2012 YAMAHA TZR50 light

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Transmission oil
The transmission oil level should be
checked before each ride. In addition,
the oil must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
To check the transmission oil level
1. Transmission oil filler cap
2. Transmission oil check bolt
1. Remove cowling A. (See page 6-8).
2. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
TIP
Make sure that the vehicle is positio-
ned straight up when checking the oil
level. A slight tilt to the side can result
in a false reading.
3. Remove the oil check bolt, andthen check the oil level.
TIP
The oil should be at the brim of the
check hole.
4. If the oil is below the brim of thecheck hole, remove the oil filler
cap, add sufficient oil of the
recommended type to raise it to
the correct level, and then install
the oil filler cap.
5. Install the oil check bolt, and then tighten it to the specified torque. To change the transmission oil
1. Transmission oil check bolt
2. Transmission oil drain bolt
3. Washer
1. Place an oil pan under the trans-
mission oil case to collect the
used oil.
2. Remove the drain bolt and the oil check bolt to drain the oil.
3. Install the drain bolt and the check bolt, and then tighten them
to the specified torques.
Tightening torque:Oil check bolt: 6 Nm (0.6 m•kgf, 4.3 ft•lbf)
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4. Remove the oil filler cap, refillwith the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap. NOTICE: Make sure
that no foreign material enters
the transmission case.
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5. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes while checking
the transmission oil case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, imme-
diately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
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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.
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To check the coolant level1. 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 thecoolant 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 theminimum level mark, remove
panel A to access the coolant
reservoir. (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.
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Recommended transmission oil: See page 8-1
Oil change quantity: 0.75 L (0.79 US qt, 0.66 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:Transmission oil drain bolt: 17.5 Nm (1.7 m•kgf, 12.7 ft•lbf)
Oil check bolt: 6 Nm (0.6 m•kgf, 4.3 ft•lbf)
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Brake light switches
1. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
2. Brake light switch
The brake light, which is activated by
the brake pedal and brake lever,
should come on just before braking
takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
rear brake light switch as follows, but
the front brake light switch should be
adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the rear brake light switch adjus-
ting nut while holding the rear brake
light switch in place. To make the bra-
ke light come on earlier, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (a). To make
the brake light come on later, turn the
adjusting nut in direction (b).
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Checking the front and rear
brake pads
The front and rear brake pads must
be checked for wear at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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Front brake pads
1. Brake pad wear indicator groove
Each front brake pad is provided with
wear indicator grooves, which allow
you to check the brake pad wear wit-
hout having to disassemble the brake.
To check the brake pad wear, check
the wear indicator grooves. If a brake
pad has worn to the point that the
wear indicator grooves have almostdisappeared, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the brake pads as a set.
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Rear brake pads
Each rear brake pad is provided with
a wear indicator groove, which allows
you to check the brake pad wear wit-
hout having to disassemble the brake.
Check the brake pad wear as follows.
1. Remove the brake caliper bolt, and then tilt the caliper forward to
inspect the wear indicator groo-
ve. If a brake pad has worn to the
point that the wear indicator gro-
ove has almost disappeared,
have a Yamaha dealer replace
the brake pads as a set.
1. Brake caliper bolt
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3. Turn the key to “ ” and turn onthe electrical circuits to check if
the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
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Replacing the headlight bulb
This model is equipped with a halo-
gen bulb headlight. If the headlight
bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
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Take care not to damage the follo-
wing parts:
Headlight bulb
Do not touch the glass part of
the headlight bulb to keep it
free from oil, otherwise the
transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the
bulb life will be adversely affec-
ted. Thoroughly clean off any
dirt and fingerprints on the
headlight bulb using a cloth
moistened with alcohol or thin-
ner.
Headlight lens
Do not affix any type of tinted
film or stickers to the headlight
lens.
Do not use a headlight bulb of
a wattage higher than speci-
fied.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1. Remove the headlight bulb cover,and then disconnect the head-
light lead connectors.
1. Headlight bulb cover
2. Unhook the headlight bulb hol-der, and then remove the burnt-
out bulb.
NOTICE
Specified fuse:10.0 A
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1. Unhook the headlight bulb holder
2. Take the headlight bulb holder off
3. Headlight bulb holder
3. Place a new headlight bulb intoposition, and then secure it with
the bulb holder.
4. Connect the headlight lead con- nectors, and then install the bulb
cover.
5. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb
1. Remove the tail/brake light lensby removing the screws.
1. Screw
2. Tail/Brake light lens
3. Tail/brake light bulb
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screws. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise
the lens may break.
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Replacing a front turn signal
light bulb
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It is advisable to have a Yamaha
dealer perform this job.
1. Remove the socket (together
with the bulb) by turning it coun-
terclockwise for the right turn sig-
nal and turning it clockwise for
the left turn signal.
1. Turn signal light bulb socket
2. Remove the burnt out bulb bypulling it out.
NOTICE
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1. Turn signal light bulb
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
4. Install the socket (together withthe bulb) by turning it clockwise
for the right turn signal and tur-
ning it counterclockwise for the
left turn signal.
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Replacing a rear turn signal
light bulb
1. Remove the turn signal lens byremoving the screw.
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light bulb
3. Turn signal light lens
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb bypushing it in and turning it coun-
terclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise
the lens may break.
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Replacing the license plate
light bulb
1. Remove the license plate light
cover by removing the screw.
1. Screw
2. License plate light cover
3. License plate light bulb socket
2. Remove the socket (togetherwith the bulb) by pulling it out.
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1. Bulb
3. Remove the burnt out bulb bypulling it out.
4. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the socket (together with the bulb) by pushing it in.
6. Install the license plate light cover by installing the screw.
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles recei-
ve a thorough inspection before ship-
ment from the factory, trouble may
occur during operation. Any problem
in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems, for example, can cause poor
starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcy-
cle require any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer, whose skilled techni-
cians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the
motorcycle properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
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When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there
are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from
water heaters or furnaces. Gasoli-
ne or gasoline vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
WARNING
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MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Matte color caution
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Some models are equipped with
matte colored finished parts. Be
sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use
before cleaning the vehicle.
Using a brush, harsh chemical pro-
ducts or cleaning compounds
when cleaning these parts will
scratch or damage their surface.
Wax also should not be applied to
any matte colored finished parts.
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Care
While the open design of a motorcy-
cle reveals the attractiveness of the
technology, it also makes it more vul-
nerable. Rust and corrosion can
develop even if high-quality compo-
nents are used. A rusty exhaust pipe
may go unnoticed on a car, however,
it detracts from the overall appearan-
ce of a motorcycle. Frequent and pro-
per care does not only comply with
the terms of the warranty, but it will
also keep your motorcycle looking
good, extend its life and optimize its
performance.
Before cleaning1. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has
cooled down.
2. Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical
couplers and connectors, inclu-
ding the spark plug cap, are
tightly installed.
3. Remove extremely stubborn dirt, like oil burnt onto the crankcase,
with a degreasing agent and a brush, but never apply such pro-
ducts onto seals, gaskets, sproc-
kets, the drive chain and wheel
axles. Always rinse the dirt and
degreaser off with water.
Cleaning
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Avoid using strong acidic whe-
el cleaners, especially on spo-
ked wheels. If such products
are used on hard-to-remove
dirt, do not leave the cleaner on
the affected area any longer
than instructed. Also, tho-
roughly rinse the area off with
water, immediately dry it, and
then apply a corrosion protec-
tion spray.
Improper cleaning can damage
plastic parts (such as cowlings,
panels, windshields, headlight
lenses, meter lenses, etc.) and
the mufflers. Use only a soft,
clean cloth or sponge with
water to clean plastic. Howe-
ver, if the plastic parts cannot
be thoroughly cleaned with
NOTICE
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