2020 YAMAHA PW50 fuel filter

Table of contents
Location of important la bels ........... 1-1
Safety information ............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view ....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Handlebar switch............................ 4-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate ............................................ 4-1
Front brake lever ............................ 4-2
Rear brake lever ............................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................. 4-4
Fuel tank breather hose.................. 4-5
2-stroke engine oil .......................... 4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ...................... 4-7
Kickstarter ...................................... 4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-8
Cable lock (for Europe) ................... 4-9
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Starting off ...................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ........ 6-3
Braking ........................................... 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4 Checking the spark plug ................. 7-6
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................. 7-7
Transmission oil .............................. 7-8
Middle and final gear cases .......... 7-10
Cleaning the air filter element ....... 7-10
Cleaning the spark arrester ........... 7-11
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................................... 7-13
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 7-14
Tires .............................................. 7-14
Panel wheels ................................. 7-16
Adjusting the front and rear brake lever free play ............................ 7-17
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ......................................... 7-18
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-19
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-19
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-20
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers ............................... 7-20
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ................................ 7-21
Checking the front fork ................. 7-21
Checking the steering ................... 7-22
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-22
Front wheel ................................... 7-23
Rear wheel .................................... 7-24
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-27
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-28
Motorcycle care an d stora ge .......... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
Storage............................................ 8-3
Specifications ................................... 9-1
Consumer information ................... 10-1
Identification numbers .................. 10-1
In dex ................................................ 11-1
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Description
3-1
3
EAU63371
Left view
1234
56
1. Spark plug (page 7-6)
2. Fuel cock (page 4-6)
3. Throttle stop screw (page 7-13)
4. Air filter element (page 7-10)
5. Kickstarter (page 4-7)
6. Centerstand (page 7-21)
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Instrument and control functions
4-6
4
EAU13454
2-stroke en gine oil
Make sure that there is sufficient 2-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil as
necessary.
NOTICE
ECA16671
Make sure that the 2-stroke en gine
oil tank cap is properly installe d.
EAU40702
Fuel cock
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetor while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has two positions:
S (stop)
With the lever in this position, fuel will
not flow. Always return the lever to this
position when the engine is not run-
ning.
O (on)
With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
2. Minimum level mark
Recommen ded oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
2 1
1. Arrow mark pointing to “S” (stop)
1. Arrow mark pointing to “O” (on)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-3
7
EAU69180
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.
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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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√ 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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Specifications
9-1
9
Dimensions:
Overall length:1245 mm (49.0 in)
Overall width:
610 mm (24.0 in)
Overall height: 705 mm (27.8 in)
Seat height: 475 mm (18.7 in)
Wheelbase:
855 mm (33.7 in)
Ground clearance: 95 mm (3.74 in)
Minimum turning radius: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
41 kg (90 lb)
Maximum rider weight: 25.0 kg (55 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight): 66 kg (146 lb)
Noise an d vi bration level: (Europe)
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
75.1 dB(A) at 2750 r/min
Uncertainty of measurement: 3.0 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Uncertainty of measurement:
0.1 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.4 m/s²
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
2-stroke
Cooling system: Air cooled
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 49 cm³
Bore × stroke:
40.0 × 39.2 mm (1.57 × 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
6.0 : 1 Starting system:
Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Separate lubrication
Engine oil:
Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2S or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade or ISO EG-C [or EG-D]
grade)
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Engine oil quantity: Engine oil tank capacity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type: Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or higher or
Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:
Wet element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
VM12SC × 1
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP4HS (South Africa)
NGK/BPR4HS (Canada, Europe, Oceania)
Manufacturer/model: DENSO/W14FP-L (South Africa)
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal, shoe
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:
1.909 (63/33)
Final drive: Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio: 6.218 (19/15 x 54/11)
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11-1
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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 ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch .................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter............................................... 4-7
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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