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
●Do not run engine indoors. Even
if you try to ventilate engine
exhaust with fans or open win-
dows and doors, carbon monoxi-
de can rapidly reach dangerous
levels.
●Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
●Do not run engine outdoors whe-
re engine exhaust can be drawn
into a building through openings
such as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories or cargo to your
scooter can adversely affect stability
and handling if the weight distribution
of the scooter is changed. To avoid
the possibility of an accident, use
extreme caution when adding cargo
or accessories to your scooter. Use
extra care when riding a scooter that
has added cargo or accessories.
Here, along with the information
about accessories below, are some
general guidelines to follow if loading
cargo to your scooter:The total weight of the operator, pas-
senger, accessories and cargo must
not exceed the maximum load limit.
Operation of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
When loading within this weight limit,
keep the following in mind:
●Cargo and accessory weight
should be kept as low and close
to the scooter as possible. Secu-
rely pack your heaviest items as
close to the center of the vehicle
as possible and make sure to dis-
tribute the weight as evenly as
possible on both sides of the
scooter to minimize imbalance or
instability.
●Shifting weights can create a
sudden imbalance. Make sure
that accessories and cargo are
securely attached to the scooter
before riding. Check accessory
mounts and cargo restraints fre-
quently.
●Properly adjust the suspension
for your load (suspension-adjus-
table models only), and check the
condition and pressure of your
tires.
●Never attach any large or heavy
items to the handlebar, front fork,
or front fender. Such items can
create unstable handling or a
slow steering response.
●This vehicle is not designed to
pull a trailer or to be attached
to a sidecar.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avai-
lable only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and
accessories or offer other modifica-
tions for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is
not in a position to test the products
that these aftermarket companies
produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neit-
her endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or
Maximum load:
CS50 169 kg (373 lb)
CS50M 169 kg (373 lb)
CS50Z 166 kg (366 lb)
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1-3
EAU11181
Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “ ” position or if the oil
level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank is
low during operation. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with
Yamalube 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 engine oil tank has been refi-
lled.
TIP
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “ ” position
or does not go off after the 2-stroke
engine oil tank has been refilled, have
a Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ECA16291
NOTICE
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
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Speedometer
1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
1. Speedometer
The speedometer shows the riding
speed.
k m/hmph
0
10
203040
50
01020304050 6 0 7 0 8 0
1
CS50Z (for UK only)
k m/hmph
0
10
203040
50
01020304050 6 0 7 0 8 0
1
CS50/CS50M (for UK only)
k m/h
010
20
30405060
70
80
1
CS50Z
k m/h
010
20
30405060
70
80
1
CS50/CS50M
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-3
3
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
4-2
4
EAU15605
Pre-operation check list
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel• Refuel if necessary.3-8
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-10
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Final transmission oil• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-7
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant (CS50Z)• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-8
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake• Replace if necessary. 6-13, 6-14, 6-15
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
• Check operation.
Rear brake• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.6-13, 6-14
• Adjust if necessary.
• Make sure that operation is smooth.
Throttle grip• Check cable free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play 6-10, 6-16
and lubricate cable and grip housing.
• Check for damage.
Wheels and tires• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.6-11, 6-12
• Correct if necessary.
EAU15951
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do
not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
EWA10271
sWARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
EAU16562
Starting a cold engineECA10250
NOTICE
See page 5-4 for engine break-in
instructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to “ ”, and when
the oil level warning light comes
on, turn it to “ ”.
ECA10240
NOTICE
If the oil level warning light does
not come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pus-
hing the start switch or by pus-
hing the kickstarter lever down.
NOTICE: For maximum engine
life, never accelerate hard
when the engine is cold!
[ECA11041]
If the engine fails to start by pus-
hing the start switch, release the
switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting
attempt should be as short as
possible to preserve the battery.
Do not crank the engine more
than 5 seconds on any one
attempt. If the engine does not
start with the starter motor, try
using the kickstarter.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-1
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Starting off
TIP
Before starting off, allow the engine to
warm up.
1. While pulling the rear brake lever
with your left hand and holding
the grab bar with your right hand,
push the scooter off the centers-
tand.
1. Grab bar
2. Rear brake lever
2. Sit astride the seat, and then
adjust the rear view mirrors.
3. Switch the turn signals on.4. Check for oncoming traffic, and
then slowly turn the throttle grip
(on the right) in order to take off.
5. Switch the turn signals off.
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Acceleration and
deceleration
The speed can be adjusted by ope-
ning and closing the throttle. To incre-
ase the speed, turn the throttle grip in
direction (a). To reduce the speed,
turn the throttle grip in direction (b).
(b)
(a)
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
5-2
5
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-3
6
ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB
1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
7*Wheels• Check runout and for damage.√√√ √
• Check tread depth and for damage.
8*Tires• Replace if necessary.
√√√ √√
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
9*Wheel bearings• Check bearing for looseness
or damage.√√√ √
• Check bearing play and steering
10 *Steering bearingsfor roughness.√√ √√ √
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
11 *Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√ √√
12Front brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√ √√
13Rear brake lever • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
pivot shaftbased grease.√√√ √√
14Centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√ √√
15 *Front fork• Check operation and for oil
leakage.√√√ √
16 *Shock absorber • Check operation and shock
assemblyabsorber for oil leakage.√√√ √
17 *Carburetor• Adjust engine idling speed.√√ √√ √ √
18 *Autolube pump• Check operation.
• Bleed if necessary.√√ √√
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Panel A
T
o remove the panel
1. Open the storage compartment.
(See page 3-11).
2. Remove the screw, and then take
the panel off.
1. Screw
2. Panel A
To install the panel
1. Place the panel in the original
position, and then install the
screw.
2. Close the storage compartment.
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Checking the spark plug
The spark plug is an important engine
component, which should be chec-
ked periodically, preferably by a
Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depo-
sits will cause any spark plug to
slowly erode, it should be removed
and checked in accordance with the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart. In addition, the condition of the
spark plug can reveal the condition of
the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the
center electrode of the spark plug
should be a medium-to-light tan (the
ideal color when the vehicle is ridden
normally). If the spark plug shows a
distinctly different color, the engine
could be operating improperly. Do not
attempt to diagnose such problems
yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
If the spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon
or other deposits, it should be repla-
ced.Before installing a spark plug, the
spark plug gap should be measured
with a wire thickness gauge and, if
necessary, adjusted to specification.
1. Spark plug gap
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
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Specified spark plug:
NBR8HS/NGK (for CS50 CS50Z)
BPR4HS/NGK (for CS50M)
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-6
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