2022 YAMAHA PW50 brake light

Operation and important ri din g points
6-2
6
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Startin g a warm en gine
Follow the same procedure as for
starting a cold engine with the excep-
tion that the starter (choke) is not re-
quired when the engine is warm.
Instead, start the engine with the throt-
tle slightly open.
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If the engine does not start after sever-
al kicks, try again with the throttle 1/4
to 1/2 open.
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Startin g off
1. While applying the rear brake le-
ver, push the motorcycle off the
centerstand.
2. Completely close the throttle.
3. Set the engine stop switch to “RUN”.
4. Check for oncoming off-road vehi- cles, release the rear brake lever,
and then slowly turn the throttle
grip in order to take off.
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7-5
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
11 *Front and rear brake
lever pivot Apply lithium-soap-based grease
lightly.
12 *Centerstand pivot Check operation.
13
*Shock absorber
assemblies Check operation and for oil leakage.
14
*Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant.
15 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant.
Replace if necessary. Apply lithium-soap-based grease
lightly.
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7 6. Remove the exhaust manifold
bolts, and then remove the ex-
haust chamber, the power reduc-
tion plate and the gasket.
7. Remove the right-side rear shock absorber mounting bolt and then
tilt the rear shock absorber up-
ward as shown. 8. Remove the axle nut while apply-
ing the rear brake.
9. Remove the rear arm by removing the nuts and washers.
10. Pull the wheel to the right to re- move it from the rear axle.
To install the rear wheel 1. Apply a light coating of lithium- soap-based grease to the splines
of the rear axle and wheel hub.
2. Install the wheel to the rear axle.
3. Install the rear arm by installing the washers and nuts.
4. Install the axle nut.
5. Install the right-side rear shock absorber by installing the mount-
ing bolt.
1. Exhaust chamber
2. Exhaust chamber bolt
3. Washer
1. Exhaust manifold bolt
1. Rear shock absorber mounting bolt
2
1
3
1
1
1. Axle nut
1. Rear arm
2. Washer
3. Rear arm nut
1
1
2
3
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