2020 YAMAHA PW50 air condition

Safety information
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2ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poi-
soning, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.
 Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.
 Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.
 Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loa din g
Adding accessories to your motorcycle
can adversely affect stability and han-
dling if the weight distribution of the
motorcycle is changed. To avoid the
possibility of an accident, use extreme
caution when adding accessories to
your motorcycle. Use extra care when
riding a motorcycle that has added ac-
cessories. Here are some general
guidelines to follow if adding accesso-
ries to your motorcycle:
Operation of an overloa ded vehicle
coul d cause an acci dent.
 The weight of the operator must
not exceed 25 kg (55 lb).
 Accessory weight should be kept
as low and close to the motorcy-
cle as possible. Securely pack
your heaviest items as close to the
center of the vehicle as possible
and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on
both sides of the motorcycle to
minimize imbalance or instability.
 Shifting weights can create a sud-
den imbalance. Make sure that
accessories are securely attached
to the motorcycle before riding.
Check accessory mounts fre-
quently.
• Properly adjust the suspension for your load (suspension-ad-
justable models only), and
check the condition and pres-
sure of your tires.
• Never attach any large or heavy items to the handlebar, front
fork, or front fender.
Genuine Yamaha Accessories
Choosing accessories for your vehicle
is an important decision. Genuine
Yamaha accessories, which are avail- able only from a Yamaha dealer, have
been designed, tested, and approved
by Yamaha for use on your vehicle.
Many companies with no connection
to Yamaha manufacture parts and ac-
cessories or offer other modifications
for Yamaha vehicles. Yamaha is not in
a position to test the products that
these aftermarket companies produce.
Therefore, Yamaha can neither en-
dorse nor recommend the use of ac-
cessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
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For your safety – pre-operation checks
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-4, 4-5
2-stroke en gine oil • Check oil level in oil tank.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 4-6
Tr a n s m i s s i o n o i l • Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 7-8
Mi dd le an d final g ear
cases • Check vehicle for grease leakage.
7-10
Front brake • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17,
7-18
Rear brake • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17,
7-18
Throttle g rip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 7-14,
7-19
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary.
7-19
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-14,
7-16
Brake levers • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary.
7-20
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control system
TIP
Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they
require special tools, data and technical skills.
4 *Carburetor Check engine idling speed and
starter operation.
Adjust if necessary.
Clean.
5 *Cylinder head and
exhaust system Check for leakage.
√
Tighten if necessary.
Decarbonize if necessary.
6
*Spark arrester Clean.√
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
1 month3 months
6 months
6 months12 months
1
*Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.√√√ √
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√
√
√√
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√
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√ Replace if necessary.
2Spark plug Check condition.
Adjust gap and clean.
Replace if necessary.
3Air filter element
Clean with solvent.
Replace if necessary.
THEREAFTER
EVERYINITIAL
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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Checkin g the throttle grip free
play
Measure the throttle grip free play as
shown.
Periodically check the throttle grip free
play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha
dealer adjust it.
EAU64472
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the ground. Safety in all
conditions of riding depends on a rela-
tively small area of contact. Therefore,
it is essential to maintain the tires in
good condition at all times and replace
them at the appropriate time with the
specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA15371
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the am bient tempera-
ture).
1. Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play:
1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14 in)
1
Stan dar d tire air pressure:
Front: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
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Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
centerstand
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.
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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 d anger 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 d ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Lithium-soap-based grease
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