fuel tank capacity YAMAHA TZR50 2008 Owners Manual

ECA10070
CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
EAU13270
Your Yamaha engine has been desig-
ned to use regular unleaded gasoline
with a research octane number of 91
or higher. If knocking (or pinging)
occurs, use a gasoline of a different
brand or premium unleaded fuel. Use
of unleaded fuel will extend spark
plug life and reduce maintenance
costs.
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Catalytic converter
This model is equipped with a cataly-
tic converter in the exhaust system.
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WARNING
The exhaust system is hot after
operation. Make sure that the
exhaust system has cooled down
before doing any maintenance
work.
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CAUTION:
The following precautions must be
observed to prevent a fire hazard or
other damages.
Use only unleaded gasoline.
The use of leaded gasoline will
cause unrepairable damage to
the catalytic converter.
Never park the vehicle near
possible fire hazards such as
grass or other materials that
easily burn.
Do not allow the engine to idle
too long.
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Fuel tank cap
1. Fuel tank cap lock cover
2. Unlock
To open the fuel tank cap
Open the fuel tank cap lock cover,
insert the key into the lock, and then
turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The lock will
be released and the fuel tank cap can
be opened.
To close the fuel tank cap
1. Push the fuel tank cap into posi-
tion with the key inserted in the
lock.
2. Turn the key counterclockwise to
the original position, remove it,
and then close the lock cover.
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Recommended fuel:
REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE
ONLY
Fuel tank capacity:
13.8 L (3.65 US gal) (3.04 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
2.2 L (0.58 US gal) (0.48 Imp gal)
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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DimensionsOverall length
2202 mm (86.7 in)
Overall width
689 mm (27.1 in)
Overall height
1175 mm (46.3 in)
Seat height
820 mm (32.3 in)
Wheelbase
1341 mm (52.8 in)
Ground clearance
151 mm (5.94 in)
Minimum turning radius
2900 mm (114.2 in)
WeightWith oil and fuel
124 kg (273 lb)
EngineEngine type
Liquid cooled 2-stroke
Cylinder arrangement
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement
49.7 cm
3(3.03 cu*in)
Bore x stroke
40.3 x 39.0 mm (1.58 x 1.53 in)
Compression ratio
11.5:1
Starting system
Electric starter
Lubrication system
Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube)
Oil type or gradeRecommended engine oil grade
SAE10W30 type SE motor oil
Cooling systemRadiator capacity (including all routes)
0.70 L (0.74 US qt) (0.62 Imp qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the maxi-
mum level mark)
0.29L (0.31 US qt) ( 0.26 Imp qt)
Air filterAir filter element
Wet element
Recommended fuelRecommended fuel
Unleaded fuel
Fuel tank capacity
13.8 L (3.65 US gal) (3.04 Imp gal)
Fuel reserve amount
2.2 L (0.58 US gal) (0.48 Imp gal)
CarburetorManufacturer
Dell’Orto
Type x quantity
PHBN 16 x 1
Spark plug (s)Manufacturer/model
NGK/BR 9 ES
Spark plug gap
0.6 ~ 0.7 mm (0.023 ~ 0.027 in)
ClutchClutch type
Wet, multiple-disc
TransmissionPrimary reduction system
Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio
71 x 20 (3.55)
Secondary reduction system
Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio
60 x 11 (5.45)
Transmission type
Constant mesh 6-speed
Operation
Left foot operation
Gear ratio1-
36 x 12 (3.00)
2-
33 x 16 (2.062)
3-
29 x 19 (1.526)
4-
27 x 22 (1.227)
5-
25 x 24 (1.041)
6-
24 x 25 (0.960)
ChassisFrame type
Double cradle
Caster angle
25 º
Trail
90 mm (3.54 in)
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SPECIFICATIONS
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