steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA PW50 2015 Owners Manual
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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 ...........................4-6
Fuel cock .........................................4-6
Starter (choke) lever .......................4-7
Kickstarter .......................................4-7
Seat .................................................4-7
Cable lock (for Europe) ....................4-8 FOR 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......................................... 7-11 Checking the throttle grip free 
play ............................................ 7-12
Tires .............................................. 7-12
Panel wheels ................................. 7-14
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 ........................................ 7-16
Checking and lubricating the 
throttle grip and cable ............... 7-16
Adjusting the Autolube pump ....... 7-16
Lubricating the front and rear  brake levers ............................... 7-17
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 ................................... 7-19
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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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
7-4
7
EAU4175B
General maintenance and lu brication chartTIPItems marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical
skills.NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB INITIAL
THEREAFTER 
EVERY
1
month 3
months 6
months 6
months 12 
months
1* Front brake
Check operation.Adjust brake lever free play.Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
2* Rear brakeCheck operation.Adjust brake lever free play.Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
3* WheelsCheck runout and for damage.Replace if necessary.
4* TiresCheck tread depth and for damage.Replace if necessary.Check air pressure.Correct if necessary.
5* Wheel bearingsCheck bearings for smooth operation.Replace if necessary.
7*Check for grease leakage.Check gears for damage and wear.Lubricate gears with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 2 years
Middle and final gear
casesCheck bearing assemblies for looseness.Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based 
grease.
Every 2 years
6*
Steering bearings
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7
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.
EAU45512
Checkin g the steerin gWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
1. Place the vehicle on the center- stand.  WARNING! To avoi d inju-
ry, securely support the vehicle
so there is no  dan ger of it fallin g
over.
 [EWA10752]
2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steer-
ing.
EAU23292
Checkin g the wheel  bearin gsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer
check the wheel bearings.
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