check oil 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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For your safety – pre-operation checks
5-1
5
EAU63441
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 prob lem. If a pro blem cannot be corrected b y the proce dures provi ded
in this manual, have the vehicle inspecte d b y a Yamaha d ealer.
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, 4-6
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 g rip • 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,
7-23
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,
7-22
Wheels an d tires •Check for damage.
• Check tire condition and tread depth.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary. 7-14,
7-15
Shift ped al • 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.
7-24
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Operation and important rid ing points
6-4
6
EAU39921
En gine break-in
There is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the first 5
hours of riding. It is also important to
accustom the rider to the motorcycle
during this time. Please read the fol-
lowing information carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
5 hours of operation. The various parts
in the engine wear and polish them-
selves to the correct operating clear-
ances. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overheating
must be avoided. However, momen-
tary full-throttle operation under load
(i.e., two to three seconds maximum)
does not harm the engine. Each full-
throttle acceleration should be fol-
lowed with a substantial rest period for
the engine. To allow the engine to cool
down from the temporary buildup of
heat, cruise at a lower engine speed.
After the first 5 hours of operation,
thoroughly check the motorcycle for
loose parts, oil leakage and any other
problems. Be sure to inspect and make
adjustments thoroughly, especially ca-
ble and drive chain slack and loose
spokes. In addition, check all fittings
and fasteners for looseness, and tight-
en if necessary.
NOTICE
ECA10271
If any en gine trou ble shoul d occur
d urin g the en gine break-in perio d,
imme diately have a Yamaha d ealer
check the vehicle.
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
7-3
7
EAU69172
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
EAU40001
TIP
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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7-7
7
To install the spark plu
g
1. Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surfa-
ce, and then wipe off any grime
from the spark plug threads.
2. Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench, and then tight-
en it to the specified torque.
TIP
If a torque wrench is not available
when installing a spark plug, a good
estimate of the correct torque is 1/4…
1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the
spark plug should be tightened to the
specified torque as soon as possible.
3. Install the spark plug cap.
EAU49935
Engine oil
The engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed at the intervals spec-
ified in the periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart.
To check the en gine oil level
1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright
position. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, remove the engine oil filler
cap, wipe the engine oil dipstick
clean, insert it back into the oil filler
hole (without screwing it in), and
then remove it again to check the
oil level.
TIP
The engine oil should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
Tightening torque:
Spark plug: 13 N·m (1.3 kgf·m, 9.6 lb·ft)
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. O-ring
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Maximum level mark
5. Minimum level mark
3
21
5
4
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7-8
7 4. If the engine oil is at or below the
minimum level mark, add suffi-
cient oil of the recommended type
to raise it to the correct level.
5. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
6. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler hole, and then tighten the oil filler
cap.
To chan ge the en gine oil
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
2. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
4. Install a new gasket and the drain bolt, and then tighten the drain
bolt to the specified torque.
5. Refill with the specified amount of the recommended engine oil.
NOTICE
ECA11621
In or der to prevent clutch slip-
pa ge (since the en gine oil also
lu bricates the clutch), do not
mix any chemical add itives. Do
not use oils with a d iesel speci-
fication of “CD” or oils of a hi gh-
er quality than specified . In
a ddition, do not use oils la bele d
“ENERGY CONSERVING II” or
hi gher.
 Make sure that no forei gn mate-
rial enters the crankcase.
6. Check the O-ring for damage, and replace it if necessary.
7. Install and tighten the engine oil filler cap.
8. Start the engine, and then let it idle for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking,
immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
9. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
Tightenin g torque:
Engine oil drain bolt: 20 N·m (2.0 kgf·m, 15 lb·ft)
12
Recommen ded en gine oil:
See page 9-1.
Oil chan ge quantity:
0.80 L (0.85 US qt, 0.70 Imp.qt)
1. O-ring
1
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
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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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-22
7
EAU23018
Cleanin g an d lu bricatin g the
d rive chain
The drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly wear
out, especially when riding in dusty or
wet areas. Service the drive chain as
follows.
NOTICE
ECA10584
The drive chain must b e lubricated
after washin g the motorcycle, ri din g
in the rain or ri din g in wet areas.
1. Remove all dirt and mud from the
drive chain with a brush or cloth.
TIP
For a thorough cleaning, have a
Yamaha dealer remove the drive chain and soak it in solvent.
2. Spray Yamaha chain lubricant or other suitable chain lubricant on
the entire chain, making sure that
all side plates and rollers have
been sufficiently oiled.
EAU23098
Checkin g an d lu bricatin g the
ca bles
The operation of all control cables and
the condition of the cables should be
checked before each ride, and the ca-
bles and cable ends should be lubri-
cated if necessary. If a cable is
damaged or does not move smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-
place it. WARNING! Dama ge to the
outer housin g of cab les may result
in internal rustin g an d cause inter-
ference with cab le movement. Re-
place damag ed cab les as soon as
possi ble to prevent unsafe con di-
tions.
[EWA10712]
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Yamaha cable lubricant or other
suitable cable lubricant
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Periodic maintenance an d a djustment
7-25
7
EAUM2701
Lub ricatin g the swin garm piv-
ots
The swingarm pivots must be lubricat-
ed at the intervals specified in the peri-
odic maintenance and lubrication
chart.
EAU23273
Checkin g the front fork
The condition and operation of the
front fork must be checked as follows
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
To check the con dition
Check the inner tubes for scratches,
damage and excessive oil leakage.
To check the operation 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. WARNING! To avoi d injury,
securely support the vehicle so
there is no d anger of it fallin g
over.
[EWA10752]
2. While applying the front brake, push down hard on the handle-
bars several times to check if the
front fork compresses and re-
bounds smoothly.
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.
Recommen ded lu bricant:
Molybdenum disulfide grease
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