2014 YAMAHA TTR50 seat adjustment

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...................4-6
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 ........................ 7-25
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-26
Front wheel ................................... 7-26
Rear wheel .................................... 7-28
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-30
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-31
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73. Clean the mesh with solvent, andthen wipe the solvent off.
4. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a d ed icated parts
cleanin g solvent. To avoi d the risk of fire or explosion,
do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10432]
NOTICE:
To avoi d damag ing the foam
material, han dle it g ently an d
carefully, an d d o not twist or
wrin g it.
[ECA10512]
5. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.TIPThe sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
6. Insert the mesh and the spongematerial into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh an d the spon ge material
are properly seate d in the air fil-
ter case. The en gine shoul d
never be operated without the
mesh an d the spon ge material
installe d, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may
b ecome excessively worn.
[ECA15573]
7. Install the air filter case cover by
installing the screws.
To clean the air filter check hose 1. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
1. Sponge material
1. Air filter mesh
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
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7
WARNING
EWA15542
Have a Yamaha d ealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience.
 It is not recommen ded to patch
a puncture d tu be. If unavoid -
a b le, however, patch the tu be very carefully an
d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality pro duct.
 Ride conservatively after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin g may cause tire failure,
which may result in damag e to
the motorcycle an d injury to the
ri der.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mod el are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mo del.To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire:
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C183A
Rear tire: Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/C183A
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7
EAU23292
Checking the wheel b earingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
EAU40447
BatteryThe battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery coupler connection needs
to be checked to make sure that it is
securely connected.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with1. Battery
2. Battery coupler
1
2
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7
EAU42025
Replacing the fuseThe fuse is located inside the battery
coupler.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the key to “OFF” and turn off all electrical circuits.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-8.)
3. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts. 4. Disconnect the battery coupler.
5. Remove the blown fuse, and then
install a new fuse of the specified
amperage. WARNING! Do not
use a fuse of a hi gher ampera ge ratin
g than recommen ded to
avoi d causin g extensive d am-
a g e to the electrical system an d
possi bly a fire.
[EWA15132]
6. Connect the battery coupler.
7. Install the battery cover by install-
ing the bolts.
8. Install the seat.
9. Turn the key to “ON”.
10. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical system.
1. Battery coupler
2. Spare fuse
3. Fuse
32
1
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
1. Battery coupler
1
Specifie d fuse:
10.0 A
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