2020 YAMAHA PW50 warning

Introduction
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha PW50 / PW50L / PW50L2. This
model is the result of Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of fine sporting,
touring, and pacesetting racing machines. It represents the high degree of crafts-
manship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will give you an understanding of the operation, inspection, and basic
maintenance of this motorcycle. If you have any questions concerning the opera-
tion or maintenance of your motorcycle, please consult a Yamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha motorcycle fully comply with the
emissions standards for clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha
has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of oper-
ation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you
and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance
schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. There- fore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at
the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle
and this manual. If there is any question concerning this manual, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Please rea d this manual carefully an d completely before operating this mo-
torcycle.
WARNING
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This motorcycle is desi gne d an d manufactured for off-road use only. It is il-
le gal to operate this motorcycle on any pu blic street, road or highway. Such
use is prohi bite d b y law. This motorcycle complies with almost all state off-
hi ghway noise level an d spark arrester laws an d re gulations. Please check
your local ri din g laws an d re gulations before operatin g this motorcycle.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
 Read this manual carefully and completely before operating this motorcycle.
Make sure you understand all instructions.
 Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the motorcycle.
 Never operate a motorcycle without proper training or instruction.
 Weight of the rider should not exceed 25 kg (55 lb).
AN IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS:
This motorcycle is not a toy. Before you let your child ride this motorcycle, you
should understand the instructions and warnings in this Owner’s Manual. Then be
sure your child understands and will follow them. Children differ in skills, physical
abilities, and judgment. Some children may not be able to operate a motorcycle
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Introduction
safely. Parents should supervise their child’s use of the motorcycle at all times.
Parents should permit continued use only if they determine that the child has the
ability to operate the motorcycle safely.
Your motorcycle is equipped with an adjustable speed limiter and a power reduc-
tion plate. Yamaha recommends that all beginners start off with the speed limiter
adjusting screw turned in and the power reduction plate installed in the exhaust
manifold to limit the power available while they learn. The limiter screw may be
gradually turned out to increase maximum speed as the beginner becomes more
familiar with operating the motorcycle. Parents should decide when to adjust the
motorcycle for more power as their youngster’s riding skills improve. Once the rid-
er can operate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjusting the speed limiter
alone, the power reduction plate can be removed. Since removal of this plate will
result in a significant increase in power, turn the speed limiter back in again; adjust
it out in stages as you did before.
Motorcycles are sin gle track vehicles. Their safe use an d operation are d e-
pen dent upon the use of proper rid ing techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator shoul d know the followin g requirements before
ri din g this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from a competent source on all aspects of mo-
torcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and maintenance requirements in this Owner’s Manu-
al.
 Obtain qualified training in safe and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical service as indicated in this Owner’s Manual
and/or when made necessary by mechanical conditions.
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Important manual information
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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This is the safety alert sym bol. It is use d to
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ar ds. O bey all safety messag es that follow
this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation
which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in d eath or
serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoi d d amag e to the vehi-
cle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
PW50 / PW50L / PW50L2 OWNER’S MANUAL
©2020 by Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
1st e dition, April 2019
All ri ghts reserve d.
Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
is expressly prohi bite d.
Printe d in Japan.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Location of important labels
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da
THIS VEHICLE IS A RESTRICTED USE
MOTORCYCLE AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR
USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS.
CE VÉHICULE EST UNE MOTOCYCLETTE À
USAGE RESTREINT DONT L’USAGE N’EST PAS
DESTINÉ AUX VOIES PUBLIQUES.
3PT-2416E-10
CMVSSCANADANSVAC
TRANSPORT
506
WARNING
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MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
You increase your risk of losing
control if you carry a passenger.
You can
collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road.

eye protection, and protective clothing.
AVERTISSEMENT
5PG-2118K-10

ETIQUETTES AVANT D’UTILISER CE VEHICULE.
La conduite avec
passager augmente les risques de perte de contrôle.

Vous pourriez entrer en collision avec un autre véhicule.

APPROUVE, des lunettes et des vêtements de protection.
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For Oceania an
d South Africa
TIRE INFORMATION
Cold tire normal pressure should be set as
follows.
FRONT
REAR : 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
: 100 kPa, {1.00 kgf/cm²}, 15 psi
3RV-21668-A0
WARNING
3PT-2118K-A1

MANUAL AND ALL LABELS.
You increase your risk of losing
control if you carry a passenger.

You can
collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road.

eye protection, and protective clothing.
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Safety information
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Be a Responsible Owner
As the vehicle’s owner, you are re-
sponsible for the safe and proper oper-
ation of your motorcycle.
Motorcycles are single-track vehicles.
Their safe use and operation are de-
pendent upon the use of proper riding
techniques as well as the expertise of
the operator. Every operator should
know the following requirements be-
fore riding this motorcycle.
He or she should:  Obtain thorough instructions from
a competent source on all aspects
of motorcycle operation.
 Observe the warnings and mainte-
nance requirements in this Own-
er’s Manual.
 Obtain qualified training in safe
and proper riding techniques.
 Obtain professional technical ser-
vice as indicated in this Owner’s
Manual and/or when made neces-
sary by mechanical conditions.
 Never operate a motorcycle with-
out proper training or instruction.
Take a training course. Beginners
should receive training from a cer-
tified instructor. Contact an autho-
rized motorcycle dealer to find out
about the training courses nearest
you.
Safe Ri din g
Perform the pre-operation checks
each time you use the vehicle to make
sure it is in safe operating condition.
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi-
cle properly increases the possibility of
an accident or equipment damage. See page 5-1 for a list of pre-operation
checks.
 This motorcycle is designed for
off-road use only, therefore, it is il-
legal to operate it on public
streets, roads, or highways, even
a dirt or gravel one. Off-road use
on public lands may be illegal.
Please check local regulations be-
fore riding.
 This motorcycle is designed to
carry the operator only. No pas-
sengers.
 The failure of motorists to detect
and recognize motorcycles in traf-
fic is the predominating cause of
automobile/motorcycle accidents.
Many accidents have been
caused by an automobile driver
who did not see the motorcycle.
Making yourself conspicuous ap-
pears to be very effective in reduc-
ing the chance of this type of
accident.
Therefore:
• Wear a brightly colored jacket.
• Use extra caution when you are approaching and passing
through intersections, since in-
tersections are the most likely
places for motorcycle accidents
to occur.
• Ride where other motorists can see you. Avoid riding in another
motorist’s blind spot.
• Never maintain a motorcycle without proper knowledge.
Contact an authorized motorcy-
cle dealer to inform you on ba-
sic motorcycle maintenance.
Certain maintenance can only
be carried out by certified staff.
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Instrument and control functions
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The adjusting range of the speed limit-
er screw is from the fully turned-in po-
sition to 7 mm (0.28 in) turned out.
When the screw is turned out to 7 mm
(0.28 in), the throttle grip can only be
opened approximately halfway. If more
power is required, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
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Improper ad justment of the spee d
limiter coul d cause improper throttle
operation. You coul d lose control,
have an acci dent or be injured . Do
not turn the a djustin g screw out
more than 7 mm (0.28 in) before con-
sultin g a Yamaha dealer. Always
make sure the throttle g rip free play
is a djuste d to 1.5–3.5 mm (0.06–0.14
in). (See pag e 7-14.)
Power reduction plate
Once the rider can operate with skill at
the top speed permitted by adjusting
the speed limiter alone, the power re-
duction plate can be removed. (See
page 7-7.)
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Front brake lever
The front brake lever is located on the
right side of the handlebar. To apply
the front brake, pull this lever toward
the throttle grip.
1. No more than 7 mm (0.28 in)
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1. Front brake lever
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Rear brake lever
The rear brake lever is located on the
left side of the handlebar. To apply the
rear brake, pull this lever toward the
handlebar grip.
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Fuel tank cap
To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it
counterclockwise, and then pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap, insert it into
the tank opening, and then turn it
clockwise.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leakin g fuel is a fire hazar d.
1. Rear brake lever
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1. Fuel tank cap
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