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OWNER'S MANUAL
CW50E
2DW-F8199-E0

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  • Page 1 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL CW50E 2DW-F8199-E0...
  • Page 2 EAU46090 Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
  • Page 3 Yamaha a reputation for dependability. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your CW50E. The Owner’s Manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your scooter, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others from trouble and injury.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAU10133 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 5 IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION EAUM1011 CW50E OWNER’S MANUAL ©2012 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st edition, December 2012 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of MBK INDUSTRIE is expressly prohibited. Printed in France.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION ....1-1 FOR YOUR SAFETY – Adjusting the front and rear brake Further safe-riding points ....1-5 PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..... 4-1 lever free play ......6-13 Checking the front and rear brake DESCRIPTION ........2-1 OPERATION AND IMPORTANT shoes ........
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ......8-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION.....9-1 Identification numbers ....9-1...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION ● EAUT1018 Never operate a scooter without automobile driver who did not see proper training or instruction. Take the scooter. Making yourself con- training course. Beginners spicuous appears to be very effec- Be a Responsible Owner should receive training from a cer- tive in reducing the chance of this As the vehicle’s owner, you are respon- tified instructor.
  • Page 9 SAFETY INFORMATION ● Many accidents involve inexperi- • Always signal before turning or Protective Apparel enced operators. In fact, many op- changing lanes. Make sure that The majority of fatalities from scooter erators who have been involved in other motorists can see you. accidents are the result of head inju- accidents do not even have a cur- ●...
  • Page 10 SAFETY INFORMATION ● ● Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Do not run engine outdoors where Cargo accessory weight All engine exhaust contains carbon engine exhaust can be drawn into should be kept as low and close to monoxide, a deadly gas. Breathing car- a building through openings such the scooter as possible.
  • Page 11 Yamaha accessories, which are avail- characteristics can put you and others effects. Wind may attempt to lift able only from a Yamaha dealer, have at greater risk of serious injury or death. the scooter, or the scooter may been designed, tested, and approved...
  • Page 12: Further Safe-Riding Points

    SAFETY INFORMATION Aftermarket Tires and Rims straps carefully so the straps will EAUT2031 Further safe-riding points The tires and rims that came with your not rub against painted surfaces ● Make sure to signal clearly when scooter were designed to match the during transport.
  • Page 13 SAFETY INFORMATION ● Always wear a helmet, gloves, trousers (tapered around the cuff and ankle so they do not flap), and a bright colored jacket. ● Do not carry too much luggage on the scooter. An overloaded scoot- er is unstable.
  • Page 14: Description

    DESCRIPTION EAU10410 Left view 1. Rear brake lever (page 3-4) 9. Battery/fuse (page 6-17/6-19) 2. Speedometer unit (page 3-2) 3. Left handlebar switches (page 3-3) 4. Kickstarter (page 3-7) 5. Air filter element (page 6-9) 6. Final transmission oil filler cap (page 6-8) 7.
  • Page 15: Right View

    DESCRIPTION EAU10420 Right view 1. Grab bar (page 5-2) 2. Oil tank cap (page 3-7) 3. Fuel tank cap (page 3-5) 4. Throttle grip (page 6-10) 5. Front brake lever (page 3-4) 6. Luggage hook (page 3-9) 7. Anti-theft device housing (page 3-9) 8.
  • Page 16: Instrument And Control Functions

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10461 EAU10661 To unlock the steering Main switch/steering lock OFF “ ” Push the key in, and then turn it to “ ” All electrical systems are off. The key while still pushing it. can be removed. EWA10061 WARNING PUSH...
  • Page 17: Indicator Lights And Warning Lights

    2-stroke en- EAU11030 gine oil tank has been refilled, have a Turn signal indicator lights “ ” Yamaha dealer check the electrical cir- and “ ” cuit. The corresponding indicator light flash- es when the turn signal switch is...
  • Page 18: Fuel Gauge

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS The speedometer unit is equipped with EAU12111 EAU1234B Fuel gauge Handlebar switches a speedometer and an odometer. The speedometer shows riding speed. The Left odometer shows the total distance trav- eled. ZAUM0967 1 2 3 1. Fuel gauge ZAUM0557 1.
  • Page 19: Front Brake Lever

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12500 EAU12901 EAU12951 Front brake lever Rear brake lever Horn switch “ ” Press this switch to sound the horn. ZAUM0085 ZAUM0791 1. Front brake lever 1. Rear brake lever The front brake lever is located on the The rear brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar.
  • Page 20: Fuel And 2-Stroke Engine Oil Tank Caps

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU13202 To install the 2-stroke engine oil tank EAU13212 Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil Fuel cap, push it into the oil tank opening. tank caps Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in EWA10141 the tank. WARNING The fuel tank cap and the 2-stroke en- EWA10881 gine oil tank cap are located under the...
  • Page 21: Catalytic Converter

    NOTICE: Immediately wipe where pedestrians or children off spilled fuel with a clean, dry, Your Yamaha engine has been de- are not likely to touch the hot soft cloth, since fuel may deteri- signed to use premium unleaded gaso- exhaust system.
  • Page 22: 2-Stroke Engine Oil

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA10701 EAU13453 EAUS1050 2-stroke engine oil Kickstarter NOTICE Make sure that there is sufficient 2- Use only unleaded gasoline. The use stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the of leaded gasoline will cause unre- recommended 2-stroke engine oil as pairable damage to the catalytic necessary.
  • Page 23: Securing Bracket

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUT1040 EAU13932 Securing bracket Seat To open the seat 1. Place the scooter on the center- stand. 2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counterclockwise to “OPEN”. ZAUM0558 1. Open. ZAUM0559 1.
  • Page 24: Anti-Theft Device Housing

    INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUM1580 EAUT1072 Anti-theft device housing Luggage hook EWAT1031 WARNING ● Do not exceed the load limit of 3 kg (6.6 lb) for the luggage hook. ● Do not exceed the maximum load of 185 kg (408 lb) for the ve- hicle.
  • Page 25: For Your Safety - Pre-Operation Checks

    • Check lever free play. • Adjust if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. • Check throttle grip free play. Throttle grip 6-10, 6-15 • If necessary, have Yamaha dealer adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate cable and grip housing.
  • Page 26 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE • Check for damage. • Check tire condition and tread depth. Wheels and tires 6-10, 6-12 • Check air pressure. • Correct if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. Brake levers 6-15 •...
  • Page 27: Operation And Important Riding Points

    ECA10240 or injury. NOTICE ZAUM0971 If the oil level warning light does not ECA11042 come on, have a Yamaha dealer NOTICE check the electrical circuit. For maximum engine life, never ac- celerate hard when the engine is cold! PUSH ZAUM0253 2.
  • Page 28: Starting Off

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16761 EAU16780 EAU16793 Starting off Acceleration and deceleration Braking EWA10300 WARNING Before starting off, allow the engine to ● Avoid braking hard or suddenly warm up. (especially when leaning over to 1. While pulling the rear brake lever one side), otherwise the scooter with your left hand and holding the may skid or overturn.
  • Page 29: Tips For Reducing Fuel Consumption

    OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16820 EAU16830 Tips for reducing fuel con- Engine break-in sumption There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period Fuel consumption depends largely on between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For your riding style.
  • Page 30: Parking

    If any engine trouble should occur park in a place where pedestri- during the engine break-in period, ans or children are not likely to immediately have a Yamaha dealer touch them and be burned. check the vehicle. ● Do not park on a slope or on soft...
  • Page 31: Periodic Maintenance And Adjustment

    – possibly leading to pending on the weather, terrain, geo- that is certified (if applicable). Yamaha death. See page 1-3 for more in- graphical location, and individual use, dealers are trained and equipped to...
  • Page 32: Periodic Maintenance Chart For The Emission Control System

    ● From 30000 km (17500 mi), repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km (3500 mi). ● Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. EAU46920 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system...
  • Page 33: General Maintenance And Lubrication Chart

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU17718 General maintenance and lubrication chart ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km CHECK (600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi) √ √...
  • Page 34 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km CHECK (600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi) • Make sure that all nuts, bolts and √...
  • Page 35 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING ANNUAL ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km CHECK (600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi) Lights, signals and • Check operation. √ √...
  • Page 36: Removing And Installing The Cowling And Panels

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18722 To install the cowling EAU19210 Removing and installing the Panel B Place the cowling in the original posi- cowling and panels tion, and then install the screws. To remove the panel The cowling and panels shown need to Remove the screws, and then take the be removed to perform some of the EAU19272...
  • Page 37: Checking The Spark Plug

    Clean the surface of the spark plug such problems yourself. Instead, have gasket and its mating surface, and then a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. wipe off any grime from the spark plug If the spark plug shows signs of elec- threads.
  • Page 38: Final Transmission Oil

    [EWA11311] checked for oil leakage before each ride. If any leakage is found, have a Recommended final transmission Yamaha dealer check and repair the oil: See page 8-1. scooter. In addition, the final transmis- Oil quantity: sion oil must be changed as follows at 0.11 L (0.12 US qt, 0.10 Imp.qt)
  • Page 39: Cleaning The Air Filter Element

    PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUM1642 NOTICE: To avoid dam- [EWA10431] Cleaning the air filter element aging the foam material, handle The air filter element should be wet but The air filter element should be cleaned it gently and carefully, and do not dripping.
  • Page 40: Adjusting The Carburetor

    The throttle grip free play should mea- sure 1.5–3.0 mm (0.06–0.12 in) at the inner edge of the throttle grip. Periodi- cally check the throttle grip free play and, if necessary, have a Yamaha deal- er adjust it. ZAUM0053 The tire air pressure should be checked and, if necessary, adjusted before each ride.
  • Page 41 WARNING glass fragments in it, or if the sidewall is for this model. Never overload your vehicle. Opera- cracked, have a Yamaha dealer re- tion of an overloaded vehicle could place the tire immediately. cause an accident. Minimum tire tread depth (front and rear): 1.6 mm (0.06 in)
  • Page 42: Panel Wheels

    If any ageing. Old and aged tires shall be edge and experience to do so. damage is found, have a Yamaha checked by tire specialists to ascertain ● Ride at moderate speeds after dealer replace the wheel.
  • Page 43: Adjusting The Front And Rear Brake Lever Free Play

    EWA10650 nut in direction (b). WARNING Front If proper adjustment cannot be ob- tained as described, have a Yamaha dealer make this adjustment. ZAUM0107 1. Front brake lever free play Rear ZAUM0972 1. Brake lever free play adjusting nut ZAUM0108 1.
  • Page 44: Checking The Front And Rear Brake Shoes

    1. Wear indicator damaged cables as soon as possi- 2. Wear limit line ble to prevent unsafe conditions. Rear [EWA10711] Recommended lubricant: Yamaha Chain and Cable Lube or 4- stroke engine oil ZAUM0985 1. Wear indicator 2. Wear limit line 6-14...
  • Page 45: 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 by a Yamaha dealer at the intervals speci- fied in the periodic maintenance chart. ZAUM0061 ZAUM0455 1. Centerstand...
  • Page 46: Checking The Front Fork

    If any damage is found or the front face and hold it in an upright posi- fork does not operate smoothly, tion. WARNING! To avoid injury, have a Yamaha dealer check or re- securely support the vehicle so pair it. there is no danger of it falling over.
  • Page 47: Checking The Steering

    The electrolyte ward and backward. If any free level, battery lead connections and play can be felt, have a Yamaha breather hose routing should be dealer check or repair the steering. checked before each ride and at the in- tervals specified in the periodic mainte- nance and lubrication chart.
  • Page 48 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ● distilled water, as tap water con- KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER- tains minerals that are harmful IES OUT OF THE REACH OF Make sure that the scooter is posi- to the battery. CHILDREN. [ECA10611] tioned straight up when checking the EWA10760 electrolyte level.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Fuse

    4. If the fuse immediately blows such a way that the frame is ex- again, have a Yamaha dealer posed to electrolyte or gas ex- check the electrical system. pelled from the battery, the...
  • Page 50: Replacing A Headlight Bulb

    1. Unhook. 2. Headlight bulb 3. Headlight bulb holder 4. Place a new bulb into position, and then secure it with the bulb holder. 5. Install the cowling. 6. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary. 6-20...
  • Page 51: Replacing A Turn Signal Light Bulb

    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 ZAUM0589 dealer, whose skilled technicians have 1. Screw the necessary tools, experience, and 2.
  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Chart

    Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the compression. 3. Compression The engine does not start. There is compression.
  • Page 53: Scooter Care And Storage

    Cleaning Rust and corrosion can develop even if matte colored finished parts. Be ECA10783 sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for high-quality components are used. A NOTICE advice on what products to use be- rusty exhaust pipe may go unnoticed ●...
  • Page 54 For additional clean- roads during winter are extremely cor- ● For scooters equipped with a ing, use Yamaha Windshield Cleaner rosive in combination with water, carry or another high-quality windshield windshield: Do not use strong out the following steps after each ride in cleaner.
  • Page 55 EWA10942 WARNING which does not affect your visibility and ● Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad- which cannot be easily recognized. Contaminants on the brakes or tires vice on what products to use. can cause loss of control.
  • Page 56: Storage

    SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE EAU26303 2. Drain the carburetor float chamber spark plug electrodes while Storage by loosening the drain bolt; this will turning the engine over. prevent fuel deposits from building [EWA10951] Short-term up. Pour the drained fuel into the e.
  • Page 57 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE °C (90 °F)]. For more information on storing the battery, see page 6-17. Make any necessary repairs before storing the scooter.
  • Page 58 Type: Spark plug(s): Compression ratio: Tubeless Manufacturer/model: 11.10 : 1 Size: NGK/BR8HS Starting system: 130/90-10 61J Spark plug gap: Kickstarter Manufacturer/model: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in) Lubrication system: SAVA / MC17 Clutch: Separate lubrication (Yamaha autolube) Clutch type: Dry, centrifugal automatic...
  • Page 59 SPECIFICATIONS Bulb voltage, wattage × quantity: Loading: Rear brake: Maximum load: Type: Headlight: 12 V, 25.0 W/25.0 W × 2 185 kg (408 lb) Drum brake (Total weight of rider, passenger, cargo and Operation: Tail/brake light: 12 V, 5.0 W/21.0 W × 1 accessories) Left hand operation Tire air pressure (measured on cold...
  • Page 60 Model label 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: ZAUM0327 ZAUM0903 1.
  • Page 61 INDEX Fuse, replacing........6-19 Steering, checking ........ 6-17 Storage ........... 7-4 Acceleration and deceleration ....5-2 Air filter element, cleaning ...... 6-9 Handlebar switches .........3-3 Anti-theft device housing ......3-9 Headlight bulb, replacing.......6-20 Tail/brake light bulb, replacing ....6-20 High beam indicator light......3-2 Throttle grip and cable, checking and Horn switch ..........3-4 lubricating ...........
  • Page 64 MBK Industrie Z.I. de Rouvroy 02100 Saint Quentin PRINTED IN FRANCE 2013.01 (E)

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