2013 YAMAHA AEROX50 catalytic converter

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION ..................1-1
Further safe-riding points ................1-5
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 lights and warning light ....3-2
Speedometer unit (NS50N) .............3-3
Multi-function display (NS50)...........3-4
Handlebar switches ........................3-6
Front brake lever ............................3-7
Rear brake lever .............................3-7
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank
caps .............................................3-8
Fuel .................................................3-9
Catalytic converter ........................3-10
2-stroke engine oil ........................3-10
Kickstarter .....................................3-11
Seats ............................................3-11
Storage compartment ...................3-12
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly (if equipped) ...............3-13FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2
Braking ........................................... 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-3
Engine break-in .............................. 5-3
Parking ........................................... 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 6-3
Removing and installing the cowling
and panel .................................... 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Final transmission oil ...................... 6-8
Coolant ........................................... 6-9
Cleaning the air filter element ...... 6-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-11
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-11
Tires ............................................. 6-12
Cast wheels .................................. 6-14Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 6-14
Checking the front and rear brake
pads .......................................... 6-15
Checking the brake fluid level ...... 6-15
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-16
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 6-17
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 6-17
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-17
Checking the front fork ................. 6-18
Checking the steering .................. 6-19
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-19
Battery ......................................... 6-19
Replacing the fuse ....................... 6-21
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-22
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-23
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-23
License plate light ........................ 6-24
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb
(if equipped) .............................. 6-24
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-25
Troubleshooting charts ................ 6-26
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE... 7-1
Matte color caution ........................ 7-1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-10
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EAU13433
Catalytic converter This model is equipped with a catalytic
converter in the exhaust system.
WARNING
EWA10862
The exhaust system is hot after op-
eration. To prevent a fire hazard or
burns:●
Do not park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
●
Park the vehicle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●
Make sure that the exhaust sys-
tem has cooled down before do-
ing any maintenance work.
●
Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
NOTICE
ECA10701
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause unre-
pairable damage to the catalytic
converter.
EAUM1151
2-stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient oil in
the 2-stroke engine oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil if
necessary.TIPMake sure that the 2-stroke engine oil
tank cap is properly installed.Recommended oil:
2-stroke engine oil (JASO grade
“FC”, or ISO grades “EG-C” or “EG-
D”)
Oil quantity:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)ZAUM0204
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INDEX22-stroke engine oil................................. 3-10AAcceleration and deceleration................. 5-2
Air filter element, cleaning..................... 6-10
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing
(if equipped)........................................ 6-24BBattery................................................... 6-19
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-16
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-15
Brake lever, front..................................... 3-7
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-7
Brake levers, lubricating........................ 6-17
Braking .................................................... 5-2CCarburetor,adjusting ............................. 6-11
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-10
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-17
Coolant.................................................... 6-9
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-3
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing................................................ 6-6DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-7EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-8
Front and rear brake lever free play,
checking ............................................. 6-14
Front and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-15Front fork, checking .............................. 6-18
Fuel......................................................... 3-9
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps ... 3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-3
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 6-21
HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-6
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-22
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-7IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Indicator lights and warning light ............ 3-2KKickstarter............................................. 3-11LLicense plate light ................................. 6-24MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display (NS50).................. 3-4OOil level warning light.............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1SSafe-riding points.................................... 1-5
Safety information................................... 1-1Seats ..................................................... 3-11
Shock absorber assembly,
adjusting (if equipped) ........................ 3-13
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-7
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit (NS50N) ..................... 3-3
Starting a cold engine ............................. 5-1
Starting off ............................................... 5-2
Start switch.............................................. 3-7
Steering, checking................................. 6-19
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Storage compartment............................ 3-12
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing .............. 6-23
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-17
Throttle grip free play, checking ............ 6-11
Tires ...................................................... 6-12
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-25
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-26
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-23
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-7VVehicle identification number .................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking ..................... 6-19
Wheels .................................................. 6-14
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