2013 YAMAHA AEROX50 checking oil

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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-11
6
TIPThe air filter element should be wet but
not dripping.4. Insert the element into the air filtercase. NOTICE: Make sure that
the air filter element is properly
seated in the air filter case. The
engine should never be operat-
ed without the air filter element
installed, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
[ECA10481]
5. Install the air filter case cover by in- stalling the screws.
EAU21300
Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of
the engine and requires very sophisti-
cated adjustment. Therefore, all carbu-
retor adjustments should be left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the neces-
sary professional knowledge and expe-
rience.
EAU21384
Checking the throttle grip free
play The throttle grip free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi-
cally check the throttle grip free play
and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal-
er adjust it.
Recommended oil:Foam air filter oil
1. Throttle grip free play1ZAUM0051
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
6
EAU23272
Checking the front fork The condition and operation of the front
fork must be checked as follows at the
intervals specified in the periodic main-
tenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10751]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handlebars
several times to check if the front
fork compresses and rebounds
smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10590
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommended lubricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
ZAUM0932
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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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