2011 YAMAHA PW80 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
Power reduction plate .....................4-1
Shift pedal ......................................4-1
Brake lever ..................................... 4-2
Brake pedal .................................... 4-2
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-2
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-4
2-stroke engine oil ..........................4-4
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-5
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-6
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Shock absorber assembly .............. 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8FOR 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 .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 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 ................ 7-6
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................ 7-7
Transmission oil ............................. 7-8
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-13Spoke wheels ............................... 7-14
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-14
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-15
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-16
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-16
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-17
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-19
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................ 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................. 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-21
Checking the steering .................. 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-22
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-22
Front wheel .................................. 7-23
Rear wheel ................................... 7-25
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-27
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-28
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TABLE OF CONTENTSMOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..........................................8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care ................................................8-1
Storage ...........................................8-3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION...........10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-1
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EAU48133
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 Europe
3
4
1
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1For Europe
100
1.00
15100
1.00
15
5PG-2816R-00
4AA-22259-40
8AC-2817L-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2010
4BC-2156A-10
PW80
3.7 kW 61 kg
1
2
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1 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
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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1
******
*** kW *** kg1
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
****11
2
3Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order
1
Year of construction
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1 For Oceania and South Africa
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1For Oceania and South Africa
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
4AA-22259-40
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.1
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