length YAMAHA WHY 50 2003 Owners Manual

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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•Become thoroughly familiar
with all operating controls and
their functions before riding.
Consult a Yamaha dealer
regarding any control or
function that you do not
thoroughly understand.
•Never start the engine or
operate it in a closed area for
any length of time. Exhaust fu-
mes are poisonous, and
inhaling them can cause loss of
consciousness and death
within a short time. Always
make sure that there is
adequate ventilation.
•For safety, always start the
engine with the centerstand
down.
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Starting the engineEC000046
See page 5-4 for engine break-in ins-
tructions prior to operating the
vehicle for the first time.
1. Turn the key to "
", and when the
oil level warning light comes on,
turn it to "
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If the oil level warning light does not
come on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
2. Close the throttle completely.3. While applying the front or rear
brake, start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by pushing the
kickstarter lever down.
NOTE :
If the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, release the 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 5 seconds
on any one attempt. If the engine does
not start with the starter motor, try using
the kickstarter.
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Braking
1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually
increasing the pressure.
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•Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over
to one side), otherwise the
scooter may skid or overturn.
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•Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road cons-
truction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely
slippery when wet. Therefore,
slow down when approaching
such areas and cross them with
caution.
•Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
Ride slowly down a hill, as
braking downhill can be very
difficult.
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumption
Fuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
•Thoroughly warm up the engine.
Avoid high engine speeds during
acceleration.
•Avoid high engine speeds with no
load on the engine.
•Turn the engine off instead of
letting it idle for an extended length
of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at
traffic lights or at railroad
crossings).
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Model YH50
Dimensions:
Overall length 1.940 mm
Overall width 685 mm
Overall height 1.105 mm
Seat height 765 mm
Wheelbase 1.294 mm
Minimum ground clearance 125 mm
Minimum turning radius 1.800 mm
Weight:
Wet (with oil and a full fuel tank) 78 kg
Engine:
Engine type Air cooled, 2 strokes
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, horizontal
Displacement 49.2 cm3
Bore x stroke 40.0 x 39.2
Compression ratio 7.25:1
Starting system type Electric and kick starter
Lubrication system Separate lubrication
(Autolube)
Engine oil:
Type Yamalube 2
or 2 strokes engine oil
Classification Jaso FC ou ISO EG-C, EG-D
Capacity 1.3 LTransmission oil:
Type SAE 10W30 type SE
Capacity
Périodic oil change 0.11L
Total amount 0.13L
Air filter type:Wet type element
Fuel:
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline
(RON 91 mini)
Fuel tank capacity 7L
Carburetor:
Type / quantity PY-12
Manufacturer GURTNER
Spark plug:
Type / Manufacturer BR8HS / NGK
Spark plug gap 0.6—0.7 mm
Clutch type:Dry, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Helical gear
Primary reduction ratio 52/13 (4.000)
Secondary reduction system Spur gear
Secondary reduction ratio 45/12 (3.750)
Transmission type V-belt automatic
Operation Centrifugal automatic type
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Specifications