow
the engine to cool.
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Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
CAUTION:
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1. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speedometer unit
The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer and an odometer. The
speedometer shows riding speed. The
odometer shows the total distance
traveled.
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the amount of
fuel in the fuel tank. The needle moves
towards "E" (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When the needle reaches
"E", refuel as soon as possible.
NOTE :
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty itself
completely.
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1. Speedometer
2. Odometer1. Fuel gauge
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1. Tachometer
2. Red zone
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Tachometer
(Depends on model)
The electric tachometer allows the ri-
der to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
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Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 10.000 r/min and above
CAUTION:
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switches
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Dimmer switch “/”
Set this switch to “
” for the high beam
and to “
” for the low beam.
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Turn signal switch “/”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this switch
to “
”. To signal a left-hand turn, push this
switch to “
”. When released, the switch
returns to the center position. To cancel the
turn signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
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Horn switch “”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
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Start switch “”
Push this switch while applying the front
or rear brake to crank the engine with
the starter.
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See page 5-2 for starting instruc-
tions prior to starting the engine.
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1. Horn switch “”
2. Turn signal switch “/”
3. Dimmer switch “
/”
CAUTION:
1. Start switch “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake lever
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Fuel tank cap
To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover, insert
the key into the lock, and then turn it 1/4
turn counterclockwise. The lock will be
released and the fuel tank cap can be
opened.
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3-51. Fuel tank cap

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3 To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key clockwise to the ori-
ginal position, remove it, and then
close the lock cover.
NOTE :
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and locked.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
WARNING
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Fuel
Make sure that there is sufficient fuel
in the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the
bottom of the filler tube as shown.
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•Do not overfill the fuel tank,
otherwise it may overflow when
the fuel warms up and expands.
•Avoid spilling fuel on the hot
engine.
WARNING
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1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
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Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with
a clean, dry, soft cloth, since fuel may
deteriorate painted surfaces or plas-
tic parts.
CAUTION:
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
Total amount:
7 L
Your Yamaha engine has been
designed to use regular unleaded
gasoline with a research octane
number of 91 or higher. If knocking (or
pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of a
different brand or premium unleaded
fuel. Use of unleaded fuel will extend
spark plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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