2008 YAMAHA AEROX50 check oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-7
6
EAU20060
Final transmission oil The final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each
ride. If any leakage is found, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the
scooter. In addition, the final transmis-
sion oil must be changed as follows at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several min-
utes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the center-
stand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
4. Remove the oil filler cap and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
transmission case.5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.
6. Add the specified amount of the
recommended final transmission
oil, and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
WARNING
EWA11310


Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the final transmission
case.


Make sure that no oil gets on thetire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
1. Final transmission oil drain bolt
2. Final transmission oil filler capTightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13.0 ft·lbf)
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt) (0.10 Imp.qt)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-15
6
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.


Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.


Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.


As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
EAUM1360
Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the brake
hoses replaced every four years or
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
1. Minimum level mark
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Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-17
6
EAU23271
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
CAUTION:
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23280
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 lubrication
chart.
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground.
WARNING
EWA10750
Securely support the vehicle so thatthere is no danger of it falling over.
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
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INDEX
AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-9BBattery .................................................. 6-18
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-15
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-15
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-16
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCarburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter .................................. 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Coolant ................................................... 6-8
Coolant temperature warning light.......... 3-2
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-5DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-7
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-13
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-17
Fuel......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4Fuel tank cap........................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing...................................... 6-20
HHandlebar switches ................................. 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing....................... 6-21
High beam indicator light......................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................. 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ........................ 9-1
Kickstarter ............................................... 3-8MMain switch/steering lock ........................ 3-1
Model label .............................................. 9-2OOil level warning light .............................. 3-2PParking ....................................................5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ......................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list........................... 4-2RRider seat ................................................ 3-8SSafe-riding points .................................... 1-4
Safety information ...................................1-1
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting
(Depends on models).......................... 3-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-6
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit .................................... 3-3Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Starting the engine.................................. 5-1
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-17
Storage ................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment A .......................... 3-9
Storage compartment B ........................ 3-10
TTachometer (Depends on models) ......... 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-21
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-11
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-22
Troubleshooting charts ......................... 6-23
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-22
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4
Two-stroke engine oil.............................. 3-8
Two-stroke engine oil tank ...................... 3-7VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 6-18
Wheels .................................................. 6-13