User manual YAMAHA WR250R

[. . . ] Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. OWNER'S MANUAL WR250R 32D-28199-E2 EAU46090 Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold. INTRODUCTION EAU10102 Welcome to the Yamaha world of motorcycling!As the owner of the WR250R, 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 WR250R. [. . . ] 1000 km (600 mi) 10000 km (6000 mi) 20000 km (12000 mi) 30000 km (18000 mi) 40000 km (24000 mi) ANNUAL CHECK G 10 Drive chain G Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 2 G 11 * Steering bearings G 3 Every 50000 km (30000 mi) 12 * Chassis fasteners 13 14 15 16 G 4 5 6 7 8 9 Brake lever pivot shaft Brake pedal pivot shaft Clutch lever pivot shaft Sidestand G G G G G G G 17 * Sidestand switch 18 * Front fork Shock absorber assembly Rear suspension relay arm and con20 * necting arm pivoting points 19 * G G 6-4 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT ODOMETER READING NO. 1000 km (600 mi) 10000 km (6000 mi) 20000 km (12000 mi) 30000 km (18000 mi) 40000 km (24000 mi) ANNUAL CHECK 1 2 3 4 5 G 21 22 Engine oil Engine oil filter element G Every 5000 km (3000 mi) G G 23 * Cooling system G Every 3 years 24 * EXUP system 25 * 26 G Front and rear brake switches Moving parts and cables Throttle grip housing and cable Lights, signals and switches G G 6 27 * G G 7 8 9 28 * G G G 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18670 TIP G G G G G The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas. Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid. Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged. 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 6-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU18771 Removing and installing panels 1 2 3 4 The panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time a panel needs to be removed and installed. page 3-13. ) 2. Pull the front part of the panel outward, and then remove the panel by pulling it off. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT To install the panel 1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the collars and bolts. 2 Panel C To remove the panel 1. Bolt 2 3 4 5 6 7 To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolts. Remove the bolt, and then remove the panel as shown. To install the panel 1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the bolt. 2 2. Lift the bottom of the panel slightly, and then slide the panel forward. 2. Install the seat. 6-8 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT EAU19622 Checking the spark plug 1 2 3 Panel D 4 5 6 7 8 9 To remove the panel 1. Place the panel in the original position, and then install the washer and bolt. The spark plug is an important engine component, which should be checked periodically, preferably by a Yamaha dealer. Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode, it should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. In addition, the condition of the spark plug can reveal the condition of the engine. The porcelain insulator around the center electrode of the spark plug should be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color when the vehicle is ridden normally). If the spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be operating improperly. If the spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, it should be replaced. Specified spark plug: NGK/CR9EK 2. Install the seat. 6-9 Before installing a spark plug, the spark PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. EAU45141 Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter element replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. [. . . ] Follow all the instructions in the "Care" section of this chapter. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if available) to prevent the fuel tank from rusting and the 7-3 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE fuel from deteriorating. Perform the following steps to protect the cylinder, piston rings, etc. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark plug, and then place the spark plug on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded. [. . . ]