engine YAMAHA PW50 2011 Owners Manual

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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
PW50 (JYA3PT00000428026– )
(Make, model)
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC(If applicable)and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Kunihiko Miwa
Executive Officer
Commuter Vehicle Section
Engineering Section
Motorcycle Business Operation
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Date of Issue
4 March , 2010
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT
LABELS ............................................1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .................................. 3-1
Left view .......................................... 3-1
Right view ........................................ 3-2
Controls and instruments ................3-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS....................................... 4-1
Handlebar switch ............................ 4-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate ............................................4-1
Front brake lever ............................ 4-2
Rear brake lever ............................. 4-3
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-3
Fuel ................................................ 4-3
Fuel tank breather hose ................. 4-5
2-stroke engine oil ..........................4-5
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-6
Starter (choke) lever ....................... 4-6
Kickstarter ......................................4-7
Seat ................................................ 4-7FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS............. 5-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold
engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-1
Starting off ..................................... 6-2
Acceleration and deceleration ....... 6-2
Braking ........................................... 6-2
Engine break-in .............................. 6-3
Parking ........................................... 6-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT................................... 7-1
Owner’s tool kit .............................. 7-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and
lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Removing the power reduction
plate ............................................ 7-7
Transmission oil ............................. 7-8
Middle and final gear cases ........... 7-9
Cleaning the air filter element ........ 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ......... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ........................................ 7-11Checking the throttle cable free
play ........................................... 7-12
Tires ............................................. 7-12
Panel wheels ................................ 7-13
Adjusting the front and rear brake
lever free play ........................... 7-14
Checking the front and rear brake
shoes ........................................ 7-15
Checking and lubricating the
cables ....................................... 7-15
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear
brake levers .............................. 7-16
Checking and lubricating the
centerstand ............................... 7-17
Checking the front fork ................. 7-17
Checking the steering .................. 7-18
Checking the wheel bearings ....... 7-18
Front wheel .................................. 7-18
Rear wheel ................................... 7-20
Troubleshooting ........................... 7-23
Troubleshooting chart .................. 7-24
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND
STORAGE.......................................... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care ............................................... 8-1
Storage ........................................... 8-3
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Many accidents have been caused
by error of the motorcycle opera-
tor. A typical error made by the op-
erator is veering wide on a turn
due to excessive speed or under-
cornering (insufficient lean angle
for the speed). Never travel faster
than warranted by conditions.


Ride cautiously in unfamiliar ar-
eas. You may encounter hidden
obstacles that could cause an ac-
cident.


The posture of the operator is im-
portant for proper control. The op-
erator should keep both hands on
the handlebar and both feet on the
operator footrests during operation
to maintain control of the motorcy-
cle.


Never ride under the influence of
alcohol or other drugs.
Protective Apparel
The majority of fatalities from motorcy-
cle accidents are the result of head in-
juries. The use of a safety helmet is the
single most critical factor in the preven-
tion or reduction of head injuries.


Always wear an approved helmet.


Wear a face shield or goggles.
Wind in your unprotected eyes
could contribute to an impairment
of vision that could delay seeing a
hazard.


The use of a jacket, heavy boots,
trousers, gloves, etc., is effective in
preventing or reducing abrasions
or lacerations.


Never wear loose-fitting clothes,
otherwise they could catch on the
control levers, footrests, or wheels
and cause injury or an accident.


Always wear protective clothing
that covers your legs, ankles, and
feet. The engine or exhaust sys-
tem become very hot during or af-
ter operation and can cause burns.
Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
All engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car-
bon monoxide can cause headaches,
dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, confu-
sion, and eventually death.
Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odor-
less, tasteless gas which may be
present even if you do not see or smell
any engine exhaust. Deadly levels ofcarbon monoxide can collect rapidly
and you can quickly be overcome and
unable to save yourself. Also, deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can linger
for hours or days in enclosed or poorly
ventilated areas. If you experience any
symptoms of carbon monoxide poison-
ing, leave the area immediately, get
fresh air, and SEEK MEDICAL TREAT-
MENT.


Do not run engine indoors. Even if
you try to ventilate engine exhaust
with fans or open windows and
doors, carbon monoxide can rap-
idly reach dangerous levels.


Do not run engine in poorly venti-
lated or partially enclosed areas
such as barns, garages, or car-
ports.


Do not run engine outdoors where
engine exhaust can be drawn into
a building through openings such
as windows and doors.
Loading
Adding accessories to your motorcycle
can adversely affect stability and han-
dling if the weight distribution of the mo-
torcycle is changed. To avoid the
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2-4
2 cornering clearance, limit suspen-
sion travel, steering travel or con-
trol operation.
Accessories fitted to the handle-
bar or the front fork area can
create instability due to improper
weight distribution. If accesso-
ries are added to the handlebar
or front fork area, they must be
as lightweight as possible and
should be kept to a minimum.
Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle. Wind may at-
tempt to lift the motorcycle, or
the motorcycle may become un-
stable in cross winds.
Certain accessories can dis-
place the operator from his or
her normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.


Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical acces-
sories exceed the capacity of the
motorcycle’s electrical system, anelectric failure could result, which
could cause a dangerous loss of
lights or engine power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match the
performance capabilities and to provide
the best combination of handling, brak-
ing, and comfort. Other tires, rims, siz-
es, and combinations may not be
appropriate. Refer to page 7-12 for tire
specifications and more information on
replacing your tires.
Transporting the motorcycle
Be sure to observe following instruc-
tions before transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle.


Remove all loose items from the
motorcycle.


Check that the fuel cock (if
equipped) is in the “OFF” position
and that there are no fuel leaks.


Point the front wheel straight
ahead on the trailer or in the truck
bed, and choke it in a rail to pre-
vent movement.


Shift the transmission in gear (for
models with a manual transmis-
sion).


Secure the motorcycle with tie-
downs or suitable straps that are
attached to solid parts of the mo-
torcycle, such as the frame or up-
per front fork triple clamp (and not,
for example, to rubber-mounted
handlebars or turn signals, or parts
that could break). Choose the lo-
cation for the straps carefully so
the straps will not rub against
painted surfaces during transport.


The suspension should be com-
pressed somewhat by the tie-
downs, if possible, so that the mo-
torcycle will not bounce excessive-
ly during transport.
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DESCRIPTION
3-2
3
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Right view
1
2
3
4
5
1. Spark arrester (page 7-10)
2. Seat (page 4-7)
3. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-8)
4. 2-stroke engine oil tank (page 4-5)
5. Transmission oil drain bolt (page 7-8)
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DESCRIPTION
3-3
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Controls and instruments
12
7 345
6
1. Rear brake lever (page 4-3)
2. Starter (choke) lever (page 4-6)
3. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 4-5)
4. Engine stop switch (page 4-1)
5. Front brake lever (page 4-2)
6. Throttle grip (page 7-12)
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4
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Handlebar switch
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Engine stop switch
“OFF/RUN/START”
Set this switch to “START” before start-
ing the engine. Set this switch to “RUN”
after warming up the engine or before
starting off. Set this switch to “OFF” to
stop the engine.TIP

The engine cannot be started with
this switch set to the “RUN” posi-
tion.


The engine speed is limited while
this switch is set to the “START”
position, therefore the motorcycle
cannot be ridden in that switch po-
sition.
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Speed limiter and power re-
duction plate Your motorcycle is equipped with an
adjustable speed limiter and a power
reduction plate. The speed limiter
keeps the throttle from fully opening,
even when the throttle grip is turned to
the maximum. The power reduction
plate is installed in the exhaust mani-
fold to limit the amount of power avail-
able while learning.
Speed limiter
1. Loosen the locknut.
2. To increase the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the maximum engine
power available and the maximum
speed of the motorcycle, turn the
adjusting screw in direction (b).
1. Engine stop switch “OFF/RUN/START”
1
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4
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Rear brake lever The rear brake lever is located on the
left handlebar grip. To apply the rear
brake, pull this lever toward the handle-
bar 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 clock-
wise.
WARNING
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Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
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Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
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Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.1. Before refueling, turn off the en-
gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
1. Rear brake lever
1
1. Fuel tank cap
1
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4
3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi-
ately. NOTICE: Immediately wipe
off spilled fuel with a clean, dry,
soft cloth, since fuel may deteri-
orate painted surfaces or plastic
parts.
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4. Be sure to securely close the fuel
tank cap.
WARNING
EWA15151
Gasoline is poisonous and can
cause injury or death. Handle gaso-
line with care. Never siphon gaso-
line by mouth. If you should swallow
some gasoline or inhale a lot of gas-
oline vapor, or get some gasoline in
your eyes, see your doctor immedi-ately. If gasoline spills on your skin,
wash with soap and water. If gaso-
line spills on your clothing, change
your clothes.
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For CanadaNOTICE
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Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a pump octane number
[(R+M)/2] of 86 or higher, or a research
octane number of 91 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a
gasoline of a different brand or premi-um unleaded fuel. Use of unleaded fuel
will extend spark plug life and reduce
maintenance cost.
Gasohol
There are two types of gasohol: gaso-
hol containing ethanol and that contain-
ing methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if ethanol content
does not exceed 10% (E10). Gasohol
containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or ve-
hicle performance problems.
For Europe, Oceania and South Afri-
ca
1. Fuel tank filler tube
2. Maximum fuel level
2 1
Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
Recommended fuel:
For Europe and South Africa: REG-
ULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
For Oceania: UNLEADED GASO-
LINE ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)
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4
NOTICE
ECA15590
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use
of leaded gasoline will cause severe
damage to internal engine parts,
such as the piston rings as well as to
the exhaust system.Your Yamaha engine has been de-
signed to use regular unleaded gaso-
line with a research octane number of
91 or higher. If knocking (or pinging) oc-
curs, use a gasoline of a different brand
or premium unleaded fuel. Use of un-
leaded fuel will extend spark plug life
and reduce maintenance costs.
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Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle:

Check the fuel tank breather hose
connection.


Check the fuel tank breather hose
for cracks or damage, and replace
it if damaged.


Make sure that the fuel tank
breather hose is not blocked, and
clean it if necessary.
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2-stroke engine oil Make sure that there is sufficient 2-
stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil as
necessary.NOTICE
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Make sure that the 2-stroke engine
oil tank cap is properly installed.
1. Fuel tank breather hose
1
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
2. Minimum level mark
Recommended oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil quantity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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