Yamaha PW50P 2023, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...DIC183 OWNER S MANUAL PW50P2 PW50P2C BSL 28199 10 LIT 11626 36 13 PW50 MOTORCYCLE Read this manual carefully before oper ating this vehicle...

Page 2: ...reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently...

Page 3: ...nual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discrepancies between your motorcycle and this manual If there is any question concerning this m...

Page 4: ...adjustable speed limiter and power reduc tion plate Yamaha recommends that all beginners start off with the speed limiter adjusting screw turned in and the power reduction plate installed in the exha...

Page 5: ...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 property A TIP prov...

Page 6: ...ng 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 arrester 7 11 Adjusting the c...

Page 7: ...of contents YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL OFF ROAD MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 4 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 10 6 Index 11 1 UBSL10E0 book Page 2 Wednesday April 6 2022 10...

Page 8: ...BELS BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S NEVER CARRY A PASSENGER You increase your risk of losing control if you carry a passenger NEVER OPERATE THIS VEHICLE ON PUBLIC ROADS You can colli...

Page 9: ...o make sure it is in safe operating condition 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...

Page 10: ...jority of fatalities from motorcy cle accidents 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 w...

Page 11: ...e 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 motorcyc...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 t...

Page 14: ...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 UBSL10E0 book Page 1 Wedn...

Page 15: ...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 UBSL10E0...

Page 16: ...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 UBSL10E0 book Page 3 We...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...t 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 pa...

Page 19: ...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 EWA110...

Page 20: ...securely close the fuel tank cap WARNING EWA15152 Gasoline is poisonous and can cause injury or death Handle gaso line with care Never siphon gasoline by mouth If you should swallow some gasoline or...

Page 21: ...oblems EAU13414 Fuel tank breather hose Before operating the motorcycle Check the fuel tank breather hose connection Check the fuel tank breather hose for cracks or damage and replace it if necessary...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 wi...

Page 24: ...eat 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 t...

Page 25: ...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 specified level...

Page 26: ...t 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 IT...

Page 27: ...ngine 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 start...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...3 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 more...

Page 30: ...e 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 lea...

Page 31: ...ntain 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 h...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...1 Check that the porcelain insulator 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 distinct...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...cation 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 replac...

Page 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...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 44: ...l 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 Operatio...

Page 45: ...only the tires list ed below 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 dec...

Page 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...ication 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 a...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...aler 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 lu...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...le 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 53: ...e 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 into...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...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 r...

Page 56: ...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 57: ...ire 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 Imita...

Page 58: ...rect 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 59: ...ppearance 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 60: ...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 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...grade Recommended brand YAMALUBE Engine oil quantity Engine oil tank capacity 0 30 L 0 32 US qt 0 26 Imp qt Transmission oil Type Motor oil SAE 10W 30 type SE or higher or Gear oil SAE 85W GL 3 Quant...

Page 64: ...l Rim size 10 x 1 50 Rear wheel Wheel type Panel wheel Rim size 10 x 1 50 Front brake Type Mechanical leading trailing drum brake Rear brake Type Mechanical leading trailing drum brake Front suspensio...

Page 65: ...hicle 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 t...

Page 66: ...bel 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 67: ...e for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or el ement of design has been removed or...

Page 68: ...er than those resulting from defects in material or workmanship which arise solely as a result of owner abuse and or lack of proper maintenance are not covered by this warranty WARRANTY TRANSFER To tr...

Page 69: ...collision damages and oil oil filters air filters spark plugs and brake shoes Q Is the warranty transferable to second owners A Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon requ...

Page 70: ...limitations Coverage isn t limited to moving parts or the drivetrain like many other plans And Y E S covers manufacturing defects just like the warranty See the sample contract at your Yamaha dealer t...

Page 71: ...protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S cov...

Page 72: ...and lubrication periodic 7 4 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Matte color caution 8 1 Middle and final gear cases 7 10 N Noise regulation 10 3 P Parking 6 4 Part locations 3 1 Power reduction...

Page 73: ...right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha enginee...

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