warning YAMAHA TT-R50E 2016 User Guide

For your safety – pre-operation checks
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5
EAU63440
Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe oper-
ating condition. Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and
schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
EWA11152
Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility
of an acci dent or equipment d amage. Do not operate the vehicle if you fin d
any pro blem. If a pro blem cannot be correcte d b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKSPAGE
Fuel • Check fuel level in fuel tank.
• Refuel if necessary.
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check fuel tank breather hose for obstructions, cracks
or damage, and check hose connection. 4-5, 4-7
En gine oil • Check oil level in engine.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
• Check vehicle for oil leakage. 7-7
Front brake • Check operation.
• Lubricate cable if necessary.
• Check lever free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-17,
7-19
Rear brake • Check operation.
• Check pedal free play.
• Adjust if necessary. 7-18,
7-19
Throttle grip • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Check throttle grip free play.
• If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip
free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. 7-13,
7-22
Control ca bles • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-22
Drive chain • Check chain slack.
• Adjust if necessary.
• Check chain condition.
• Lubricate if necessary. 7-20,
7-21
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-14,
7-15
Shift pe dal • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Correct if necessary. 7-19
Brake ped al • Make sure that operation is smooth.
• Lubricate pedal pivoting point if necessary.
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Operation and important rid ing points
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EAU15952
Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do not
understand, ask your Yamaha dealer.
WARNING
EWA10272
Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lea d to loss of con-
trol, which coul d cause an acci dent
or injury.
EAU40099
Startin g an d warmin g up a
col d en gine
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ON” and make
sure that the engine stop switch is
set to “ ”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
WARNING
EWA14411
Be sure to shift the transmission
into neutral before startin g the
en gine.
 Never ri de with the si destan d
d own.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle.
5. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
6. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
NOTICE
ECA11043
For maximum en gine life, never ac-
celerate har d when the en gine is
col d!
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EAU17172
Parkin g
When parking, stop the engine, re-
move the key from the main switch,
and then turn the fuel cock lever to
“OFF”.
WARNING
EWA10312
Since the en gine an d exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where ped estri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them and b e burne d.
 Do not park on a slope or on soft
groun d, otherwise the vehicle
may overturn, increasin g the
risk of a fuel leak an d fire.
 Do not park near g rass or other
flammab le materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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EAU17246
Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in the
safest and most efficient condition
possible. Safety is an obligation of the
vehicle owner/operator. The most im-
portant points of vehicle inspection,
adjustment, and lubrication are ex-
plained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However, de-
pending on the weather, terrain, geo-
graphical location, and individual use,
the maintenance intervals may need to
be shortened.
WARNING
EWA10322
Failure to properly maintain the vehi-
cle or performin g maintenance ac-
tivities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or d eath durin g
service or while usin g the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle ser-
vice, have a Yamaha d ealer perform
service.
WARNING
EWA15123
Turn off the en gine when performin g
maintenance unless otherwise
specified .
 A runnin g en gine has movin g
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothin g an d electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
 Runnin g the en gine while ser-
vicin g can lead to eye injury,
b urns, fire, or car bon monoxi de
poisonin g – possi bly lea din g to d
eath. See pag e 2-2 for more in-
formation a bout car bon monox-
i d e.
WARNING
EWA15461
Brake discs, calipers, drums, an d
linin gs can b ecome very hot during
use. To avoi d possi ble burns, let
b rake components cool before
touchin g them.
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EAU39835
Cleanin g the air filter element
The air filter element should be cleaned
as follows at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. Clean or, if necessary, re-
place the air filter element more
frequently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove the air filter case cover by removing the screws.
2. Pull the sponge material and the air filter mesh out. 3. Clean the mesh with solvent, and
then wipe the solvent off.
4. Clean the sponge material with solvent, and then squeeze the re-
maining solvent out. WARNING!
Use only a ded icated parts
cleanin g solvent. To avoi d the
risk of fire or explosion, do not
use gasoline or solvents with a
low flash point.
[EWA10432] NOTICE:
To avoi d damag ing the foam
material, han dle it g ently an d
carefully, an d d o not twist or
wrin g it.
[ECA10512]
5. Apply oil of the recommended
type to the entire surface of the
sponge material, and then
squeeze the excess oil out.
TIP
The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover
1. Sponge material
1. Air filter mesh
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6. Insert the mesh and the sponge
material into the air filter case.
NOTICE: Make sure that the
mesh an d the spon ge material
are properly seated in the air fil-
ter case. The en gine shoul d
never be operated without the
mesh an d the spon ge material
installe d, otherwise the pis-
ton(s) an d/or cylin der(s) may b e-
come excessively worn.
[ECA15573]
7. Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws.
To clean the air filter check hose 1. Check the hose at the bottom of the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.
2. If dirt or water is visible, remove the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
EAU40422
Cleanin g the spark arrester
The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
EWA10981
 Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
 Do not start the en gine when
cleanin g the exhaust system.
TIP
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark
arrester portion of the tailpipe and
inside of the tailpipe housing.
Recommen ded oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Air filter check hose
1. Tailpipe bolt
2. Tailpipe
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EAU64470
Tires
Tires are the only contact between the
vehicle and the road. Safety in all con-
ditions of riding depends on a relatively
small area of road contact. Therefore, it
is essential to maintain the tires in good
condition at all times and replace them
at the appropriate time with the speci-
fied tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted
before each ride.
WARNING
EWA15371
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or d eath from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and a djuste d on col d tires
(i.e., when the temperature of the
tires equals the am bient tempera-
ture).
Tire inspection
The tires must be checked before each
ride. If the center tread depth reaches
the specified limit, if the tire has a nail
or glass fragments in it, or if the side-
wall is cracked, have a Yamaha dealer
replace the tire immediately.
Tire information
This model is equipped with tube tires.
Tires age, even if they have not been
used or have only been used occasion-
ally. Cracking of the tread and sidewall
rubber, sometimes accompanied by
carcass deformation, is an evidence of
ageing. Old and aged tires shall be
checked by tire specialists to ascertain
their suitability for further use.
WARNING
EWA10462
The front an d rear tires shoul d b e of
the same make an d d esi gn, other-
wise the han dlin g characteristics of
the vehicle may be different, which
coul d lea d to an acci dent.
Stan dar d tire air pressure:
Front: 100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
Rear:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm², 15 psi)
1. Tire sidewall
2. Tire tread depth
Minimum tire trea d d epth (front an d
rear): 4.0 mm (0.16 in)
1
2
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7 After extensive tests, only the tires list-
ed below have been approved for this
model by Yamaha.
WARNING
EWA15542

Have a Yamaha dealer replace
excessively worn tires. Operat-
in g the motorcycle with exces-
sively worn tires decreases
ri din g sta bility an d can lead to
loss of control.
 The replacement of all wheel-
and b rake-relate d parts, inclu d-
in g the tires, shoul d b e left to a
Yamaha dealer, who has the
necessary professional knowl-
e dge an d experience.
 It is not recommen ded to patch
a punctured tube. If unavoi d-
a b le, however, patch the tu be
very carefully an d replace it as
soon as possi ble with a hi gh-
quality pro duct.
 Ride conservatively after
chan gin g a tire since the tire
must seat itself on the rim prop-
erly. Failure to allow proper
seatin g may cause tire failure,
which may result in damag e to
the motorcycle an d injury to the
ri der.
EAU21944
Spoke wheels
WARNING
EWA10611
The wheels on this mod el are not
d esi gne d for use with tu beless tires.
Do not attempt to use tu beless tires
on this mod el.
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motor-
cycle, note the following points
regarding the specified wheels.
 The wheel rims should be
checked for cracks, bends, warp-
age or other damage, and the
spokes for looseness or damage
before each ride. If any damage is
found, have a Yamaha dealer re-
place the wheel. Do not attempt
even the smallest repair to the
wheel. A deformed or cracked
wheel must be replaced.
 The wheel should be balanced
whenever either the tire or wheel
has been changed or replaced. An
unbalanced wheel can result in
poor performance, adverse han-
dling characteristics, and a short-
ened tire life.
Front tire:
Size:2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model:
CHENG SHIN/C183A
Rear tire: Size:
2.50-10 4PR
Manufacturer/model: CHENG SHIN/C183A
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EAU22133
A djustin g the brake lever free
play
Measure the brake lever free play as
shown.
Periodically check the brake lever free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake lever free play,
turn the brake lever free play adjusting
nut at the brake shoe plate in direction
(a). To decrease the brake lever free
play, turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
WARNING
EWA10651
If proper a djustment cannot b e ob-
taine d as d escri bed , have a Yamaha
d ealer make this ad justment.
1. Brake lever free play
Brake lever free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut
1
1
(a) (b)
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7
EAU44673
A djustin g the brake pe dal free
play
Measure the brake pedal free play at
the brake pedal end as shown.
Periodically check the brake pedal free
play and, if necessary, adjust it as fol-
lows.
To increase the brake pedal free play,
turn the brake pedal free play adjusting
nut at the brake rod in direction (a). To
decrease the brake pedal free play,
turn the adjusting nut in direction (b).
WARNING
EWA14821
 After a djustin g the d rive chain
slack or removin g an d installin g
the rear wheel, always check
the brake ped al free play.
 If proper a djustment cannot b e
o b taine d as descri bed , have a
Yamaha dealer make this a d-
justment.
1. Brake pedal free play
Brake pe dal free play:
10.0–20.0 mm (0.39–0.79 in)
1. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
1
(b)
(a)
1
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