2007 YAMAHA PW50 air filter

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION
...................1-1
Safe riding ........................................1-1
Location of important labels .............1-4
DESCRIPTION
...................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments..................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
........................................3-1
Handlebar switch .............................3-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate .............................................3-1
Front brake lever .............................3-2
Rear brake lever ..............................3-3
Fuel tank cap ...................................3-3
Fuel ..................................................3-3
Fuel tank breather hose ...................3-5
2-stroke engine oil ...........................3-5
Fuel cock .........................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever “
1
” .................3-6
Kickstarter ........................................3-6
Seat .................................................3-7
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
...............4-1
Pre-operation check list ...................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
.................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine ................... 5-1
Starting off ....................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ......... 5-2
Braking ............................................ 5-2
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR
.................................. 6-1
Owner’s tool kit ................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-2
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ............................................. 6-3
Checking the spark plug .................. 6-5
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................. 6-6
Transmission oil .............................. 6-7
Middle and final gear cases ............ 6-8
Cleaning the air filter element ......... 6-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ............. 6-9
Adjusting the carburetor ................ 6-10
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 6-10
Checking the throttle cable free
play ............................................ 6-11
Tires .............................................. 6-11Panel wheels ................................. 6-13
Accessories and replacement
parts ........................................... 6-13
Adjusting the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ......................................... 6-15
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-15
Checking and lubricating the throttle
grip and cable ............................ 6-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ........ 6-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake
levers ......................................... 6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ................................ 6-17
Checking the front fork .................. 6-17
Checking the steering ................... 6-18
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 6-18
Front wheel ................................... 6-19
Rear wheel .................................... 6-20
Troubleshooting ............................ 6-23
Troubleshooting chart ................... 6-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE
........................................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
Storage ........................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS
............................. 8-1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
NOTE:

The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
10
*Transmission oil
Check for oil leakage .Correct if necessary.Change.
11
*Front and rear brake
lever pivot
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
12
*Centerstand pivot
Check operation.Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
13
*Shock absorber
assemblies
Check operation and for oil leakage.Replace if necessary.
14
*Control cable
Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil
10W-30 lightly.
15
*Throttle grip housing
and cable
Check operation and free play.Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil
10W-30 lightly. NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBINITIALTHEREAFTER
EVERY
1
month3
months6
months6
months12
months

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

EAU41711
Middle and final gear cases
The middle and final gear cases must
be checked for grease leakage before
each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the
motorcycle. In addition, have a
Yamaha dealer check and lubricate the
middle and final gears at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU40901
Cleaning the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
1. Remove the seat. (See page 3-7.)
2. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screw.
3. Pull the sponge material out, clean
it with solvent, and then squeeze
the remaining solvent out.4. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
NOTE:

The sponge material should be wet but
1. Air filter case cover
2. Screw
2 1

1. Sponge material
1

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-9
2
3
4
5
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9

not dripping.
5. Insert the sponge material into the
air filter case.
CAUTION:

ECA15620

Make sure that the sponge ma-
terial is properly seated in the
air filter case.

The engine should never be op-
erated without the sponge mate-
rial installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
6. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screw.
7. Install the seat.
EAU41220
Cleaning the spark arrester
The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING

EWA10980

Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.

Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
NOTE:

Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe and in-
side of the tailpipe housing.
Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Tailpipe
2. Screw
3. Muffler
1
2
3

8-1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

SPECIFICATIONS
EAU2633G
Dimensions:
Overall length:
1245 mm (49.0 in)
Overall width:
575 mm (22.6 in)
Overall height:
715 mm (28.1 in)
Seat height:
485 mm (19.1 in)
Wheelbase:
855 mm (33.7 in)
Ground clearance:
105 mm (4.13 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1300 mm (51.2 in)
Weight:
With oil and fuel:
39.0 kg (86 lb)
Engine:
Engine type:
Air cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.0 cm
3

Bore
×
stroke:
40.0
×
39.2 mm (1.57
×
1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
6.00 :1
Starting system:
KickstarterLubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)
Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil (JASO
FC grade) or (ISO EG-C or EG-D grade)

Engine oil quantity:
Quantity:
0.3 L (0.32 US qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type:
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30) or SAE10W30 type
SE motor oil
Oil change quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt) (0.26 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CAN)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)
(ESP)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)
(NOR)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal) (0.44 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:
Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type
×
quantity:
VM12SC x 1
Spark plug (s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP4HS (AUS)(NZL)
NGK/BPR4HS
(AUT)(BEL)(CAN)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)
(ESP)(FIN)(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)
(NOR)(PRT)(SWE)(ZAF)
Manufacturer/model:
DENSO/W14FPL (AUS)(NZL)
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
63/33 (1.909)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
19/15
×
54/11 (6.218)
Chassis:
Frame type:
Steel tube backbone
Caster angle:
25.50 °
Trail:
50.0 mm (1.97 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube

INDEX
A
Acceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Accessories and replacement parts ........6-13
Air filter element, cleaning .........................6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ........................6-16
B
Brake lever, front .......................................3-2
Brake lever, rear ........................................3-3
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-16
Brake shoes, checking ............................6-15
Braking ......................................................5-2
C
Cables, checking and lubricating .............6-15
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-10
Care ...........................................................7-1
Centerstand, checking and lubricating ....6-17
E
Engine break-in .........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-10
Engine oil ...................................................3-5
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-1
Engine stop switch.....................................3-1
F
Front and rear brake lever free play,
adjusting ................................................6-14
Front fork, checking .................................6-17
Fuel ............................................................3-3
Fuel cock ...................................................3-5
Fuel tank breather hose.............................3-5
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-3
H
Handlebar switch .......................................3-1
I
Identification numbers ...............................9-1
K
Kickstarter ................................................. 3-6
L
Labels, location of ..................................... 1-4
M
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ....... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system ..... 6-2
Middle and final gear cases....................... 6-8
Model label ................................................ 9-1
P
Parking ...................................................... 5-4
Part locations............................................. 2-1
Power reduction plate, removing ............... 6-6
Pre-operation check list ............................. 4-2
S
Safety information ..................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................... 3-7
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................ 6-9
Spark plug, checking ................................. 6-5
Specifications ............................................ 8-1
Speed limiter and power reduction plate ... 3-1
Starter (choke) lever .................................. 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine ..... 5-1
Starting off ................................................. 5-2
Steering, checking ................................... 6-18
Storage ...................................................... 7-3
T
Throttle cable free play, checking............ 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-16
Tires ........................................................ 6-11
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-23Troubleshooting chart ............................. 6-24
V
Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-18
Wheel (front) ........................................... 6-19
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-20
Wheels .................................................... 6-13