air filter YAMAHA TT-R50E 2022 Owners Manual

Table of contents
Location of important la bels ........... 1-1
Safety information ............................ 2-1
Description ....................................... 3-1
Left view ......................................... 3-1
Right view ....................................... 3-2
Controls and instruments ............... 3-3
Instrument an d control functions ... 4-1
Main switch .................................... 4-1
Handlebar switches ........................ 4-1
Speed limiter .................................. 4-2
Shift pedal ...................................... 4-3
Brake lever...................................... 4-3
Brake pedal .................................... 4-4
Fuel tank cap .................................. 4-4
Fuel ................................................. 4-5
Fuel tank breather hose.................. 4-6
Fuel cock ........................................ 4-7
Starter (choke) lever ...................... 4-8
Seat ................................................ 4-8
Sidestand ....................................... 4-9
Starting circuit cut-off system ........ 4-9
For your safety – pre-operation
checks ............................................... 5-1
Operation an d important ri din g
points ................................................ 6-1
Starting and warming up a cold engine ......................................... 6-1
Starting a warm engine .................. 6-2
Shifting ........................................... 6-2
Recommended shift points ............ 6-3
Engine break-in .............................. 6-4
Parking ........................................... 6-4
Perio dic maintenance an d
a d justment ........................................ 7-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ............. 7-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart .......................... 7-4
Checking the spark plug ................ 7-6
Engine oil ........................................ 7-7 Cleaning the air filter element ......... 7-9
Cleaning the spark arrester ........... 7-10
Adjusting the carburetor ............... 7-11
Adjusting the engine idling
speed ......................................... 7-12
Checking the throttle grip free play ............................................ 7-13
Valve clearance ............................. 7-13
Tires .............................................. 7-14
Spoke wheels ................................ 7-15
Adjusting the clutch free play........ 7-16
Adjusting the brake lever free
play ............................................ 7-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ............................................ 7-18
Checking the shift pedal ............... 7-19
Checking the front and rear brake shoes ............................... 7-19
Drive chain slack ........................... 7-20
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain ................................. 7-22
Checking and lubricating the cables ........................................ 7-22
Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable ............... 7-23
Checking and lubricating the
brake lever ................................. 7-23
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal ................................ 7-24
Checking and lubricating the sidestand ................................... 7-24
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ... 7-25
Checking the front fork ................. 7-25
Checking the steering ................... 7-26
Checking the wheel bearings ........ 7-26
Battery........................................... 7-27
Replacing the fuse ........................ 7-28
Supporting the motorcycle ........... 7-29
Front wheel ................................... 7-30
Rear wheel .................................... 7-31
Troubleshooting ............................ 7-33
Troubleshooting chart ................... 7-34
Motorcycle care an d stora ge .......... 8-1
Matte color caution ......................... 8-1
Care................................................. 8-1
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Description
3-1
3
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Left view
12 34 576
1. Fuel cock (page 4-7)
2. Throttle stop screw (page 7-12)
3. Air filter element (page 7-9)
4. Fuse (page 7-28)
5. Battery (page 7-27)
6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-7)
7. Shift pedal (page 4-3)
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-3
7
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Perio dic maintenance chart for the emission control system
TIP
 From 7000 km (4200 mi) or 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals
starting from 3000 km (1800 mi) or 6 months.
 Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as
they require special tools, data and technical skills.
No. ITEM 13 5
0.6 1.8 3 16 12
30 90 150
1 *Fuel line • Check fuel hoses for cracks or
damage.
• Replace if necessary. √√
2Spark plu g• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
√√
3 *Valve clearance • Check and adjust valve clear-
ance when engine is cold. √
4 Air filter element • Clean with solvent.
• Replace if necessary.
√√
5 *Crankcase
breather
system • Check ventilation hose for
cracks or damage and drain
any deposits.
• Replace if necessary. √√ √
6 *Car buretor • Check engine idling speed and
starter operation.
• Adjust if necessary. √√ √
7 Exhaust system • Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary. √√
8 *Spark arrester • Clean. √
9En gine oil • Change (warm engine before
draining). √√ √X 1000 km
X 1000 mi month
CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE JOBS
hours
INITIALODOMETER READINGS
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7-5
7
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The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty
areas.
9 *Steerin g b earin gs • Check bearing assemblies for
looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium- soap-based grease. √√
10 *Chassis fasteners • Check all chassis fitting and
fasteners.
• Correct if necessary. √√ √
11 Brake lever pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly. √√
12 Brake ped
al pivot
shaft • Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly. √√
13 Si destan d pivot • Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based
grease lightly. √√
14 *Front fork • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √√
15 *Shock a
bsor ber as-
sem bly • Check operation and for oil
leakage.
• Replace if necessary. √
16 *Control ca bles • Apply Yamaha cable lubricant
or other suitable cable lubricant
thoroughly. √√ √
17 *Throttle grip • Check operation.
• Check throttle grip free play,
and adjust if necessary.
• Lubricate cable and grip hous- ing. √√ √
No. ITEM
13 5
0.6 1.8 3 16 12
30 90 150
X 1000 km X 1000 mi month
CHECKS AND
MAINTENANCE JOBS
hours
INITIALODOMETER READINGS
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7-9
7
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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 d ed icated parts
cleanin g solvent. To avoid 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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7-10
7 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 seate d 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 touchin g 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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Index
A
Air filter element, cleaning ...................... 7-9
B
Battery .................................................. 7-27
Brake lever .............................................. 4-3
Brake lever, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 7-23
Brake lever free play, adjusting ............ 7-17
Brake pedal............................................. 4-4
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ........................................... 7-24
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ........... 7-18
Brake shoes, checking ......................... 7-19
C
Cables, checking and lubricating ......... 7-22
Carburetor, adjusting ............................ 7-11
Care ........................................................ 8-1
Clutch free play, adjusting .................... 7-16
D
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 7-22
Drive chain slack................................... 7-20
E
Engine break-in....................................... 6-4
Engine idling speed .............................. 7-12
Engine oil ................................................ 7-7
Engine serial number ............................ 10-1
Engine, starting a warm .......................... 6-2
Engine stop switch ................................. 4-1
F
Front fork, checking .............................. 7-25
Fuel ......................................................... 4-5
Fuel cock ................................................ 4-7
Fuel tank breather hose .......................... 4-6
Fuel tank cap .......................................... 4-4
Fuse, replacing ..................................... 7-28
H
Handlebar switches ................................ 4-1
I
Identification numbers .......................... 10-1
L
Labels, location....................................... 1-1
M
Main switch ............................................. 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ... 7-4
Maintenance, emission control
system .................................................. 7-3
Matte color, caution ................................ 8-1
P
Parking .................................................... 6-4
Part locations .......................................... 3-1
S
Safety defects, reporting (For CANADA customers) ......................................... 10-2
Safety information .................................. 2-1
Seat ........................................................ 4-8
Shifting ................................................... 6-2
Shift pedal .............................................. 4-3
Shift pedal, checking ............................ 7-19
Sidestand ............................................... 4-9
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .... 7-24
Spark arrester, cleaning ....................... 7-10
Spark plug, checking ............................. 7-6
Specifications ......................................... 9-1
Speed limiter .......................................... 4-2
Starter (choke) lever ............................... 4-8
Starting and warming up a cold engine .................................................. 6-1
Starting circuit cut-off system ................ 4-9
Start switch ............................................ 4-1
Steering, checking................................ 7-26
Storage ................................................... 8-4
Supporting the motorcycle................... 7-29
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................ 7-25
T
Throttle grip and cable, checking and lubricating .......................................... 7-23
Throttle grip free play, checking........... 7-13
Tires ...................................................... 7-14
Troubleshooting ................................... 7-33
Troubleshooting chart .......................... 7-34
V
Valve clearance .................................... 7-13
Vehicle Emission Control Information label (For Canada) .............................. 10-1
Vehicle identification number ............... 10-1
W
Wheel bearings, checking .................... 7-26
Wheel (front) ......................................... 7-30
Wheel (rear) .......................................... 7-31
Wheels .................................................. 7-15
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