2013 YAMAHA SLIDER 50 warning

INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!
As the owner of the EW50N, you are benefiting from Yamaha’s vast experience and newest technology regarding the design
and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your EW50N. The Owner’s Manual
does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and
others from trouble and injury.
In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any fur-
ther questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer.
The Yamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most cur-
rent product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this
manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please read this manual carefully and completely before operating this scooter.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the
vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
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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 ...........................3-3
Handlebar switches ........................3-3
Front brake lever ............................3-4
Rear brake lever .............................3-4
Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank
caps .............................................3-5
Fuel .................................................3-5
Catalytic converter ..........................3-6
2-stroke engine oil ..........................3-7
Starter (choke) lever .......................3-7
Kickstarter .......................................3-8
Seat ................................................3-8
Anti-theft device housing ................3-8
Luggage hook .................................3-9FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................. 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 5-2
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-3
Braking ........................................... 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ............................... 5-4
Engine break-in .............................. 5-4
Parking ........................................... 5-5
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
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 6-9
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 6-10
Checking the throttle grip free
play ........................................... 6-10
Tires ............................................. 6-10
Cast wheels .................................. 6-12Checking 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 ...... 6-14
Changing the brake fluid .............. 6-15
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 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 ....................... 6-21
Replacing the headlight bulb ....... 6-21
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-22
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-22
Troubleshooting ........................... 6-23
Troubleshooting chart .................. 6-24
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE... 7-1
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-
sible for the safe and proper operation
of your scooter.
Scooters are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements before
riding this scooter.
He or she should:●
Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of scooter operation.
●
Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
●
Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
●
Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
●
Never operate a scooter without
proper training or instruction. Take
a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized scooter dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Riding
Perform the pre-operation checks each
time you use the vehicle to make sure it
is in safe operating condition. Failure to
inspect or maintain the vehicle properly
increases the possibility of an accident
or equipment damage. See page 4-1
for a list of pre-operation checks.
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This scooter is designed to carry
the operator and a passenger.
TIPAlthough this scooter is designed to
carry a passenger, always comply with
the local regulations.●
The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize scooters in traffic is
the predominating cause of auto-
mobile/scooter accidents. Many
accidents have been caused by anautomobile driver who did not see
the scooter. Making yourself con-
spicuous appears to be very effec-
tive in reducing the chance of this
type of accident.
Therefore:
Wear a brightly colored jacket.
Use extra caution when you are
approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for scooter accidents to
occur.
Ride where other motorists can
see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
Never maintain a scooter with-
out proper knowledge. Contact
an authorized scooter dealer to
inform you on basic scooter
maintenance. Certain mainte-
nance can only be carried out by
certified staff.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lock The main switch/steering lock controls
the ignition and lighting systems, and is
used to lock the steering. The various
positions are described below.
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ON “ ”
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.TIPThe headlight, meter lighting and tail-
light come on automatically when the
engine is started.
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OFF “ ”
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
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Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”
while the vehicle is moving. Other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
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CHECK “ ”
The 2-stroke engine oil level warning
light and the fuel level warning light
should come on. (See page 3-2.)
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LOCK “ ”
The steering is locked, and all electrical
systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
To lock the steering1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “ ” posi-
tion, and then turn it to “ ” while
still pushing it.3. Remove the key.
To unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to “ ”
while still pushing it.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Indicator lights and warning
light
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Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left or
right.
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High beam indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when the
high beam of the headlight is switched
on.
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Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “ ” position or if the oil lev-
el in the 2-stroke engine oil tank is low
during operation. If the warning light
comes on during operation, stop imme-
diately and fill the oil tank with Ya-
malube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke engine
oil of either JASO grade “FC” or ISO
grades “EG-C” or “EG-D”. The warning
light should go off after the 2-stroke en-
gine oil tank has been refilled.TIPIf the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “ ” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke en-
gine oil tank has been refilled, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir-
cuit.NOTICE
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Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
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Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when only
the last two segments of the fuel meter
are displayed, approximately 2.9 L
(0.77 US gal, 0.64 Imp.gal) of fuel re-
mains in the fuel tank. If this occurs, re-
fuel as soon as possible.TIP●
Do not allow the fuel tank to empty
itself completely.
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The last segment of the fuel meter
and the fuel symbol will flash when
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
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The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked as follows.
1. High beam indicator light “ ”
2. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
3. Fuel level warning light “ ”
4. Oil level warning light “ ”ZAUM0962
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3 Turn the key to “ ”. If the warning light
does not come on, have a Yamaha
dealer check the electrical circuit.
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Speedometer unit The speedometer unit is equipped with
a speedometer, an odometer and a fuel
meter. The speedometer shows riding
speed. The odometer shows the total
distance traveled. The fuel meter indi-
cates the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.
(See page 3-2 for an explanation of the
fuel level warning light.)
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Handlebar switches Left
Right
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Fuel meter
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1. Horn switch “ ”
2. Turn signal switch “ / ”
3. Dimmer switch “ / ”
1. Start switch “ ”
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil
tank caps The fuel tank cap and the 2-stroke en-
gine oil tank cap are located under the
seat. (See page 3-8.)
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 clock-
wise.
2-stroke engine oil tank cap
To remove the 2-stroke engine oil tank
cap, pull it off.To install the 2-stroke engine oil tank
cap, push it into the oil tank opening.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel and 2-stroke
engine oil tank caps are properly in-
stalled before riding the scooter.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
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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. Fuel tank cap
2. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
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