instrument panel YAMAHA TZR50 2008 Owners Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION.....................1-1
DESCRIPTION.....................................2-1
Left view ...........................................2-1
Right view .........................................2-2
Controls and instruments .................2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS........................................3-1
Main switch/steering lock .................3-1
Indicator and warning lights .............3-1
Speedometer unit .............................3-2
Tachometer .......................................3-3
Handlebar switches ..........................3-3
Clutch lever .......................................3-4
Shift pedal.........................................3-4
Brake lever ........................................3-5
Brake pedal.......................................3-5
Fuel ...................................................3-5
Catalytic converter............................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-7
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-7
Fuel cock ..........................................3-8
Starter (choke) lever “
q” .................3-8
Seat...................................................3-9
Anti-theft device housing..................3-9
Rear view mirrors ..............................3-9
Sidestand ........................................3-10
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-10PRE-OPERATION CHECKS...............4-1
Pre-operation check list....................4-2
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING
POINTS................................................5-1
Starting a cold engine ......................5-1
Starting a warm engine ....................5-2
Shifting ..............................................5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption..5-3
Engine break-in.................................5-3
Parking ..............................................5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
MINOR REPAIR...................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance and
lubrication chart ............................6-2
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-5
Checking the spark plug ..................6-7
Transmission oil ................................6-8
Coolant .............................................6-9
Air filter element ..............................6-12
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-12
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-12
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..6-13
Tires ................................................6-14
Cast wheels ....................................6-16
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-16Checking the front brake lever free
play ..............................................6-17
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ..............................................6-17
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-18
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-18
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-18
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-19
Changing the brake fluid ................6-20
Drive chain slack.............................6-21
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ............................................6-22
Checking and lubricating the
cables ..........................................6-23
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable .................6-23
Adjusting the Autolube pump .........6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and shift pedals ...........................6-24
Checking and lubricating the brake
and clutch levers .........................6-24
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .....................................6-25
Checking the front fork ...................6-25
Checking the steering.....................6-26
Checking the wheel bearings .........6-26
Battery ............................................6-27
Replacing the fuse ..........................6-28
Replacing the headlight bulb..........6-28
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