Yamaha PW50L 2020, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ANLEITUNG Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la premi re utilisation du v hicule Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanlei tung sor...

Page 2: ...DIC183 Original instructions Notice originale Originalbetriebsanleitung PRINTED IN JAPAN 2019 05 2 3 1 CR E F G...

Page 3: ...Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle OWNER S MANUAL PW50 MOTORCYCLE PW50 PW50L PW50L2 2SA 28199 86 E0 U2SA86E0 book Page 1 Tuesday April 30 2019 11 57 AM...

Page 4: ...irements of Directive 2006 42 EC If applicable and to the other relevant Directives of EEC If applicable To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements stated in the Dir...

Page 5: ...ting there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If there is any question concerning this manual please consult a Yamaha dealer WARNING EWA10032 Please read this manual ca...

Page 6: ...the rid er can operate with skill at the top speed permitted by adjusting the speed limiter alone the power reduction plate can be removed Since removal of this plate will result in a significant inc...

Page 7: ...WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehi cle or other...

Page 8: ...ication chart 7 4 Checking the spark plug 7 6 Removing the power reduction plate 7 7 Transmission oil 7 8 Middle and final gear cases 7 10 Cleaning the air filter element 7 10 Cleaning the spark arres...

Page 9: ...contain important in formation for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is availabl...

Page 10: ...ER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothi...

Page 11: ...0 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 3RV 21668 A0 INFORMATION SUR LES PNEUS La pression des pneus froid doit normalement tre r gl e comme suit AVANT ARRIERE 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 1...

Page 12: ...Location of important labels 1 4 1 For Europe 4 3 2 1 U2SA86E0 book Page 4 Tuesday April 30 2019 11 57 AM...

Page 13: ...ope 5PG 2816R 00 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi 2SA 2156A 00 PW50 2 1 kW 41 kg 5B6 2816R 00 5B6 2817L 00 YAMAHAMOTORCO LTD 2500SHINGAI IWATA JAPAN 2019 EN16029 1 3 4 2 U2SA86E0...

Page 14: ...gear Use from 6 years old Operation of this motorcycle by children under the age of 6 increase the risk of severe injury or death Adult supervision required for children Never use on paved roads Never...

Page 15: ...e tire pressure when the tires are cold Adjust the tire pressure Improper tire pressure can cause loss of control Loss of control can result in severe injury or death 1 2 3 Model Name Max Power Mass I...

Page 16: ...Location of important labels 1 8 1 For Oceania and South Africa 1 2 U2SA86E0 book Page 8 Tuesday April 30 2019 11 57 AM...

Page 17: ...A1 BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER You increase your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLI...

Page 18: ...n Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed for off...

Page 19: ...ts are the result of head in juries The use of a safety helmet is the single most critical factor in the pre vention or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or...

Page 20: ...he motorcy cle as possible Securely pack your heaviest items as close to the center of the vehicle as possible and make sure to distribute the weight as evenly as possible on both sides of the motorcy...

Page 21: ...hey 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 Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the m...

Page 22: ...o solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for...

Page 23: ...Left view 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Spark plug page 7 6 2 Fuel cock page 4 6 3 Throttle stop screw page 7 13 4 Air filter element page 7 10 5 Kickstarter page 4 7 6 Centerstand page 7 21 U2SA86E0 book Page 1 Tues...

Page 24: ...4 5 6 1 Spark arrester page 7 11 2 Seat page 4 8 3 Transmission oil filler cap page 7 8 4 Fuel tank cap page 4 3 5 2 stroke engine oil tank cap page 4 6 6 Transmission oil drain bolt page 7 8 U2SA86E0...

Page 25: ...ntrols and instruments 1 2 3 4 5 1 Rear brake lever page 4 3 2 Starter choke lever page 4 7 3 Engine stop switch page 4 1 4 Front brake lever page 4 2 5 Throttle grip page 7 14 U2SA86E0 book Page 3 Tu...

Page 26: ...torcycle is equipped with an adjustable speed limiter and a power reduction plate The speed limiter keeps the throttle from fully opening even when the throttle grip is turned to the maximum The power...

Page 27: ...nt or be injured Do not turn the adjusting screw out more than 7 mm 0 28 in before con sulting a Yamaha dealer Always make sure the throttle grip free play is adjusted to 1 5 3 5 mm 0 06 0 14 in See p...

Page 28: ...p EAU13183 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap turn it counterclockwise and then pull it off To install the fuel tank cap insert it into the tank opening and then turn it clockwise WARNING EWA11...

Page 29: ...el may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072 4 Be sure to securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cau se injury or death Handle gasoline with c...

Page 30: ...ntaining methanol is not recom mended by Yamaha because it can cause damage to the fuel system or vehicle performance problems For Europe TIP This mark identifies the recom mended fuel for this vehicl...

Page 31: ...r while filtering it also The fuel cock has two positions S stop With the lever in this position fuel will not flow Always return the lever to this position when the engine is not run ning O on With t...

Page 32: ...in direction a to turn on the starter choke Move the lever in direction b to turn off the starter choke EAU13681 Kickstarter To start the engine fold out the kick starter lever move it down lightly w...

Page 33: ...seat 1 Insert the projection on the front of the seat into the seat holder as shown 2 Place the seat in the original posi tion 3 Install the mudguard by installing the washers and bolts TIP Make sure...

Page 34: ...may become entangled with the wheels handle bars or other parts of the motorcy cle causing loss of control and possibly an accident To lock your motorcycle 1 Park your motorcycle in the de sired loca...

Page 35: ...level in oil tank If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 4 6 Transmission oil Check oil level in transmission case If necessary add recommended oil to speci...

Page 36: ...at operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 21 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened Tighten if necessary Engine stop switch Check operation 4 1 I...

Page 37: ...engine 1 Turn the fuel cock lever to O on 2 Set the engine stop switch to START 3 Turn the starter choke on and completely close the throttle See page 4 7 4 While applying the front or rear brake star...

Page 38: ...lightly open TIP If the engine does not start after sever al kicks try again with the throttle 1 4 to 1 2 open EAU41004 Starting off 1 While applying the rear brake le ver push the motorcycle off the...

Page 39: ...13 Braking WARNING EWA14572 Avoid braking hard or suddenly especially when leaning over to one side otherwise the motor cycle may skid or overturn Keep in mind that braking on wet surfaces is much mor...

Page 40: ...he engine To allow the engine to cool down from the temporary buildup of heat cruise at a lower engine speed After the first 5 hours of operation thoroughly check the motorcycle for loose parts oil le...

Page 41: ...intain the vehi cle or performing maintenance ac tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle If you are not familiar with vehicle ser vice...

Page 42: ...ed by any repair establishment or individual that is certified if applicable Yamaha dealers are trained and equipped to perform these particular services EAU17312 Owner s tool kit The service informat...

Page 43: ...ust if necessary Clean 5 Cylinder head and exhaust system Check for leakage Tighten if necessary Decarbonize if necessary 6 Spark arrester Clean NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 month 3 months 6 mon...

Page 44: ...s fitting and fasteners 9 Autolube pump Check operation 10 Transmission oil Check for oil leakage Correct if necessary Change Correct if necessary Correct if necessary Check gears for damage and wear...

Page 45: ...heck operation and for oil leakage 14 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant 15 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessa...

Page 46: ...nsulator around the center electrode of the spark plug is a medium to light tan the ideal color when the vehi cle is ridden normally TIP If the spark plug shows a distinctly dif ferent color the engin...

Page 47: ...er the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible 3 Install the spark plug cap EAU41104 Removing the power reduc tion plate To obtain full engine performance ca pabilit...

Page 48: ...ha deal er check and repair the motorcycle In addition the transmission oil must be changed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrica tion chart To change the transmission oil...

Page 49: ...ied In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the transmission 6 Check the O ring for damage and replace it if necessary 7 Install a...

Page 50: ...ication chart EAU40904 Cleaning the air filter element The air filter element should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Clean or if necessary repla...

Page 51: ...lling the screw 7 Install the seat EAU41222 Cleaning the spark arrester The spark arrester should be cleaned at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart WARNING EWA109...

Page 52: ...st carburetor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the nec essary professional knowledge and ex perience The adjustment described in the following section however may be serviced by t...

Page 53: ...1000 2000 r min while occasionally revving it to 4000 5000 r min TIP The engine is warm when it quickly re sponds to the throttle 3 Check the engine idling speed and if necessary adjust it to specific...

Page 54: ...ll times and replace them at the appropriate time with the specified tires Tire air pressure The tire air pressure should be checked and if necessary adjusted before each ride WARNING EWA15371 Operati...

Page 55: ...have been approved for this model by Yamaha WARNING EWA15542 Have a Yamaha dealer replace excessively worn tires Operat ing the motorcycle with exces sively worn tires decreases riding stability and...

Page 56: ...the following points regarding the specified wheels The wheel rims should be checked for cracks bends warp age or damage before each ride If any damage is found have a Yamaha dealer replace the wheel...

Page 57: ...at the brake shoe plate in direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b Front Rear WARNING EWA10651 If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained as described hav...

Page 58: ...rication chart TIP The wheels must be removed to check brake shoe lining thickness To remove the front wheel See page 7 23 To remove the rear wheel See page 7 24 Front Rear If the lining thickness of...

Page 59: ...EAU23115 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addition the cable should be lubricat ed by a Yamaha dealer at th...

Page 60: ...ealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU43634 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers The pivoting points of the front and rear brake levers must be l...

Page 61: ...be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the inner tubes for scratches damage and excessive oil leakage To check...

Page 62: ...cle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or...

Page 63: ...le from the brake camshaft lever and brake shoe plate 3 Remove the axle nut and washer 4 Pull the wheel axle out and then remove the wheel To install the front wheel 1 Install the brake shoe plate int...

Page 64: ...check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56822 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over 1 Place th...

Page 65: ...l to the right to re move it from the rear axle To install the rear wheel 1 Apply a light coating of lithium soap based grease to the splines of the rear axle and wheel hub 2 Install the wheel to the...

Page 66: ...ing the washers and muffler bolt TIP Make sure that the spring clamp is po sitioned with the projection side facing inward 12 Tighten the muffler bolt to the specified torque 13 Adjust the brake lever...

Page 67: ...uire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imit...

Page 68: ...rrect the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug 2 Ignition Wet Dry There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer...

Page 69: ...appearance of a mo torcycle Frequent and proper care does not only comply with the terms of the warranty but it will also keep your motorcycle looking good extend its life and optimize its performance...

Page 70: ...clean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet c...

Page 71: ...d the exhaust sys tem are cool before covering the mo torcycle NOTICE ECA10811 Storing the motorcycle in a poorly ventilated room or cover ing it with a tarp while it is still wet will allow water and...

Page 72: ...rk 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 elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10952...

Page 73: ...oke 40 0 39 2 mm 1 57 1 54 in Compression ratio 6 0 1 Starting system Kickstarter Lubrication system Separate lubrication Engine oil Engine oil YAMALUBE 2S or 2 stroke engine oil JASO FC grade or ISO...

Page 74: ...ured on cold tires Front 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi Rear 100 kPa 1 00 kgf cm 15 psi Front wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10 x 1 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10 x 1 50 Front bra...

Page 75: ...Factors that in fluence the actual level of exposure of work force include the characteristics of the work room the other sources of noise etc i e the number of machines and other adjacent processes...

Page 76: ...identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to reg...

Page 77: ...abel is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada 1 Vehicle Emission Control...

Page 78: ...ter 4 7 L Labels location 1 1 M Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Middle and final gear cases 7 10 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3...

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Page 80: ...cur with another vehicle with a passenger passengers affect balance and steering and increase risk of losing control ALWAYS use proper riding techniques to avoid vehicle overturns on hills and rough t...