key YAMAHA TT-R50E 2019 Owners Manual

Important manual information
EAU63350
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following
notations:
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
EAU37231
This is the safety alert sym bol. It is use d to
alert you to potential personal injury haz-
ar ds. O bey all safety messag es that follow
this sym bol to avoi d possi ble injury or death.
A WARNING in dicates a hazar dous situation
which, if not avoi ded , coul d result in d eath or
serious injury.
A NOTICE in dicates special precautions that
must be taken to avoi d d amag e to the vehi-
cle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make proce-
dures easier or clearer.
TT-R50E / TT-R50EK OWNER’S MANUAL
©2019 by Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
1st e dition, June 2018
All ri ghts reserve d.
Any reprintin g or unauthorize d use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Lt d.
is expressly prohi bite d.
Printe d in China.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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Instrument and control functions
4-1
4
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Main switch
The main switch controls the ignition
system. The main switch positions are
described below.
EAU10631ON
All electrical systems are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
EAU45752OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
WARNING
EWA10073
Never turn the key to “OFF” while
the vehicle is movin g, otherwise the
electrical systems will be switche d
off, which may result in loss of con-
trol or an acci dent.
EAU1234M
Han dle bar switches
Left
Ri ght
EAU12663En gine stop switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” (run) before
starting the engine. Set this switch
to “ ” (stop) to stop the engine in case
of an emergency, such as in the event
of an overturn or if the throttle is stuck.
EAU12713Start switch “ ”
Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter. See page 6-1 for start-
ing instructions prior to starting the en-
gine.
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
1. Start switch “ ”
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Operation and important ri din g points
6-1
6
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 lead 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 b efore starting 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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Operation and important rid ing points
6-4
6
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 pe destri-
ans or chil dren are not likely to
touch them an d 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 grass or other
flamma ble materials which
mi ght catch fire.
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-27
7
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Battery
The battery is located under the seat.
(See page 4-8.)
This model is equipped with a VRLA
(Valve Regulated Lead Acid) battery.
There is no need to check the electro-
lyte or to add distilled water. However,
the battery coupler connection needs
to be checked to make sure that it is
securely connected.
WARNING
EWA10761
 Electrolyte is poisonous an d
d an gerous since it contains sul-
furic aci d, which causes severe
b urns. Avoi d any contact with
skin, eyes or clothin g an d al-
ways shiel d your eyes when
workin g near b atteries. In case
of contact, ad minister the fol-
lowin g FIRST AID.
EXTERNAL: Flush with plenty of water.
INTERNAL: Drink lar ge quan-
tities of water or milk an d im-
me diately call a physician.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes an d seek prompt
me dical attention. 
Batteries pro duce explosive hy-
d ro gen gas. Therefore, keep
sparks, flames, ci garettes, etc.,
away from the battery an d pro-
vi de sufficient ventilation when
char gin g it in an enclose d
space.
 KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER-
IES OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
To char ge the b attery
Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat-
tery as soon as possible if it seems to
have discharged. Keep in mind that the
battery tends to discharge more quick-
ly if the vehicle is equipped with op-
tional electrical accessories.
NOTICE
ECA16522
To char ge a VRLA (Valve Re gulate d
Lea d Aci d) battery, a special (con-
stant-volta ge) battery char ger is re-
quire d. Usin g a conventional battery
char ger will d amage the battery.
To store the battery
1. If the vehicle will not be used for more than one month, remove the
battery, fully charge it, and then
place it in a cool, dry place.
NOTICE: When removin g the
b attery, be sure the key is
turne d to “OFF” b efore discon-
nectin g the coupler.
[ECA16323]
2. If the battery will be stored for
more than two months, check it at
least once a month and fully char-
ge it if necessary.
1. Battery
2. Battery coupler
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-28
7 3. Fully charge the battery before
installation. NOTICE: When in-
stallin g the battery, be sure the
key is turne d to “OFF” before
connectin g the coupler.
[ECA16931]
NOTICE
ECA16531
Always keep the battery char ged .
Storin g a d ischar ged battery can
cause permanent battery damag e.
EAU42026
Replacin g the fuse
The fuse is located inside the battery
coupler.
If the fuse is blown, replace it as fol-
lows.
1. Turn the main switch to the off po- sition.
2. Remove the seat. (See page 4-8.)
3. Remove the battery cover by re- moving the bolts.
4. Disconnect the battery coupler.
1. Battery coupler
2. Spare fuse
3. Fuse
1. Bolt
2. Battery
3. Battery cover
3
2
1
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