Yamaha CS50 User Manual

ELEC
SIGNALING SYSTEM
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EAS00796
CHECKING THE SIGNALING SYSTEM
1. The horn fails to sound.
1. Horn switch
• Check the horn switch for continuity.
Refer to “CHECKING THE SWITCHES”.
• Is the horn switch OK?
2. Voltage
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
horn connector at the horn terminal as
shown.
Positive tester probe

brown 
Negative tester probe

ground
• Set the main switch to “ON”.
• Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of brown at
the horn terminal.
• Is the voltage within specification?
3. Horn
• Disconnect the pink connector at the horn
terminal.
• Connect a jumper lead to the horn terminal
and ground the jumper lead.
• Set the main switch to “ON”.
• Does the horn sound?
4. Voltage
• Disconnect the pink and brown connectors
at the horn terminal.
• Connect the pocket tester (DC 20 V) to the
horn connectors as shown.
Positive tester probe

brown 
Negative tester probe

pink 
• Set the main switch to “ON”. Push horn
switch
• Measure the voltage (DC 12 V) of pink  at
the horn terminal.
• Is the voltage within specification?
Replace the left
handlebar switch.
Br
P
-
+
The wiring circuit
from the main
switch to the horn
connector is faulty
and must be
repaired.
Replace the horn.
Br
P
-
+
The wiring circuit or
horn switch is faulty
and must be repai-
red.
This circuit is OK.
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
YES
NO
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


Yamaha CS50 Specifications

General

Fuel Capacity	4.5 liters
Fuel System	Carburetor
Cooling	Air-cooled
Transmission	Automatic
Starting System	Kick start
Brakes	Drum brakes (front and rear)