Mecanica

OWNER’S MANUAL

YH50
5XS-F8199-E0

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling! As the owner of the YH50, 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 enjoyall advantages of your YH50. 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. In addition, the many tips given in this manual will help keep your scooter in the best possible condition. If you have any further questions, do not hesitate to contact your Yamaha dealer. TheYamaha team wishes you many safe and pleasant rides. So, remember to put safety first!

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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations: The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Failure to follow WARNING instructions could result in severe injury or death to the scooteroperator, a bystander, or a person inspecting or repairing the scooter. A CAUTION indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the scooter.

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A NOTE provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.

NOTE : This manual should be considered a permanent part of this scooter and should remain with it even if the scooter is subsequently sold. Yamahacontinually 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, please consult your Yamaha dealer.

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PLEASE READ THISMANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS SCOOTER.

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YH50 OWNER'S MANUAL © 2003 by MBK INDUSTRIE 1st Edition, January 2003 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of MBK INDUSTRIE is expressly prohibited. Printed in France.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY DESCRIPTIONINSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS PRE-OPERATION CHECKS OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR SCOOTER CARE AND STORAGE SPECIFICATIONS CONSUMER INFORMATION

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GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY
GIVE SAFETY THE RIGHT OF WAY .................................................. 1-1 Further safe-riding points.................................................................... 1-2

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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. 1 Regular care and maintenance are essential for preserving value and operating condition ofyour scooter. Moreover, what is true for the scooter is also true for the rider: good performance depends on being in good shape. Riding under the influence of medication, drugs and alcohol is, of course, out of the question. Scooter riders—more than car drivers—must always be at their mental and physical best. Under the influence of even small amounts of alcohol, there is a tendency to takedangerous risks. Protective clothing is as essential for the scooter rider as seat belts are for car drivers and passengers. Always wear a complete scooter suit (whether made of leather or tear-resistant synthetic materials with protectors), sturdy boots, scooter gloves and a properly fitting helmet. Optimum protective wear, however, should not encourage carelessness. Although full-coverage helmets and...