YAMAHA PW50 2018 Manual PDF

Motorcycle care and stora ge
8-3
8

Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the tires.
 If necessary, wash the tires with
warm water an d a mil d d eter-
g ent. Before ri din g at hi gher
speed s, test the motorcycle’s
b rakin g performance an d cor-
nering b ehavior.
NOTICE
ECA10801
 Apply spray oil an d wax spar-
in gly an d make sure to wipe off
any excess.
 Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber an d plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitab le care
prod uct.
 Avoi d using abrasive polishin g
compoun ds as they will wear
away the paint.
TIP
Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on
what products to use.
EAU40646
Stora ge
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a cool,
dry place and, if necessary, protect it
against dust with a porous cover. Be
sure the engine and the exhaust sys-
tem are cool before covering the mo-
torcycle.
NOTICE
ECA10811
 Storin g the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilate d room or cover-
in g it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water an d humi d-
ity to seep in an d cause rust.
 To prevent corrosion, avoi d
d amp cellars, sta bles (b ecause
of the presence of ammonia)
an d areas where stron g chemi-
cals are stored .
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for sev-
eral months: 1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
2. For motorcycles equipped with a fuel cock that has an “S” (stop)
position: Turn the fuel cock lever
to “S”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosening the drain bolt; this
will prevent fuel deposits from
building up. Pour the drained fuel
into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
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Motorcycle care and stora ge
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8 5. Perform the following steps to
protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place
the spark plug on the cylinder
head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit spark-
ing during the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This will
coat the cylinder wall with oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING! To
prevent damag e or injury
from sparkin g, make sure to
g roun d the spark plu g elec-
tro des while turnin g the en-
g ine over. [EWA10952]
6. Lubricate all control cables and
the pivoting points of all levers as
well as of the centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alterna-
tively, turn the wheels a little every
month in order to prevent the tires
from becoming degraded in one
spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
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Specifications
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Dimensions:
Overall length:1245 mm (49.0 in)
Overall width:
610 mm (24.0 in)
Overall height: 705 mm (27.8 in)
Seat height: 475 mm (18.7 in)
Wheelbase:
855 mm (33.7 in)
Ground clearance: 95 mm (3.74 in)
Minimum turning radius: 1.3 m (4.27 ft)
Wei ght:
Curb weight:
41 kg (90 lb)
Maximum rider weight: 25.0 kg (55 lb)
Technical permissible mass (Maximum load +
Curb weight): 66 kg (146 lb)
Noise an d vi bration level:
Noise level (77/311/EEC):
75.1 dB(A) at 2750 r/min
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR)
Uncertainty of measurement:
3.0 dB(A)
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR)
Uncertainty of measurement:
0.1 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR) Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR)
Uncertainty of measurement: 0.4 m/s²
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR)
Engine:
Combustion cycle:
2-stroke
Cooling system: Air cooled
Number of cylinders:
Single cylinder
Displacement: 49 cm³
Bore × stroke:
40.0 × 39.2 mm (1.57 × 1.54 in)
Compression ratio:
6.0 : 1
Starting system: Kickstarter
Lubrication system: Separate lubrication
Engine oil:
Engine oil:
YAMALUBE 2S or 2-stroke engine oil
(JASO FC grade or ISO EG-C [or EG-D]
grade)
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Engine oil quantity: Engine oil tank capacity:
0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Transmission oil:
Type: Motor oil SAE 10W-30 type SE or higher or
Gear oil SAE 85W GL-3
Quantity: 0.30 L (0.32 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
Air filter:
Air filter element:Wet element
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Specifications
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Fuel:
Recommended fuel:Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
2.0 L (0.5 US gal, 0.4 Imp.gal)
Car buretor:
Type × quantity:
VM12SC × 1
Spark plu g(s):
Manufacturer/model:
NGK/BP4HS (PW50_ZAF)
NGK/BPR4HS
(PW50_AUT/BEL/CHE/CYP/CZE/DEU/DN
K/ESP/FIN/FRA/GBR/GRC/HRV/HUN/IRL
/ITA/NLD/NOR/POL/PRT/SVK/SVN/SWE/
TUR, PW50J, PW50J2)
Manufacturer/model: DENSO/W14FP-L (PW50_ZAF)
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Clutch:
Clutch type:Wet, centrifugal, shoe
Drivetrain:
Primary reduction ratio:1.909 (63/33)
Final drive: Shaft
Secondary reduction ratio:
6.218 (19/15 x 54/11)
Chassis:
Frame type:Backbone
Caster angle:
25.5 °
Trail: 50 mm (2.0 in)
Front tire:
Type:
With tube
Size: 2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model:
IRC/Z MARK II (PW50_ZAF, PW50J,
PW50J2)
Speed rating:
100 km/h (62 mph)
Rear tire:
Type:With tube
Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: BRIDGESTONE/M29
Manufacturer/model: IRC/Z MARK II (PW50_ZAF, PW50J,
PW50J2)
Speed rating: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Tire air pressure (measure d on col d
tires):
Front:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Front wheel:
Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 10 x 1.50
Rear wheel:
Wheel type:Panel wheel
Rim size: 10 x 1.50
Front brake:
Type:
Mechanical leading trailing drum brake
Rear brake:
Type:
Mechanical leading trailing drum brake
Front suspension:
Type:Telescopic fork
Spring:
Coil spring
Shock absorber: Hydraulic damper
Wheel travel: 60 mm (2.4 in)
Rear suspension:
Type:Unit swing
Spring: Coil spring
Shock absorber:
Hydraulic damper
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Specifications
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Wheel travel:50 mm (2.0 in)
Electrical system:
Ignition system:
CDI
Charging system: CDI magneto
EAU51132
For Europe only
The figures quoted are emission levels
and are not necessarily safe working
levels. Whilst there is a correlation be-
tween the emission and exposure lev-
els, this cannot be used reliably to
determine whether or not further pre-
cautions are required. Factors that in-
fluence the actual level of exposure of
work-force include the characteristics
of the work room, the other sources of
noise, etc. i.e. the number of machines
and other adjacent processes, and the
length of time for which an operator is
exposed to the noise. Also the permis-
sible exposure level can vary from
country. This information, however, will
enable the user of the machine to make
a better evaluation of the hazard and
risk.
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Consumer information
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EAU26365
Id entification num bers
Record the vehicle identification num-
ber and the engine serial number in the
spaces provided below for assistance
when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER:
EAU26401Vehicle i dentification num ber
The vehicle identification number is
stamped into the steering head pipe.
Record this number in the space pro-
vided.
TIP
The vehicle identification number is
used to identify your motorcycle and
may be used to register your motorcy-
cle with the licensing authority in your
area.
EAU26442En gine serial num ber
The engine serial number is stamped
into the crankcase.
EAU48121Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion la bel (For Canad a)
1. Vehicle identification number
1
1. Engine serial number
1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label
1
1
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Consumer information
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The Vehicle Emission Control Informa-
tion label is affixed at the location in the
illustration. This label shows specifica-
tions related to exhaust emissions as
required by federal law, state law and
Environment Canada.
1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label
1
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Index
A
Acceleration and deceleration ................ 6-3
Air filter element, cleaning .................... 7-10
Autolube pump, adjusting..................... 7-20
B
Brake lever, front .................................... 4-2
Brake lever, rear...................................... 4-3
Brake levers, lubricating ....................... 7-20
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-18
Braking.................................................... 6-3
C
Cable lock (for Europe) ........................... 4-9
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-19
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-12
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Centerstand, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-21
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-13
Engine oil ................................................ 4-6
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front and rear brake lever free play, adjusting ............................................. 7-17
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-21
Fuel ......................................................... 4-4
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-6
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-5
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-3
H
Handlebar switch .................................... 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
K
Kickstarter............................................... 4-7
L
Labels, location....................................... 1-1
M
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
Middle and final gear cases .................. 7-10
P
Parking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
Power reduction plate, removing............ 7-7
S
Safety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Spark arrester, cleaning ....................... 7-11
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter and power reduction
plate ..................................................... 4-1
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 4-7
Starting and warming up a cold
engine .................................................. 6-1
Starting off.............................................. 6-2
Steering, checking................................ 7-22
Storage ................................................... 8-3
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-19
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 7-14
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Tool kit.................................................... 7-2
Transmission oil ..................................... 7-8
Troubleshooting ................................... 7-27
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 7-28
V
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada) .............................. 10-1
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking .................... 7-22
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-23
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-24
Wheels .................................................. 7-16
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WARNING
NEVER operate:
Improper motorcycle use can result in SEVERE INJURY or DEATH.
LOCATE AND READ OWNER’S MANUAL. FOLLOW ALL
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS.



without proper training or instruction.
at speeds too fast for your skills or the conditions.
on public roads—a collision can occur with another vehicle.
with a passenger—passengers affect balance and steering and
increase risk of losing control.
ALWAYS:


use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and
rough terrain and in turns.
avoid paved surfaces—pavement may seriously affect handling and
control.
ALWAYS USE
AN APPROVED HELMET AND
PROTECTIVE GEAR NEVER USE
ON PAVED ROADS NEVER CARRY
PASSENGERS
PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN
2017.05-2.2× 1 CR
(E)
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