2017 YAMAHA PW50 check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-21
7
EAU23193
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstan d
The operation of the centerstand
should be checked before each ride,
and the pivots and metal-to-metal con-
tact surfaces should be lubricated if
necessary.
WARNING
EWA11302
If the centerstan d d oes not move up
an d d own smoothly, have a Yamaha
d ealer check or repair it. Otherwise,
the centerstan d coul d contact the
g roun d an d d istract the operator, re-
sultin g in a possi ble loss of control.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no dan ger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damag e is foun d or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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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11
Index
A
Acceleration and deceleration................ 6-3
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-10
Autolube pump, adjusting .................... 7-20
B
Brake lever, front .................................... 4-2
Brake lever, rear ..................................... 4-3
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-20
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-18
Braking ................................................... 6-3
C
Cable lock (for Europe)........................... 4-9
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-19
Carburetor, adjusting ........................... 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-21
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-13
Engine oil ................................................ 4-6
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm ......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake lever free play, adjusting ............................................ 7-17
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-21
Fuel......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap.......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch ................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers.......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter .............................................. 4-8
L
Labels, location ...................................... 1-1
M
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system.................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
Middle and final gear cases ................. 7-10
P
Parking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations ......................................... 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing ........... 7-7
S
Safety information................................... 2-1
Seat......................................................... 4-8
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-11
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate ...................................................... 4-1
Starter (choke) lever ................................ 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ................................................... 6-1
Starting off .............................................. 6-2
Steering, checking ................................ 7-22
Storage ................................................... 8-3
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-19
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 7-14
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Tool kit .................................................... 7-2
Transmission oil ...................................... 7-8
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting chart........................... 7-28
V
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada) .............................. 10-1
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 7-22
Wheel (front).......................................... 7-23
Wheel (rear) ........................................... 7-24
Wheels .................................................. 7-16
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