2016 YAMAHA TT-R50E warning

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-28
7
EAU42025
Replacin g the fuse
The 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 4-9.)
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 dam-
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
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
3
2
1
1. Battery coupler
Specified fuse:
10.0 A
1
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7
EAU24351
Supportin g the motorcycle
Since this model is not equipped with a
centerstand, follow these precautions
when removing the front and rear
wheel or performing other mainte-
nance requiring the motorcycle to
stand upright. Check that the motorcy-
cle is in a stable and level position be-
fore starting any maintenance. A
strong wooden box can be placed un-
der the engine for added stability.
To service the front wheel
1. Stabilize the rear of the motorcy- cle by using a motorcycle stand
or, if an additional motorcycle
stand is not available, by placing a
jack under the frame in front of the
rear wheel.
2. Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle
stand.
To service the rear wheel
Raise the rear wheel off the ground by
using a motorcycle stand or, if a motor-
cycle stand is not available, by placing
a jack either under each side of the
frame in front of the rear wheel or under
each side of the swingarm.
EAU24361
Front wheel
EAU56364
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. Remove the front fork leg guard
from each front fork leg by remov-
ing the bolts.
2. Disconnect the brake cable at the wheel by removing the brake lever
free play adjusting nut at the brake
camshaft lever, then remove the
cable from the brake camshaft le-
ver.
1. Front fork leg guard
2. Bolt
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7 5. Connect the brake cable to the
brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake lever free play ad-
justing nut on the brake cable.
TIP
If the spring was removed, install it
onto the brake cable with its smaller di-
ameter end facing down.
6. Adjust the brake lever free play.(See page 7-17.)
7. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handlebar
several times to check for proper
fork operation.
8. Install each front fork leg guard by installing the bolts.
EAU25081
Rear wheel
EAU56732
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10822
To avoi d injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no dan ger of it
fallin g over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Remove the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut, and then discon-
nect the brake rod from the brake
camshaft lever.
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 35 Nm (3.5 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
1. Brake cable
2. Spring
1
2
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
4. Locknut
5. Drive chain puller
1
5
43
2
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7 3. Connect the brake rod to the
brake camshaft lever, and then in-
stall the brake pedal free play ad-
justing nut onto the brake rod.
4. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
5. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 7-20.)
6. Tighten the axle nut to the speci- fied torque.
7. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page 7-18.)
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, d o
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.
Tightenin g torque:
Axle nut: 60 Nm (6.0 m·kgf, 43 ft·lbf)
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-3
8 3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom- mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal,
including chrome- and nickel-plat-
ed, surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clean- er to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry completely before storing or covering it.
WARNING
EWA14502
Contaminants on the brakes or tires
can cause loss of control.  Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water and a mild d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nerin g b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 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 suita ble 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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8-4
8
EAU26153
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
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated 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 ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are store d.
Lon g-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 “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
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. 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.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/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.
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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
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