User manual YAMAHA NEO'S 50-2008

[. . . ] OWNER'S MANUAL YN50 5C2-F819D-E0 INTRODUCTION EAU10110 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the YN50, 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. Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YN50. 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. [. . . ] G Do not park on a slope or on soft ground, otherwise the vehicle may overturn. ECA10380 CAUTION: Never park in an area where there are fire hazards such as grass or other flammable materials. 5-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU17280 EWA10330 Safety is an obligation of the owner. Periodic inspection, adjustment and lubrication will keep your vehicle in the safest and most efficient condition possible. The most important points of inspection, adjustment, and lubrication are explained on the following pages. The intervals given in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart should be simply considered as a general guide under normal riding conditions. However, DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, TERRAIN, GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION, AND INDIVIDUAL USE, THE MAINTENANCE INTERVALS MAY NEED TO BE SHORTENED. EWA10320 s WARNING This scooter is designed for use on paved roads only. If this scooter is operated in abnormally dusty, muddy or wet conditions, the air filter element should be cleaned or replaced more frequently, otherwise rapid engine wear may result. Consult a Yamaha dealer for proper maintenance intervals. 6 s WARNING If you are not familiar with maintenance work, have a Yamaha dealer do it for you. 6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU17711 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE: G The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. G From 30000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 6000 km. G Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 6 12 18 24 ANNUAL CHECK 6 1 * Fuel line 2 * Spark plug 3 * Air filter element 4 * Battery 5 * Front brake 6 * Rear brake 7 * Brake hose 8 * Wheels · Check fuel and vacuum hoses for cracks or damage. · Check electrolyte level and specific gravity. · Make sure that the breather hose is properly routed. · Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. · Check operation and adjust brake lever free play. · Check runout and for damage. Whenever worn to the limit Whenever worn to the limit Every 4 years 6-2 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (x 1000 Km) NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 · · · · Check tread depth and for damage. 6 12 18 24 ANNUAL CHECK 9 * Tires 10 * Wheel bearings 11 * Steering bearings 12 * Chassis fasteners 13 Sidestand, centerstand · Check bearing for looseness or damage. · Check bearing play and steering for roughness. · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation and for oil leakage. · Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. [. . . ] Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the fuel from deteriorating. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings, etc. Remove the spark plug cap and spark plug. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the spark plug bore. [. . . ]