key YAMAHA TZR50 2008 Owners Manual

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Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
CAUTION A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to
the motorcycle.
NOTE:A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
NOTE:
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this motorcycle and should remain with it even if the
motorcycle is subsequently sold.
Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the
most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your
motorcycle and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual, please consult your Yamaha dea-
ler.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS MOTORCYCLE.
*Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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WARNINGFailure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or deathto the
motorcycle operator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the motorcy-
cle.
The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
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tem, an electric failure could
result, which could cause a dan-
gerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Gasoline and exhaust gas
GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMA-
BLE:
• Always turn the engine off
when refueling.
• Take care not to spill any gaso-
line on the engine or exhaust
system when refueling.
• Never refuel while smoking or
in the vicinity of an open flame.
Never start the engine or let it run
for any length of time in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poi-
sonous and may cause loss of
consciousness and death within
a short time. Always operate your
motorcycle in an area that has
adequate ventilation.
Always turn the engine off before
leaving the motorcycle unatten-
ded and remove the key from the
main switch. When parking the
motorcycle, note the following:
• The engine and exhaust sys-
tem may be hot, therefore,park the motorcycle in a place
where pedestrians or children
are not likely to touch these hot
areas.
• Do not park the motorcycle on
a slope or soft ground, other-
wise it may fall over.
• Do not park the motorcycle
near a flammable source (e.g. a
kerosene heater, or near an
open flame), otherwise it could
catch fire.
When transporting the motorcy-
cle in another vehicle, make sure
that it is kept upright and that the
fuel cock is turned to “ON” or
“RES” (for vacuum type) / “OFF”
(for manual type). If it should lean
over, gasoline may leak out of the
carburetor or fuel tank.
If you should swallow any gasoli-
ne, inhale a lot of gasoline vapor,
or allow gasoline to get into your
eyes, see your doctor immedia-
tely. If any gasoline spills on your
skin or clothing, immediately
wash the affected area with soap
and water and change your clot-
hes.
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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.
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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.
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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
“
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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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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.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the engine if it is
overheated.
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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.
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CAUTION:
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
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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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CAUTION:
Immediately wipe off spilled fuel
with a clean, dry, soft cloth, since
fuel may deteriorate painted surfa-
ces or plastic parts.
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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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NOTE:
The fuel tank cap cannot be closed
unless the key is in the lock. In addi-
tion, the key cannot be removed if the
cap is not properly closed and loc-
ked.
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WARNING
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed before riding.
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Fuel tank breather/overflow
hose
1. Fuel tank breather/overflow hose
Before operating the motorcycle:
Check the fuel tank breather/over-
flow hose connection.
Check the fuel tank
breather/overflow hose for
cracks or damage, and replace it
if damaged.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
not blocked, and clean it if
necessary.
Make sure that the end of the fuel
tank breather/overflow hose is
positioned inside of the clamp.
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2-stroke engine oil
1. 2-stroke engine oil tank
2. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap
Make sure that there is sufficient oil in
the 2-stroke engine oil tank. Add the
recommended 2-stroke engine oil if
necessary.
NOTE:
Make sure that the 2-stroke engine oil
tank cap is properly installed.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 2 or equivalent 2-stroke
engine oil (JASO grade “FC”, or
ISO grades “EG-C” or “EG-D”)
Oil quantity:
1.4 L (1.48 US qt) (1.23 Imp qt)
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Seat
1. Seat
2. Seat lock
To remove the seat
1. Insert the key into the seat lock,
and then turn it as shown.
2. Pull the seat off.
To install the seat
1. Insert the projection on the front
of the seat into the seat holder as
shown.
2. Push the rear of the seat down to
lock it in place.
3. Remove the key.
NOTE:
Make sure that the seat is properly
secured before riding.
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Anti-theft device housing
The anti-theft device housing, located
in the storage compartment under the
seat, is designed to hold a genuine
Yamaha U-LOCK. (See page 3-9 for
seat opening and closing procedu-
res.) When placing a U-LOCK in the
storage compartment, securely fasten
it with the straps. When the U-LOCK
is not in the storage compartment, be
sure to secure the straps to prevent
losing them.
NOTE:
Some U-LOCKS cannot fit into the
housing due to their size or shape.
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Rear view mirrors
The rear view mirrors of this vehicle
can be folded forward or backward
for parking in narrow spaces. Fold the
mirrors back to their original position
before riding.
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WARNING
Be sure to fold the rear view
mirrors back to their original posi-
tion before riding.
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With the engine turned off:
1. Move the sidestand down.
2. Make sure that the engine stop switch is turned on.
3. Turn the key on.
4. Shift the transmission into the neutral position.
5. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine still running:
6. Move the sidestand up.
7. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
8. Shift the transmission into gear.
9. Move the sidestand down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine has stalled:
10. Move the sidestand up.
11. Keep the clutch lever pulled.
12. Push the start switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden.
This check is most reliable if performed with
a warmed-up engine.
The neutral switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The sidestand switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
The clutch switch may be defective.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by a Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or func-
tion that you do not thoroughly
understand.
Never start the engine or ope-
rate it in a closed area for any
length of time. Exhaust fumes
are poisonous, and inhaling
them can cause loss of cons-
ciousness and death within a
short time. Always make sure
that there is adequate ventila-
tion.
Before starting out, make sure
that the sidestand is up. If the
sidestand is not raised comple-
tely, it could contact the
ground and distract the opera-
tor, resulting in a possible loss
of control.
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Starting a cold engine
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off
system to enable starting, one of the
following conditions must be met:
The transmission is in the neutral
position.
The transmission is in gear with
the clutch lever pulled and the
sidestand up.
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WARNING
Before starting the engine,
check the function of the igni-
tion circuit cut-off system
according to the procedure
described on page 3-11.
Never ride with the sidestand
down.
1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “
f” and make
sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “
f”.
3. Shift the transmission into the
neutral position.
NOTE:
When the transmission is in the neu-
tral position, the neutral indicator lightshould be on, otherwise have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and
completely close the throttle.
(See page 3-8.)
5. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch.
NOTE:
If the engine fails to start, release the
start switch, wait a few seconds, and
then try again. Each starting attempt
should be as short as possible to pre-
serve the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on any
one attempt.
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CAUTION:
The 2-stroke engine oil level war-
ning light should come on when the
start switch is pushed, and it
should go off when the start switch
is released. If the warning light flic-
kers or remains on after starting,
immediately stop the engine, and
then check the 2-stroke engine oil
level and the vehicle for oil leakage.
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500~1000 km (300~600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above
6.000 r/min.
Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle at
any time.
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CAUTION:
After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation,
the transmission oil must be chan-
ged.
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
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CAUTION:
Keep the engine speed out of
the tachometer red zone.
If any engine trouble should
occur during the engine break-
in period, immediately have a
Yamaha dealer check the vehi-
cle.
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Parking
When parking, stop the engine, remo-
ve the key from the main switch, and
then turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
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Since the engine and exhaust
system can become very hot,
park in a place where pedes-
trians or children are not likely
to touch them.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn.
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CAUTION:
Never park in an area where there
are fire hazards such as grass or
other flammable materials.
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