2009 YAMAHA TTR50 fuel filter

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instruments ................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 3-1
Main switch ..................................... 3-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-1
Speed limiter .................................. 3-2
Shift pedal ......................................3-3
Brake lever ..................................... 3-3
Brake pedal .................................... 3-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-4
Fuel ................................................ 3-4
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 3-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 3-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 3-7
Seat ................................................ 3-7
Sidestand ....................................... 3-8
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 3-8
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS.............. 4-1
Pre-operation check list .................. 4-2OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 5-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Shifting ........................................... 5-2
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Checking the spark plug ................ 6-5
Engine oil ....................................... 6-6
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 6-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ........... 6-9
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-10
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 6-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 6-11
Valve clearance ........................... 6-12
Tires ............................................. 6-12
Spoke wheels .............................. 6-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 6-14
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 6-15Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 6-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 6-17
Drive chain slack .......................... 6-17
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 6-19
Checking and lubricating
the cables ................................. 6-20
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake lever .......................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 6-21
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 6-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-22
Checking the steering .................. 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-23
Battery .......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 6-25
Front wheel .................................. 6-26
Rear wheel ................................... 6-28
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-31
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DESCRIPTION
2-1
2
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Left view
12 34 5
76
1. Fuel cock (page 3-6)
2. Throttle stop screw (page 6-11)
3. Air filter element (page 6-8)
4. Fuse (page 6-25)
5. Battery (page 6-23)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 6-6)
7. Shift pedal (page 3-3)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-6
3
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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
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Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it al-
so.
The fuel cock has three positions:
OFF
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.ON
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
RES
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1. Arrow mark positioned over “OFF”
1. Arrow mark positioned over “ON”
1. Arrow mark positioned over “RES”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-2
6
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Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system TIP

From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.


Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technicalskills.
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIAL ODOMETER READINGS
1000 km
(600 mi) or
1 month or
30 hours3000 km
(1800 mi) or
6 months or
90 hours5000 km
(3000 mi) or
12 months or
150 hours
1*Fuel lineCheck fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
Replace if necessary.√√
2 Spark plugCheck condition.
Adjust gap and clean.√√
3*Valve clearanceCheck and adjust valve clearance when engine is cold.√
4*Air filter elementClean with solvent.
Replace if necessary.√√
5*Crankcase breather sys-
temCheck ventilation hose for cracks or damage and drain
any deposits.
Replace if necessary.√√√
6*CarburetorCheck engine idling speed and starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.√√√
7 Exhaust systemCheck for leakage.
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.√√
8 Engine oilChange (warm engine before draining).√√√
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Dimensions:Overall length:
1305 mm (51.4 in)
Overall width:
595 mm (23.4 in)
Overall height:
775 mm (30.5 in)
Seat height:
555 mm (21.9 in)
Wheelbase:
925 mm (36.4 in)
Ground clearance:
135 mm (5.31 in)
Minimum turning radius:
1400 mm (55.1 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
57.0 kg (126 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
TT-R50E 76.7 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
TT-R50E Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
TT-R50E Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.0 cm³
Bore × stroke:
36.0 × 48.6 mm (1.42 × 1.91 in)Compression ratio:
9.50 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Type:
TT-R50E SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
TT-R50EY SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-
50 (AUS)(NZL)
TT-R50EY YAMALUBE 4 10W-40 or 20W-
50, SAE 10W-40 or 20W-50 (CAN)Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO
standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
TT-R50E Regular unleaded gasoline only
TT-R50EY Regular unleaded gasoline only
(CAN)
TT-R50EY Unleaded gasoline only
(AUS)(NZL)
Fuel tank capacity:
3.1 L (0.82 US gal, 0.68 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
0.4 L (0.11 US gal, 0.09 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Manufacturer:
MIKUNI
-20 -10 0
10 20 30
40
50 ˚C
SAE 10W-30
SAE 15W-40SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
SAE 10W-40SAE 10W-50
10 30 50 70 90
110
0
130
˚F
YAMALUBE 4 10W-40
or SAE 10W-40
YAMALUBE 4 20W-50
or SAE 20W-50
–10 0 10 20 30
40 –20
50
˚C
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INDEXAAir filter element, cleaning....................... 6-8BBattery................................................... 6-23
Brake lever .............................................. 3-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 6-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-15
Brake pedal ............................................. 3-3
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-21
Brake pedal free play, adjusting............ 6-16
Brake shoes, checking .......................... 6-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-20
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Clutch free play, adjusting..................... 6-14DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-19
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-17EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-11
Engine oil ................................................ 6-6
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 5-2
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-2FFront fork, checking .............................. 6-22
Fuel ......................................................... 3-4
Fuel cock................................................. 3-6
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 3-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 3-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-25
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-1IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1KKey identification number ....................... 9-1MMain switch ............................................. 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
Pre-operation check list .......................... 4-2SSafety information................................... 1-1
Seat ........................................................ 3-7
Shifting.................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal............................................... 3-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 6-16
Sidestand................................................ 3-8
Sidestand, checking and lubricating ..... 6-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ......................... 6-9
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-5
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speed limiter........................................... 3-2
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 3-7
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .................................................. 5-1
Starting circuit cut-off system ................. 3-8
Start switch ............................................. 3-2
Steering, checking ................................ 6-22Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-25
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-21
TThrottle cable free play, adjusting ......... 6-11
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-20
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 6-31VValve clearance..................................... 6-12
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-23
Wheel (front) ......................................... 6-26
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 6-28
Wheels .................................................. 6-14
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