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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS
............................................. 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION
.................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION
.................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................ 3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS
....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Speed limiter and power
reduction plate ............................ 4-1
Front brake lever ............................ 4-2
Rear brake lever ............................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
2-stroke engine oil .......................... 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever “ ” ............... 4-6
Kickstarter ...................................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
.............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS
................................. 6-1Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Starting off ...................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT
................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit ............................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug ................. 7-5
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................ 7-6
Transmission oil ............................. 7-7
Middle and final gear cases ........... 7-8
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ............ 7-9
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-10
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-10
Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-11
Tires ............................................. 7-11
Panel wheels ................................ 7-13Adjusting the front and rear
brake lever free play .................. 7-13
Checking the front and rear
brake shoes ............................... 7-14
Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 7-15
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................ 7-15
Adjusting the Autolube pump ........ 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 7-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ................................ 7-16
Checking the front fork .................. 7-17
Checking the steering ................... 7-17
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-18
Front wheel ................................... 7-18
Rear wheel .................................... 7-20
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-22
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE
.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ................................................ 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
SPECIFICATIONS
............................. 9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION
........... 10-1
Identification numbers ................... 10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
EAU48110
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Canada
6
3 2
4
1
5
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1
WARNING
BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE,
READTHE OWNER’S
MANUAL AND ALL
LABELS.NEVER CARRY
A PASSENGER.You increase your
riskof losing
control if you carry a passenger.NEVEROPERATE
THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS.
Yo u
can
collide withanother vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road.ALWAYS
WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET,
eyeprotection, and protective clothing.
3PT-2118K-A1
23
4
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRELE MANUEL
ETIQUETTESNELa
passagerNE
VousTOUJOURS
des
5PG-2118K-10
DU
PROPRIETAIREAINSI
QUETOUTES
LES
AVANT D’UTILISER CEVEHICULE.
JAMAISTRANSPORTER
DEPASSAGER.
conduiteavec
augmente
les risques de perte de contrôle.
JAMAISROULERSUR
DES CHEMINS PUBLICS.
pourriez
entreren
collision avec un autre véhicule.
PORTER
UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTE
APPROUVE,lunetteset
des vêtementsde
protection.
follows.
FRONT:
: REAR
3RV-21668-A0
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm
2}, 15 psi
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm2}, 15 psi
être réglée comme suit.AVANT:
:ARRIERE
3RV-21668-B0
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm
2}, 15 psi
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm2}, 15 psi
La pression des pneus à froid doit normallement5
This spark ignit ion system meets all requirements
of the Ca nad ian Interferen ce Causing Equipme nt
Regulations.
Ce système d'allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigenc es du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Ca nada.
3JK-82377-00
6
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3
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1
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100
1.00
15100
1.00
15
5PG-2816R-00
5PG-2817L-10
MODEL : PW50
MAX. POWER : 2.1 kw
MASS IN RUNNING ORDER : 39 kg
5PG-2156A-00
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Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
Read the Owner’s manual.
This unit contains high-pressure
nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause
explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure tire pressure when
tires are cold.
Adjust tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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9For Oceania and South Africa
1Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual.
5PA-21568-01
Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni.Lire le manuel du propri
étaire avant d
’utiliser ce v
éhicule.
Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.Antes de conducir este vehículo, lea el Manual del Propietario.follows.
FRONT:
: REAR
3RV-21668-A0
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm
2}, 15 psi
100 kPa,{1.00 kgf/cm2}, 15 psi
2