2013 YAMAHA TTR50 Owners Manual

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
Main switch ..................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Speed limiter .................................. 4-2
Shift pedal ......................................4-3
Brake lever ..................................... 4-3
Brake pedal .................................... 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-4
Fuel ................................................ 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-7
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-7
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-8
Seat ................................................ 4-8
Sidestand ....................................... 4-9
Starting circuit cut-off system ......... 4-9 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 .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-3
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Engine oil ....................................... 7-7
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-8
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
Valve clearance ........................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-13
Spoke wheels .............................. 7-14
Adjusting the clutch free play ....... 7-15 Adjusting the brake lever free
play ........................................... 7-15
Adjusting the brake pedal free play ........................................... 7-16
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-17
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-17
Drive chain slack .......................... 7-18
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ......................................... 7-19
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the brake lever ................................ 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
brake pedal ............................... 7-21
Checking and lubricating the sidestand .................................. 7-21
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-22
Checking the steering .................. 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-23
Battery .......................................... 7-23
Replacing the fuse ....................... 7-24
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-25
Front wheel .................................. 7-26
Rear wheel ................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-29
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-31
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TABLE OF CONTENTSMOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE..........................................8-1
Matte color caution .........................8-1
Care ................................................8-1
Storage ...........................................8-3
SPECIFICATIONS .............................9-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...........10-1
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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS1-1
1
EAU48115
Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information for safe and proper operation of
your vehicle. Never remove any labels from your vehicle. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, a replacement label
is available from your Yamaha dealer.
For Canada
1,2
3,4
98 7 6 5
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1-2
1For Canada
NOTICE
1P6-F151A-40
ATTENTION
1P6-F151A-50
3PT-2118K-A1
12
34
56
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1
For Canada
CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
3JK-82377-00
This spark ignition system meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment
Regulations.
Ce système d’allumage par étincelle de véhicule
respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
3PT-2416E-10
THIS VEHICLE IS A RESTRICTED USE
MOTORCYCLE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
CE VÉHICULE EST UNE MOTOCYCLETTE À
USAGE RESTREINT DONT L’USAGE N’EST PAS
DESTINÉ AUX VOIES PUBLIQUES.
7
9 8
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1-4
1For Europe
1
2,3
65
4
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1
For Europe
1P6-F151A-80
5PG-2816R-00
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi
100 kPa
1.00 kgf/cm²
15 psi1P6-2156A-10
TT-R50E
2.5 kW 57 kg
3PT-2118K-A1
5B6-2816R-00
5B6-2817L-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
2012EN16029
1
4
56 2
3
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1Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
Read the Owner’s manual.
Always use an approved
helmet and protective gear. Never use on paved roads.
Use from 6 years old.
Operation of this motorcycle
by children under the age of 6
increase the risk of severe
injury or death. Never carry passengers.
Adult supervision required for
children. This unit contains high-
pressure nitrogen gas.
Mishandling can cause an
explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after
riding to avoid draining the
battery.
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