Yamaha VINO YJ50RT, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 5LY 28199 15 YJ50RAT LIT 11626 18 26 YJ50RT ...

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Page 3: ... result of Yamaha s vast experience in the pro acing machines It represents the high degree of craftsmanship and reli ields operation inspection and basic maintenance of this scooter If you have nance of your scooter please consult a Yamaha dealer ...

Page 4: ...UR MOTORCYCLE RIDING TIPS BOOKLET CAREFULLY S SCOOTER DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS SCOOTER UN LEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL OPER RIDING TECHNIQUES REGULAR INSPECTIONS AND CARE ING SKILLS WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY ENJOY THE CAPA OTER Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the a bystander or a per...

Page 5: ...WNER S MANUAL amaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition April 2004 All rights reserved printing or unauthorized use ut the written permission of ha Motor Corporation U S A s expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 18 26 AFFIX DEALER LABEL HERE ...

Page 6: ... ng the front and rear brake r free play 6 12 ing the front and rear brake es 6 13 ing and lubricating the tle grip and cable 6 13 ng the Autolube pump 6 14 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers 6 14 Battery 6 14 Replacing the fuse 6 16 Troubleshooting 6 16 Troubleshooting chart 6 17 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 7 1 Care 7 1 Storage 7 3 SPECIFICATIONS 8 1 CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 1 Identification ...

Page 7: ...places or scooter accidents to occur Ride where other motorists can see you Avoid riding in another motorist s blind spot Many accidents involve inexperi enced operators In fact many op erators who have been involved in accidents do not even have a cur rent driver s license Make sure that you are qualified and that you only lend your scooter to other qualified opera tors Know your skills and limit...

Page 8: ...scooter illegal to Loading and accessories Adding accessories or cargo to your scooter can adversely affect stability and handling if the weight distribution of the scooter is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accesso ries to your scooter Use extra care when riding a scooter that has added cargo or accessories Here are some general guidelines ...

Page 9: ...ft he scooter or the scooter may become unstable in cross winds These accessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain accessories can dis place the operator from his or her normal riding position This improper position limits the free dom of movement of the opera tor and may limit control ability therefore such accessories are not recommended Use cauti...

Page 10: ... spills on your n or clothing immediately wash affected area with soap and er and change your clothes EAU10350 Further safe riding points Make sure to signal clearly when making turns Braking can be extremely difficult on a wet road Avoid hard braking because the scooter could slide Apply the brakes slowly when stopping on a wet surface ...

Page 11: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 5 1 oose load will affect the stability the scooter and could divert ur attention from the road See ge 1 1 ...

Page 12: ...1 6 EAU10381 y before operating this vehicle 4 5 ...

Page 13: ...SAFETY INFORMATION 1 7 1 READ ELS CYCLE hing ease your 3SL 2118K A0 follows FRONT REAR 5LY 21668 A0 Cold tire normal pressure should be set as 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 5 ...

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Page 15: ...DESCRIPTION 2 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EAU10420 5 4 7 3 6 ...

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Page 17: ...o the sh the key in from the OFF po sition and then turn it to LOCK while still pushing it 2 Remove the key To unlock the steering Push the key in and then turn it to OFF while still pushing it WARNING EWA10060 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident Make sure that the veh...

Page 18: ... warning light comes on during opera tion stop immediately and fill the oil tank with YAMALUBE 2 or an equiva lent 2 stroke engine oil The warning light should go off after the 2 stroke en gine oil tank has been refilled NOTE If the 2 stroke engine oil level warning light does not come on when the key is in the ON position or does not go off after the 2 stroke engine oil tank has been refilled hav...

Page 19: ... indicates the amount of he fuel tank The needle moves s E Empty as the fuel level ses When the needle reaches uel as soon as possible allow the fuel tank to empty itself tely EAU12343 Handlebar switches Left gauge F E 1 1 Dimmer switch 2 Turn signal switch 3 Horn switch 1 2 3 ...

Page 20: ...en h as when the vehicle overturns the throttle cable is stuck EAU12710 witch is switch to crank the engine starter ON ECA10050 ge 5 1 for starting instruc rior to starting the engine EAU12900 Front brake lever The front brake lever is located on the right handlebar grip To apply the front brake pull this lever toward the handle bar grip 1 Front brake lever 1 ...

Page 21: ... tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted in the lock and with the marks on the cap and tank aligned 2 Turn the key counterclockwise to the original position remove it and then close the lock cover NOTE The fuel tank cap cannot be installed unless the key is in the lock In addition the key cannot be removed if the cap is not properly installed and locked WARNING EWA10130 Make sure that...

Page 22: ...d gaso line with a pump octane number R M 2 of 86 or higher or a research octane number of 91 or higher If knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or premi um unleaded fuel Use of unleaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol ca...

Page 23: ...ws move the 2 stroke engine oil nk cap cover as shown move the 2 stroke engine oil nk cap and add the recommend oil 3 Install the 2 stroke engine oil tank cap and tank cap cover NOTE Make sure that the 2 stroke engine oil tank cap is properly installed oke engine oil tank cap oke engine oil tank cap cover ck 3 4 Recommended oil See page 8 1 Oil quantity 1 4 L 1 48 US qt 1 23 Imp qt ...

Page 24: ...ly se efore riding EAU14300 Helmet holder The helmet holder is located under the seat To secure a helmet to the helmet holder 1 Open the seat See page 3 8 2 Attach the helmet to the helmet holder and then securely close the seat WARNING EWA10160 Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet holder since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of con trol and possibly an accident 1 1 Helmet holde...

Page 25: ...the sun do not store anything susceptible to heat in side it To avoid humidity from spread ing through the storage com partment wrap wet articles in a plastic bag before storing them in the compartment Since the storage compartment may get wet while the scooter is being washed wrap any articles stored in the compartment in a plastic bag Do not keep anything valuable or breakable in the storage com...

Page 26: ...L FUNCTIONS 3 10 EAU15110 r ARNING EWA10170 not exceed the load limit of g 7 lb for the carrier not exceed the maximum d of 75 kg 165 lb for the ve le r 1 ...

Page 27: ...as a result of exposure to the elements Any damage fluid leakage or loss ces Therefore it is very important in addition to a thorough visual inspec e he vehicle is used Such an inspection can be accomplished in a very short n worth the time involved EWA11150 ot working properly have it inspected and repaired before operating ...

Page 28: ... leakage 3 7 leakage 6 7 cessary y 6 12 6 13 cessary y 6 12 6 13 ation is smooth y amaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable 6 10 6 13 and tread depth 6 10 ation is smooth ing points if necessary 6 14 ation is smooth cessary uts bolts and screws are properly tightened ...

Page 29: ...PRE OPERATION CHECKS 4 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 y CHECKS PAGE ...

Page 30: ...ve a a dealer check the electrical circuit 3 Close the throttle completely 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch or by pushing the kick starter lever down while applying the front or rear brake 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 D...

Page 31: ...erstand astride the seat and then ad t the rear view mirrors witch the turn signal on eck for oncoming traffic and en slowly turn the throttle grip on e right in order to take off witch the turn signal off EAU16780 Acceleration and deceleration The speed can be adjusted by opening and closing the throttle To increase the speed turn the throttle grip in direction a To reduce the speed turn the thro...

Page 32: ...y skid or overturn lroad crossings streetcar s iron plates on road con uction sites and manhole vers become extremely slip y when wet Therefore slow wn when approaching such as and cross them with cau n ep in mind that braking on a t road is much more difficult de slowly down a hill as brak ing downhill can be very diffi cult ...

Page 33: ...0 mi prolonged operation above 3 4 m 600 mi and beyond prolonged full throttle operation e engine speed occasionally ION ECA10270 engine trouble should occur the engine break in period iately have a Yamaha dealer the vehicle EAU17212 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10310 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot ...

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Page 35: ...6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ...

Page 36: ...nical CKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL EVERY 300 mi 500 km or 1 month 2000 mi 3000 km or 6 months 4000 mi 6000 km or 12 months vacuum hoses for cracks or damage essary n d clean essary ust engine idle speed vent essary on ssary age ssary al 300 mi 500 km or 1 month and thereafter 12000 km or 24 months Ride scooter a few draining oil on nd replace brake shoes if necessary ...

Page 37: ... lithium soap based grease every 8000 or 24 months on and for oil leakage cessary e and wear y 6000 mi 9000 km at all nuts bolts and screws are properly tight chain and cable lube or engine oil 10W 30 thor on and free play ottle cable free play if necessary throttle grip housing and cable on soap based grease all purpose grease lightly CKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL EVERY 300 mi 500 km or 1 mont...

Page 38: ...ND MINOR REPAIR 6 4 EAU18690 e riding in unusually wet or dusty areas ...

Page 39: ...ince heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with a spark plug wrench available at a Yamaha dealer...

Page 40: ...rk plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque NOTE If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good estimate of the correct torque is 1 4 1 2 turn past finger tight However the spark plug should be tightened to the speci fied torque as soon as possible 4 Install the spark plug cap ecified spark plug NGK BPR7HS plug gap ark plug gap 0 6 0 7 m...

Page 41: ...NING EWA11310 Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the final transmission case Make sure that no oil gets on the tire or wheel 7 Check the final transmission case for oil leakage If oil is leaking check for the cause transmission oil filler cap transmission oil drain bolt tening torque nal transmission oil drain bolt 18 Nm 1 8 m kgf 13 ft lbf 2 1 Recommended final transmission oil See page 8...

Page 42: ... air filter sponge material clean it with solvent and then ueeze the remaining solvent WARNING EWA10430 Use only a dedicated parts cleaning solvent To avoid the risk of fire or explosion do not use gasoline or er case cover 2 1 Clamp 2 Carburetor intake 1 Air filter sponge material 1 2 1 ...

Page 43: ...rial installed oth wise the piston and or cylin r may become excessively orn stall the air filter case cover by acing it in the original position stening it with the clamp then in alling the screws stall the panel EAU21300 Adjusting the carburetor The carburetor is an important part of the engine and requires very sophisti cated adjustment Therefore all carbu retor adjustments should be left to a ...

Page 44: ...points regarding the d tires pressure air pressure should be checked ecessary adjusted before each WARNING EWA10540 Because loading has an enormous impact on the handling braking performance and safety characteris tics of your scooter you should keep the following precautions in mind NEVER OVERLOAD THE ...

Page 45: ...heels and tubeless tires WARNING EWA10580 It is dangerous to ride with a worn out tire When a tire tread begins to show crosswise lines have a Yamaha dealer replace the tire immediately The replacement of all wheel air pressure measured on cold ont 150 kPa 22 psi 1 50 kgf cm2 ar 175 kPa 25 psi 1 75 kgf cm2 idewall wear indicator read depth 1 2 3 Minimum tire tread depth front and rear 1 0 mm 0 04 ...

Page 46: ...ake lever free play adjusting nut at the brake shoe direction a To decrease the brake lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b WARNING EWA10650 If proper adjustment cannot be ob tained as described have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment lever free play nt brake lever free play 10 0 20 0 mm 0 39 0 79 in ar brake lever free play 10 0 20 0 mm 0 39 0 79 in 1 1 1 Brake lever free play a...

Page 47: ...ce the brake as a set EAU23110 Checking and lubricating the throttle grip and cable The operation of the throttle grip should be checked before each ride In addi tion the cable should be lubricated or replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart ...

Page 48: ...er WARNING EWA10760 Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield your eyes when working near batteries In case of contact administer the fol lowing FIRST AID EXTERNAL Flush with plenty of water INTERNAL Drink large quan tities of water or milk and im mediately call a physician EYES ...

Page 49: ...t be used for more than one month remove the battery fully charge it and then place it in a cool dry place 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3 Fully charge the battery before in stallation CAUTION ECA10630 Always keep the battery charged Storing a discharged battery can cause permanent battery damage To charge a...

Page 50: ...peration Any problem in the fuel compression or ignition systems for example can cause poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting chart represents a quick and easy procedure for checking these vital systems your self However should your scooter re quire any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the...

Page 51: ...on Check the ignition Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle dry cloth and correct the or replace the spark plug a dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the battery The battery is good Check the battery lead connections and charge the battery if necessary Open the throttle halfway and operate the electric starter ...

Page 52: ...s Be e to avoid using cloths or onges which have been in contact with strong or abrasive cleaning products solvent or thinner fuel gasoline rust re movers or inhibitors brake flu id antifreeze or electrolyte Do not use high pressure wash ers or steam jet cleaners since they cause water seepage and deterioration in the following ar eas seals of wheel and swing arm bearings fork and brakes electric ...

Page 53: ...ion pro ction spray on all metal luding chrome and nickel plat surfaces e spray oil as a universal clean er to remove any remaining dirt 5 Touch up minor paint damage caused by stones etc 6 Wax all painted surfaces 7 Let the scooter dry completely be fore storing or covering it WARNING EWA10940 Make sure that there is no oil or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary clean the brake discs and brak...

Page 54: ...s from building Pour the drained fuel into the fuel tank 3 Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer if available to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating 4 Perform the following steps to pro tect 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 pl...

Page 55: ...SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 7 4 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ss than 0 C 30 F or more an 30 C 90 F For more in mation on storing the battery e page 6 14 any necessary repairs before the scooter ...

Page 56: ...BPR7HS plug gap 0 7 mm 0 024 0 028 in Clutch Clutch type Dry centrifugal automatic Transmission Primary reduction system Helical gear Primary reduction ratio 48 13 3 692 Secondary reduction system Spur gear Secondary reduction ratio 42 13 3 230 Transmission type V belt automatic Operation Centrifugal automatic type Chassis Frame type Steel tube underbone Caster angle 25 00 Trail 71 0 mm 2 80 in Fr...

Page 57: ...tem n system C D I ing system C magneto y 4B 5 Voltage capacity 12 V 2 5 Ah Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb voltage wattage x quantity Headlight 12 V 35 W 35 0 W 1 Tail brake light 12 V 8 0 27 0 W 1 Front turn signal light 12 V 10 0 W 2 Rear turn signal light 12 V 10 0 W 2 Meter lighting 12 V 1 7 W 1 Meter lighting fuel meter 14 V 1 4 W 1 High beam indicator light 12 V 1 7 W 1 Oil level warn...

Page 58: ...e when ordering a new key EAU26410 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame NOTE The vehicle identification number is used to identify your vehicle and may be used to register it with the licensing authority in your area entification number 1 1 Vehicle identification number 1 ...

Page 59: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 60: ...ng Yamaha Motor Corporation y open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group paign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems oration U S A afety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in Washington D C sportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information ...

Page 61: ...ment of design incorporated into any new ve ale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of n has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person TITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW ystems i e modification removal etc xhaust system Muffler Exhaust pipe Silencer take system Air cleaner case Air cleaner element Intake duct ...

Page 62: ...9 5 EAU26680 S A RIVA LIMITED WARRANTY ...

Page 63: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 6 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 64: ... and lodging when you are away from home This superb coverage goes into effect when you purchase Y E S so it applies to any warranty repairs as well as covered repairs during your entire Y E S plan period Y E S coverage is honored at any authorized Yamaha dealer nationwide Y E S coverage is transferable to a new owner if you sell or trade in That can make your Yamaha much more valuable This excell...

Page 65: ...CONSUMER INFORMATION 9 8 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 benefits of sy knowing n after your amaha with We ll be ed ...

Page 66: ...ts reporting 9 3 nformation 1 1 3 8 ug checking 6 5 ations 8 1 meter unit 3 3 and warming up a cold engine 5 1 off 5 2 itch 3 4 7 3 compartment 3 9 T Throttle cable free play adjusting 6 10 Throttle grip and cable checking and lubricating 6 13 Tires 6 10 Troubleshooting 6 16 Troubleshooting chart 6 17 Turn signal indicator light 3 2 Turn signal switch 3 4 Two stroke engine oil level warning light ...

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