2014 YAMAHA SLIDER 50 key

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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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch/steering lockThe 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, the meter lighting comes on,
and the engine can be started. The key
cannot be removed.TIPThe headlight and taillight come on au-
tomatically when the engine is started.
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(off)
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
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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 “ ” po-
sition, 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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3
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Indicator lights and warning
lights
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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
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 en-
gine 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 refilled.TIPIf the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the Ž 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.
The last segment of the fuel meter
and the fuel symbol will flash when
the fuel tank is nearly empty.
The electrical circuit of the warn-
ing light can be checked as fol-
lows.
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 unitThe 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
indicates 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 switchesLeft
Right
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
3. Fuel meter
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1. Horn switch Ž
2. Turn signal switch / Ž
3. Dimmer switch / Ž
1. Start switch Ž
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3
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1
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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3
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KickstarterIf the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, try to start it by using
the kickstarter. To start the engine,
push the kickstarter down lightly with
your foot until the gears engage, and
then push it down smoothly but force-
fully.
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SeatTo open the seat
1. Insert the key in the seat lock, and
then turn it as shown.
2. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Anti-theft device housingThe anti-theft device housing, located
under the seat, is designed to store a
joint type anti-theft device with a maxi-
mum length of 1 meter. (See page 3-8
for seat opening and closing proce-
dures.)TIPSome anti-theft devices cannot fit into
the housing due to their size or shape.
1. Kickstarter
1
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1. Seat
2. Seat lock
1
2
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1. Anti-theft device housing
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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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.
WARNING
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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Starting a cold engineNOTICE
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See page 5-4 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.1. Turn the key to “ ”, and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn the key to “ ”.NOTICE
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If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.2. Turn the starter (choke) on and
close the throttle completely. (See
page 3-7.)3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
If the engine fails to start by push-
ing the start switch, release the
switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting at-
tempt should be as short as pos-
sible 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 kick-
starter.
4. After starting the engine, move the
starter (choke) lever back halfway.
5. When the engine is warm, turn the
starter (choke) off.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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5
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ParkingWhen parking, stop the engine, and
then remove the key from the main
switch.
WARNING
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedestri-
ans or children are not likely to
touch them and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on soft
ground, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasing the
risk of a fuel leak and fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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6distilled water, as tap water
contains minerals that are
harmful to the battery.
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WARNING
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Electrolyte is poisonous and
dangerous since it contains sul-
furic acid, which causes severe
burns. Avoid any contact with
skin, eyes or clothing and al-
ways shield your eyes when
working near batteries. In case
of contact, administer the fol-
lowing FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty
of water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quan-
tities of water or milk and im-
mediately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15
minutes and seek prompt
medical attention.
Batteries produce explosive hy-
drogen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc.,
away from the battery and pro-
vide sufficient ventilation when
charging it in an enclosed
space.KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
5. Check and, if necessary, tighten
the battery lead connections and
correct the breather hose routing.
To store the battery
1. If the scooter will not be used for
more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removing the
battery, be sure the key is
turned to “ ”, then disconnect
the negative lead before discon-
necting the positive lead.
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2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check the
specific gravity of the electrolyte
at least once a month and fully
charge the battery whenever nec-
essary.
3. Fully charge the battery before
installation. NOTICE: When in-
stalling the battery, be sure the
key is turned to “ ”, then con-nect the positive lead before
connecting the negative lead.
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4. After installation, make sure that
the battery leads are properly con-
nected to the battery terminals
and that the breather hose is
properly routed, in good condi-
tion, and not obstructed. NOTICE:
If the breather hose is posi-
tioned in such a way that the
frame is exposed to electrolyte
or gas expelled from the bat-
tery, the frame could suffer
structural and external damag-
es.
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