2014 YAMAHA SLIDER 50 check oil

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-15
6 Insufficient brake fluid may al-
low air to enter the brake sys-
tem, reducing braking
performance.
Clean the filler cap before re-
moving. Use only DOT 3 or DOT
4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Use only the specified brake flu-
id; otherwise, the rubber seals
may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.
Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding a brake fluid
other than DOT 3 or DOT 4 may
result in a harmful chemical re-
action.
Be careful that water does not
enter the brake fluid reservoir
when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor
lock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted
surfaces or plastic parts. Always
clean up spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake
system leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAUM1361
Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the brake
hose replaced every four years or
whenever it is damaged or leaking.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
6
EAU23273
Checking the front forkThe condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the condition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation
1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa-
ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoid injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake,
push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
ZAUM0600
ZAUM0601
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE
7-4
7
EAU26304
StorageShort-term
Always store your scooter in a cool, dry
place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the
scooter.NOTICE
ECA10821
Storing the scooter in a poorly
ventilated room or covering it
with a tarp, while it is still wet,
will allow water and humidity to
seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.Long-term
Before storing your scooter for several
months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the
“Care” section of this chapter.2. Drain the carburetor float chamber
by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
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 spark-
ing 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 dam-
age or injury from sparking,
make sure to ground thespark plug electrodes while
turning the engine over.
[EWA10952]
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 side-
stand/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. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
7. Cover the muffler outlet with a
plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
8. Remove the battery and fully char-
ge it. Store it in a cool, dry place
and charge it once a month. Do
not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less
than 0 °C (30 °F) or more than 30
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INDEX
22-stroke engine oil .................................. 3-7AAcceleration and deceleration ................ 5-3
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 6-9
Anti-theft device housing ....................... 3-8BBattery .................................................. 6-19
Brake fluid, changing............................ 6-15
Brake fluid level, checking.................... 6-14
Brake lever, front .................................... 3-4
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 3-4
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 6-16
Brake pads and shoes, checking ......... 6-14
Braking ................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ......... 6-16
Carburetor,adjusting............................. 6-10
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................. 3-6
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating........................................... 6-17
Cowling and panel, removing and
installing ............................................... 6-6DDimmer switch........................................ 3-4EEngine break-in ...................................... 5-4
Engine, starting a warm.......................... 5-2FFinal transmission oil .............................. 6-8
Front brake lever free play, checking ... 6-13
Front fork, checking ............................. 6-18
Fuel ......................................................... 3-5Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank
caps ..................................................... 3-5
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ...... 5-4
Fuel level warning light........................... 3-2
Fuse, replacing..................................... 6-21
HHandlebar switches ............................... 3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing ..................... 6-21
High beam indicator light ....................... 3-2
Horn switch ............................................ 3-4IIdentification numbers ........................... 9-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ......... 3-2KKickstarter .............................................. 3-8LLuggage hook ........................................ 3-9MMain switch/steering lock ...................... 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control
system ................................................. 6-2
Matte color, caution ............................... 7-1
Model label............................................. 9-1OOil level warning light ............................. 3-2PParking ................................................... 5-5
Part locations ......................................... 2-1RRear brake lever free play, adjusting.... 6-13SSafe-riding points................................... 1-5
Safety information .................................. 1-1Seat......................................................... 3-8
Spark plug, checking .............................. 6-7
Specifications ......................................... 8-1
Speedometer unit ................................... 3-3
Starter (choke) lever................................ 3-7
Starting a cold engine............................. 5-1
Starting off .............................................. 5-2
Start switch ............................................. 3-4
Steering, checking ................................ 6-18
Storage ................................................... 7-4
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing ............. 6-22
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-16
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 6-10
Tires ...................................................... 6-10
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-23
Troubleshooting chart........................... 6-24
Turn signal indicator light ....................... 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing............ 6-22
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-4VVehicle identification number ................. 9-1WWheel bearings, checking .................... 6-19
Wheels .................................................. 6-12
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