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Yamaha PW50

Maintenance specs for 1 variant of the Yamaha PW50 — from 1985 to 2026.

19852026 Yamaha PW50

49cc Air-Cooled 2-Stroke Single · Chain

1 hp / lb-ft

Engine Oil

WeightYamalube 2-S or equivalent 2-stroke oil (auto-injection, 30:1)
Capacity0.74 qt

Transmission

TypeAutomatic (single-speed)

Brake Fluid

TypeDOT 4
Shop DOT 4

Fuel

Tank0.5 gal
TypeRegular 87 (mixed with 2-stroke oil at 30:1 — oil injected automatically)

Tires

Front2.50-10
Rear2.50-10
Pressure (front)15 PSI
Pressure (rear)15 PSI

Spark Plugs

Gap0.025 in
Shop spark plugs

Service Intervals

Spark plugs600 mi
Air filter300 mi