warning YAMAHA TZR50 2012 User Guide

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Anti-theft device housing
1. U-LOCK bar
The anti-theft device housing, located
in the storage compartment under the
seat, is designed to hold a genuine
Yamaha CYCLELOK. (See page 3-12
for seat opening and closing proce-
dures.) When placing a CYCLELOK in
the storage compartment, securely
fasten it with the straps. When the
CYCLELOK is not in the storage com-
partment, be sure to secure the
straps to prevent losing them.
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Some U-LOCKS cannot fit into the
housing due to their size or shape.EAU39671
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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Be sure to fold the rear view
mirrors back to their original posi-
tion before riding.
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Sidestand
1. Sidestand
The sidestand is located on the left
side of the frame. Raise the sidestand
or lower it with your foot while holding
the vehicle upright.
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The built-in sidestand switch is part of
the ignition circuit cut-off system,
which cuts the ignition in certain
situations. (See the following section
for an explanation of the ignition cir-
cuit cut-off system.)
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The vehicle must not be ridden with
the sidestand down, or if the sides-
tand cannot be properly moved up
(or does not stay up), otherwise the
sidestand could contact the ground
and distract the operator, resulting
in a possible loss of control. Yama-
ha’s ignition circuit cut-off system
has been designed to assist the
operator in fulfilling the responsibi-
lity of raising the sidestand before
starting off. Therefore, check this
system regularly and have a Yama-
ha dealer repair it if it does not
function properly.
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Ignition circuit cut-off
system
The ignition circuit cut-off system
(comprising the sidestand switch,
clutch switch and neutral switch) has
the following functions.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
sidestand is up, but the clutch
lever is not pulled.
It prevents starting when the
transmission is in gear and the
clutch lever is pulled, but the
sidestand is still down.
It cuts the running engine when
the transmission is in gear and
the sidestand is moved down.
Periodically check the operation of
the ignition circuit cut-off system
according to the following procedure.
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This check is most reliable if perfor-
med with a warmed-up engine.
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With the engine tu\srned off:
1. Move the sidest\fnd down.
2. M\fke sure th\ft the eng\sine sto\b switch is set to “
3. Turn the key “ ”.
4. Shift the tr\fnsmission into the \sneutr\fl \bosition.
5. Push the st\frt switch.
Does the engine start?
With the engine sti\sll running:
6. Move the sidest\fnd u\b.
7. Kee\b the clutch lever \bulled.
8. Shift the tr\fnsmission into ge\fr.
9. Move the sidest\fnd down.
Does the engine stall?
After the engine h\s\fs st\flled:
10. Move the sidest\fnd u\b.
11. Kee\b the clutch lever \bulled.
12. Push the st\frt switch.
Does the engine start?
The system is OK. The motorcycle can be ridden. The neutr\fl switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden
until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
The sidest\fnd switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
The clutch switch m\fy not be working correctly.
The motorcycle should not be ridden until
checked by \f Y\fm\fh\f de\fler.
YES NO YES NO YES NO
If a malfunction is noted, have a Yamaha
dealer check the system before riding.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehicle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the ins-
pection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment dama-
ge. Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro-
vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
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ITEMCHECKS PAGE
• Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Fuel • Refuel if necessary. 3-8
• Check fuel line for leakage.
• Check oil level in oil tank.
2-stroke engine oil • If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 3-10
• Check vehicle for oil leakage.
Transmission oil • Check oil level in transmission case.
• If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level. 6-13
• Check coolant level in reservoir.
Coolant • If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. 6-14
• Check cooling system for leakage.
• Check operation.
• If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
• Check brake pads for wear.
Front brake • Replace if necessary. 6-23, 6-24
• Check fluid level in reservoir.
• If necessary, add recommended brake fluid to specified level.
• Check hydraulic system for leakage.
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Read the Owner’s Manual carefully to
become familiar with all controls. If
there is a control or function you do
not understand, ask your Yamaha
dealer.
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Failure to familiarize yourself with
the controls can lead to loss of
control, which could cause an acci-
dent or injury.
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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.
See page 3-14 for more information. 1. Turn the fuel cock lever to “ON”.
2. Turn the key to “ ” and make sure that the engine stop switch
is set to “ ”.
3. Shift the transmission into the neutral position. The neutral indi-
cator light should come on. If not,
ask a Yamaha dealer to check the
electrical circuit.
4. Turn the starter (choke) on and completely close the throttle.
(See page 3-12).
5. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
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 preserve
the battery. Do not crank the
engine more than 10 seconds on
any one attempt.
6. After starting the engine, move the starter (choke) back halfway.
7. When the engine is warm, turn the starter (choke) off.
TIP
The engine is warm when it responds
quickly to the throttle with the starter
(choke) turned off.
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For maximum engine life, never
accelerate hard when the engine is
cold!
NOTICE
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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 and be burned.
Do not park on a slope or on
soft ground, otherwise the
vehicle may overturn, increa-
sing the risk of a fuel leak and
fire.
Do not park near grass or other
flammable materials which
might catch fire.
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Periodic inspection, adjustment, and
lubrication will keep your vehicle in
the safest and most efficient condi-
tion possible. Safety is an obligation
of the vehicle owner/operator. The
most important points of vehicle ins-
pection, adjustment, and lubrication
are explained on the following pages.
The intervals given in the periodic
maintenance charts should be simply
considered as a general guide under
normal riding conditions. However,
depending on the weather, terrain,
geographical location, and individual
use, the maintenance intervals may
need to be shortened.
EWA10321
Failure to properly maintain the
vehicle or performing maintenance
activities incorrectly may increase
your risk of injury or death during
service or while using the vehicle. If
you are not familiar with vehicle
service, have a Yamaha dealer per-
form service.
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Turn off the engine when perfor-
ming maintenance unless otherwi-
se specified.
A running engine has moving
parts that can catch on body
parts or clothing and electrical
parts that can cause shocks or
fires.
Running the engine while servi-
cing can lead to eye injury,
burns, fire, or carbon monoxide
poisoning – possibly leading to
death. See page 1-1 for more
information about carbon
monoxide.
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Brake discs, calipers, drums, and
linings can become very hot during
use. To avoid possible burns, let
brake components cool before tou-
ching them.
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Owner’s tool kit
1. Owner’s tool kit
The owner’s tool kit is located inside
the storage compartment under the
seat. (See page 3-12).
The service information included in
this manual and the tools provided in
the owner’s tool kit are intended to
assist you in the performance of pre-
ventive maintenance and minor
repairs. However, additional tools
such as a torque wrench may be
necessary to perform certain mainte-
nance work correctly.
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4. Remove the oil filler cap, refillwith the specified amount of the
recommended transmission oil,
and then install and tighten the oil
filler cap. NOTICE: Make sure
that no foreign material enters
the transmission case.
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5. Start the engine and let it idle for several minutes while checking
the transmission oil case for oil
leakage. If oil is leaking, imme-
diately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the coo-
lant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
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The coolant level must be chec-
ked on a cold engine since the
level varies with engine tempera-
ture.
Make sure that the vehicle is
positioned straight up when
checking the coolant level. A
slight tilt to the side can result in
a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in thecoolant reservoir.
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. Coolant reservoir
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
3. If the coolant is at or below theminimum level mark, remove
panel A to access the coolant
reservoir. (See page 6-8).
4. Remove the coolant reservoir cap, add coolant to the maxi-
mum level mark, and then install
the reservoir cap. WARNING!
Remove only the coolant reser-
voir cap. Never attempt to
remove the radiator cap when
the engine is hot.
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Recommended transmission oil: See page 8-1
Oil change quantity: 0.75 L (0.79 US qt, 0.66 Imp.qt)
Tightening torque:Transmission oil drain bolt: 17.5 Nm (1.7 m•kgf, 12.7 ft•lbf)
Oil check bolt: 6 Nm (0.6 m•kgf, 4.3 ft•lbf)
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NOTICE: If coolant is not avai-
lable, use distilled water or soft
tap water instead. Do not use
hard water or salt water since it
is harmful to the engine. If
water has been used instead of
coolant, replace it with coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the cooling system will not be
protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant
as soon as possible, otherwise
the effectiveness of the coolant
will be reduced.
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
5. Install the panel.
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To change the coolant 1. Place the vehicle on a level surfa- ce and let the engine cool if
necessary.
2. Remove cowlings A, B and C and panel A. (See page 6-8).
3. Place a container under the engi- ne to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap retai- ning bolt, radiator cap retainer
and radiator cap. WARNING!
Never attempt to remove the
radiator cap when the engine is
hot.
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1. Radiator cap retaining bolt
2. Radiator cap
3. Radiator cap retainer
5. Remove the coolant drain boltand its gasket to drain the coo-
ling system.
1. Coolant drain bolt
2. Gasket
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to
the maximum level mark):0.29 L (0.31 US qt, 0.26 Imp.qt)
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2. To increase the throttle grip freeplay, turn the throttle grip free
play adjusting nut in direction (a).
To decrease the throttle grip free
play, turn the adjusting nut in
direction (b).
1. Locknut
2. Throttle grip free play adjusting nut
3. Tighten the locknut.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabi-
lity, and safe operation of your
motorcycle, note the following points
regarding the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be chec-
ked and, if necessary, adjusted befo-
re each ride.
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Operation of this vehicle with
improper tire pressure may cause
severe injury or death from loss of
control.
The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperatu-
re of the tires equals the
ambient temperature).
The tire air pressure must be
adjusted in accordance with
the riding speed and with the
total weight of rider, passenger,
cargo, and accessories appro-
ved for this model.
EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Ope-
ration of an overloaded vehicle
could cause an accident.
WARNING
Tire air pressure (measured on
cold tires):0–90 kg (0–198 lb): Front:180 kPa (1.80 kgf/cm
2,
26 psi, 1.80 bar)
Rear: 200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2,
29 psi, 2.00 bar)
90–193 kg (198–425 lb): Front:190 kPa (1.90 kgf/cm
2,
28 psi, 1.90 bar)
Rear: 230 kPa (2.30 kgf/cm
2,
33 psi, 2.30 bar)
Maximum load*: 196 kg (432 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and accessories WARNING
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