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INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the CW50RS, you are benefiting from Yamaha's vast experience and newest technology regarding the design and manufacture of high-quality products, which have earned Yamaha a reputation for dependability.
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• Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor discrepancies between your scooter and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this manual,...
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EW000002 PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.
EAU00009 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY 2 DESCRIPTION 3 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 5 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS 6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 7 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 8 SPECIFICATIONS 9 CONSUMER INFORMATION...
EAU00021 EW000015 GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY ..........1-1...
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY Scooters are fascinating vehicles, which can give you an unsurpassed feeling of power and freedom. However, they also impose certain limits, which you must accept; even the best scooter does not ignore the laws of physics.
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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY EAU02964 Further safe-riding points • Be 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. •...
EAU00027 INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS Main switch / steering lock ..............3-1 Indicator and warning lights ..............3-2 Speedometer unit ................3-3 Fuel gauge ..................3-3 Handlebar switches ................3-4 Front brake lever ................. 3-4 Rear brake lever ................. 3-5 Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps ..........
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU00038 EW000016 OFF “ ” All electrical systems are off. The key Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ”. can be removed. while the scooter is moving, otherwise the electrical systems will EAU04470 be switched off, which may result in T he 2-stroke engine oil level warning loss of control or an accident.
“ ” position or high beam of the headlight is switched does not go off after the 2-stroke engine oil tank has been refilled, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir- EAU00057 cuit. Turn signal indicator light “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS UK ONLY ZAUM0177 ZAUM0178 1. Speedometer 1. Fuel gauge 2. Odometer EAU00098 EAU00113 Speedometer unit Fuel gauge The speedometer unit is equipped with The fuel gauge indicates the amount a speedometer and an odometer. The of fuel in the fuel tank. The needle speedometer shows riding speed.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 2-stroke engine oil tank cap To remove the 2-stroke engine oil tank cap, pull it off. To install the 2-stroke engine oil tank cap, push it into the oil tank opening. EW000025 Make sure that the fuel and 2-stroke ZAUM0085 ZAUM0485 engine oil tank caps are properly...
Fill the fuel tank to the quickly wipe off any gasoline bottom of the filler tube as shown. spilled on the engine or muffler. Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use regular unleaded EW000130 gasoline with a research octane •...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUM0078 EAU03098 2-stroke engine oil Catalytic converter Make sure that there is sufficient oil in This scooter is equipped with a catalytic the 2-stroke engine oil tank. Add the converter in the muffler. EW000128 recommended 2-stroke engine oil if necessary.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZAUM0486 ZAUM0146 ZAUM0487 1. Kick starter 1. Seat 1. Storage compartment EAUS0015 EAU02978 EAUM0061 Kickstarter Seat Storage compartment To start the engine, push the kickstarter To open the seat There is a storage compartment under down lightly with your foot until the 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EC000010 EAU00295 To store a helmet in the storage Adjusting the shock absor- compartment, place the helmet with the Keep the following points in mind ber assembly front facing backward. when using storage This shock absorber assembly is compartment.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ZAUM0488 ZAUM0489 ZAUM0479 1. Spring preload adjusting ring 1. Rear carrier 1. Luggage hook 2. Position indicator EAU00320 EAUT0020 Adjust the spring preload as follows. Carrier Luggage hook To increase the spring preload and thereby EWT00002 EW000032 harden the suspension, turn the adjusting •...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EWT00001 Be sure to remove the chain or cable before riding, otherwise the scooter may overturn, causing damage or injury. ZAUM0490 1. Securing bracket EAUT0012 Securing bracket To prevent theft, the securing bracket can be used to chain the scooter to a stationary object such as a lamppost or a fence.
EAU01114 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS Pre-operation check list ..............4-1...
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• Check vehicle for oil leakage. Final transmission oil • Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. Front brake • Check fluid level in reservoir. 3-4, 6-11 •...
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PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE • Check for damage. • Check tire condition and tread depth. Wheels and Tires 6-9 — 6-11 • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Brake levers 3-4 — 3-5 •...
If the oil level warning light does not a few seconds, and then try again. Each adequate ventilation. come on, have a Yamaha dealer starting attempt should be as short as • For safety, always start the check the electrical circuit.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS ECA00045 EAU01258 Starting a warm engine For maximum engine life, never Follow the same procedure as for accelerate hard when the engine is starting a cold engine with the excep- cold! tion that the starter (choke) is not required when the engine is warm.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EW000057 • Avoid braking hard or suddenly (especially when leaning over to one side), otherwise the scooter may skid or overturn. • Railroad crossings, streetcar rails, iron plates on road cons- truction sites, and manhole ZAUM0269 ZAUM0199 covers become extremely...
5 to 10 during the engine break-in period, minutes after every hour of operation. immediately have a Yamaha dealer Vary the speed of the scooter from time check the vehicle. to time. Do not operate it at one set...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU00461 Parking When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch. EW000058 • Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch them.
EAU00462 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR Checking and lubricating the throttle grip Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart .... 6-2 Checking the spark plug ......... 6-5 and cable .............. 6-15 Final transmission oil ..........6-6 Lubricating the front and rear brake levers ... 6-15 Cleaning the air filter element .........
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Modifications not approved by This scooter is designed for use on lubrication will keep your vehicle in the Yamaha may cause loss of perfor- paved roads only. If this scooter is safest and most efficient condition pos- mance and render the vehicle unsafe operated in abnormally dusty, sible.
• From 30,000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6,000 km. • Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km) ANNUAL...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km) ANNUAL Item Check or maintenance job CHECK • Check tread depth and for damage. • Replace if necessary. √ √ √ √ √ Tires • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary. √...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (x 1,000 km) ANNUAL Item Check or maintenance job CHECK 20 * Front and rear √ √ √ √ √ √ • Check operation. brake switches √ √ √ √ √ Moving parts and cables •...
Spark plug: diagnose such problems yourself. 20 Nm (2.0 m • ZAUM0037 Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check a. Spark plug gap the scooter. NOTE : If the spark plug shows signs of If a torque wrench is not available when...
6. Add the specified amount of the ride. If any leakage is found, have a recommended final transmission Yamaha dealer check and repair the oil, and then install and tighten the scooter. In addition, the final transmis- oil filler cap.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ZAUM0170 ZAUM0318 ZAUM0156 1. Air filter element 1. Air filter case cover EAUM0071 2. Pull the air filter element out, clean 3. Apply oil of the recommended Cleaning the air filter element it with solvent, and then squeeze type to the entire surface of the The air filter element should be cleaned the remaining solvent out.
Therefore, all • Make sure that the air filter carburetor adjustments should be left element is properly seated in to a Yamaha dealer, who has the the air filter case. necessary professional knowledge and • The engine should never be experience.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EW000082 EW000077 • The tire air pressure must be Because loading has an enormous checked and adjusted on cold impact on the handling, braking, per- tires (i.e., when the temperature formance and safety characteristics of of the tires equals the ambient your scooter, you should keep the temperature).
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Rear 1. Tread depth including the tires, should be 2. Side wall Manufacturer Size Type left to a Yamaha dealer, who has 130/90-10 61J REGGAE MICHELIN Tire inspection the necessary professional 130/90-10 59J C924 CHENG SHIN The tires must be checked before each knowledge and experience.
Periodically check the brake lever free Periodically check the brake lever free has been changed or replaced. An play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha play and, if necessary, adjust it as unbalanced wheel can result in dealer adjust it.
If a brake pad is damaged or if the lining EW000101 thickness is less than 3,1 mm, have a Yamaha dealer replace, the brake pads If proper adjustment cannot be as a set. obtained as described, have a...
If a cable is damaged or does Always clean up spilled fluid not move smoothly, have a Yamaha dea- immediately. ler check or replace it. • As the brake pads wear, it is nor-...
EWA00055 Recommended lubricant: If the centerstand does not move up Lithium-soap-based grease and down smoothly, have a Yamaha (all-purpose grease) dealer check or repair it. Recommended lubricant: Lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose grease)
2. Hold the lower ends of the front 2. Panel A fork legs and try to move them 3. Battery forward and backward. If any free play can be felt, have a Yamaha EAUM0049* Battery dealer check or repair the A poorly maintained battery will corrode steering.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR • NOTE : Batteries produce explosive The electrolyte should be between the hydrogen gas. Therefore, keep minimum and maximum level marks. sparks, flames, cigarettes, etc., UPPER away from the battery and LOWER provide sufficient ventilation 4.
2. Panel A devices operate. necessary. 3. Battery 4. If the fuse immediately blows 3. Fully charge the battery before again, have a Yamaha dealer EAU00809* installation. Replacing the fuse check the electrical system. 4. After installation, make sure that...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 6. Connect the headlight coupler and install the front cover. EC000105 Do not touch the glass part of the headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise the transparency of the glass, the luminosity of the bulb, ZAUM0496 ZAUM0325 and the bulb life will be adversely...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ZAUM0498 ZAUM0499 ZAUM0500 1. Screw 1. Screw (x2) 1. Bulb EAU03497* EAU00855* Replacing a front turn signal Replacing a rear turn signal 2. Remove the defective bulb by light bulb light bulb or the tail/brake pushing it in and turning it 1.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often inferior, have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive repair bills. 6-22...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU03473 Troubleshooting chart EW000125 Keep away open flames and do not smoke while checking or working on the fuel system. 1. Fuel There is enough fuel. Check the compression. Check the fuel level in the fuel tank. The engine does not start.
EAU03434 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE Care ....................7-1 Storage ....................7-4...
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE Care Before cleaning Cleaning ECA00011 1. Cover the muffler outlet with a While the open design of a scooter plastic bag after the engine has reveals the attractiveness of the • Avoid using strong acidic wheel cooled down.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE • Do not use high-pressure After normal use 1. Clean the scooter with cold water washers or steam-jet cleaners Remove dirt with warm water, a mild and a mild detergent after the since they cause water detergent, and a soft, clean sponge, engine has cooled down.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE EWA00002 After cleaning NOTE : 1. Dry the scooter with a chamois or Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice on • Make sure that there is no oil an absorbing cloth. what products to use. or wax on the brakes or tires. If 2.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE Storage Long-term d. Turn the engine over several Before storing your scooter for several times with the starter. (This will Short-term months: coat the cylinder wall with oil.) Always store your scooter in a cool, dry 1.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 7. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to prevent moisture from entering it. 8. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a month. Do not store the battery in an excessively cold or warm place (less than 0 °C or more than 30...
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SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model CW50RS Final transmission oil: Type SAE 10W30 type SE Dimensions: Quantity 0.11L Overall length 1,746 mm Overall width 675 mm Air filter type: Wet type element Overall height 1,175 mm Fuel: Seat height 803 mm Recommended fuel Regular unleaded gasoline Wheelbase 1,206 mm...
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SPECIFICATIONS Tires: Wheels: Front: Front Type Tubeless Type Cast wheel/Aluminium Size / Manufacturer / model 120/90-10 56J / MICHELIN Size 10 X MT 3.00 / REGGAE Rear Type Cast wheel/aluminium 120/90-10 54J / CHENG SHIN Size 10 X MT 3.50 / C923 Brakes: Rear:...
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SPECIFICATIONS Electrical: Ignition system type C.D.I Charging system Flywheel magneto Battery Model GM4-3B, YB4L-B, FB4-B Voltage/capacity 12 V / 4 Ah Headlight type: Bulb Bulbs (voltage/wattage x quantity): Headlight 12V, 35W/35Wx1 Tail/brake light 12V, 5W/21Wx1 Turn signal light Front 12V, 10Wx2 Rear 12V, 10Wx2 Meter lights...
EAU01039 CONSUMER INFORMATION Identification numbers ................. 9-1 Key identification number ..............9-1 Vehicle identification number .............. 9-1 Model label ..................9-2...
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Identification numbers Record the key identification number, vehicle identification number 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. ZAUM0070 ZAUM0327 1.
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The model label is affixed to the bottom of the seat. (See page 3-8 for seat opening procedures.) Record the infor- mation on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
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