2003 YAMAHA TZR50 check transmission fluid

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator lights ..................................3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Tachometer .......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Clucht lever .......................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................3-4
Brake lever ........................................3-4
Brake pedal.......................................3-5
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-5
Catalytic converter............................3-6
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-6
Fuel cock ..........................................3-6
Starter (choke) lever..........................3-7
Seat...................................................3-7
Storage compartment.......................3-7
Sidestand ..........................................3-8
Ignition circuit cut-off system ...........3-8
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-3
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR RAPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings ....6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Transmission oil ................................6-6
To check the coolant level ................6-8
Adjusting the carburetor ...................6-9
Adjusting the engine idling speed ....6-9
Adjusting the throttle cable free play ..6-9
Tires ................................................6-10
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Adjusting the clucth lever free play 6-12
Adjusting the brake pedal position
and free play................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-13
Front brake pads ............................6-14
Rear brake pads .............................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-14
Changing the brake fluid ................6-15Drive Chain slack ............................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-17
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ...........................6-17
Checking and lubricating the brake
and cluctch levers .......................6-18
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-18
Checking the front fork ...................6-18
Checking the steering.....................6-19
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-21
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
or the tail/brake light bulb ...........6-21
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-22
Supporting the mortorcycle ............6-22
Troubleshooting ..............................6-23
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-24
Engine overheating .........................6-25
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE............................................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage ...........................................7-2
SPECIFITACIONS...............................8-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Pre-operation check list
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-5
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-6
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Transmission oil• Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.6-6
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-8
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Front brake• Check brake pads for wear. 6-14
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 6-14
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Clutch• Lubricate cable if necessary.
6-12
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
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AAdjusting the brake pedal position and
free play .................................................6-13
Adjusting the carburetor ............................6-9
Adjusting the clucth lever free play .........6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............6-9
Adjusting the rear brake light switch .......6-13
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........6-9
BBattery......................................................6-19
Brake lever .................................................3-4
Brake pedal ................................................3-5
CCare............................................................7-1
Cast wheels .............................................6-12
Catalytic converter .....................................3-6
Clucht lever ................................................3-4
Controls and instruments ..........................2-3
Changing the brake fluid..........................6-15
Checking and lubricating the brake and
cluctch levers.........................................6-18
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals .....................................6-17
Checking and lubricating the cables .......6-17
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ..6-18
Checking the brake fluid level .................6-14
Checking the front fork ............................6-18
Checking the spark plug ............................6-6
Checking the steering ..............................6-19
Checking the wheel bearings ..................6-19
D2-stroke engine oil ........................................3-6
Drive Chain slack........................................6-16
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine overheating ..................................6-25
FFrame serial number ..................................9-1
Front brake pads......................................6-14
Fuel cock....................................................3-6
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-5
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-3
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ....................3-8
Indicator lights ...........................................3-1
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLeft view .....................................................2-1
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-2
OOwner’s tool kit ..........................................6-1
PParking .......................................................5-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake pads ......................................6-14
Removing and installing cowlings .............6-5
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or the
tail/brake light bulb ................................6-21Replacing the fuse ...................................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb ...................6-21
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-22
Right view ..................................................2-2
SSeat ............................................................3-7
Shift pedal ..................................................3-4
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand ...................................................3-8
Speedometer unit ......................................3-2
Starter (choke) lever ...................................3-7
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Storage.......................................................7-2
Storage compartment ................................3-7
Supporting the mortorcycle .....................6-22
TTachometer ................................................3-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ...........5-2
Tires .........................................................6-10
To check the coolant level .........................6-8
Transmission oil .........................................6-6
Troubleshooting .......................................6-23
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-24
INDEX
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