2008 YAMAHA PW80 stop start

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DESCRIPTION
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1. Air filter element (page 6-8)
2. Fuel cock (page 3-5)
3. Throttle stop screw (page 6-11)
4. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-6)
5. 2-stroke engine oil tank (page 3-4)
6. Sidestand (page 6-21)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-1)

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Handlebar switch
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Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
Set this switch to “RUN” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine.
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Power reduction plate
Your motorcycle was delivered with a
power reduction plate. Yamaha recom-
mends that all beginning riders start off
with the power reduction plate installed
to limit the amount of power available
while they learn.
Parents should decide when to adjust
the motorcycle for more power as their
youngster’s riding skills improve. Once
the rider can operate with skill at the top
speed with the power reduction plate
installed, the power reduction plate can
be removed. (See page 6-6.)
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Shift pedal
This motorcycle is equipped with a con-
stant-mesh 3-speed transmission. The
shift pedal is located on the left side of
the engine. Neutral is at the bottom po-
sition.
1. Engine stop switch “ENGINE STOP”
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1. Shift pedal
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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WARNING

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This model is designed for
off-road use only. Become thor-
oughly familiar with all operat-
ing controls and their functions
before riding. Consult a Yamaha
dealer regarding any control or
function that you do not thor-
oughly understand.

Never start the engine or oper-
ate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of con-
sciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.

Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised com-
pletely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting and warming up a
cold engine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Set the engine stop switch to
“RUN”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neu-
tral position.
WARNING

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Be sure to shift the transmis-
sion into neutral before starting
the engine.

Never ride with the sidestand
down.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle. (See
page 3-6.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
6. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) back halfway.
CAUTION:

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For maximum engine life, always
warm the engine up before starting
off. Never accelerate hard when the
engine is cold!
7. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
NOTE:

The engine is warm when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.

INDEX
A
Accessories and replacement parts ........ 6-14
Air filter element, cleaning......................... 6-8
Autolube pump, adjusting ....................... 6-19
B
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ............................................. 6-20
Brake lever ................................................ 3-2
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ..... 6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting............... 6-14
Brake pedal ............................................... 3-2
Brake pedal free play, adjusting.............. 6-15
Brake shoes, checking ............................ 6-16
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ............ 6-19
Carburetor, adjusting .............................. 6-10
Care .......................................................... 7-1
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ...... 6-18
Drive chain slack ..................................... 6-16
E
Engine break-in ......................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed................................. 6-11
Engine oil .................................................. 3-4
Engine, starting a warm ............................ 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................... 3-1
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Front fork, checking ................................ 6-21
Fuel ........................................................... 3-3
Fuel cock................................................... 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose ............................ 3-4
Fuel tank cap ............................................ 3-2
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Handlebar switch ...................................... 3-1
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Identification numbers................................9-1
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Kickstarter ..................................................3-6
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Labels, location of ......................................1-4
M
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
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Parking.......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ........................................................6-2
Power reduction plate ................................3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ...............6-6
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
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Safety information ......................................1-1
Seat ...........................................................3-6
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Shift pedal ..................................................3-1
Shock absorber..........................................3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ........6-21
Spark arrester, cleaning.............................6-9
Spark plug, checking .................................6-5
Specifications.............................................8-1
Starter (choke) lever ..................................3-6
Starting and warming up a cold engine .....5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-22
Storage ......................................................7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .......................6-23
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Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-11Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating .............................................. 6-19
Tires ........................................................ 6-12
Tool kit ....................................................... 6-1
Transmission oil ........................................ 6-7
Troubleshooting....................................... 6-27
Troubleshooting chart.............................. 6-28
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Vehicle identification number .................... 9-1
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Wheel bearings, checking ....................... 6-22
Wheel (front)............................................ 6-23
Wheel (rear) ............................................ 6-26
Wheels .................................................... 6-13