OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS. Yamaha BWS CW50L, BWS CW50, BWS CW50N

OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS

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WARNING

Become thoroughly familiar with all operating controls and their functions before riding.

Consult a Yamaha dealer regarding any control or function that you do not thoroughly understand.

Never start the engine or operate it in a closed area for any length of time. Exhaust fumes are poisonous, and inhaling them can cause loss of consciousness and death within a short time. Always make sure that there is adequate ventilation.

For safety, always start the engine with the centerstand down.

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Starting a cold engine

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CAUTION:

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structions prior to operating the vehicle for the first time.

1. Turn the key to “ ”, and when the oil level warning light comes on, turn it to “ ”.

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PUSH

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CAUTION:

If the oil level warning light does not come on, have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit.

2. Close the throttle completely.

3. While applying the front or rear brake, start the engine by pushing

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NOTE:

If the engine fails to start by pushing the start switch, release the switch, wait a few seconds, and then try again. Each starting attempt should be as short as possible to preserve the battery. Do not crank the engine more than 5 seconds on any one attempt. If the engine does not start with the starter motor, try using the kickstarter.

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CAUTION:

For maximum engine life, never accelerate hard when the engine is cold!

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Starting off

NOTE:

Before starting off, allow the engine to warm up.

1. While pulling the rear brake lever with your left hand and holding the grab bar with your right hand, push the scooter off the centerstand.

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Acceleration and deceleration

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The speed can be adjusted by opening and closing the throttle. To increase the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction

(a). To reduce the speed, turn the throttle grip in direction (b).

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2. Sit astride the seat, and then adjust the rear view mirrors.

3. Switch the turn signal on.

4. Check for oncoming traffic, and then slowly turn the throttle grip (on the right) in order to take off.

5. Switch the turn signal off.

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Braking

1. Close the throttle completely.

2. Apply both front and rear brakes simultaneously while gradually increasing the pressure.

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Keep in mind that braking on a wet road is much more difficult.

Ride slowly down a hill, as braking downhill can be very difficult.

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Tips for reducing fuel consumption

Fuel consumption depends largely on your riding style. Consider the following tips to reduce fuel consumption:

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Avoid high engine speeds with no load on the engine.

Turn the engine off instead of letting it idle for an extended length of time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic lights or at railroad crossings).

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WARNING

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 construction sites, and manhole covers become extremely slippery when wet. Therefore, slow

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Engine break-in

There is never a more important period in the life of your engine than the period between 0 and 1000 km (600 mi). For this reason, you should read the following material carefully.

Since the engine is brand new, do not put an excessive load on it for the first

1000 km (600 mi). The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances.

During this period, prolonged full-throttle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided.

0–150 km (0–90 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3 throttle.

After every hour of operation, stop the engine, and then let it cool for five to ten minutes.

Vary the engine speed from time to time. Do not operate the engine at one set throttle position.

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150–500 km (90–300 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle.

Rev the engine freely through the gears, but do not use full throttle at any time.

500–1000 km (300–600 mi)

Avoid prolonged operation above 3/4 throttle.

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CAUTION:

After 1000 km (600 mi) of operation, the transmission oil must be changed.

1000 km (600 mi) and beyond

Avoid prolonged full-throttle operation.

Vary the engine speed occasionally.

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CAUTION:

If any engine trouble should occur during the engine break-in period, immediately have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.

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Parking

When parking, stop the engine, and then remove the key from the main switch.

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Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot, park in a place where pedestrians or children are not likely to touch them.

Do not park on a slope or on soft ground, otherwise the vehicle may overturn.

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CAUTION:

Never park in an area where there are fire hazards such as grass or other flammable materials.

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