2011 YAMAHA TZR50 engine coolant

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
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-7
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-9
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-13
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary.
Front brake• Check brake pads for wear. 6-20 ~ 6-22
• Replace if necessary.
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
EAU15596
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the ins-
pection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
EWA11151
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dama-
ge. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
WARNING
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EAU20070
Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
EAU39086
To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
●The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
●Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the
coolant reservoir.
TIP
The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove
panel A. (See page 6-8).
4. Remove the coolant reservoir
cap, add coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark, and then install
the reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant reser-
voir cap. Never attempt to
remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
[EWA15161]. NOTI-
CE: If coolant is not available,use distilled water or soft tap
water instead. Do not use hard
water or salt water since it is
harmful to the engine. If water
has been used instead of coo-
lant, replace it with coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise
the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
[ECA10472]
1. Coolant reservoir cap
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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5. Install the panel.
EAUS1601
To change the coolant
1. Put the vehicle on a level surface
and let the engine cool if neces-
sary.
2. Remove cowling C and panel A.
(See page 6-8).
3. Place a container under the engi-
ne to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap retai-
ning bolt, radiator cap retainer
and radiator cap. WARNING!
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10381]
1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
3. Radiator cap retainer
5. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
1. Coolant drain bolt
6. Remove the coolant reservoir
cap.7. Disconnect the coolant reservoir
hose on the reservoir side and
drain the coolant from the reser-
voir.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Coolant reservoir hose
8. After draining the coolant, tho-
roughly flush the cooling system
with clean tap water.
9. Replace the coolant drain bolt
washer if it is damaged, and then
tighten the coolant drain bolt to
the specified torque.
10. Connect the coolant reservoir
hose.
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
9 Nm (0.9 m•kgf, 6.5 ft•lbf)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):
0.29 L (0.31 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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11. Pour the recommended coolant
into the radiator until it is full.
12. Install the radiator cap.
13. Run the engine several minutes.
Stop the engine and recheck the
coolant level in the radiator. If it is
low, add more coolant until it rea-
ches the top of the radiator.
14. Install the radiator cap, radiator
cap retainer and radiator cap
retaining bolt.
15. Fill the coolant reservoir with
coolant up to the maximum level.
16. Install the coolant reservoir cap
and check for coolant leakage.TIP
If any leakage is found, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the cooling system.
17. Install the cowling and the panel.
EAU40371
Air filter element
The air filter element should be clea-
ned or replaced at the intervals speci-
fied in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Have a Yamaha
dealer clean or replace the air filter
element.Recommended antifreeze:
High quality ethylene glycol
antifreeze containing corrosion
inhibitors for aluminum engines
Antifreeze/water mixing ratio:
1:1
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
0.70 L (0.74 US qt, 0.62 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity:
0.29 L (0.31 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Engine overheatingEWA10400
●Do not remove the radiator cap when the engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam may be
blown out under pressure, which could cause serious injury. Be sure to wait until the engine has cooled.
●After removing the radiator cap retaining bolt, place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radiator cap, and then
slowly rotate the cap counterclockwise to the detent to allow any residual pressure to escape. When the his-
sing sound has stopped, press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise, and then remove the cap.
TIP
If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended
coolant as soon as possible.
Wait until the
engine has cooled.Check the coolant level in the
reservoir and radiator.
The coolant level
is OK.
The coolant level is low.
Check the cooling system
for leakage.
Have a Yamaha dealer checkand repair the cooling system.
Add coolant. (See TIP.)
Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a
Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system.
There is
leakage.
There is
no leakage.
WARNING
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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