lights YAMAHA TZR50 2011 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 .............3-2
Turn signal indicator light ................3-2
Neutral indicator light ......................3-2
Oil level warning light ......................3-2
Coolant temperature warning light ..3-3
Engine trouble warning light ............3-3
Speedometer unit .............................3-3
Tachometer .......................................3-4
Handlebar switches ..........................3-4
Pass switch ......................................3-4
Dimmer switch .................................3-4
Turn signal switch ............................3-4
Horn switch .....................................3-4
Engine stop switch ..........................3-5
Start switch ......................................3-5
Clutch lever .......................................3-5
Shift pedal.........................................3-5
Brake lever ........................................3-6
Brake pedal.......................................3-6
Fuel tank cap ....................................3-6
Fuel ...................................................3-7Fuel tank breather/overflow hose .....3-8
Catalytic converter............................3-9
2-stroke engine oil ............................3-9
Fuel cock ........................................3-10
Starter (choke) lever ......................3-11
Seat.................................................3-11
Anti-theft device housing................3-12
Rear view mirrors ............................3-12
Sidestand ........................................3-13
Ignition circuit cut-off system .........3-13
FOR YOUR SAFETY –
PRE-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
ADJUSTMENT ....................................6-1
Owner’s tool kit .................................6-1
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...............6-3General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..............................................6-4
Removing and installing cowlings
and panels .....................................6-8
Checking the spark plug ................6-10
Transmission oil ..............................6-11
Coolant ...........................................6-13
Air filter element ..............................6-15
Adjusting the carburetor .................6-16
Adjusting the engine idling speed ..6-16
Adjusting the throttle cable free
play ..............................................6-17
Tires ................................................6-17
Cast wheels ....................................6-19
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ..............................................6-19
Checking the front brake lever free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the brake pedal free
play ..............................................6-20
Adjusting the shift pedal position ...6-21
Adjusting the rear brake light
switch ..........................................6-21
Checking the front and rear brake
pads.............................................6-21
Checking the brake fluid level ........6-22
Changing the brake fluid ................6-23
Drive chain slack.............................6-24
Cleaning and lubricating the drive
chain ............................................6-25
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
1-4
that these aftermarket companies
produce. Therefore, Yamaha can neit-
her endorse nor recommend the use
of accessories not sold by Yamaha or
modifications not specifically recom-
mended by Yamaha, even if sold and
installed by a Yamaha dealer.
Aftermarket Parts, Accessories,
and Modifications
While you may find aftermarket pro-
ducts similar in design and quality to
genuine Yamaha accessories, recog-
nize that some aftermarket accesso-
ries or modifications are not suitable
because of potential safety hazards to
you or others. Installing aftermarket
products or having other modifica-
tions performed to your vehicle that
change any of the vehicle’s design or
operation characteristics can put you
and others at greater risk of serious
injury or death. You are responsible
for injuries related to changes in the
vehicle.
Keep the following guidelines in mind,
as well as those provided under “Loa-
ding” when mounting accessories.●Never install accessories or carry
cargo that would impair the perfor-
mance of your motorcycle. Care-
fully inspect the accessory before
using it to make sure that it does
not in any way reduce ground cle-
arance or cornering clearance, limit
suspension travel, steering travel
or control operation, or obscure
lights or reflectors.
• Accessories fitted to the hand-
lebar or the front fork area can
create instability due to impro-
per weight distribution or
aerodynamic changes. If
accessories are added to the
handlebar or front fork area,
they must be as lightweight as
possible and should be kept to
a minimum.
• Bulky or large accessories may
seriously affect the stability of
the motorcycle due to aerody-
namic effects. Wind may
attempt to lift the motorcycle,
or the motorcycle may become
unstable in cross winds. These
accessories may also cause
instability when passing orbeing passed by large vehicles.
• Certain accessories can displa-
ce the operator from his or her
normal riding position. This
improper position limits the free-
dom of movement of the opera-
tor and may limit control ability,
therefore, such accessories are
not recommended.
●Use caution when adding electri-
cal accessories. If electrical
accessories exceed the capacity
of the motorcycle’s electrical sys-
tem, an electric failure could
result, which could cause a dan-
gerous loss of lights or engine
power.
Aftermarket Tires and Rims
The tires and rims that came with your
motorcycle were designed to match
the performance capabilities and to
provide the best combination of
handling, braking, and comfort. Other
tires, rims, sizes, and combinations
may not be appropriate. Refer to
page 6-17 for tire specifications and
more information on replacing your
tires.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
3-2
3
To unlock the steering
1. Push.
2. Turn.
Push the key in, and then turn it to
“ ” while still pushing it.
EAU11004
Indicator and warning lights
1. Coolant temperature warning light “ ”
2. Oil level warning light “ ”
3. Turn signal indicator light “ ”
4. Neutral indicator light “ ”
5. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
EAU11020
Turn signal indicator light “ ”
This indicator light flashes when the
turn signal switch is pushed to the left
or right.
EAU11060
Neutral indicator light “ ”
This indicator light comes on when
the transmission is in the neutral posi-
tion.
EAUM1062
Oil level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the
key is in the “ ” position or if 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 go
off after the 2-stroke engine oil tank
has been refilled.
TIP
If the warning light does not come on
when the key is in the “ ” position or
does not go off after the 2-stroke
engine oil tank has been refilled, have
an Yamaha dealer check the electrical
circuit.
ECA16291
Do not operate the vehicle until you
know that the engine oil level is suf-
ficient.
NOTICE
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EAU11851
Tachometer
1. Tachometer
The electric tachometer allows the
rider to monitor the engine speed and
keep it within the ideal power range.
ECA10031
Do not operate the engine in the
tachometer red zone.
Red zone: 10000 r/min and above
EAU12348
Handlebar switches
Left
1. Pass switch “ ”
2. Dimmer switch “ / ”
3. Turn signal switch “ / ”
4. Horn switch “ ”
Right
1. Engine stop switch “ / ”
2. Start switch “ ”
EAU12360
Pass switch “ ”
Press this switch to flash the head-
light.
EAU12400
Dimmer switch “ / ”
Set this switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
EAU12460
Turn signal switch “ / ”
To signal a right-hand turn, push this
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push this switch to “ ”. When
released, the switch returns to the
center position. To cancel the turn
signal lights, push the switch in after it
has returned to the center position.
EAU12500
Horn switch “ ”
Press this switch to sound the horn.
NOTICE
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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1. Lock.
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.
TIP
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.
EWA11091
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed after filling fuel.
Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13212
Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline
in the tank.
EWA10881
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, follow
these instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the engi-
ne and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the
vicinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters
and clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. Stop
filling when the fuel reaches the
bottom of the filler tube. Because
fuel expands when it heats up,
heat from the engine or the sun
can cause fuel to spill out of the
fuel tank.
WARNING
WARNING
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Instruments, lights, signals • Check operation.
and switches• Correct if necessary.—
Engine stop switch• Check operation.3-4
Sidestand switch • Check operation of ignition circuit cut-off system.
• If system is not working correctly, have Yamaha dealer check vehicle.3-13
FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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EAU16800
Tips for reducing fuel con-
sumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the follo-
wing tips to reduce fuel consumption:
●Turn the starter (choke) off as
soon as possible.
●Shift up swiftly, and avoid high
engine speeds during accelera-
tion.
●Do not rev the engine while shif-
ting down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engi-
ne.
●Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad cros-
sings).
EAU16830
Engine break-in
There is never a more important
period in the life of your engine than
the period between 0 and 1000 km
(600 mi). For this reason, you should
read the following material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themsel-
ves to the correct operating clearan-
ces. During this period, prolonged
full-throttle operation or any condition
that might result in engine overhea-
ting must be avoided.
EAUS1560
0–500 km (0–300 mi)
●Avoid prolonged operation above
4000 r/min.
●After every hour of operation,
stop the engine, and then let it
cool for five to ten minutes.
●Vary the engine speed from time
to time. Do not operate the engi-
ne at one set throttle position.500–1000 km (300–600 mi)
●Avoid prolonged operation above
6000 r/min.
●Rev the engine freely through the
gears, but do not use full throttle
at any time. NOTICE:After 1000
km (600 mi) of operation, the
transmission oil must be chan-
ged.
[ECA10370]
1000 km (600 mi) and beyond
●The vehicle can now be operated
normally.
ECA10310
●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.
NOTICE
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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ODOMETER READING
CHECK OR ANNUAL
NO. ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 kmCHECK
(600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi)
19 * Front fork • Check operation and for
oil leakage. √√√ √
20 *Rear suspension
• Check operation.
√√√ √
relay arm and • Lubricate with lithium-soap-
connecting arm
based grease. √√
pivoting points
21 * Autolube pump • Check operation.
• Bleed if necessary. √√ √√
22
Transmission oil • Check oil level.
√√ √ √ √ √• Change.√√ √
23 * Front and rear brake
switches • Check operation.
√√ √ √ √ √
24 Moving parts and
cables • Lubricate.
√√√ √√
• Check operation and free play.
Throttle grip • Adjust the throttle cable free play
25 * housing if necessary. √√√ √√
and cable • Lubricate the throttle grip
housing and cable.
26 * Lights, signals and
• Check operation.
switches • Adjust headlight beam. √√ √ √ √ √
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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EAU25871
Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha motorcycles recei-
ve a thorough inspection before ship-
ment from the factory, trouble may
occur during operation. Any problem
in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems, for example, can cause poor
starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting charts
represent quick and easy procedures
for checking these vital systems your-
self. However, should your motorcy-
cle require any repair, take it to a
Yamaha dealer, whose skilled techni-
cians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the
motorcycle properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replace-
ment parts. Imitation parts may look
like Yamaha parts, but they are often
inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
EWA15141
When checking the fuel system, do
not smoke, and make sure there
are no open flames or sparks in the
area, including pilot lights from
water heaters or furnaces. Gasoli-
ne or gasoline vapors can ignite or
explode, causing severe injury or
property damage.
WARNING
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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water, diluted mild detergent
with water may be used. Be
sure to rinse off any detergent
residue using plenty of water,
as it is harmful to plastic parts.
●Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust
removers or inhibitors, brake
fluid, antifreeze or electrolyte.
●Do not use high-pressure was-
hers or steam-jet cleaners sin-
ce they cause water seepage
and deterioration in the follo-
wing areas: seals (of wheel and
swingarm bearings, fork and
brakes), electric components
(couplers, connectors, instru-
ments, switches and lights),
breather hoses and vents.
●For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or scrat-
ching. Some cleaning com-pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.
Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not lea-
ve any marks. If the windshield
is scratched, use a quality
plastic polishing compound
after washing.
After normal use
Remove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottle-
brush for hard-to-reach areas. Stub-
born dirt and insects will come off
more easily if the area is covered with
a wet cloth for a few minutes before
cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads
Since sea salt or salt sprayed on
roads during winter are extremely
corrosive in combination with water,
carry out the following steps aftereach ride in the rain, near the sea or
on salt-sprayed roads.
TIP
Salt sprayed on roads in the winter
may remain well into spring.
1. Clean the motorcycle with cold
water and a mild detergent, after
the engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm
water since it increases the
corrosive action of the salt.
[ECA10791]
2. Apply a corrosion protection
spray on all metal, including
chrome- and nickel-plated, surfa-
ces to prevent corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a cha-
mois or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally indu-
ced discoloring of stainless-steel
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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