warning YAMAHA TZR50 2012 Owner's Guide

4. To prevent corrosion, it is recom-mended to apply a corrosion pro-
tection spray on all metal, inclu-
ding chrome- and nickel-plated,
surfaces.
5. Use spray oil as a universal clea- ner to remove any remaining dirt.
6. Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones, etc.
7. Wax all painted surfaces.
8. Let the motorcycle dry comple- tely before storing or covering it.
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Contaminants on the brakes or
tires can cause loss of control.
Make sure that there is no oil or
wax on the brakes or tires.
If necessary, clean the brake
discs and brake linings with a
regular brake disc cleaner or
acetone, and wash the tires
with warm water and a mild
detergent. Before riding at hig-
her speeds, test the motorcy-
cle’s braking performance and
cornering behavior.
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Apply spray oil and wax spa-
ringly and make sure to wipe
off any excess.
Never apply oil or wax to any
rubber and plastic parts, but
treat them with a suitable care
product.
Avoid using abrasive polishing
compounds as they will wear
away the paint.
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Consult a Yamaha dealer for
advice on what products to use.
Washing, rainy weather or humid
climates can cause the headlight
lens to fog. Turning the headlight
on for a short period of time will
help remove the moisture from
the lens.
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Storage
Short-term
Always store your motorcycle in a
cool, dry place and, if necessary, pro-
tect it against dust with a porous
cover. Be sure the engine and the
exhaust system are cool before cove-
ring the motorcycle.
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Storing the motorcycle in a
poorly ventilated room or cove-
ring it with a tarp, while it is still
wet, will allow water and humi-
dity to seep in and cause rust.
To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because
of the presence of ammonia)
and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
Long-term
Before storing your motorcycle for
several months:1. Follow all the instructions in the “Care” section of this chapter.
NOTICE
NOTICE
WARNING
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float cham-ber by loosening the drain bolt;
this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drai-
ned fuel into the fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent
the fuel tank from rusting and the
fuel from deteriorating.
5. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings,
etc. from corrosion.a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then
place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the
electrodes are grounded.
(This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the starter. (This
will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.) e. Remove the spark plug cap
from the spark plug, and then
install the spark plug and the
spark plug cap. WARNING!
To prevent damage or injury
from sparking, make sure
to ground the spark plug
electrodes while turning the
engine over.
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6. Lubricate all control cables andthe pivoting points of all levers
and pedals as well as of the
sidestand/centerstand.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air pressure, and then lift
the motorcycle so that both of its
wheels are off the ground. Alter-
natively, turn the wheels a little
every month in order to prevent
the tires from becoming degra-
ded in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture
from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry
place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in
an excessively cold or warm pla- ce [less than 0 °C (30 °F) or more
than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more
information on storing the bat-
tery, see page 6-32.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before
storing the motorcycle.
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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Front turn signal light:12 V, 16.0 W x 2
Rear turn signal light: 12 V, 10.0 W x 2
License plate light: 12 V, 5.0 W x 1
Meter lighting: LED
Neutral indicator light: LED
Oil level warning light: LED
Turn signal indicator light: LED
Coolant temperature warning light: LED
Engine trouble warning light: LED
Fuses:Main fuse:10.0 A
Spare fuse: 10.0 A
SPECIFICATIONS
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AAir filter element .......................................6-17
Anti-theft device housing .........................3-13
Autolube pump, adjusting........................6-28
BBattery......................................................6-32
Brake and clutch levers, checking andlubricating ..............................................6-29
Brake and shift pedals, checking and lubricating ..............................................6-29
Brake fluid level, checking .......................6-24
Brake fluid, changing ...............................6-25
Brake lever .................................................3-6
Brake light switches .................................6-23
Brake pedal ................................................3-6
Brake pedal free play, adjusting ..............6-22
CCables, checking and lubricating ............6-28
Carburetor, adjusting ...............................6-17
Care............................................................7-1
Catalytic converter .....................................3-9
Clutch lever ................................................3-5
Clutch lever free play, adjusting...............6-21
Coolant.....................................................6-14
Coolant temperature warning light ............3-3
Cowlings and panels, removing and installing ...................................................6-8
DDimmer switch ...........................................3-5
Drive chain slack ......................................6-25
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating.......6-27
EEngine break-in ..........................................5-3
Engine idling speed .................................6-18 Engine oil .................................................3-10
Engine stop switch ....................................3-5
Engine trouble warning light ......................3-3
Engine, starting a warm .............................5-2
FFront and rear brake pads, checking ......6-23
Front brake lever free play, checking.......6-22
Front fork, checking .................................6-31
Fuel ............................................................3-8
Fuel cock..................................................3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing ..........5-3
Fuel tank breather/overflow hose ..............3-9
Fuel tank cap .............................................3-7
Fuse, replacing.........................................6-33
HHandlebar switches ...................................3-4
Headlight bulb, replacing .........................6-34
Horn switch ................................................3-5
IIdentification numbers ...............................9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ..................3-14
Indicator and warning lights ......................3-2
LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ...........6-36
MMain switch/steering lock ..........................3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic ......6-4
Maintenance, emission control system .....6-3
Matte color, caution ...................................7-1
Model label ................................................9-1
NNeutral indicator light.................................3-2
OOil level warning light .................................3-2
PParking .......................................................5-4
Part locations .............................................2-1
Pass switch ................................................3-5
RRear view mirrors .....................................3-13
SSafety information ......................................1-1
Seat ..........................................................3-12
Shift pedal ..................................................3-6
Shift pedal position, adjusting .................6-22
Shifting .......................................................5-2
Sidestand .................................................3-14
Sidestand, checking and lubricating .......6-30
Spark plug, checking ...............................6-11
Specifications.............................................8-1
Speedometer unit ......................................3-3
Start switch ................................................3-5
Starter (choke) lever .................................3-12
Starting a cold engine ................................5-1
Steering, checking ...................................6-31
Storage.......................................................7-3
TTachometer ................................................3-4
Tail/brake light bulb, replacing .................6-35
Throttle grip and cable, checking
and lubricating .......................................6-28
Throttle grip free play, adjusting ..............6-18
Tires .........................................................6-19
Tool kit ........................................................6-1
Transmission oil .......................................6-13
Troubleshooting .......................................6-37
Troubleshooting charts ............................6-38
Turn signal indicator light ...........................3-2
INDEX
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