2016 YAMAHA PW50 warning

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-22
7
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel b earings
The 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.
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56510
To remove the front wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel hub by removing the front
brake lever free play adjusting nut,
then removing the cable from the
brake camshaft lever and brake
shoe plate.
3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Pull the wheel axle out, and then remove the wheel.
1. Brake camshaft lever
2. Brake shoe plate
3. Washer
4. Axle nut
5. Brake cable
6. Front brake lever free play adjusting nut
5
6
1 3
4
2
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7-24
7
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56822
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no d anger of it
fallin g over.
1. Place the motorcycle on the cen-
terstand.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-8.)
3. Remove the muffler bolt and washers. WARNING! Always let
the exhaust system cool prior to
touchin g exhaust components.
[EWA14582]
4. Slide the spring clamp down, and
then remove the muffler.
5. Remove the exhaust chamber bolt and washers. 6. Remove the exhaust manifold
bolts, and then remove the ex-
haust chamber, the power reduc-
tion plate and the gasket.
7. Remove the right-side rear shock absorber mounting bolt and then
tilt the rear shock absorber up-
ward as shown.
1. Muffler
2. Washer
3. Muffler bolt
4. Spring clamp
312 4
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Exhaust chamber bolt
3. Washer
1. Exhaust manifold bolt
1. Rear shock absorber mounting bolt
2
1
3
1
1
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7
12. Tighten the muffler bolt to the
specified torque.
13. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-16.)
14. Install the seat.
EAU25852
Trou bleshootin g
Although Yamaha motorcycles receive
a thorough inspection before shipment
from the factory, trouble may occur
during operation. Any problem in the
fuel, compression, or ignition systems,
for example, can cause poor starting
and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart
represents a quick and easy procedure
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcycle
require any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer, whose skilled technicians have
the necessary tools, experience, and
know-how to service the motorcycle
properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWA15142
When checkin g the fuel system, do
not smoke, an d make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the ar-
ea, inclu din g pilot li ghts from water
heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or
g asoline vapors can i gnite or ex-
plo de, causin g severe injury or prop-
erty damag e.
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Spring clamp
3. Muffler
Tightening torque:
Muffler bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 13 ft·lbf)
1
2
3
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-2
8 structe
d. Also, thorou ghly rinse
the area off with water, imme di-
ately dry it, an d then apply a cor-
rosion protection spray.
 Improper cleanin g can d amage
plastic parts (such as cowlin gs,
panels, etc.) an d the mufflers.
Use only a soft, clean cloth or
spon ge with water to clean
plastic. However, if the plastic
parts cannot be thorou ghly
cleaned with water, dilute d mil d
d eter gent with water may b e
use d. Be sure to rinse off any
d eter gent resi due using plenty
of water, as it is harmful to plas-
tic parts.
 Do not use any harsh chemical
prod ucts on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoi d using cloths or
spon ges which have been in
contact with stron g or a brasive
cleanin g prod ucts, solvent or
thinner, fuel (g asoline), rust re-
movers or inhi bitors, brake flui d,
antifreeze or electrolyte.
 Do not use hi
gh-pr
essure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepa ge an d
d eterioration in the followin g ar-
eas: seals (of wheel an d swin g-
arm bearin gs, fork an d b rakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, an d switches),
b reather hoses an d vents.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain or near the sea
Since sea salt is extremely corrosive,
carry out the following steps after each
ride in the rain or near the sea.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm wa-
ter since it increases the corro-
sive action of the salt.
[ECA10792]
2. Apply a corrosion protection spray on all metal, including chrome-
and nickel-plated, surfaces to pre-
vent corrosion.
After cleaning 1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Use a chrome polish to shine chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts.
3. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
4. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
5. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
6. Wax all painted surfaces.
7. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA14502
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.
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8-4
8 5. 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.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over. [EWA10952]
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers as
well as of the centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle 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.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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WARNING
NEVER operate:
Improper motorcycle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.



without proper training or instruction.
at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions.
on public roads—a collision can occur with another vehicle.
with a passenger—passengers affect balance and steering and
increase risk of losing control.
ALWAYS:


use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and
rough terrain and in turns.
avoid paved surfaces—pavement may seriously affect handling and
control.
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN
2015.06-1.2× 1 CR
(E)
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