2016 YAMAHA PW50 drain bolt

Description
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1. Spark arrester (page 7-11)
2. Seat (page 4-8)
3. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-8)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 4-3)
5. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 4-6)
6. Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-8)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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TIP
Store the power reduction plate with
the Owner’s Manual so that it is readily
available whenever you want to reduce
the engine power.
4. Install the exhaust manifold and its
new gasket by installing the bolts,
and then tighten the bolts to the
specified torque.
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Transmission oil
The transmission oil must be checked
for oil leakage before each ride. If any
leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal-
er check and repair the motorcycle. In
addition, the transmission oil must be
changed at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart.1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- terstand.
2. Place an oil pan under the trans- mission to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the transmission oil filler cap, the transmission oil drain bolt
and its gasket to drain the oil from
the transmission.
Tightening torque:
Exhaust manifold bolt: 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
1. Transmission oil filler cap
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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7 4. Install the transmission oil drain
bolt and its new gasket, and then
tighten the bolt to the specified
torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended transmission
oil, and then install and tighten the
oil filler cap.
NOTICE
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In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the transmission oil
also lu bricates the clutch), d o
not mix any chemical additives.
Do not use oils with a diesel
specification of “CD” or oils of a
hi gher quality than specifie d. In
a ddition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the transmission.
6. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
the transmission for oil leakage. If
oil is leaking, immediately turn the
engine off and check for the cau-
se.
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Middle an d final g ear cases
The middle and final gear cases must
be checked for grease leakage before
each ride. If any leakage is found, have
a Yamaha dealer check and repair the
motorcycle. In addition, have a
Yamaha dealer check and lubricate the middle and final gears at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
Ti ghtenin g torque:
Transmission oil drain bolt: 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Recommen ded transmission oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
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 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
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Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle 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 mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
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 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “S” (stop)
position: Turn the fuel cock lever
to “S”.
3. 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.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
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