2014 YAMAHA SLIDER 50 checking oil

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
lights............................................ 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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
6-18
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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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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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