SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-4
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank
caps ...............................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-8
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil tank ....................3-9
Kickstarter.......................................3-10
Seat.................................................3-10
Storage compartment.....................3-11
Luggage hook .................................3-12
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS..................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption..................................5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel .........................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Final transmission oil ........................6-7
Coolant (only for liquid-cooled
models) ..........................................6-8
Air filter element ................................6-9
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-10
Adjusting the throttle cable
free play .......................................6-10
Tires ................................................6-11
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Checking the front brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-13Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ..................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15
Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-16
Checking and lubricanting the
centerstand .................................6-17
Checking the front fork ...................6-17
Checking the steering.....................6-18
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb
or a front turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb or a rear turn signal light
bulb .............................................6-22
Replacing an auxiliary light
bulb .............................................6-23
Troubleshooting ..............................6-24
Troubleshooting charts ...................6-25
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE.....7-1
Matte color caution...........................7-1
Care ..................................................7-1
Storage .............................................7-3
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When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close
to the scooter as possible. Make
sure to distribute the weight as
evenly as possible on both sides
of the scooter to minimize imba-
lance or instability.
●Shifting weights can create a
sudden imbalance. Make sure
that accessories and cargo are
securely attached to the scooter
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
●Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front fork,
or front fender. Such items can
create unstable handling or a
slow steering response.
Accessories
Genuine Yamaha accessories have
been specifically designed for use onthis scooter. Since Yamaha cannot
test all other accessories that may be
available, you must personally be res-
ponsible for the proper selection, ins-
tallation and use of non-Yamaha
accessories. Use extreme caution
when selecting and installing any
accessories.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Loa-
ding” when mounting accessories.
●Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the per-
formance of your scooter. Care-
fully inspect the accessory befo-
re using it to make sure that it
does not in any way reduce
ground clearance or cornering
clearance, limit suspension tra-
vel, steering travel or control ope-
ration, or obscure lights or reflec-
tors.
• Accessories fitted to the hand-
lebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to impro-
per weight distribution or
aerodynamic changes. If
accessories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to
a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the scooter due to aerodyna-
mic effects. Wind may attempt
to lift the scooter, or the scoo-
ter may become unstable in
cross winds. These accesso-
ries may also cause instability
when passing or being passed
by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the fre-
edom of movement of the ope-
rator and may limit control abi-
lity, therefore, such
accessories are not recom-
mended.
●Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical
accessories exceed the capacity
of the scooter’s electrical system
an electric failure could result,
which could cause a dangerous
loss of lights or engine power.
Maximum load:
CS50 169 kg (373 lb)
CS50M 169 kg (373 lb)
CS50Z 166 kg (366 lb)
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Indicator and warning lights
For CS50/CS50M
1. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
2. Oil level warning light “z”
3. High beam indicator light “j”
4. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
For CS50Z
1. Left turn signal indicator light “c”
2. Coolant temperature warning light “y”
3. Oil level warning light “z”
4. High beam indicator light “j”
5. Right turn signal indicator light “d”
EAU11030
Turn signal indicator lights “c” and
“d”
The corresponding indicator light flas-
hes when the turn signal switch is
pushed to the left or right.
EAU11080
High beam indicator light “j”
This indicator light comes on when
the high beam of the headlight is swit-
ched on.
EAU11180
Oil level warning light “z”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “h” 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 refi-
lled.
NOTE:
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “h” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke
engine oil tank has been refilled, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ECA10010
CAUTION:
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
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WARNING
●Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
●Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
●For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
EAU16561
Starting a cold engineECA10250
CAUTION:
See page 5-4 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “h”, and when
the oil level warning light comes
on, turn it to “f”.
ECA10240
CAUTION:
If the oil level warning light does
not come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.
3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pus-hing the start switch or by pus-
hing the kickstarter lever down.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, release the switch,
wait a few seconds, and then try
again. Each starting attempt should
be as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 5 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the
kickstarter.
ECA11040
CAUTION:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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EAUM1250
Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the storage compartment.
(See page 3-11.)
2. Remove the screw, and then take
the panel off.
1. Screw
2. Panel
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original
position, and then install the
screw.
2. Close the storage compartment.
EAU19621
Checking the spark plug
1. Spark plug gap
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which should be chec-
ked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depo-
sits will cause any spark plug to
slowly erode, it should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is riddennormally). If the spark plug shows a
distinctly different color, the engine
could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
If the spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, it should be repla-
ced.
Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
Spark plug gap:
0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Specified spark plug:
BR8HS/NGK (for CS50 CS50Z)
BPR4HS/NGK (for CS50M)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-6
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WARNING
●Make sure that no foreign
material enters the final trans-
mission case.
●Make sure that no oil gets on
the tire or wheel.
7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
EAUS1200
Coolant (only for liquid-
cooled models)
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAUM2101
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
NOTE:
●The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
●Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level through
the check window.
NOTE:
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant level window
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove the
cowling A. (See page 6-5.)
4. Open the reservoir cap, and then
add coolant to the maximum
level mark.
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Recommended final transmission
oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt) (0.10 Imp.qt)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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2-stroke engine oil tank .............................3-9
AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element .........................................6-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-23
BBattery......................................................6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-15
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-16
Brake lever, front ........................................3-6
Brake lever, rear .........................................3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-16
Brake pads and shoes, checking ............6-14
Braking .......................................................5-3
C
Carburetor,adjusting.................................6-10
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-8
Centerstand,Checking and lubricating ....6-17
Coolant.......................................................6-8
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-3
Cowling and panel, removing
and installing............................................6-5
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
Engine oil ...................................................3-9
FFinal transmission oil .................................6-7
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-13
Front fork, checking .................................6-17
Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps .....3-7Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-20
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-6
Headlight and front turn signal light
bulb, replacing .......................................6-21
High beam indicator light...........................3-2
Horn switch ................................................3-6
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
Kickstarter ................................................3-10
LLuggage hook ..........................................3-12
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display ................................3-4
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .......6-13
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-4
Safety information ......................................1-1Seat ..........................................................3-10
Spark plug, checking .................................6-6
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer .............................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-6
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-18
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-22
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-10
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-16
Tires .........................................................6-11
Troubleshooting .......................................6-24
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-25
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-2
Turn signal switch ......................................3-6
VVehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-19
Wheels .....................................................6-12
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INDEX
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