SAFETY INFORMATION .....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator lights .............3-2
High beam indicator light .................3-2
Oil level warning light .......................3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Dimmer switch ..................................3-6
Turn signal switch ............................3-6
Horn switch.......................................3-6
Start switch .......................................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil
tank caps .......................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-10
Kickstarter.......................................3-10
Rider seat........................................3-11Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .....................................3-12
Luggage hook .................................3-13
FOR YOUR SAFETY–
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ..................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENT............................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel .........................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Final transmission oil ........................6-7
Coolant .............................................6-8
Air filter element ................................6-9
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-10Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-10
Tires ................................................6-11
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Checking the front brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ..................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 ...................6-18
Checking the steering.....................6-18
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb
or a front turn signal light bulb ....6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-23
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-24
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb.....6-24
Troubleshooting ..............................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Further safe-riding points
Be sure to signal clearly when
making turns.
Braking can be extremely difficult
on a wet road. Avoid hard bra-
king, because the scooter could
slide. Apply the brakes slowly
when stopping on a wet surface.
Slow down as you approach a
corner or turn. Once you have
completed a turn, accelerate
slowly.
Be careful when passing parked
cars. A driver might not see you
and open a door in your path.
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Slow down and
cross them with caution. Keep
the scooter upright, otherwise it
could slide out from under you.
The brake pads could get wet
when you wash the scooter. After
washing the scooter, check the
brakes before riding.
Always wear a helmet, gloves,
trousers (tapered around the cuff
and ankle so they do not flap),
and a bright colored jacket.
Do not carry too much luggage
on the scooter. An overloaded
scooter is unstable. Use a strong
cord to secure any luggage to the
carrier (if equipped). A loose load
will affect the stability of the sco-
oter and could divert your atten-
tion from the road. (See page
1-1).
1
SAFETY INFORMATION
1-5
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Left view
CS50/CS50M
DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
1. Storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly (page 3-12)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-7)
4. Adjusting nut (page 6-13)5. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 6-7)
6. Kickstarter (page 3-10)
7. Air filter element (page 6-9)
8. Front brake pads (page 6-14)
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2
3
4
5
6 7
8
CS50Z
DESCRIPTION
2-2
2
1. Storage compartment (page 3-11)
2. Shock absorber assembly (page 3-12)
3. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-7)
4. Adjusting nut (page 6-13)
5. Final transmission oil drain bolt (page 6-7)6. Kickstarter (page 3-10)
7. Air filter element (page 6-9)
8. Coolant level check window (page 6-8)
9. Front brake pads (page 6-14)
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3
4
5
6 7
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-2
6
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Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart
TIP
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.
From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi).
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and
technical skills.
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
1* Fuel line • Check fuel and vacuum hoses for
cracks or damage. √√√ √√
2
Spark plug • Replace. √√√ √√
3Air filter element • Clean.
√√• Replace. √√
• Check operation, fluid level and
4* Front brake vehicle for fluid leakage. √√ √ √ √ √
• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
• Check operation and adjust brake
5*
Rear brake lever free play. √√ √ √ √ √
• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
6*
Brake hose • Check for cracks or damage.
√√√ √√
• Replace. Every 4 years
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Checking the front brake
pads and rear brake shoes
The front brake pads and the rear bra-
ke shoes must be checked for wear at
the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
EAUS1510
Front brake pads
1. Brake pad checking cover1. Lining thickness
Check each front brake pad for
damage and measure the lining thick-
ness. If a brake pad is damaged or if
the lining thickness is less than
3.1 mm (0.12 in), have a Yamaha dea-
ler replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake shoes
1. Wear indicator
2. Wear limit line
The rear 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 applying
the brake. If a brake shoe has worn to
the point that the wear indicator rea-
ches the wear limit line, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the brake shoes as
a set.
1
2
1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-14
6
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Checking the brake fluid
level
1. Minimum level mark
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air
to enter the brake system, possibly
causing it to become ineffective.
Before riding, check that the brake
fluid is above the minimum level mark
and replenish if necessary. A low bra-
ke 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
master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
Use only the recommended qua-
lity brake fluid, otherwise the rub-
ber seals may deteriorate, cau-
sing leakage and poor braking
performance.
Refill with the same type of brake
fluid. Mixing fluids may result in a
harmful chemical reaction and
lead to poor braking performan-
ce.
Be careful that water does not
enter the master cylinder when
refilling. Water will significantly
lower the boiling point of the fluid
and may result in vapor lock.
Brake fluid may deteriorate pain-
ted surfaces or plastic parts.
Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is nor-
mal for the brake fluid level to
gradually go down. However, if
the brake fluid level goes down
suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the cause.
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-15
6
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2-stroke engine oil ...................................3-10
AAcceleration and deceleration ...................5-2
Air filter element .........................................6-9
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ...................6-24
BBattery......................................................6-19
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-15
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-16
Brake lever, front ........................................3-6
Brake lever, rear .........................................3-7
Brake levers, lubricating ..........................6-16
Brake pads and shoes, checking ............6-14
Braking .......................................................5-3
C
Carburetor,adjusting.................................6-10
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-9
Centerstand, checking and lubricating ....6-17
Coolant.......................................................6-8
Cowling and panel, removing
and installing............................................6-5
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-6
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-4
FFinal transmission oil .................................6-7
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-13
Front fork, checking .................................6-18
Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps .....3-7
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-20
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-6
Headlight and front turn signal light
bulb, replacing .......................................6-21
High beam indicator light...........................3-2
Horn switch ................................................3-6
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
Kickstarter ................................................3-10
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-24
Luggage hook ..........................................3-13
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
Multi-function display ................................3-4
OOil level warning light .................................3-3
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................1-5
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake lever free play, adjusting .......6-13
Rider seat .................................................3-11
SSafe-riding points.......................................1-5
Safety information ......................................1-1Shock absorber assembly, adjusting.......3-12
Spark plug, checking .................................6-6
Specifications.............................................7-3
Speedometer .............................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-6
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Starting off .................................................5-2
Steering, checking ...................................6-18
Storage.......................................................7-3
Storage compartment ..............................3-11
TTail/brake light bulb or rear turn signal
light bulb, replacing ...............................6-23
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-10
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-16
Tires .........................................................6-11
Troubleshooting .......................................6-25
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-26
Turn signal indicator lights .........................3-2
Turn signal switch ......................................3-6
VVehicle identification number .....................9-1
WWheel bearings, checking........................6-19
Wheels .....................................................6-12
INDEX
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