light YAMAHA GIGGLE50 2009 User Guide

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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Kickstarter
Seat
Helmet holder
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SeatZAUM00**To open the seat
1. Insert the key in the lock, and then
turn it as shown.
2. Fold the seat up.
To close the seat
1. Fold the seat down, and then push
it down to lock it in place.
2. Remove the key.TIP
Make sure that the seat is properly se-
cured before riding.
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Helmet holderZAUM00**
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1. Helmet holderThe helmet holder is located under the
seat.
To secure a helmet to the helmet
holder
1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Pull the helmet holder up.
3. Attach the helmet to the helmet
holder and then push the helmet
holder down.
4. Securely close the seat. WARNING!
Never ride with a helmet attached
to the helmet holder, since the
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KickstarterZAUM00**
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1. KickstarterTo start the engine, fold out the
kickstarter lever, move it down lightly
with your foot until the gears engage,
and then push it down smoothly but
forcefully.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY - PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Centerstand• Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pivots if necessary.6-17
Chassis fasteners• Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened.
• Tighten if necessary.-
Instruments, lights, signals
and switches• Check operation.
• Correct if necessary.3-3, 3-5 ITEM CHECKS PAGE

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Starting the engine
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If there
is a control or function you do not un-
derstand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of con-
trol, which could cause an accident
or injury.
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This model is equipped with a lean angle
sensor to stop the engine in case of a
turnover. To start the engine after a turn-
over, be sure to turn the main switch to
“OFF” and then to “ON”. Failing to do so
will prevent the engine from starting
even though the engine will crank when
pushing the start switch.
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Starting the engine
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NOTICESee page 5-3 for engine break-in in-
structions prior to operating the ve-
hicle for the first time.1. Turn the key to “ON”.
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NOTICEThe engine trouble warning light and
coolant temperature warning light
should come on for a few seconds,
then go off. If these warning lights do
not go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
their electrical circuits.2. Close the throttle completely.
3. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch while applying the front
or rear brake.
NOTICE:
For maxi-
mum engine life, never acceler-
ate hard when the engine is
cold!
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If the engine does not start, release
the start switch, wait a few sec-
onds, and then try again. Each
starting attempt should be as short
as possible to preserve the battery.
Do not crank the engine more than
5 seconds on any one attempt. If
the engine does not start with the
starter motor, try using the
kickstar ter.

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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances. Dur-
ing this period, prolonged full-throttle
operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided. Fuel consumption, tips for reducing
Engine break-in
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Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:●
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
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Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traf-
fic lights or at railroad crossings).
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0 ~ 150 km (0 ~ 90 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle.
After every hour of operation, stop the
engine, and then let it cool for five to
ten minutes.Vary the engine speed from time to time.
Do not operate the engine at one set
throttle position.
150 ~ 500 km (90 ~ 300 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2
throttle.
Rev the engine freely through the gears,
but do not use full throttle at any time.
500 ~ 1000 km (300 ~ 600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4
throttle.
NOTICE:
After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed and the oil strainer
cleaned.
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1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.
Vary the speed occasionally.
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NOTICEIf any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealer
check the vehicle.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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*Throttle grip housing
and cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.———— —
26*Air induction system• Check the air cut-off valve, reed valve, and hose for
damage.
• Replace the entire air induction system if necessary.———— —
27*Lights, signals and
switches• Check operation.
• Adjust headlight beam.————— — NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOBODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi)6000 km
(3500 mi)12000 km
(7000 mi)18000 km
(10500 mi)24000 km
(14000 mi)

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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Panel CTo remo
ve the panel
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1. Panel C1. Open the seat. (See page 3-10.)
2. Remove the screws, and then take
the panel off.To install the panel
Place the panel in the original position,
and then install the screws.
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which is easy to check.
Since heat and deposits will cause any
spark plug to slowly erode, the spark
plug should be removed and checked in
accordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
To remove the spark plug
1. Remove panel A. (See page 6-5.)
2. Remove the spark plug cap.ZAUM00**
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1. Spark plug wrench
Spark plug, checking
3. Remove the spark plug as shown,
with a spark plug wrench available
at a Yamaha dealer.
To check the spark plug
1. Check that the porcelain insulator
around the center electrode of the
spark plug is a medium-to-light tan
(the ideal color when the vehicle is
ridden normally).
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If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif-
ferent color, the engine could be operat-
ing improperly. Do not attempt to diag-
nose such problems yourself. Instead,
have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.2. Check the spark plug for electrode
erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, and replace it if nec-
essary.Specified spark plug:
CR7E (NGK)

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To install the spark plug
1. Measure the spark plug gap with a
wire thickness gauge and, if nec-
essary, adjust the gap to specifi-
cation.Spark plug gap:
0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)2. Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and
then wipe off any grime from the
spark plug threads.
3. Install the spark plug with the spark
plug wrench, and then tighten it to
the specified torque.Tightening torque:
Spark plug:
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If a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4~1/2 turn past
finger tight. However, the spark plugshould be tightened to the specified
torque as soon as possible.
4. Install the spark plug cap.
5. Install the panel.
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Engine oilThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil must
be changed and the oil strainer cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the engine oil level
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand. A slight tilt to the side
can result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for sev-
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1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
Engine oil

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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torque. WARNING! Make sure that
no foreign material enters the fi-
nal transmission case. Make sure
that no oil gets on the tire or
wheel.
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Tightening torque:
Final transmission oil filler bolt:

Recommended final transmission oil:
See page 8-1.
Oil quantity:
0.10 L (0.11 US qt, 0.09 Imp.qt)7. Check the final transmission case
for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
check for the cause.
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CoolantThe coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart. Coolant
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To check the coolant level
The coolant level should be checked as
follows before each ride. In addition, the
coolant must be changed at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the
centerstand.TIP
8The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.
8Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.TIP
The coolant should be between the mini-
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1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark

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1. Remove the headlight unit by re-
moving the screws.ZAUM00**1
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1. Headlight unit
2. Screw2. Disconnect the headlight coupler,
and then remove the bulb cover.ZAUM00**
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1. Headlight coupler
2. Bulb cover
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder
by turning it counterclockwise, and
then remove the burnt-out bulb.ZAUM00**
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1. Headlight bulb holder4. Place a new headlight bulb into po-
sition, and then secure it with the
bulb holder.
5. Install the headlight bulb cover, and
then connect the coupler.
6. Install the headlight unit by install-
ing the screws.
7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the
headlight beam if necessary. Headlight bulb, replacing
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Replacing the headlight bulbThis model is equipped with a quartz
bulb headlight. If the headlight bulb burns
out, replace it as follows.
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NOTICEDo not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil,
otherwise the transparency of the
glass, the luminosity of the bulb, and
the bulb life will be adversely affected.
Thoroughly clean off any dirt and fin-
gerprints on the headlight bulb us-
ing a cloth moistened with alcohol
or thinner.

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Tail/brake light bulb, replacing
Turn signal light bulb, replacing
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Replacing a turn signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lens
by removing the screw.
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1. Turn signal light lens
2. Bulb
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Replacing the tail/brake light
bulb1. Remove the tail/brake light lens by
removing the screws.ZAUM00**
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1. Tail/brake light lens
2. Bulb2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by push-
ing it in and turning it counterclock-
wise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.4. Install the lens by installing the
screws.
NOTICE:
Do not over-
tighten the screws, otherwise the
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