coolant temperature YAMAHA TZR50 2008 Owners Manual

EAU10460
Main switch/steering lock
The main switch/steering lock con-
trols the ignition and lighting systems,
and is used to lock the steering. The
various positions are described
below.
EAU10640
f
All electrical circuits are supplied with
power, and the engine can be started.
The key cannot be removed.
NOTE:
The headlight, meter lighting and tai-
llight come on automatically when the
engine is started.
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e
All electrical systems are off. The key
can be removed.
EAU10680
m
The steering is locked, and all electri-
cal systems are off. The key can be
removed.
T
o lock the steering
1. Turn the handlebars all the way to
the left.
2. Push the key in from the “
e”
position, and then turn it to “
m”
while still pushing it.
3. Remove the key.
T
o unlock the steering
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“
e” while still pushing it.EWA10060
s s
WARNING
Never turn the key to “
e” or “m”
while the vehicle is moving, other-
wise the electrical systems will be
switched off, which may result in
loss of control or an accident.
Make sure that the vehicle is stop-
ped before turning the key to “
e”
or “
m”.
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Indicator and warning lights
1. Coolant temperature warning light “y”
2. Oil level warning light “z”
3. Neutral indicator light “N”
4. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
5. Turn signal indicator light “
b”
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Turn signal indicator light “cd”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral posi-
tion.
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EAU11440
Coolant temperature warning light
“
y”
This warning light comes on when the
engine overheats. When this occurs,
stop the engine immediately and
allow the engine to cool.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “
f”.
If the warning light does not come on
for a few seconds, then go off, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ECA10020
CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
EAUM1061
Oil level warning light “z”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “
f” position or when the
oil level in the 2-stroke engine oil tank
is low during operation. If the warning
light comes on during operation, stop
immediately and fill the oil tank with
2-stroke engine oil of either JASO
grade “FC” or ISO grades “EG-C” or
“EG-D”. The warning light should gooff after the 2-stroke engine oil tank
has been refilled.
NOTE:
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “
f” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke
engine oil tank has been refilled, have
an Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ECA10010
CAUTION:
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
EAU11500
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or
flashes when an electrical circuit
monitoring the engine is defective.
When this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the self-diagnosis sys-
tem.
The electrical circuit of the warning
light can be checked by turning the
key to “
f”. If the warning light does
not come on for a few seconds, then
go off, have a Yamaha dealer check
the electrical circuit.
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Speedometer unit
1. Speedometer
2. Odometer
The speedometer unit is equipped
with a speedometer and an odometer.
The speedometer shows riding spe-
ed. The odometer shows the total dis-
tance traveled.
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2-stroke engine oil .....................................3-7
AAir filter element .......................................6-12
Anti-theft device housing ...........................3-9
Autolube pump, adjusting........................6-24
BBattery......................................................6-27
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake and shift pedals, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-24
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-19
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-20
Brake lever .................................................3-5
Brake pedal ................................................3-5
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-17
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-23
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-12
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-6
Clutch lever ................................................3-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting...............6-16
Coolant.......................................................6-9
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-2
Cowlings and panels, removing and
installing ...................................................6-5
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-3
Drive chain slack ......................................6-21
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating.......6-22
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-13Engine stop switch ....................................3-3
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-2
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ......6-18
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-17
Front fork, checking .................................6-25
Fuel ............................................................3-5
Fuel cock....................................................3-8
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-6
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-28
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-3
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-28
Horn switch ................................................3-3
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-10
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-1
KKey identification number ..........................9-1
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-29
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Model label ................................................9-2
NNeutral indicator light.................................3-1
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-3
Periodic maintenance and lubrication
chart .........................................................6-2
Pre-operation check list .............................4-2
RRear brake light switch, adjusting ...........6-18
Rear view mirrors .......................................3-9
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ............................................................3-9
Shift pedal ..................................................3-4
Shift pedal position, adjusting .................6-18
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand .................................................3-10
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-25
Spark plug, checking .................................6-7
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-2
Start switch ................................................3-4
Starter (choke) lever ...................................3-8
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-26
Storage.......................................................7-3
TTachometer ................................................3-3
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ............6-12
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ..............................................6-23
Tires .........................................................6-14
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Transmission oil .........................................6-8
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