2012 YAMAHA TZR50 warning

EAU17244
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. Safety is an obligation
of the vehicle owner/operator. The
most important points of vehicle ins-
pection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However,
depending on the weather, terrain,
geographical location, and individual
use, the maintenance intervals may
need to be shortened.
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the
vehicle or performing maintenance
activities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer per-
form service.
EWA15122
Turn off the engine when perfor-
ming maintenance unless otherwi-
se specified.
A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
Running the engine while servi-
cing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-1 for more
information about carbon
monoxide.
EWA15460
Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool before tou-
ching them.
EAU17521
Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment under the
seat. (See page 3-12).
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
WARNING
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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.
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.
EAU39087
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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NOTICE: If coolant is not avai-
lable, 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
coolant, 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.
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
5. Install the panel.
EAUS2070
To change the coolant 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove cowlings A, B and 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.
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1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
3. Radiator cap retainer
5. Remove the coolant drain boltand its gasket to drain the coo-
ling system.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):0.29 L (0.31 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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2. To increase the throttle grip freeplay, turn the throttle grip free
play adjusting nut in direction (a).
To decrease the throttle grip free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Throttle grip free play adjusting nut
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
EWA10503
Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause
severe injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Ope-
ration of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
WARNING
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):0–90 kg (0–198 lb): Front:180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm
2,
26 psi, 1.80 bar)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2,
29 psi, 2.00 bar)
90–193 kg (198–425 lb): Front:190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2,
28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear: 230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2,
33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Maximum load*: 196 kg (432 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories WARNING
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Tire inspection
1. Tire tread depth
2. Tire sidewall
The tires must be checked before
each ride. If the center tread depth
reaches the specified limit, if the tire
has a nail or glass fragments in it, or if
the sidewall is cracked, have a Yama-
ha dealer replace the tire immediately.
TIP
The tire tread depth limits may differ
from country to country. Always
comply with the local regulations.
Tire information
This motorcycle is equipped with
tubeless tires, tire air valves and cast
wheels.
EWA10461
The front and rear tires should be of
the same make and design, other-
wise the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
could lead to an accident.
After extensive tests, only the tires lis-
ted below have been approved for
this model by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
EWA10471
Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Besides
being illegal, operating the
vehicle with excessively worn
tires decreases riding stability
and can lead to loss of control.
The replacement of all wheel
and brake-related parts, inclu-
ding the tires, should be left to
a Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional know-
ledge and experience to do so.
Ride at moderate speeds after
changing a tire since the tire
surface must first be “broken
in” for it to develop its optimal
characteristics.
WARNING
Front tire:Size: 100/80 17 (52H)
Manufacturer/model: Pirelli / Sport Demon
Continental/Conti-Twist SM
Rear tire: Size: 130/70 17 (62H)
Manufacturer/model: Pirelli / Sport Demon
Continental/Conti-Twist SM
WARNING
Minimum tire tread depth (front
and rear):1.6 mm (0.06 in)
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EAUT1221
Checking the front brake
lever free play
1. Front brake lever free play
The brake lever free play should mea-
sure 2.0-5.0 mm (0.08-0.20 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake
lever free play and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys-
tem.
EWA10641
An incorrect brake lever free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the vehicle until the brake system
has been checked or repaired by a
Yamaha dealer.
EAUM1353
Adjusting the brake pedal
free play
1. Brake pedal free play
The brake pedal free play should
measure 5.0-10.0 mm (0.20-0.39 in)
as shown. Periodically check the bra-
ke pedal free play and, if necessary,
have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
EWAM1030
An incorrect brake pedal free play
indicates a hazardous condition in
the brake system. Do not operate
the motorcycle until the brake sys-
tem has been checked or repaired
by a Yamaha dealer.
EAUB1100
Adjusting the shift pedal
position
1. Distance between shift pedal and footrest
The top of the shift pedal should be
positioned approximately 65 mm
(2.56 in)below the top of the footrest
as shown. Periodically check the shift
pedal position and, if necessary, have
a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
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3. Measure the drive chain slack asshown.
4. If the drive chain slack is inco- rrect, adjust it as follows.
TIP
When checking the drive chain slack,
the chain tensioner should not be tou-
ching the drive chain.
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To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before
adjusting the drive chain slack.1. Remove the cotter pin from the axle nut, and then loosen the axle
nut.
2. Loosen the chain puller locknut at each end of the swingarm.
3. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting
nut at each end of the swingarm
in direction (a). To loosen the dri-
ve chain, turn the adjusting nut at
each end of the swingarm in direction (b), and then push the
rear wheel forward.
NOTICE:
Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the
motorcycle and can lead to
chain slippage or breakage. To
prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack wit-
hin the specified limits.
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TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Drive chain puller locknut
3. Alignment marks
4. Tighten the locknuts, and then tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
5. Insert a new cotter pin into the axle nut, and then bend its ends
as shown. WARNING! Always
use a new cotter pin for the
axle nut.
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1. Axle nut cotter pin
2. Axle nut
3. Drive chain puller locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
5. Alignment marks
Tightening torque:Axle nut: 90 Nm (9.0 m•kgf, 65.1 ft•lbf)
Drive chain slack:20.0–25.0 mm (0.79–0.98 in)
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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 cables and cable ends should
be lubricated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or repla-
ce it. WARNING! Damage to the
outer housing of cables may result
in internal rusting and cause inter-
ference with cable movement.
Replace damaged cables as soon
as possible to prevent unsafe con-
ditions.
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Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable
The operation of the throttle grip
should be checked before each ride.
In addition, the cable should be lubri-
cated by a Yamaha dealer at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance chart.
The throttle cable is equipped with a
rubber cover. Make sure that the
cover is securely installed. Even
though the cover is installed correctly,
it does not completely protect the
cable from water entry. Therefore, use
care not to pour water directly onto
the cover or cable when washing the
vehicle. If the cable or cover becomes
dirty, wipe clean with a moist cloth.
EAU23120
Adjusting the Autolube pump
The Autolube pump is a vital and sop-
histicated component of the engine,
which must be adjusted by a Yamaha
dealer at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
Recommended lubricant:
Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or
engine oil
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