2008 YAMAHA TTR50 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Fuel cock (page 3-5)
2. Throttle stop screw (page 6-11)
3. Air filter element (page 6-8)
4. Fuse (page 6-25)
5. Battery (page 6-23)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-6)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-2)
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DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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1. Seat (page 3-7)
2. Fuel tank cap (page 3-3)
3. Spark plug cap (page 6-5)
4. Brake pedal (page 3-3)
5. Clutch adjusting screw (page 6-14)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-6)U1P682E0.book Page 2 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:34 AM

DESCRIPTION
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Controls and instruments
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1. Left handlebar switch (page 3-1)
2. Starter (choke) lever (page 3-6)
3. Main switch (page 3-1)
4. Brake lever (page 3-3)
5. Throttle grip (page 6-11)
6. Right handlebar switch (page 3-1)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch The main switch controls the ignition
system. The main switch positions are
described below.
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ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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Handlebar switches Left
Right
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Engine stop switch “/”
Set this switch to “” before starting
the engine. Set this switch to “” to
stop the engine in case of an emergen-
cy, such as when the vehicle overturns
or when the throttle cable is stuck.
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Start switch “”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.CAUTION:
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See page 5-1 for starting instruc-tions prior to starting the engine.
1. Engine stop switch “/”
1. Start switch “”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Speed limiter Your motorcycle was delivered with an
adjustable speed limiter. The speed
limiter keeps the throttle from fully
opening, even when the throttle grip is
turned to the maximum.
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
3. Tighten the locknut.
WARNING
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Improper adjustment of the speed
limiter could cause improper throttle
operation. You could lose control,
have an accident or be injured. Do
not turn the adjusting screw out
more than 25 mm (0.98 in). Always
make sure the throttle cable free
play is adjusted to 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in). (See page 6-11.)
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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. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
12
(b)
(a)
1. No more than 25 mm (0.98 in)
1
1. Shift pedal
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Brake lever The brake lever is located at the right
handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull the lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Brake pedal The brake pedal is on the right side of
the motorcycle. To apply the rear
brake, press down on the brake pedal.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
1. Brake lever
1
1. Brake pedal
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1. Fuel tank cap
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