2010 YAMAHA TZR50 warning

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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the TZR50, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the
design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your TZR50. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard your-
self and others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition. If you have
any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most
current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcy-
cle and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
WARNING
INTRODUCTION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
TIP
NOTICE
WARNING
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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/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................3-2
Neutral indicator light ......................3-2
Oil level warning light ......................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ..3-3
Engine trouble warning light ............3-3
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Tachometer .......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Pass switch ......................................3-4
Dimmer switch .................................3-4
Turn signal switch ............................3-4
Horn switch .....................................3-4
Engine stop switch ..........................3-5
Start switch ......................................3-5
Clutch lever .......................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................3-5
Brake lever ........................................3-6
Brake pedal.......................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel ...................................................3-7Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-9
Fuel cock ........................................3-10
Starter (choke) lever ......................3-11
Seat.................................................3-11
Anti-theft device housing................3-12
Rear view mirrors ............................3-12
Sidestand ........................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........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 a warm engine ....................5-2
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption..................................5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ....................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-3General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-8
Checking the spark plug ................6-10
Transmission oil ..............................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter element ..............................6-15
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-17
Tires ................................................6-17
Cast wheels ....................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front brake lever free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-22
Changing the brake fluid ................6-23
Drive chain slack.............................6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ............................................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are res-
ponsible for the safe and proper ope-
ration of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are
dependent upon the use of proper
riding techniques as well as the
expertise of the operator. Every ope-
rator should know the following requi-
rements before riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:
●Obtain thorough instructions
from a competent source on all
aspects of motorcycle operation.
●Observe the warnings and main-
tenance requirements in this
Owner’s Manual.
●Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●Obtain professional technical
service as indicated in this
Owner’s Manual and/or when
made necessary by mechanical
conditions.Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to
make sure it is in safe operating con-
dition. Failure to inspect or maintain
the vehicle properly increases the
possibility of an accident or equip-
ment damage. See page 4-2 for a list
of pre-operation checks.
●This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator and a passen-
ger.
●The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in
traffic is the predominating cause
of automobile/motorcycle acci-
dents. Many accidents have
been caused by an automobile
driver who did not see the
motorcycle. Making yourself
conspicuous appears to be very
effective in reducing the chance
of this type of accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you
are approaching and passing
through intersections, sinceintersections are the most
likely places for motorcycle
accidents to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in anot-
her motorist’s blind spot.
●Many accidents involve inexpe-
rienced operators. In fact, many
operators who have been invol-
ved in accidents do not even
have a current motorcycle licen-
se.
• Make sure that you are quali-
fied and that you only lend your
motorcycle to other qualified
operators.
• Know your skills and limits.
Staying within your limits may
help you to avoid an accident.
• We recommend that you prac-
tice riding your motorcycle
where there is no traffic until
you have become thoroughly
familiar with the motorcycle
and all of its controls.
●Many accidents have been cau-
sed by error of the motorcycle
operator. A typical error made by
the operator is veering wide on a
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
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ON
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
TIP
The headlight, meter lighting and tai-
llight come on automatically when the
engine is started.
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OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”
while the vehicle is moving. Other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
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LOCK
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.T
o lock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “ ”
position, and then turn it to
“ ” while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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To unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“ ” while still pushing it.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
2. Oil level warning light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral posi-
tion.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “ ” position or if the oil
level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank is
low during operation. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with
2-stroke engine oil of either JASO
grade “FC” or ISO grades “EG-C” or
“EG-D”. The warning light should go
off after the 2-stroke engine oil tank
has been refilled.
TIP
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “ ” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke
engine oil tank has been refilled, have
an Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
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Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
NOTICE
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Coolant temperature warning light
“”
This warning light comes on if the
engine overheats. If this occurs, stop
the engine immediately and allow the
engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning light
can be checked by turning the key to
“ ”. The warning light should come
on for a few seconds, and then go off.
If the warning light does not come on
initially when the key is turned to “ ”,
or if the warning light remains on,
have a Yamaha dealer check the
electrical circuit.
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Do not continue to operate the
engine if it is overheating.
TIP
●For radiator-fan-equipped vehi-
cles, the radiator fan(s) automati-
cally switch on or off according to
the coolant temperature in the
radiator.
●If the engine overheats, see page
6-37 for further instructions.
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Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light flashes if a problem
is detected in the electrical circuit
monitoring the engine. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer check the self-
diagnosis system.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “ ”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Speedometer unit
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
UK ONLY
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer and an odometer.
The speedometer shows riding spe-
ed. The odometer shows the total dis-
tance traveled.
NOTICE
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Lock.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
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The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and loc-
ked.
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline
in the tank.
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Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the engi-
ne and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
WARNING
WARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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