2009 YAMAHA AEROX50 key battery

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
5
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10271
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accidentor injury.
EAU16562
Starting a cold engine NOTICE
ECA10250
See page 5-3 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-hicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to“”, and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to“”.NOTICE
ECA10240
If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealercheck the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down. NOTICE:
For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the en-
gine is cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine fails to start by push-
ing the start switch, release the
switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting at-
tempt should be as short as possi-
ble to preserve the battery. Do not
crank the engine more than 5 sec-
onds on any one attempt. If the en-
gine does not start with the starter
motor, try using the kickstarter.
PUSHOPEN
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-20
6


KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OFCHILDREN.
5. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the scooter will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to“”, then disconnect
the negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
[ECA16302]
2. If the battery will be stored for more
than two months, check the specif-
ic gravity of the electrolyte at least
once a month and fully charge the
battery whenever necessary.
3. Fully charge the battery before in-
stallation.
4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals and
that the breather hose is properlyrouted, in good condition, and not
obstructed. NOTICE: If the
breather hose is positioned in
such a way that the frame is ex-
posed to electrolyte or gas ex-
pelled from the battery, the
frame could suffer structural
and external damages.
[ECA10601]EAU23503
Replacing the fuse The fuse holder is located behind panel
A. (See page 6-6.)
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to“” and turn off all
electrical circuits.
2. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a higher amperage
rating than recommended to
avoid causing extensive dam-
age to the electrical system and
possibly a fire.
[EWA15131]
1. Fuse
1
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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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