2011 YAMAHA TZR50 coolant temperature

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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
To unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“ ” while still pushing it.
EAU11004
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 “ ”
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral posi-
tion.
EAUM1062
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.
ECA16291
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
NOTICE
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EAU11444
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.
ECA10021
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.
EAUS1540
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.
EAU11621
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
3-3
3
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Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting:
12 V, 1.2 W x 2
Neutral indicator light:
LED
Oil level warning light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Coolant temperature warning light:
LED
Engine trouble warning light:
LED
Fuse:Main fuse:
10.0 A
SPECIFICATIONS
8-3
8
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AAir filter element .......................................6-15
Anti-theft device housing .........................3-12
Autolube pump, adjusting........................6-27
BBattery......................................................6-30
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-27
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-27
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-22
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-23
Brake lever .................................................3-6
Brake pedal ................................................3-6
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-20
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-26
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-16
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-9
Clutch lever ................................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting...............6-19
Coolant.....................................................6-13
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-4
Drive chain slack ......................................6-24
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating.......6-25
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-16
Engine oil ...................................................3-9Engine stop switch ....................................3-5
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ......6-21
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-20
Front fork, checking .................................6-28
Fuel ............................................................3-7
Fuel cock..................................................3-10
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-8
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-6
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-31
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-32
Horn switch ................................................3-4
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-13
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-35
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-2
NNeutral indicator light.................................3-2
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-4
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ...........6-21
Rear view mirrors .....................................3-12
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-11
Shift pedal ..................................................3-5
Shift pedal position, adjusting .................6-21
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand .................................................3-13
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-28
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-10
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever .................................3-11
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-29
Storage.......................................................7-3
TTachometer ................................................3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .................6-33
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-17
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-26
Tires .........................................................6-17
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
INDEX
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