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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER’S MANUAL CS50 / CS50M / CS50Z 2AD-F8199-E0...
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.
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Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the CS50 / CS50M / CS50Z, 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 dependa- bility.
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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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION .....1-1 Storage compartment.....3-11 Adjusting the throttle cable free Further safe-riding points ....1-5 Adjusting the shock absorber play ..........6-10 assembly ........3-12 Tires ..........6-11 DESCRIPTION........2-1 Luggage hook.........3-13 Cast wheels ........6-12 Left view ...........2-1 Checking the front brake lever Right view .........2-3 FOR YOUR SAFETY–...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Troubleshooting charts ....6-26 SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE ..7-1 Matte color caution......7-1 Care ..........7-1 Storage ..........7-3 SPECIFICATIONS .......8-1 CONSUMER INFORMATION .....9-1 Identification numbers ......9-1 Key identification number....9-1 Vehicle identification number....9-1 Model label ........9-2...
SAFETY INFORMATION EAUT1012 make sure it is in safe operating con- intersections are the most Be a Responsible Owner dition. Failure to inspect or maintain likely places for scooter acci- As the vehicle’s owner, you are res- the vehicle properly increases the dents to occur.
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SAFETY INFORMATION ● cornering (insufficient lean angle road use only. It is not suitable for A passenger should also observe for the speed). off-road use. the above precautions. • Always obey the speed limit Protective apparel Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and never travel faster than The majority of fatalities from scooter All engine exhaust contains carbon...
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Yamaha accessories, which are avai- as possible and make sure to dis- and handling if the weight distribution lable only from a Yamaha dealer, have tribute the weight as evenly as of the scooter is changed. To avoid been designed, tested, and approved...
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SAFETY INFORMATION modifications not specifically recom- ground clearance or cornering edom of movement of the ope- mended by Yamaha, even if sold and clearance, limit suspension tra- rator and may limit control abi- installed by a Yamaha dealer. vel, steering travel or control ope-...
SAFETY INFORMATION ● EAU10372 Always wear a helmet, gloves, Further safe-riding points trousers (tapered around the cuff ● Be sure to signal clearly when and ankle so they do not flap), making turns. and a bright colored jacket. ● Braking can be extremely difficult ●...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU10460 EAU10661 To lock the steering “ ” OFF Main switch/steering lock All electrical systems are off. The key can be removed. EWA10061 s WARNING Never turn the key to “ ” or “ ” while the vehicle is moving. Other- wise the electrical systems will be switched off, which may result in loss of control or an accident.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To unlock the steering EAU11003 CS50Z Indicator and warning lights CS50/CS50M km/h km/h 1. Left turn signal indicator light “ ” 2. Coolant temperature warning light “ ” 1. Push. 3. Oil level warning light “ ”...
“ ” position or does not go off after the 2-stroke km/h engine oil tank has been refilled, have km/h a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit. ECA16291 NOTICE 1. Speedometer Do not operate the vehicle until you...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ● EAUS1424 a tripmeter (which shows the dis- Multi-function display tance traveled since it was last set to zero) ● a fuel gauge ● a self-diagnosis device ● a function button (which selects, km/h sets and resets various modes of the multi-function display) ●...
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INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 6. When the one-minute digit starts the fuel gauge will flash. If this occurs, flashing, push the button to set it. have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi- cle. PRESS BUTTON PRESS BUTTON 1. Odometer 2. Tripmeter To reset the tripmeter, select it by 7.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12347 EAU12400 EAU12900 Dimmer switch “ ” Handlebar switches Front brake lever Set this switch to “ ” for the high Left beam and to “ ” for the low beam. EAU12460 Turn signal switch “ ”...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU12950 EAU13202 Fuel tank cap Rear brake lever Fuel and 2-stroke engine oil tank caps To remove the fuel tank cap, turn it 1. Rear brake lever counterclockwise, and then pull it off. To install the fuel tank cap, turn it 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS To install the 2-stroke engine oil tank EAU13212 Fuel cap, push it into the oil tank opening. Make sure there is sufficient gasoline EWA10141 in the tank. s WARNING EWA10881 s WARNING Make sure that the fuel and 2-stro- Gasoline and gasoline vapors are ke engine oil tank caps are properly extremely flammable.
1.9 L (0.50 US gal, 0.42 Imp.gal) ● Park the motorcycle in a place where pedestrians or children Your Yamaha engine has been desig- are not likely to touch the hot ned to use regular unleaded gasoline exhaust system. with a research octane number of 91 ●...
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAUS1500 EAUS1050 2-stroke engine oil Kickstarter Make sure that there is sufficient 2- stroke engine oil in the oil tank. Add the recommended 2-stroke engine oil as necessary. To access the 2-stroke engine oil tank, open the storage compartment. See page 3-11).
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS EAU14160 EAU14510 Rider seat Storage compartment To open the rider seat 1. Place the scooter on the centers- tand. 2. Insert the key into the main switch, and then turn it counter- clockwise. 1. Seat To close the rider seat 1.
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS ECA10080 To store a helmet in the storage com- EAU14832 NOTICE Adjusting the shock partment, place the helmet upside- absorber assembly Keep the following points in mind down with the front facing forward. when using the storage compart- (Depends on models) ment.
(373 lb) CS50Z 166 (366 lb) for tor on the shock absorber. or worn-out shock absorber the vehicle. assembly yourself. Take the shock absorber assembly to a Spring preload setting: Yamaha dealer for any service. Minimum (soft): Standard: middle Maximum (hard): EWA10221 s WARNING...
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures pro- vided in this manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer. Before using this vehicle, check the following points:...
• If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level. • Check cooling system for leakage. • Check operation. • If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system. • Check brake pads for wear. Front brake • Replace if necessary.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ITEM CHECKS PAGE • Make sure that operation is smooth. 6-16 Brake levers • Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary. • Make sure that operation is smooth. 6-17 Centerstand • Lubricate pivot if necessary. •...
If the oil level warning light does possible to preserve the battery. not come on, have a Yamaha dealer Do not crank the engine more check the electrical circuit. than 5 seconds on any one 2.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16761 4. Check for oncoming traffic, and EAU16780 Starting off Acceleration and then slowly turn the throttle grip deceleration (on the right) in order to take off. 5. Switch the turn signals off. Before starting off, allow the engine to warm up.
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16793 Front EAU16820 Braking Tips for reducing fuel EWA10300 consumption s WARNING Fuel consumption depends largely on ● Avoid braking hard or suddenly your riding style. Consider the follo- (especially when leaning over wing tips to reduce fuel consumption: to one side), otherwise the sco- ●...
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS EAU16830 EAU17213 Engine break-in Parking There is never a more important When parking, stop the engine, and period in the life of your engine than then remove the key from the main the period between 0 and 1000 km switch.
The intervals given in the periodic fires. Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper maintenance and lubrication chart ● Running the engine while servi- maintenance intervals.
● 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. ODOMETER READING...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING CHECK OR ANNUAL ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km (600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi) √ √ √ √ 7 * Wheels •...
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING CHECK OR ANNUAL ITEM MAINTENANCE JOB CHECK 1000 km 6000 km 12000 km 18000 km 24000 km (600 mi) (3500 mi) (7000 mi) (10500 mi) (14000 mi) • Check coolant level and vehicle √ √...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18740 this chapter. Refer to this section 2. Disconnect the headlight lead Removing and installing the each time a cowling or panel needs to connectors, the turn signal cou- cowling and panel be removed and installed. plers, and the auxiliary light cou- plers.
(See page 3-11). ked periodically, preferably by a 2. Remove the screw, and then take Yamaha dealer. Since heat and depo- Before installing a spark plug, the the panel off. sits will cause any spark plug to...
If any leakage is found, have a If a torque wrench is not available Yamaha dealer check and repair the when installing a spark plug, a good scooter. In addition, the final trans-...
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUS1200 Tightening torque: Coolant (CS50Z) The coolant should be between the Final transmission oil drain bolt: The coolant level should be checked minimum and maximum level marks. 18 Nm (1.8 m•kgf, 13.0 ft•lbf) before each ride. In addition, the coo- lant must be changed at the intervals 6.
If water has been used in the periodic maintenance and lubri- install the cowling. instead of coolant, replace it cation chart. Have a Yamaha dealer with coolant as soon as possi- EAU33031 clean and replace the air filter ele-...
Therefore, all car- adjusting nut in direction (b). buretor adjustments should be left to a Yamaha dealer, who has the neces- sary professional knowledge and experience. 1. Throttle cable free play The throttle cable free play should 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU33601 re of the tires equals the EWA10511 s WARNING Tires ambient temperature). To maximize the performance, durabi- ● Never overload your vehicle. Ope- The tire air pressure must be lity, and safe operation of your vehi- ration of an overloaded vehicle adjusted in accordance with cle, note the following points regar-...
If any damage ● The replacement of all wheel Tire information is found, have a Yamaha dealer and brake related parts, inclu- This model is equipped with tubeless replace the wheel. Do not ding the tires, should be left to tires.
Periodically check the brake lever free play and, if necessary, lever free play and, if necessary, have adjust it as follows. a Yamaha dealer check the brake sys- To increase the brake lever free play, tem. turn the adjusting nut at the brake EWA10641 shoe plate in direction (a).
The rear brake is provided with a wear the lining thickness is less than indicator, which allows you to check 3.1 mm (0.12 in), have a Yamaha dea- the brake shoe wear without having to ler replace the brake pads as a set.
However, if ber seals may deteriorate, cau- the brake fluid level goes down sing leakage and poor braking suddenly, have a Yamaha dealer performance. check the cause. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4 1.
EAU23111 EAU43641 Changing the brake fluid Checking and lubricating the Lubricating the front and Have a Yamaha dealer change the throttle grip and cable rear brake levers brake fluid at the intervals specified in The operation of the throttle grip the TIP after the periodic maintenan- should be checked before each ride.
EWA11301 s WARNING If the centerstand does not move up and down smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it. Otherwise, the centerstand could contact the ground and distract the operator, resulting in a possible loss of control.
If any free there is no danger of it falling play can be felt, have a Yamaha over. dealer check or repair the stee- [EWA10751] 2. While applying the front brake, ring.
If there is play in the EWA10760 s WARNING wheel hub or if the wheel does not turn smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer ● Electrolyte is poisonous and check the wheel bearings. dangerous since it contains sulfuric acid, which causes severe burns.
NOTICE: When removing the To charge the battery battery, be sure the key is 1. Have a Yamaha dealer charge the turned to “ ” , then discon- battery as soon as possible if it nect the negative lead before seems to have discharged.
If a bulb burns out, replace it as follows. ECA10670 NOTICE It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer perform this job. Specified fuse: 7.5 A Headlight bulb 1. Remove cowling A. (See page 3. Turn the key to “...
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6. Connect the headlight leads and install the cowling. 7. Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the 1. Socket headlight beam if necessary. Left turn signal light bulb 3. Remove the burnt-out bulb from 1.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUT1923 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, Replacing the tail/brake light push it in, and then turn it clock- bulb or a rear turn signal wise until it stops. 4. Install the lens by installing the light bulb screws.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAUS1151 EAUS1412 Replacing the license plate Replacing an auxiliary light light bulb (Depends on bulb This model is equipped with two auxi- models) liary lights. If an auxiliary light bulb burns out, replace it as follows. 1.
However, should your scooter 4. Insert a new bulb into the socket. require any repair, take it to a Yamaha 5. Install the auxiliary light socket dealer, whose skilled technicians (together with the bulb) by pus- have the necessary tools, experience, hing it in.
Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes. The engine does not start. Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. Check the battery. 4. Battery The engine turns over The battery is good.
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Start the engine. If the engine overheats again, have a The coolant level Yamaha dealer check and repair the cooling system. is OK. If coolant is not available, tap water can be temporarily used instead, provided that it is changed to the recommended coolant as soon as possible.
NOTICE matte colored finished parts. Be ble. Rust and corrosion can develop sure to consult a Yamaha dealer for ● Avoid using strong acidic whe- even if high-quality components are advice on what products to use el cleaners, especially on spo- used.
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE cleaning products, solvent or After normal use since it increases the corrosive thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust 1. Remove dirt with warm water, a action of the salt. [ECA10791] removers or inhibitors, brake mild detergent, and a soft, clean 2.
SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE EWA10941 EAU26301 s WARNING Storage Consult a Yamaha dealer for advice Short-term Contaminants on the brakes or on what products to use. Always store your scooter in a cool, tires can cause loss of control. dry place and, if necessary, protect it ●...
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SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE 3. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel e. Remove the spark plug cap stabilizer (if available) to prevent from the spark plug, and then Make any necessary repairs before the fuel tank from rusting and the install the spark plug and the storing the scooter.
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SPECIFICATIONS Oil level warning light: LED X 1 Turn signal indicator light: 12 V, 1.2 W x 2 Coolant temperature warning light (CS50Z): LED x 1 Fuse: Main fuse: 7.5 A...
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. ● KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: ZAUM0070 1.
1. Model label The model label is affixed to the bot- tom of the seat. (See page 3-11). Record the information on this label in the space provided. This information will be needed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha dealer.
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INDEX 2-stroke engine oil ........3-10 Shock absorber assembly, adjusting..3-12 Spark plug, checking .........6-6 Handlebar switches ........3-6 Specifications..........7-3 Acceleration and deceleration ....5-2 Headlight and front turn signal light Speedometer ..........3-3 Air filter element .........6-9 bulb, replacing ........6-21 Start switch ..........3-6 Auxiliary light bulb, replacing....6-24 High beam indicator light......3-2 Starting a cold engine........5-1 Horn switch..........3-6...
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