2018 YAMAHA AEROX50 steering wheel adjustment

Table of contentsSafety information............................ 1-1
Further safe-riding points ............... 1-5
Description....................................... 2-1
Left view ......................................... 2-1
Right view ....................................... 2-2
Controls and instruments ............... 2-3
Instrument and control functions... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock............... 3-1
Indicator lights and warning
lights............................................ 3-2
Multi-function display ..................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ........................ 3-6
Front brake lever ............................ 3-7
Rear brake lever ............................. 3-7
Fuel tank cap .................................. 3-7
Fuel ................................................. 3-8
Catalytic converter ....................... 3-10
Kickstarter .................................... 3-10
Seats ............................................ 3-11
Storage compartment .................. 3-12
For your safety – pre-operation
checks............................................... 4-1
Operation and important riding
points................................................ 5-1
Starting a cold engine .................... 5-1
Starting off ...................................... 5-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 5-2Braking ............................................ 5-3
Tips for reducing fuel
consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-4
Parking ............................................ 5-4
Periodic maintenance and
adjustment........................................ 6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system .............. 6-2
General maintenance and
lubrication chart ........................... 6-3
Removing and installing the
cowling and panel........................ 6-6
Checking the spark plug ................. 6-7
Engine oil and oil strainer ................ 6-9
Final transmission oil..................... 6-11
Coolant.......................................... 6-12
Replacing the air filter element
and cleaning the check hose..... 6-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-14
Valve clearance ............................. 6-14
Tires .............................................. 6-15
Cast wheels................................... 6-16
Checking the front and rear brake
lever free play ............................ 6-17
Checking the front and rear brake
pads ........................................... 6-17
Checking the brake fluid level ....... 6-18
Changing the brake fluid ............... 6-19Checking and lubricating the
cables ........................................ 6-19
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 6-20
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 6-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 6-21
Checking the front fork ................. 6-21
Checking the steering................... 6-22
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 6-22
Battery .......................................... 6-23
Replacing the fuse ........................ 6-24
Replacing the headlight bulb ........ 6-25
Replacing the auxiliary light bulb
(for CHE) .................................... 6-26
Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb ........................................... 6-27
License plate light......................... 6-28
Troubleshooting............................ 6-28
Troubleshooting charts................. 6-29
Scooter care and storage................ 7-1
Matte color caution......................... 7-1
Care ................................................ 7-1
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Periodic maintenance and adjustment
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10*Wheel bearings• Check bearings for looseness or
damage.√√√√
11*Diagnostic system
check• Perform dynamic inspection us-
ing Yamaha diagnostic tool.
• Check the error codes.√√√√√√
12*Steering bearings• Check bearing play and steering
for roughness.√√√√√
• Lubricate with lithium-soap-
based grease.Every 24000 km (14000 mi)
13*Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened.√√√√√
14Front brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
15Rear brake lever
pivot shaft• Lubricate with silicone grease.√√√√√
16 Centerstand• Check operation.
• Lubricate.√√√√√
17*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leak-
age.√√√√
18*Shock absorber as-
sembly• Check operation and shock ab-
sorber for oil leakage.√√√√
19 Engine oil• Change. (See page 3-2.)√2000 km (1200 mi) after the initial 1000 km (600 mi) and every
3000 km (1800 mi) thereafter
• Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage.Every 3000 km (1800 mi)√
20*Engine oil strainer• Clean.√Every 6000 km (3500 mi) NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK 1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)
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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
pair it.
EAU45512
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center-
stand. WARNING! To avoid inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no danger of it falling
over.
[EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front
fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checking the wheel bearingsThe 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.
ZAUM0932
ZAUM0297
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