2011 YAMAHA PW50 Owners Manual

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 ................................................ 4-7FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 6-1
Starting 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 .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................ 7-7
Transmission oil ............................. 7-8
Middle and final gear cases ........... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-12
Panel wheels ................................ 7-13
Adjusting the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 7-14
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-15
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-15
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 7-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 7-17
Checking the front fork ................. 7-17
Checking the steering .................. 7-18
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-18
Front wheel .................................. 7-18
Rear wheel ................................... 7-20
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-23
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
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TABLE OF CONTENTSSPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION...........10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-1
1
EAU48114
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
1
2
3,4
7
5,6
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1For Canada
THIS VEHICLE IS A RESTRICTED USE
MOTORCYCLE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
CE VÉHICULE EST UNE MOTOCYCLETTE À
USAGE RESTREINT DONT L’USAGE N’EST PAS
DESTINÉ AUX VOIES PUBLIQUES.
3PT-2416E-10
CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
WARNING
3PT-2118K-A1
 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE, READ THE OWNER’S
MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
 NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER. You increase your risk of losing
control if you carry a passenger.
 NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS. You can
collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road.
 ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET,
eye protection, and protective clothing.
AVERTISSEMENT
5PG-2118K-10
 LIRE LE MANUEL DU PROPRIETAIRE AINSI QUE TOUTES LES
ETIQUETTES AVANT D’UTILISER CE VEHICULE.
 NE JAMAIS TRANSPORTER DE PASSAGER. La conduite avec
passager augmente les risques de perte de contrôle.
 NE JAMAIS ROULER SUR DES CHEMINS PUBLICS.
Vous pourriez entrer en collision avec un autre véhicule.
 TOUJOURS PORTER UN CASQUE DE MOTOCYCLISTE
APPROUVE, des lunettes et des vêtements de protection.12
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1 For Canada
TIRE INFORMATION
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT
REAR: 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
: 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
3RV-21668-A0
INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUSLa pression des pneus à froid doit normalement
être réglée comme suit.
AVANTARRIERE
: 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
: 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
3RV-21668-B0
3JK-82377-00
This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.56
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1For Europe
3
2
1
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1 For Europe
5PG-2816R-00
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi 100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
8AC-2817L-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2010
5PG-2156A-10
PW50
2.1 kW 39 kg
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1Familiarize 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
an explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when
the tires are cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can
cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in
severe injury or death.
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