2013 YAMAHA PW50 fuel

TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Speed limiter and power reduction plate ............................................4-1
Front brake lever ............................ 4-2
Rear brake lever ............................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
2-stroke engine oil ..........................4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-7
Kickstarter ......................................4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7
Cable lock (for Europe) .................. 4-8 FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine .............................. 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Starting off ..................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ....... 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for
the emission control system ....... 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Removing the power reduction plate ............................................ 7-7
Transmission oil ............................. 7-8
Middle and final gear cases ........... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling speed ........................................ 7-11 Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-12
Panel wheels ................................ 7-14
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever free play .......... 7-14
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ....................... 7-15
Checking and lubricating the cables ................................. 7-16
Checking and lubricating
the throttle grip and cable ......... 7-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ....................... 7-17
Checking and lubricating the centerstand ......................... 7-17
Checking the front fork ................. 7-17
Checking the steering .................. 7-18
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-18
Front wheel .................................. 7-19
Rear wheel ................................... 7-20
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-23
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE .......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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ucts or having other modifications per-
formed to your vehicle that change any
of the vehicle’s design or operation
characteristics can put you and others
at greater risk of serious injury or death.
You are responsible for injuries related
to changes in the vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Load-
ing” when mounting accessories.
●
Never install accessories that
would impair the performance of
your motorcycle. Carefully inspect
the accessory before using it to
make sure that it does not in any
way reduce ground clearance or
cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
Accessories fitted to the handle- bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum. Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can dis- place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
●
Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, an
electric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be appropriate. Refer to page 7-12 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the Motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.
●
Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.
●
Check that the fuel cock is in the
“S” (stop) position and that there
are no fuel leaks.
●
Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.
●
Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).
●
Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo-
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DESCRIPTION
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Left view
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1. Spark plug (page 7-6)
2. Fuel cock (page 4-6)
3. Throttle stop screw (page 7-11)
4. Air filter element (page 7-9)
5. Kickstarter (page 4-7)
6. Centerstand (page 7-17)
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Controls and instruments
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1. Rear brake lever (page 4-3)
2. Starter (choke) lever (page 4-7)
3. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 4-6)
4. Engine stop switch (page 4-1)
5. Front brake lever (page 4-2)
6. Throttle grip (page 7-12)
7. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
EAU13182
Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it clock-
wise.
WARNING
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13212
Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10881
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 en-gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity 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. Rear brake lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
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3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
[ECA10071]
4. Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi- ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
EAU41983
For CanadaNOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi- um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
For Europe
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
Recommended fuel:REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
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4Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
95 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
For South Africa
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
For Oceania
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or high-
er. If knocking (or pinging) occurs, use
a gasoline of a different brand or premi-
um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance costs.
EAU13412
Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:●
Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.
●
Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.
●
Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
Recommended fuel:UNLEADED GASOLINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity: 2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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2-stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient 2-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil as
necessary.NOTICE
ECA16670
Make sure that the 2-stroke engine
oil tank cap is properly installed.
EAU40701
Fuel cock The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it al-
so.
The fuel cock has two positions:
S (stop)
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not running.O (on)
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
2. Minimum level markRecommended oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
2 1
1. Arrow mark pointing to “S” (stop)
1
1. Arrow mark pointing to “O” (on)
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