2012 YAMAHA TTR50 checking oil

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
Main switch ..................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Speed limiter .................................. 4-2
Shift pedal ......................................4-3
Brake lever ..................................... 4-3
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-4
Fuel ................................................ 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Sidestand ....................................... 4-8
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 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
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Engine oil ....................................... 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-12
Valve clearance ........................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-13
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-14Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ........................................... 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-16
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-17
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 ......... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake lever .......................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the brake pedal ......................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating
the sidestand ............................ 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-21
Checking the steering .................. 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-22
Battery .......................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-24
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-25
Front wheel .................................. 7-26
Rear wheel ................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-30
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-8
7 3. Remove the engine oil filler cap,
the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain
bolt, and then tighten the drain bolt
to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of
the recommended engine oil, and
then install and tighten the oil filler
cap.
NOTICE
ECA11620


In order to prevent clutch slip-
page (since the engine oil also
lubricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical additives. Do
not use oils with a diesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a high-
er quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
higher.


Make sure that no foreign mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
7. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
EAU39834
Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by
removing the screws.
2. Pull the sponge material and the
air filter mesh out.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:
Engine oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
12
Recommended engine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil change quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-19
73. Tighten both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
4. Adjust the brake pedal free play.
(See page 7-16.)
5. Make sure that the drive chain pull-
ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
EAU23016
Cleaning and lubricating the
drive chain The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.NOTICE
ECA10583
The drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle, riding
in the rain or riding in wet areas.1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.TIPFor a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain
and soak it in solvent.2. Spray Yamaha Chain and Cable
Lube or a high-quality spray-type
drive chain lubricant on the entire
chain, making sure that all side
plates and rollers have been suffi-
ciently oiled.
EAU23095
Checking and lubricating the
cables The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubricat-
ed if necessary. If a cable is damaged
or does not move smoothly, have a
Yamaha dealer check or replace it.
WARNING! Damage to the outer
housing of cables may result in in-
ternal rusting and cause interfer-
ence with cable movement. Replace
damaged cables as soon as possi-
ble to prevent unsafe conditions.[EWA10711]
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain puller
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nutTightening torques:
Locknut:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Axle nut:
60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
(b)(a)3
2
1
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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INDEX
AAir filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-8BBattery .................................................. 7-23
Brake lever ............................................. 4-3
Brake lever, checking and lubricating ... 7-20
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-15
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-3
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-20
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-16
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-17CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 7-19
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 7-14DDrive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-19
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-17EEngine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-11
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch.................................. 4-2FFront fork, checking .............................. 7-21
Fuel......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose.......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-24
HHandlebar switches ................................. 4-1IIdentification numbers ........................... 10-1LLabels, location .......................................1-1MMain switch ............................................. 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..... 7-3
Maintenance, emission control system ... 7-2
Matte color, caution .................................8-1
Model label ............................................ 10-1PParking ....................................................6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1SSafety information ...................................2-1
Seat ......................................................... 4-7
Shifting ....................................................6-2
Shift pedal ............................................... 4-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 7-16
Sidestand ................................................ 4-8
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 7-21
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-10
Spark plug, checking ...............................7-6
Specifications .......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter ........................................... 4-2
Starter (choke) lever................................ 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold engine ... 6-1
Starting circuit cut-off system .................. 4-8
Start switch.............................................. 4-2
Steering, checking.................................7-22
Storage....................................................8-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 7-25Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 7-21
TThrottle grip and cable,
checking and lubricating ..................... 7-20
Throttle grip free play, checking............ 7-12
Tires ...................................................... 7-13
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart ........................... 7-30VValve clearance .................................... 7-12
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label (For Canada).............................. 10-2
Vehicle identification number ................ 10-1WWheel bearings, checking..................... 7-22
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-26
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-27
Wheels .................................................. 7-14
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