2020 YAMAHA TT-R50E check oil

Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-22
7
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca bles
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-25
7
EAUM2701
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
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 d ealer check or re-
pair it.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-4
8
EAU26153
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles ( because
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “OFF” posi-
tion: Turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating. 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.)
WARNING! To prevent d am-
a g e or injury from sparkin g,
make sure to groun d the
spark plu g electro des while
turnin g the en gine over.
[EWA10952]
e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting points of all levers and
pedals as well as of the side-
stand/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.
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11-1
11
Index
A
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-9
B
Battery .................................................. 7-27
Brake lever ............................................. 4-3
Brake lever, checking and
lubricating .......................................... 7-23
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-17
Brake pedal ............................................ 4-4
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting........... 7-18
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-19
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-22
Carburetor, adjusting ........................... 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting ................... 7-16
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ... 7-22
Drive chain slack .................................. 7-20
E
Engine break-in ...................................... 6-3
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-12
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine serial number............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm ......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front fork, checking ............................. 7-25
Fuel......................................................... 4-5
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose ......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap.......................................... 4-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-28
H
Handlebar switches................................ 4-1
I
Identification numbers.......................... 10-1
L
Labels, location ...................................... 1-1
M
Main switch ............................................ 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system.................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ............................... 8-1
P
Parking ................................................... 6-4
Part locations ......................................... 3-1
S
Safety information................................... 2-1
Seat......................................................... 4-8
Shifting .................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal............................................... 4-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-19
Sidestand ................................................ 4-9
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-24
Spark arrester, cleaning ........................ 7-10
Spark plug, checking .............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter ........................................... 4-2
Starter (choke) lever ................................ 4-8
Starting and warming up a cold engine ................................................... 6-1
Starting circuit cut-off system ................ 4-9
Start switch ............................................. 4-1
Steering, checking ................................ 7-26
Storage ................................................... 8-4
Supporting the motorcycle ................... 7-29
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-25
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-23
Throttle grip free play, checking ........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Troubleshooting .................................... 7-33
Troubleshooting chart........................... 7-34
V
Valve clearance..................................... 7-13
Vehicle Emission Control Information
label (For Canada) .............................. 10-1
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking..................... 7-26
Wheel (front).......................................... 7-30
Wheel (rear) ........................................... 7-31
Wheels .................................................. 7-15
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