2009 YAMAHA AEROX50 checking oil

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
DESCRIPTION ..................................2-1
Left view ..........................................2-1
Right view ........................................2-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS.......................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock ................3-1
Indicator and warning lights ............3-2
Speedometer unit ...........................3-3
Tachometer (if equipped) ................3-3
Fuel gauge ......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-4
Front brake lever ............................3-5
Rear brake lever .............................3-5
Fuel tank cap ..................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-6
Catalytic converters ........................3-7
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-8
Kickstarter .......................................3-9
Rider seat .......................................3-9
Storage compartments .................3-10
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly (if equipped) ..............3-11FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel ....................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-8
Coolant ........................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-11
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-11
Tires ............................................. 6-12
Cast wheels .................................. 6-13
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 6-14Checking the front and rear
brake pads ................................ 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 lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-17
Checking the front fork ................. 6-17
Checking the steering .................. 6-18
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-18
Battery ......................................... 6-19
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-22
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-22
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-23
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE... 7-1
Care ............................................... 7-1
Storage .......................................... 7-3
SPECIFICATIONS ............................ 8-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION............ 9-1
Identification numbers .................... 9-1U3C6E1E0.book Page 1 Friday, August 8, 2008 10:09 AM

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
TIPThe air filter element should be wet butnot dripping.
4. Insert the element into the air filter
case. NOTICE: Make sure that
the air filter element is properly
seated in the air filter case. The
engine should never be operat-
ed without the air filter element
installed, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
[ECA10481]
5. Install the air filter case cover by in-
stalling the screws.
EAU21300
Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, all carbu-
retor adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and expe-
rience.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 1.5–3.0 mm (0.06–0.12 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
Recommended oil:
Foam air filter oil
1. Throttle cable free play1ZAUM0051
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6-15
6
EAU22500
Rear brake pads
Check each rear brake pad for damage
and measure the lining thickness. If a
brake pad is damaged or if the lining
thickness is less than 2 mm (0.08 in),
have a Yamaha dealer replace the
brake pads as a set.
EAU22580
Checking the brake fluid level Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to
enter the brake system, possibly caus-
ing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid
is above the minimum level mark and
replenish if necessary. A low brake fluid
level may indicate worn brake pads
and/or brake system leakage. If the
brake fluid level is low, be sure to check
the brake pads for wear and the brake
system for leakage.
Observe these precautions:

When checking the fluid level,
make sure that the top of the brake
fluid reservoir is level.


Use only the recommended quality
brake fluid, otherwise the rubber
seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage and poor braking perfor-
mance.


Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performance.


Be careful that water does not en-
ter the brake fluid reservoir when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.


Brake fluid may deteriorate paint-
ed surfaces or plastic parts. Al-
ways clean up spilled fluid
immediately.


As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to grad-
ually go down. However, if the
brake fluid level goes down sud-
denly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
1. Lining thickness
1
ZAUM0278
1. Minimum level mark
11
ZAUM0280
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
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6-17
6
EAU23192
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal con-
tact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA11301
If the centerstand does not move up
and down smoothly, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the centerstand could contact the
ground and distract the operator, re-sulting in a possible loss of control.
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
1. Centerstand
1
ZAUM0455
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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INDEXAAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10BBattery................................................... 6-19
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-16
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-15
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-5
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-5
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-16
Braking .................................................... 5-2CCarburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converters ................................ 3-7
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-17
Coolant.................................................... 6-9
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-2
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine oil ................................................ 3-8FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-8
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-14
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-17
Fuel ......................................................... 3-6
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ........ 5-3Fuel gauge.............................................. 3-4
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-5
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-20
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-21
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-4IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator and warning lights .................... 3-2KKey identification number ....................... 9-1
Kickstarter............................................... 3-9MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2OOil level warning light.............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart ..................................................... 6-2RRider seat ............................................... 3-9SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting
(if equipped) ....................................... 3-11
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-3Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Start switch.............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking................................. 6-18
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartments .......................... 3-10
TTachometer (if equipped) ........................ 3-3
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-22
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-23
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-24
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-22
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-18
Wheels .................................................. 6-13
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