2008 YAMAHA TZR50 check transmission fluid

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Tachometer .......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Clutch lever .......................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................3-4
Brake lever ........................................3-5
Brake pedal.......................................3-5
Fuel ...................................................3-5
Catalytic converter............................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-7
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-7
Fuel cock ..........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever “
q” .................3-8
Seat...................................................3-9
Anti-theft device housing..................3-9
Rear view mirrors ..............................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................5-2
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Transmission oil ................................6-8
Coolant .............................................6-9
Air filter element ..............................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..6-13
Tires ................................................6-14
Cast wheels ....................................6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-16Checking the front brake lever free
play ..............................................6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ..............................................6-17
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-19
Changing the brake fluid ................6-20
Drive chain slack.............................6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ............................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-23
Adjusting the Autolube pump .........6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ...........................6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers .........................6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-25
Checking the front fork ...................6-25
Checking the steering.....................6-26
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-26
Battery ............................................6-27
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-28
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Pre-operation check list
4
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary. 3-5, 3-6, 3-7
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-7
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Transmission oil• Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.6-8
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-9
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 3-5, 6-17 ~ 6-20
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Rear brake• Replace if necessary. 3-5, 6-17 ~ 6-20
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Clutch• Lubricate cable if necessary.
3-4, 6-16, 6-24
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
6-12, 6-23
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate
cable and grip housing.
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ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km)
ANNUAL
NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 6 12 18 24CHECK
21Transmission oil• Check oil level.√√ √ √√ √
• Change.√√
22 *Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.√√ √ √√ √
23Moving parts and cables• Lubricate.√√√√ √
Throttle grip housing• Check operation and free play.
24 * • Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.√√√√ √
and cable
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
25 *Lights, signals and • Check operation.
switches• Adjust headlight beam.√√ √ √√ √
6
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
6-4
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NOTE:
Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
Hydraulic brake service
• Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinder, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
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2-stroke engine oil .....................................3-7
AAir filter element .......................................6-12
Anti-theft device housing ...........................3-9
Autolube pump, adjusting........................6-24
BBattery......................................................6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-20
Brake lever .................................................3-5
Brake pedal ................................................3-5
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-17
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-12
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-6
Clutch lever ................................................3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting...............6-16
Coolant.......................................................6-9
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-3
Drive chain slack ......................................6-21
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating.......6-22
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-13Engine stop switch ....................................3-3
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-2
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-17
Front fork, checking .................................6-25
Fuel ............................................................3-5
Fuel cock....................................................3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-6
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-28
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-28
Horn switch ................................................3-3
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-10
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-1
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-29
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-2
NNeutral indicator light.................................3-1
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ...........6-18
Rear view mirrors .......................................3-9
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ............................................................3-9
Shift pedal ..................................................3-4
Shift pedal position, adjusting .................6-18
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand .................................................3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-25
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-2
Start switch ................................................3-4
Starter (choke) lever ...................................3-8
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-26
Storage.......................................................7-3
TTachometer ................................................3-3
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-23
Tires .........................................................6-14
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Transmission oil .........................................6-8
INDEX
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