2008 YAMAHA TTR50 fuel cap

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY 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
Main switch .....................................3-1
Handlebar switches ........................3-1
Speed limiter ...................................3-2
Shift pedal .......................................3-2
Brake lever .....................................3-3
Brake pedal ....................................3-3
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-3
Fuel .................................................3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ..................3-5
Fuel cock ........................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-6
Seat ................................................3-7
Sidestand ........................................3-7
Starting circuit cut-off system .........3-8
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS..............4-1
Pre-operation check list ..................4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR................................. 6-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ........... 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
Engine oil ....................................... 6-6
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 6-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ............ 6-9
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-10
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-11
Valve clearance ............................ 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-12
Spoke wheels ............................... 6-14
Accessories and replacement
parts .......................................... 6-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 6-14Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 6-16
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-17
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain ................................ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake and shift pedals .............. 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 6-21
Lubricating the swingarm
pivots ........................................ 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery ......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-25
Front wheel .................................. 6-26
Rear wheel ................................... 6-28
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-30U1P682E0.book Page 1 Wednesday, May 23, 2007 9:34 AM

DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
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Right view
4 65 32 1
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

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
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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.
EAU13181
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
EWA11090
Make sure that the fuel tank cap isproperly closed before riding.
1. Brake lever
1
1. Brake pedal
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-4
3
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Fuel Make sure that there is sufficient fuel in
the tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom
of the filler tube as shown.
WARNING
EWA10880


Do not overfill the fuel tank, oth-
erwise it may overflow when the
fuel warms up and expands.


Avoid spilling fuel on the hot en-gine.
CAUTION:
ECA10070
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-es or plastic parts.
EAU41930
For CanadaCAUTION:
ECA11400
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the valves and piston rings,as well as to the exhaust system.
Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10%. Gasohol con-
taining methanol is not recommended
by Yamaha because it can cause dam-
age to the fuel system or vehicle perfor-
mance problems.
For Europe, Oceania and South Afri-
ca
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.82 US gal) (0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal) (0.09 Imp.gal)
Recommended fuel:
For Europe: REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
For Oceania and South Africa: UN-
LEADED GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.82 US gal) (0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal) (0.09 Imp.gal)
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
7-3
7


If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild deter-
gent. Before riding at higher
speeds, test the motorcycle’s
braking performance and cor-nering behavior.
CAUTION:
ECA10800


Apply spray oil and wax spar-
ingly and make sure to wipe off
any excess.


Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.


Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wearaway the paint.
NOTE:Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice onwhat products to use.
EAU26150
Storage Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover.CAUTION:
ECA10810


Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
ing it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humid-
ity to seep in and cause rust.


To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a
fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.3. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this will
prevent fuel deposits from building
up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to pro-
tect the cylinder, piston rings, etc.
from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil
into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto
the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
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SPECIFICATIONS
8-1
8
Dimensions:Overall length:
1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Seat height:
555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1400 mm (55.1 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
57.0 kg (126 lb)Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)
Compression ratio:
9.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
TT-R50E SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
TT-R50EX SAE10W30, SAE10W40,
SAE15W40, SAE20W40 or SAE20W50
(AUS)
TT-R50EX YAMALUBE 4, SAE10W30 or
SAE20W40 (CAN)Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt) (0.70 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
TT-R50E Regular unleaded gasoline only
(AUT)(BEL)(CHE)(DEU)(DNK)(ESP)(FIN)
(FRA)(GBR)(GRC)(IRL)(NLD)(NOR)(PRT)
(SWE)(ZAF)
TT-R50E Unleaded gasoline only (NZL)
TT-R50EX Regular unleaded gasoline only
(CAN)
TT-R50EX Unleaded gasoline only (AUS)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.82 US gal) (0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal) (0.09 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
Type × quantity:
VM11 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR7HSA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40
10° 30° 50° 70° 90°
110°
0°
130°F
YAMALUBE 4 (10W30)
or SAE 10W30
YAMALUBE 4 (20W40)
or SAE 20W40
–10° 0° 10° 20° 30°
40° –20°
50°C
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INDEXAAccessories and replacement parts ...... 6-14
Air filter element, cleaning....................... 6-8BBattery................................................... 6-23
Brake and shift pedals, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-20
Brake lever .............................................. 3-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-15
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-3
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-16
Brake shoes, checking .......................... 6-16CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-19
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch free play, adjusting..................... 6-14DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-19
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-6
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-1FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-21
Fuel ......................................................... 3-4
Fuel cock................................................. 3-5
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-3
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1KKey identification number ....................... 9-1LLabels, location of................................... 1-4MMain switch ............................................. 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance, periodic ............................ 6-1
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................ 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-2
Sidestand................................................ 3-7
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ......................... 6-9
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-5
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speed limiter........................................... 3-2
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 3-6
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .................................................. 5-1Starting circuit cut-off system .................. 3-8
Start switch.............................................. 3-1
Steering, checking................................. 6-22
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-25
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-21
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .................................... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-30VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-23
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-26
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-28
Wheels .................................................. 6-14
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