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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.
Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre-
mière utilisation du véhicule.
Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig
durch, bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen.
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
PW50(Z)
5PG-28199-89

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. Il convient de lire attentivement ce manuel avant la pre- mière utilisation du véhicule. Bitte lesen Sie diese Bedienungsanleitung sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Fahrzeug in Betrieb nehmen. OWNER’S MANUAL MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG PW50(Z) 5PG-28199-89...
  • Page 2 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ IMPRIMÉ SUR PAPIER RECYCLÉ YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT AUF RECYCLINGPAPIER GEDRUCKT PRINTED IN JAPAN PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009.04–0.5×1 ! 2009.04–0.5×1 !
  • Page 3 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL PW50(Z) 5PG-28199-89-E0...
  • Page 4 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. EC Declaration of Conformity conforming to Directive 98/ 37/EC, 2006/42/EC We, YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan, declare in sole responsibility, that the product PW50...
  • Page 5 Yamaha has met these standards without reducing the performance or economy of operation of the motorcycle. To maintain these high standards, it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
  • Page 6 Your motorcycle was delivered with an adjustable speed limiter and power reduction plate. Yamaha recommends that all beginners start off with the speed limiter adjusting screw turned in and the power reduction plate installed in the exhaust man- ifold to limit the power available while they learn.

  • Page 7: Important Manual Information

    IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10132 Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 8 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10200 PW50(Z) OWNER’S MANUAL ©2009 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st edition, March 2009 All rights reserved. Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited. Printed in Japan.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS LOCATION OF IMPORTANT Starting and warming up a cold Adjusting the front and rear LABELS ..........1-1 engine ......... 6-1 brake lever free play ....7-13 Starting a warm engine ....6-1 Checking the front and rear SAFETY INFORMATION ....

  • Page 10: Location Of Important Labels

    Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle. They contain important information 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 available from your Yamaha dealer. For Canada...
  • Page 11 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Canada WARNING 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 PUBLIC ROADS. You can collide with another vehicle if you operate this vehicle on a public road.
  • Page 12 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Europe...
  • Page 13 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Europe MODEL : PW50 MAX. POWER : 2.1 kw MASS IN RUNNING ORDER : 39 kg 5PG-2156A-00 1.00 1.00 5PG-2816R-00 5PG-2817L-10...
  • Page 14 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text. Read the Owner’s manual. Use unleaded gasoline only. This unit contains high-pressure Measure tire pressure when nitrogen gas. tires are cold. Mishandling can cause explosion. Do not incinerate, puncture or open.
  • Page 15 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Oceania and South Africa...
  • Page 16 LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS For Oceania and South Africa Before you operate this vehicle, read the owner’s manual. Prima di usare il veicolo, leggete il manuale di istruzioni. Lire le manuel du propri étaire avant d ’utiliser ce v éhicule. Lesen Sie die Bedienungsanleitung bevor Sie dieses Fahrzeug fahren.

  • Page 17: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION EAU40933 Safe Riding Therefore: Perform the pre-operation checks each Wear a brightly colored jacket. time you use the vehicle to make sure it Use extra caution when you are Be a Responsible Owner is in safe operating condition. Failure to approaching passing As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon-...
  • Page 18 SAFETY INFORMATION erator is veering wide on a turn could contribute to an impairment and you can quickly be overcome and due to excessive speed or under- of vision that could delay seeing a unable to save yourself. Also, deadly cornering (insufficient lean angle hazard.
  • Page 19 Yamaha accessories, which are avail- ucts or having other modifications per- The weight of the operator must able only from a Yamaha dealer, have formed to your vehicle that change any not exceed 25 kg (55 lb). been designed, tested, and approved of the vehicle’s design or operation...
  • Page 20 SAFETY INFORMATION Accessories fitted to the handle- lights or engine power. bar or the front fork area can create instability due to improper Aftermarket Tires and Rims weight distribution. If accesso- The tires and rims that came with your ries are added to the handlebar motorcycle were designed to match the or front fork area, they must be performance capabilities and to provide...

  • Page 21: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Fuel cock (page 4-6) 2. Throttle stop screw (page 7-10) 3. Air filter element (page 7-8) 4. Kickstarter (page 4-7) 5. Centerstand (page 7-16)

  • Page 22: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Spark arrester (page 7-9) 2. Seat (page 4-7) 3. Transmission oil filler cap (page 7-7) 4. 2-stroke engine oil tank (page 4-5)

  • Page 23: Controls And Instruments

    DESCRIPTION EAU10430 Controls and instruments 1. Rear brake lever (page 4-3) 2. Starter (choke) lever (page 4-6) 3. 2-stroke engine oil tank cap (page 4-5) 4. Handlebar switch (page 4-1) 5. Front brake lever (page 4-2) 6. Throttle grip (page 7-11) 7.

  • Page 24: Instrument And Control Functions

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU40660 cannot be ridden in that switch po- EAU41041 Handlebar switch Speed limiter and power sition. reduction plate Your motorcycle was delivered 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.

  • Page 25: Front Brake Lever

    EAU12900 Front brake lever screw is turned out to 7 mm (0.28 in), the throttle grip can only be opened ap- proximately halfway. If more power is required, please consult a Yamaha dealer. EWA14630 WARNING Improper adjustment of the speed limiter could cause improper throttle 1.

  • Page 26: Rear Brake Lever

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12950 EAU13182 EAU13221 Rear brake lever Fuel tank cap Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank. EWA10881 WARNING Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable. To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling, follow these instructions.
  • Page 27 1. Fuel tank filler tube containing methanol is not recom- REGULAR UNLEADED GASOLINE 2. Fuel level mended by Yamaha because it can ONLY cause damage to the fuel system or ve- Fuel tank capacity: 3. Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi- 2.0 L (0.53 US gal, 0.44 Imp.gal)

  • Page 28: Fuel Tank Breather Hose

    Fuel tank breather hose 2-stroke engine oil the exhaust system. Make sure that there is sufficient Your Yamaha engine has been de- 2-stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add signed to use regular unleaded gaso- the recommended 2-stroke engine oil line with a research octane number of as necessary.

  • Page 29: Fuel Cock

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU40701 O (on) EAU13590 Fuel cock Starter (choke) lever “ ” The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to the carburetor while filtering it al- The fuel cock has two positions: S (stop) 1. Arrow mark pointing to “O” (on) 1.

  • Page 30: Kickstarter

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13680 EAU40920 Kickstarter Seat To remove the seat 1. Remove the mudguard by remov- ing the bolts and washers. 1. Seat holder 2. Projection 1. Kickstarter 2. Place the seat in the original posi- To start the engine, fold out the kick- tion.

  • Page 31: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    Adjust if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Check cable free play. Throttle grip 7-11, 7-15 If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust cable free play and lubricate cable and grip housing. Make sure that operation is smooth. Control cables 7-15...
  • Page 32 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE Check for damage. Check tire condition and tread depth. Wheels and tires 7-11, 7-13 Check air pressure. Correct if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth. Brake levers 7-16 Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. Make sure that operation is smooth.

  • Page 33: Operation And Important Riding Points

    (choke) is not required 2. Set the engine stop switch to understand, ask your Yamaha dealer. when the engine is warm. Instead, start “START”. the engine with the throttle slightly EWA10271 3.

  • Page 34: Starting Off

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU41002 EAU16780 EAU41012 Starting off Acceleration and deceleration Braking 1. While applying the rear brake le- EWA14571 WARNING ver, push the motorcycle off the Avoid braking hard or suddenly centerstand. (especially when leaning over to 2.

  • Page 35: Engine Break-In

    Since the engine is brand new, do not immediately have a Yamaha dealer put an excessive load on it for the first 5 check the vehicle. hours of operation. The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances.

  • Page 36: Parking

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU40722 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then turn the fuel cock lever to “S” (stop). EWA10311 WARNING Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestri- ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned.

  • Page 37: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    Failure to properly maintain the ve- ence required for a particular job, have hicle or performing maintenance ac- a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. tivities incorrectly may increase your risk of injury or death during service or while using the vehicle. If...

  • Page 38: Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System

    Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system From 18 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6 months. Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills.

  • Page 39: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU41754 General maintenance and lubrication chart THEREAFTER INITIAL EVERY ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB month months months months months Check operation. Adjust brake lever free play. Front brake Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit Check operation.
  • Page 40 Apply lithium-soap-based grease lightly. Shock absorber Check operation and for oil leakage. assemblies Replace if necessary. Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil Control cables 10W-30 lightly. Check operation and free play. Throttle grip housing Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil and cable 10W-30 lightly.

  • Page 41: Checking The Spark Plug

    Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. In- 1. Spark plug gap stead, have a Yamaha dealer check 1. Spark plug cap Spark plug gap: the vehicle. 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) 2.

  • Page 42: Removing The Power Reduction Plate

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 2. Clean the surface of the spark plug EAU41102 Removing the power gasket and its mating surface, and reduction plate then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. To obtain full engine performance ca- 3.

  • Page 43: Transmission Oil

    In order to prevent clutch slip- for oil leakage before each ride. If any page (since the transmission oil leakage is found, have a Yamaha deal- also lubricates the clutch), do er check and repair the motorcycle. In not mix any chemical additives.

  • Page 44: Middle And Final Gear Cases

    If any leakage is found, have maintenance and lubrication chart. a Yamaha dealer check and repair the Clean the air filter element more fre- motorcycle. addition,...

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Spark Arrester

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU41221 Recommended oil: Cleaning the spark arrester Yamaha foam air filter oil or other The spark arrester should be cleaned quality foam air filter oil at the intervals specified in the periodic 5. Insert the sponge material into the maintenance and lubrication chart.

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Therefore, most car- checked and, if necessary, adjusted as buretor adjustments should be left to a follows at the intervals specified in the Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- periodic maintenance and lubrication sary professional knowledge and expe- chart.

  • Page 47: Checking The Throttle Cable Free Play

    If the specified idling speed cannot be checked and adjusted on cold sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it. obtained as described above, have a tires (i.e., when the temperature Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
  • Page 48 Tire inspection the same make and design, other- including the tires, should be wise the handling characteristics of left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the vehicle may be different, which necessary professional could lead to an accident.

  • Page 49: Panel Wheels

    The wheel rims should be checked for cracks, bends, warpage or 1. Front brake lever free play damage before each ride. If any damage is found, have a Yamaha Rear dealer replace the wheel. Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel.

  • Page 50: Checking The Front And Rear Brake Shoes

    WARNING brake lever free play, turn the adjusting page 7-20. nut in direction (b). If proper adjustment cannot be ob- tained as described, have a Yamaha Front Front dealer make this adjustment. 1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut 7-14...

  • Page 51: Checking And Lubricating The Cables

    If a cable is damaged maintenance chart. or does not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or replace it. WARNING! Damage to the outer If the lining thickness of a brake shoe is housing of cables may result in in- less than 1.5 mm (0.06 in), have a...

  • Page 52: Adjusting The Autolube Pump

    The Autolube pump is a vital and so- brake levers centerstand phisticated component of the engine, which must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. The pivoting points of the front and rear...

  • Page 53: Checking The Front Fork

    2. Hold the lower ends of the front have a Yamaha dealer check or re- tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, fork legs and try to move them for- pair it.

  • Page 54: Checking The Wheel Bearings

    If there is play in the wheel WARNING hub or if the wheel does not turn To avoid injury, securely support the smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check vehicle so there is no danger of it the wheel bearings. falling over.
  • Page 55 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT 6. Adjust the brake lever free play. (See page 7-13.) Make sure that the slot in the brake 7. Take the motorcycle off the center- shoe plate fits over the retainer on the stand so that the front wheel is on fork leg.

  • Page 56: Rear Wheel

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU25080 Rear wheel EAU41083 To remove the rear wheel EWA10821 WARNING To avoid injury, securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over. 1. Place the motorcycle on the cen- 1. Muffler 1.
  • Page 57 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT then remove the wheel. EAU41521 To install the rear wheel 1. Apply a light coating of lithi- um-soap-based grease to the splines of the final gear case and wheel hub. 2. Install the wheel by inserting it into the wheel hub.

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    However, should your motorcycle 3. Muffler 17.5 Nm (1.8 m·kgf, 12.7 ft·lbf) require any repair, take it to a Yamaha 12. Tighten the muffler bolt to the 11. Install the muffler by sliding the dealer, whose skilled technicians have specified torque.
  • Page 59 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT heaters or furnaces. Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex- plode, causing severe injury or property damage. 7-23...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Chart

    Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap, or replace the spark plug. the kickstarter. Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. 7-24...

  • Page 61: Motorcycle Care And Storage

    Cleaning matte colored finished parts. Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop ECA10772 sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for NOTICE even if high-quality components are advice on what products to use be- used. A rusty exhaust pipe may go un- Avoid using strong acidic wheel fore cleaning the vehicle.
  • Page 62 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE plenty of water, as it is harmful Test the product on a small hid- 2. Apply a corrosion protection spray to plastic parts. den part of the windshield to on all metal, including chrome- and Do not use any harsh chemical make sure that it does not leave nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent products on plastic parts.

  • Page 63: Storage

    “Care” section of this chapter. 2. For motorcycles equipped with a Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- fuel cock that has an “S” (stop) po- vice on what products to use. sition: Turn the fuel cock lever to Washing, rainy weather or humid “S”.
  • Page 64 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 3. Drain the carburetor float chamber spark plug cap. WARNING! To by loosening the drain bolt; this will prevent damage or injury prevent fuel deposits from building from sparking, make sure to up. Pour the drained fuel into the ground the spark plug elec- fuel tank.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    1245 mm (49.0 in) PW50 NGK/BPR4HS Kickstarter Overall width: PW50Z NGK/BPR4HS Lubrication system: 575 mm (22.6 in) DENSO/W14FPL Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube) Overall height: Spark plug gap: Engine oil: 715 mm (28.1 in) 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) Seat height: Type: Clutch: 485 mm (19.1 in)
  • Page 66 SPECIFICATIONS Manufacturer/model: Front brake: BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY Type: Manufacturer/model: Drum brake IRC/KNOBBY Operation: Rear tire: Right hand operation Type: Rear brake: With tube Type: Size: Drum brake 2.50-10 4PR Operation: Manufacturer/model: Left hand operation BRIDGESTONE/KNOBBY Front suspension: Manufacturer/model: Type: IRC/KNOBBY Telescopic fork Loading: Spring/shock absorber type: Maximum rider weight:...

  • Page 67: Consumer Information

    Record the vehicle identification num- ber and model label information in the spaces provided below for assistance when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the vehicle is stolen. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 1. Vehicle identification number 1.
  • Page 68 CONSUMER INFORMATION EAU48120 illustration. This label shows specifica- Vehicle Emission Control Informa- tions related to exhaust emissions as tion label (For Canada) required by federal law, state law and Environment Canada. 1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label 1. Vehicle Emission Control Information label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa- tion label is affixed at the location in the...
  • Page 69 INDEX Troubleshooting ........7-22 Troubleshooting chart ......7-24 Acceleration and deceleration ....6-2 Kickstarter ..........4-7 Air filter element, cleaning ......7-8 Autolube pump, adjusting ......7-16 Vehicle Emission Control Labels, location ......... 1-1 Information label (For Canada)..... 10-2 Vehicle identification number ....10-1 Brake lever, front ........4-2 Maintenance and lubrication, periodic..
  • Page 70 YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER PRINTED IN JAPAN 2009.04–0.5×1 !

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