SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
Further safe-riding points .................1-5
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-3
Controls and instruments .................2-5
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-2
Turn signal indicator lights .............3-2
High beam indicator light .................3-2
Oil level warning light .......................3-3
Speedometer ....................................3-3
Multi-function display .......................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-6
Dimmer switch ..................................3-6
Turn signal switch ............................3-6
Horn switch.......................................3-6
Start switch .......................................3-6
Front brake lever...............................3-6
Rear brake lever................................3-7
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil
tank caps .......................................3-7
Fuel ...................................................3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-10
Kickstarter.......................................3-10
Rider seat........................................3-11Storage compartment.....................3-11
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .....................................3-12
Luggage hook .................................3-13
FOR YOUR SAFETY–
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS..................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting off ........................................5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ..........5-2
Braking..............................................5-3
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-4
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
AND ADJUSTMENT............................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel .........................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-6
Final transmission oil ........................6-7
Coolant .............................................6-8
Air filter element ................................6-9
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-10Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-10
Tires ................................................6-11
Cast wheels ....................................6-12
Checking the front brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Adjusting the rear brake lever
free play .......................................6-13
Checking the front brake pads
and rear brake shoes ..................6-14
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-15
Changing the brake fluid ................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .................................6-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand .................................6-17
Checking the front fork ...................6-18
Checking the steering.....................6-18
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-19
Battery ............................................6-19
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-20
Replacing the headlight bulb
or a front turn signal light bulb ....6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
or a rear turn signal light bulb .....6-23
Replacing the license plate light
bulb .............................................6-24
Replacing an auxiliary light bulb.....6-24
Troubleshooting ..............................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EAU32230
Right view
CS50/CS50M
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DESCRIPTION
2-3
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1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Oil tank cap (page 3-7/3-10)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
4. Seat (page 3-11)
5. Battery (page 6-19)6. Fuse (page 6-20)
7. Luggage hook (page 3-13)
8. Centerstand (page 6-17)
9. Passenger footrest
DESCRIPTION
2-4
2
1. Grab bar (page 5-2)
2. Oil tank cap (page 3-7/3-10)
3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-7)
4. Seat (page 3-11)
5. Battery (page 6-19)6. Fuse (page 6-20)
7. Luggage hook (page 3-13)
8. Coolant reservoir cap (page 6-8)
9. Centerstand (page 6-17)
10. Passenger footrest
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Rear brake lever
1. Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the hand-
lebar grip.
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Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil
tank caps
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
2. Fuel tank cap
The fuel tank cap and the 2-stroke
engine oil tank cap are located under
the seat. (See page 3-11). Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, turn it
clockwise.
2-stroke engine oil tank cap
To remove the 2-stroke engine oil tank
cap, pull it off.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-7
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To install the 2-stroke engine oil tank
cap, push it into the oil tank opening.
EWA10141
sWARNING
Make sure that the fuel and 2-stro-
ke engine oil tank caps are properly
installed before riding the scooter.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline
in the tank.
EWA10881
sWARNING
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the engi-
ne and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Fuel level
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel imme-
diately. NOTICE: Immediately
wipe off spilled fuel with a cle-
an, dry, soft cloth, since fuel
may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
EWA15151
sWARNING
Gasoline is poisonous and can cau-
se injury or death. Handle gasoline
with care. Never siphon gasoline by
mouth. If you should swallow some
gasoline or inhale a lot of gasoline
vapor, or get some gasoline in your
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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eyes, see your doctor immediately.
If gasoline spills on your skin, wash
with soap and water. If gasoline
spills on your clothing, change your
clothes.
EAU13270
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
EAU13432
Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
EWA10861
sWARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. 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 motorcycle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch the hot
exhaust system.
●Make sure that the exhaust
system has cooled down befo-
re doing any maintenance
work.
●Do not allow the engine to idle
more than a few minutes. Long
idling can cause a build-up of
heat.
ECA10701
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
unrepairable damage to the cataly-
tic converter.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED
GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal, 0.42 Imp.gal)
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel
stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
4. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap
and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine
oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap
onto the spark plug, and then
place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the
electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several
times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.) WARNING! To prevent
damage or injury from spar-
king, make sure to ground
the spark plug electrodes
while turning the engine
over. e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
5. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
6. Check and, if necessary, correct
the tire air pressure, and then lift
the scooter so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degra-
ded in one spot.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
8. Remove the battery and fully
charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm pla-
ce [less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more
information on storing the bat-
tery, see page 6-19.TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the scooter.
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
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Dimensions:Overall length:
1740 mm (68.5 in)
Overall width:
675 mm (26.6 in)
Overall height:
1065 mm (41.9 in)
Seat height:
770 mm (30.3 in)
Wheelbase:
1210 mm (47.6 in)
Ground clearance:
132 mm (5.20 in)
Weight:With oil and fuel:
CS50/CS50M: 81.0 kg (178.6 lb)
CS50Z: 84.0 kg (185.2 lb)
Engine:CS50/CS50M: Air cooled 2-stroke
CS50Z: Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
49.2 cm
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Bore x stroke:
40.0 x 39.2 mm (1.57 x 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
CS50: 11.60:1
CS50M: 10.10 :1
CS50Z: 11.40 :1
Starting system:
Electric starter and kickstarter
Lubrication system:
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)Type:
YAMALUBE 2 or 2-stroke engine oil
Engine oil quantity:Quantity:
1.40 L (1.48 US qt, 1.23 Imp.qt)
Final transmission oil:Type:
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Quantity:
0.11 L (0.12 US qt) (0.10 Imp.qt)
Cooling system (CS50Z):Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mumlevel mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt) (0.22 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity (including all routes):
0.91 L (0.96 US qt) (0.80 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity:
5.5 L (1.45 US gal, 1.21 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.9 L (0.50 US gal, 0.42 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Manufacturer:
GURTNER
Type x quantity:
PY12
Spark plug(s):Manufacturer/model:
CS50-CS50Z: NGK/BR8HS
CS50M: NGK/BPR4HS
Spark plug gap:
0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in)
Clutch:Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:Primary reduction system:
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio:
52/13 (4.000)
Secondary reduction system:
Spur gear
Secondary reduction ratio:
CS50: 42 x 13 (3.230)
CS50M: 45 x 12(3.750)
CS50Z: 43 x 13 (3.308)
Transmission type:
V-belt automatic
Operation:
Centrifugal automatic type
Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube underbone
Caster angle:
25.00 º
Trail:
80.0 mm (3.15 in)
Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
SPECIFICATIONS
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