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
Fuel gauge ........................................3-3
Clock .................................................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Front brake lever...............................3-4
Rear brake lever................................3-4
Fuel and 2 stroke engine oil
tank caps .......................................3-4
2-Stroke engine oil ...........................3-5
Kickstarter.........................................3-6
Seat...................................................3-6
Storage compartment.......................3-6
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-1Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-2
Engine break-in.................................5-2
Parking ..............................................5-2
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIRS................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Checking the spark plug ..................6-5
Final transmission oil ........................6-6
Coolant (only for liquid-cooled
models) ..........................................6-6
To check the coolant level ................6-7
Cleaning the air filter element ...........6-8
Adjusting the carburetor ...................6-9
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .........................................6-9
Tires ..................................................6-9
Adjusting the front brake lever
free play .......................................6-11
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-11
Cheking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ..................6-12
Checking the front brake fluid
level .............................................6-13
Changing the brake fluid ................6-13
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-13Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-14
Adjusting the autolube pump .........6-14
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-14
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand .................................6-14
Checking the front fork ...................6-15
Checking the steering.....................6-15
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-15
Replacing the headlight bulb or
a front turn signal light bulb ........6-16
Replacing a turn signal light bulb
or the tail/brake light bulb ...........6-16
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-17
Battery ............................................6-17
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-18
Troubleshooting ..............................6-19
Troubleshooting chart .....................6-20
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage compartment.......................7-3
SPECIFICATIONS...............................8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.............9-1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
NOTE:
The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed
instead.
From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km.
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-2
6
ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) ANNUAL
NOITEM CHEK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 6 12 18 24CHECK
1*Fuel line• Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage.√√√√ √
• Check condition.
2
Spark plug• Clean and regap.√√
• Replace.√√
3Air filter element• Clean.√√• Replace.√√
4*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage.√√ √ √√ √• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
5*Rear brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.√√ √ √√ √• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Brake hose• Check for cracks or damage.√√√√ √• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√√
• Check tread depth and for damage.
8*Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√√ √
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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DimensionsOverall length
1740 mm
Overall width
675 mm
Overall height
1065 mm
Seat height
770 mm
Wheelbase
1210 mm
Ground clearance
132 mm
WeightWith oil and fuel
CS50 80.5 kg
CS50Z 83.7 kg
EngineEngine type
CS50 Air cooled 2-stroke
CS50Z Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement
49.2 cm3
Bore x stroke
40.0 x 39.2 mm
Compression ratio
CS50 10.20 :1
CS50Z 11.40 :1
Starting system
Electric starter and kickstarter
Lubrication system
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)Type
YAMALUBE 2-cycle oil or 2-stroke engine
oil
Engine oil quantityQuantity
1.4 L
Transmission oilType
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) or SAE10W30
type SE motor oil
Oil change quantity
0.10 L
Air filter element
Wet element
Fuel
Recommended fuel
Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity
5.5 L
CarburetorManufacturer
CS50 DELLORTO GURTNER
CS50Z DELLORTO
Type x quantity
CS50 PHVA 12 ZS/1 PY 12/1
CS50Z PHVA 12 ZS/1
Spark plug(s)Manufacturer/model
NGK/BR8HS
Spark plug gap
0.6-0.7 mm
Clutch type
Dry, centrifugal automatic
TransmissionPrimary reduction system
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio
52/13 (4.000)
Secondary reduction system
Spur gear
Secondary reduction ratio
CS50 42/13 (3.230)
CS50Z 43 x 13 (3.310)
Transmission type
Single speed automatic
Operation
Centrifugal automatic type
ChassisCaster angle
25.00 degree
Trail
80.0 mm
Front tireSize
110/70-12 47L
Rear tireSize
120/70-12 51L 130/70-12 56L
Maximum load
CS50 161 kg
CS50Z 158 kg
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires)
Front
175 kPa
Rear
200 kPa
8
SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
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22-Stroke engine oil .....................................1-1
AAcceleration and deceleration ...................2-1
Adjusting the autolube pump ....................2-1
Adjusting the carburetor ............................2-2
Adjusting the front brake lever free play....2-3
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play .....3-1
Adjusting the throttle cable free play .........3-1
BBattery........................................................3-1
Braking .......................................................3-2
CCare............................................................3-3
Changing the brake fluid............................3-3
Checking and lubricating the cables .........3-3
Checking and lubricating the centerstand.3-4
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ..........................................3-4
Checking the front brake fluid level ...........3-4
Checking the front fork ..............................3-5
Checking the spark plug ............................3-6
Checking the steering ................................3-6
Checking the wheel bearings ....................3-6
Cheking the front brake pads and
rear brake shoes ......................................4-1
Cleaning the air filter element ....................4-2
Clock ..........................................................5-1
Controls and instruments ..........................5-1
Coolant (only for liquid-cooled models) ...5-2
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-2
FFinal transmission oil .................................5-2Front brake lever ........................................6-1
Fuel and 2 stroke engine oil tank caps......6-2
Fuel gauge .................................................6-5
HHandlebar switches ...................................6-6
IIndicator lights ...........................................6-6
KKickstarter ..................................................6-8
LLeft view .....................................................6-9
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers .......................................................6-9
M
Main switch/steering lock ..........................6-9
PParking .....................................................6-11
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .......................................................6-12
Pre-operation check list ...........................6-13
RRear brake lever .......................................6-14
Replacing a turn signal light bulb or
the tail/brake light bulb ..........................6-14
Replacing the fuse ...................................6-14
Replacing the headlight bulb or a
front turn signal light bulb .....................6-14
Replacing the license plate light bulb......6-15
Right view ................................................6-15
SSeat ..........................................................6-16
Speedometer unit ....................................6-17
Starting a cold engine ..............................6-18
Starting off ...............................................6-19Storage compartment ..............................6-20
Storage compartment ................................7-1
TTires ...........................................................7-1
To check the coolant level .........................7-3
Troubleshooting .........................................8-1
Troubleshooting chart ................................9-1
INDEX
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