2011 YAMAHA PW50 lock

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Handlebar switch
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Engine stop switch
“OFF/RUN/START”
Set this switch to “START” before start-
ing the engine. Set this switch to “RUN”
after warming up the engine or before
starting off. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine.TIP

The engine cannot be started with
this switch set to the “RUN” posi-
tion.


The engine speed is limited while
this switch is set to the “START”
position, therefore the motorcycle
cannot be ridden in that switch po-
sition.
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Speed limiter and power re-
duction plate Your motorcycle is equipped with an
adjustable speed limiter and a power
reduction plate. The speed limiter
keeps the throttle from fully opening,
even when the throttle grip is turned to
the maximum. The power reduction
plate is installed in the exhaust mani-
fold to limit the amount of power avail-
able while learning.
Speed limiter
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Engine stop switch “OFF/RUN/START”
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3. Tighten the locknut.
TIPThe adjusting range of the speed limiter
screw is from the fully turned-in position
to 7 mm (0.28 in) turned out. When the
screw is turned out to 7 mm (0.28 in),the throttle grip can only be opened ap-
proximately halfway. If more power is
required, please consult a Yamaha
dealer.
WARNING
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Improper adjustment of the speed
limiter could cause improper throttle
operation. You could lose control,
have an accident or be injured. Do
not turn the adjusting screw out
more than 7 mm (0.28 in) before con-
sulting a Yamaha dealer. Always
make sure the throttle cable free
play is adjusted to 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–
0.14 in). (See page 7-12.)Power reduction plate
Once the rider can operate with skill at
the top speed permitted by adjusting
the speed limiter alone, the power re-
duction plate can be removed. (See
page 7-7.)
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Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar grip. To apply the front
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
1. Locknut
2. Adjusting screw
1. No more than 7 mm (0.28 in)
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(a)(b)2
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1. Front brake lever
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar grip.
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Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
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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.
WARNING
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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 en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity 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.
1. Rear brake lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
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NOTICE
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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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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2-stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient 2-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil as
necessary.NOTICE
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Make sure that the 2-stroke engine
oil tank cap is properly installed.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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1. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
2. Minimum level mark
Recommended oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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