2009 YAMAHA GIGGLE50 Owners Manual

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Panel CTo remo
ve the panel
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1. Panel C1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Remove the screws, and then take
the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in
accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.ZAUM00**
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1. Spark plug wrench
Spark plug, checking
3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with a spark plug wrench available
at a Yamaha dealer.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
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If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be operat-
ing improperly. Do not attempt to diag-
nose such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if nec-
essary.Specified spark plug:
CR7E (NGK)

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To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark
plug wrench, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
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If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4~1/2 turn past
finger tight. However, the spark plugshould be tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.
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Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil must
be changed and the oil strainer cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.ZAUM00**
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
Engine oil

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3. Wait a few minutes until the oil
settles, remove the oil filler cap,
wipe the dipstick clean, insert it
back into the oil filler hole (without
screwing it in), and then remove it
again to check the oil level.TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
5. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler
hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To change the engine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine
to collect the used oil.3. Remove the engine oil filler cap and
the engine oil drain bolt to drain the
oil from the crankcase.
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1. Engine oil drain bolt4. Install the engine oil drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.Tightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:

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1. Oil filler hole5. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.Recommended engine oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.78 L (0.82 US qt, 0.69 Imp.qt)
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Do not use oils with a diesel
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addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.
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Be sure no foreign material en-
ters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then check
the oil level and correct it if neces-
sary. Final transmission oil
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Final transmission oilThe final transmission case must be
checked for oil leakage before each ride.
If any leakage is found, have a Yamaha
dealer check and repair the scooter. In
addition, the final transmission oil must
be changed as follows at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
1. Start the engine, warm it up by
riding the scooter for several min-
utes, and then stop the engine.
2. Place the scooter on the
centerstand.
3. Place an oil pan under the final
transmission case to collect the
used oil.
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1. Final transmission oil filler bolt
2. Final transmission oil drain bolt4. Remove the oil filler bolt and drain
bolt to drain the oil from the final
transmission case.
5. Install the final transmission oil
drain bolt, and then tighten it to the
specified torque.Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil drain bolt:
6. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended final transmis-
sion oil, and then install the oil filler
bolt and tighten it to the specified

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torque. WARNING! Make sure that
no foreign material enters the fi-
nal transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
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Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil filler bolt:

Recommended final transmission oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.10 L (0.11 US qt, 0.09 Imp.qt)7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Coolant
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To check the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand.TIP
8The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
8Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.TIP
The coolant should be between the mini-
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2. Minimum level mark

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1. Coolant reservoir cap3. If the coolant is at or below the mini-
mum level mark, remove panel B
and the reservoir cap. (See page 6-
5.) WARNING! Remove only the
coolant reservoir cap. Never at-
tempt to remove the radiator cap
when the engine is hot.
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4. Add coolant or distilled water to
raise the coolant to the maximum
level mark, and install the coolant
reservoir cap and the panel.
NOTICE:
If coolant is not avail-
able, use distilled water or soft
tap water instead. Do not use hard
water or salt water since it isharmful to the engine. If water
has been used instead of cool-
ant, replace it with coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
cooling system will not be pro-
tected against frost and corro-
sion. If water has been added to
the coolant, have a Yamaha
dealer check the antifreeze con-
tent of the coolant as soon as
possible, otherwise the effective-
ness of the coolant will be
reduced.
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Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.26 L (0.27 US qt, 0.23 Imp.qt)
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Replacing the air filter ele-
mentThe air filter element must be replaced
and the check hoses must be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart. Have
a Yamaha dealer replace the air filter el-
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Checking the throttle cable
free playThe throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 1.5~3.5 mm (0.06~0.14 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if necessary,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. Throttle cable free play, checking
Valve clearance
Tires
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Valve clearanceThe valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture and/
or engine noise. To prevent this from
occurring, the valve clearance must be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
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TiresTo maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your vehicle,
note the following points regarding the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
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WARNING
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of con-
trol.
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8The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).
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8The tire air pressure must be
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and accessories approved for this
model.Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
Up to 90 kg (198 lb):
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm
2, 25 psi)
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
90 kg (198 lb) to maximum load:
Front:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Rear:
175 kPa (1.75 kgf/cm2, 25 psi)
Maximum load*:
177 kg (390 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo and accessories
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WARNING
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
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1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewallThe tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall
is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the tire immediately.Minimum tire tread depth (front and
rear):
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
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The tire tread depth limits may differ from
country to country. Always comply with
the local regulations.Tire information
This model is equipped with tubeless
tires.
After extensive tests, only the tires
listed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.Front tire:
Size:
120/90-10 57J
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-6022
Rear tire:
Size:
120/90-10 57J
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C-6022
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8Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides