
RIDING YOUR ATV ........................................ 7-1GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV ................ 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE ............... 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV................................ 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-13
RIDING DOWNHILL .................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE................................ 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW WATER .................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ............. 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING .......................... 7-20
WHAT TO DO IF... ..................................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO... ......................................... 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................................ 8-1 Owner’s Manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart: Emission control system .......................................... 8-3
Periodic maintenance chart: General maintenance and lubrication..................... 8-5
Removing and installing the panel .............. 8-9
Checking the spark plug ............................. 8-9
Engine oil................................................... 8-11
Why Yamalube .......................................... 8-14 Transmission oil ........................................ 8-15
Cleaning the air filter element ................... 8-16
Cleaning the spark arrester ...................... 8-19
Adjusting the carburetor ........................... 8-20
Adjusting the engine idling speed ............ 8-20
Adjusting the throttle lever free play ......... 8-22
Valve clearance......................................... 8-22
Brakes....................................................... 8-22
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ...................................................... 8-23
Adjusting the front brake lever free play... 8-24
Adjusting the rear brake lever free play .... 8-26
Drive chain slack....................................... 8-26
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ....................................................... 8-29
Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-29
Checking and lubricating the front and rear brake levers ..................................... 8-30
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-30
Lubricating the front arm pivots ............... 8-31
Lubricating the front knuckle pivots ......... 8-31
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-32
Battery ...................................................... 8-32
Replacing the fuse .................................... 8-35
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-36
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-36
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EBU17681
DESCRIPTION
EBU17691Left view
EBU17701Right view
1. Fuel tank cap
2. Fuel cock
3. Air filter
4. Engine stop switch with cord (lanyard)
5. Rear shock absorber
6. Kickstarter lever cap
7. Throttle stop screw
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4
5
3
6
7
1. Spark arrester
2. Reflector
3. Tool kit
4. Fuse
5. Battery
6. Spark plug
7. Engine oil filler cap
8. Transmission oil filler cap1
23
4,5
6
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5. Install the transmission oil drain bolt and its
new gasket, and then tighten the bolt to the
specified torque.
6. Refill with the specified amount of the recom- mended oil. NOTICE: Make sure that no
foreign material enters the transmission
case.
[ECB03380]
7. Check the oil filler cap O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
8. Install and tighten the oil filler cap.
9. Check the transmission case for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, check for the cause.EBU34110Cleaning the air filter elementThe air filter element should be serviced at the in-
tervals specified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart. Clean or, if necessary, replace
the air filter element more frequently if you are rid-
ing in unusually wet or dusty areas.TIPThere is a check hose at the bottom of the air filter
case. If dust or water collects in this hose, empty
the hose and clean the air filter element and air fil-
ter case.
1. Transmission oil drain bolt
2. GasketTightening torque:Transmission oil drain bolt:30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)
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Recommended oil: See page 10-1.
Oil quantity: 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qt)
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5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air filter
element and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the air filter element when squeezing it.
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6. Check the air filter element and replac YAMAHA YFZ50 2020 Owners Manual 8-18
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5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air filter
element and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the air filter element when squeezing it.
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5. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the air filter
element and let it dry. NOTICE: Do not twist
the air filter element when squeezing it.
[ECB02310]
6. Check the air filter element and replace it if damaged.
7. Apply Yamaha foam air filter oil or other qual- ity foam air filter oil to the element.TIPThe air filter element should be wet but not drip-
ping. 8. Insert the air filter element into the air filtercase.
9. Install the air filter case cover by hooking the holders onto the air filter case. NOTICE:
Make sure that the air filter element is
properly seated in the air filter case. Never
operate the engine with the air filter ele-
1. Air filter element
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Engine oil:Recommended brand:
SAE viscosity grades:5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade: API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Quantity: Oil change: 0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)Transmission oil:Type:SAE 80W-90
Quantity: 0.35 L (0.37 US qt, 0.31 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:Wet element
Air filter oil grade:
Foam air-filter oilFuel:Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Minimum research octane:
91
Fuel tank capacity: 5.6 L (1.5 US gal, 1.2 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 0.7 L (0.18 US gal, 0.15 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
VM12 × 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/CR6HSA
Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Drivetrain:Primary reduction ratio:
1.000
Secondary reduction ratio: 2.923 (38/13)
Final drive: Chain
Clutch type:
Dry, centrifugal, shoe
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-5
Air filter element, cleaning ........................................... 8-16BBattery ......................................................................... 8-32
Brake lever free play, adjusting the front ..................... 8-24
Brake lever free play (rear), adjusting .......................... 8-26
Brake lever, front ........................................................... 4-5
Brake lever, rear ............................................................. 4-6
Brake levers, checking and lubricating ........................ 8-30
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-22
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................ 8-29
Carburetor, adjusting ................................................... 8-20
Chassis fasteners .......................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-3
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating ........................... 8-29
Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-26EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-3
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ..................................................... 8-20
Engine oil ..............................................................5-3, 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ........................................................ 4-1
Engine stop switch with lanyard .................................... 4-2
FFront and rear brake shoes, checking ......................... 8-23
Front arm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-31
Front knuckle pivots, lubricating ................................. 8-31
Fuel ......................................................................... 4-9, 5-3
Fuel cock ..................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap ................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................ 8-35HHandlebar switches ....................................................... 4-1IIdentification numbers ................................................. 11-1
Instruments and switches .............................................. 5-6KKickstarter ...................................................................... 4-7LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................ 8-5
Maintenance chart, emission control system ................ 8-3
Model label .................................................................. 11-1OOwner’s Manual and tool kit .......................................... 8-2PPanel, removing and installing ....................................... 8-9
Parking ........................................................................... 6-3
Parking brake ................................................................. 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-4
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