2009 YAMAHA GIGGLE50 brake

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting off
Acceleration and deceleration
Braking
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Acceleration and decelera-
tionZAUM00**
(a) (b)
The speed can be adjusted by opening
and closing the throttle. To increase the
speed, turn the throttle grip in direction
(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throttle
grip in direction (b).
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Braking
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WARNING
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Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.
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Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
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Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
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Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-
ing downhill can be very diffi-
cult.
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
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Starting offTIP
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding the
grab bar with your right hand, push
the scooter off the centerstand.
2. Sit astride the seat, and then ad-
just the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.
4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip (on
the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.

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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chartTIP● ●● ●
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The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance, or for the UK, a
mileage-based maintenance, is performed instead.
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From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).
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Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses and vacuum hose for cracks or
damage.———— —
2 Spark plug• Check condition.
• Clean and regap.——
• Replace.——
3*Valves• Check and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.————
4*Air filter element• Replace.———— —
5*Front brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.—— — — — —
• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
6*Rear brake• Check operation and adjust brake lever free play.————— —
• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
7*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.————
8*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.———— —
9*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness or damage.————

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*Steering bearings• Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease
every 12000 km (7000 mi) or 24 months.——Repack.—Repack.—
11*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly
tightened.———— —
12Front brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.———— —
13Rear brake lever pivot
shaft• Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.———— —
14 Centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.———— —
15*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.————
16*Shock absorber
assembly• Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage.————
17*Fuel injection• Check engine idle speed.————— —
18 Engine oil• Change. (See page 6-7.)
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage.—Every 3000 km (1750 mi)
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*Engine oil strainer•Clean.—Every 6000 km (3500 mi)
20*Cooling system• Check coolant level and vehicle for coolant leakage.———— —
• Change. Every 3 years
21 Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage.—— —
• Change.—————
22*V-belt• Replace. Every 10000 km (6000 mi)
23*Front and rear brake
switches• Check operation.————— —
24Moving parts and
cables• Lubricate.———— — NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)

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being illegal, operating the ve-
hicle with excessively worn tires
decreases riding stability and
can lead to loss of control.
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8The replacement of all wheel and
brake related parts, including the
tires, should be left to a Yamaha
dealer, who has the necessary
professional knowledge and ex-
perience.
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Cast wheelsTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points regard-
ing the specified wheels.●
The wheel rims should be checked
for cracks, bends or warpage be-
fore each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
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The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
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Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire sur-
face must first be “broken in” for it
to develop its optimal characteris-
tics. Wheels
Front and rear brake lever free play, adjusting
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Adjusting the front and rear
brake lever free playFront
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ZAUM00**1. Front brake lever free playRear
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The front and rear brake lever free play
should be measured at the positions as
shown.Front brake lever free play:
10 ~ 20 mm (0.4 ~ 0.8 in)
Rear brake lever free play:
10 ~ 20 mm (0.4 ~ 0.8 in)Periodically check the front and rear
brake lever free play and, if necessary,
adjust them as follows.
FrontZAUM00**
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(b)
(a)
1. Adjusting nut
RearZAUM00**
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(b)
(a)
1. Adjusting nutTo increase the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting nut at the brake shoe
plate in direction (a). To decrease the
brake lever free play, turn the adjusting
nut in direction (b).
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WARNING
If proper adjustment cannot be ob-
tained as described, have a Yamaha
dealer make this adjustment.
Brake shoes, checking
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Checking the front and rear
brake shoesFrontZAUM00**
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1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit line

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1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit lineThe front and rear brake shoes must be
checked for wear at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart. Each brake is provided
with a wear indicator, which allows you
to check the brake shoe wear without
having to disassemble the brake. To
check the brake shoe wear, check the
position of the wear indicator while ap-
plying the brake. If a brake shoe has
worn to the point that the wear indicator
reaches the wear limit line, have a
Yamaha dealer replace the brake shoes
as a set.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cableThe operation of the throttle grip should
be checked before each ride. In addi-
tion, the cable should be lubricated at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance chart.
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Lubricating the front and rear
brake leversThe pivoting points of the front and rear
brake levers must be lubricated at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating
Brake levers, lubricating

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Centerstand, checking and lubricating
Front fork, checking
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Checking and lubricating the
centerstandThe operation of the centerstand should
be checked before each ride, and the
pivots and metal-to-metal contact sur-
faces should be lubricated if necessary.
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WARNING
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.Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Checking the front forkThe 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.
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2. While applying the front brake, push
down hard on the handlebars sev-
eral times to check if the front fork
compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
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NOTICEIf any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly, have
a Yamaha dealer check or repair it.

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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing
Turn signal light bulb, replacing
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
FrontZAUM00**
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1. Turn signal light lens
2. Bulb
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.ZAUM00**
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1. Tail/brake light lens
2. Bulb2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
NOTICE:
Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise the
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