steering wheel adjustment YAMAHA WR 250R 2014 Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Multi-function display ....................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-8
Clutch lever...................................... 3-9
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 3-10
Brake lever .................................... 3-10
Brake pedal ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................. 3-11
Fuel................................................ 3-11
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-13
Seat ............................................... 3-13
Helmet holder ................................ 3-14
Adjusting the front fork................... 3-14
Front fork bleeding......................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................... 3-17
EXUP system ................................ 3-18
Sidestand....................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-19 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS
...................... 4-1
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission contro l system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug................ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Coolant .......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element and check hose.......................... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20 Spoke wheels ................................ 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-23
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-24
Brake light switches ....................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................. 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-26
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-27
Drive chain slack............................ 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal................................. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-31
Checking the front fork................... 6-31
Checking the steering .................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-32
Battery ........................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-3532D-9-EC.book 1 ページ ２０１３年６月２５日　火曜日　午後４時１６分

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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NOTICE
ECA10591
If any damage is found or the front
fork does not operate smoothly,
have a Yamaha dealer check or re-pair it.
EAU23284
Checking the steeringWorn or loose steering bearings may
cause danger. Therefore, the operation
of the steering must be checked as fol-
lows at the intervals specified in the pe-
riodic maintenance and lubrication
chart.1. Place a stand under the engine to raise the front wheel off the
ground. (See page 6-38 for more
information.) WARNING! To
avoid injury, securely support
the vehicle so there is no danger
of it falling over.
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2. Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for-
ward and backward. If any free
play can be felt, have a Yamaha
dealer check or repair the steering.
EAU23292
Checking the wheel bearingsThe front and rear wheel bearings must
be checked at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. If there is play in the wheel
hub or if the wheel does not turn
smoothly, have a Yamaha dealer check
the wheel bearings.
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