YAMAHA WR 250F 2016 Owners Manual

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS2GB7075INTRODUCTION
This chapter includes all information necessary to perform recommended checks and adjustments.
If followed, these preventive maintenance procedures will ensure more reliable vehicle operation, a
longer service life and reduce the need for costly overhaul work. This information applies to vehicles
already in service as well as to new vehicles that are being prepared for sale. All service technicians
should be familiar with this entire chapter.
EAS2GB7076PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
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• From 4200 mi (7000 km) or 9 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1800 mi (3000
km) or 3 months.
• Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special
tools, data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi
(1000
km) or 1
month1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3
months3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6
months
1*Fuel line• Check fuel hoses for cracks or dam-
age.
• Replace if necessary.
2Spark plug• Check condition.
• Adjust gap and clean.
3*Valve clear-
ance• Check and adjust valve clearance
when engine is cold.
4*Air filter ele-
ment• Clean with solvent and apply foam air-
filter oil or equivalent oil.
• Replace if necessary.
5*Breather
system• Check ventilation hose for cracks or
damage and drain any deposits.
• Replace. Every 2 years
6*Fuel injec-
tion• Adjust engine idling speed.
7Exhaust sys-
tem• Check for leakage.
• Tighten if necessary.
• Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
8Engine oil• Change (warm engine before drain-
ing).
9Engine oil fil-
ter element•Replace.
10Engine oil
strainer• Clean.

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EAS2GB7077GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART
NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi
(1000
km) or 1
month1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3
months3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6
months
1Clutch• Check operation.
• Adjust or replace cable.
2*Cooling sys-
tem• Check hoses for cracks of damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Replace with ethylene glycol anti-
freeze coolant every 1 year.Every 1 year
3*Spark arrest-
er• Clean.
4*Front brake• Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5*Rear brake• Check operation, fluid level, and for flu-
id leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6*Brake hoses• Check for cracks or damage.
• Replace. Every 4 years
7*Wheels• Check runout, spoke tightness and for
damage.
• Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*Tires• Check tread depth and for damage.
• Replace if necessary.
• Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
9*Wheel bear-
ings• Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
10*Swingarm
pivot bear-
ings• Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease.
11Drive chain• Check chain slack/alignment and con-
dition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a spe-
cial O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly.Every ride
12*Steering
bearings• Check bearing assemblies for loose-
ness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-
based grease every 1200 mi (2000
km) or 12 months (whichever comes
first).

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• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• 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.
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Brake and
clutch lever
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
14Brake pedal
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
15Sidestand
pivot• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
16*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
17*Shock ab-
sorber as-
sembly• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
18*Rear sus-
pension link
pivots• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
lightly.
19*Control ca-
bles• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly.
20*Throttle grip
housing and
cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play if
necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and
cable.
21*Chassis fas-
teners• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
22Battery• Check terminal for looseness and cor-
rosion. NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi
(1000
km) or 1
month1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3
months3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6
months

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EAS2GB7078MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
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• The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the re-
quired maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
• Periodic inspection is essential in making full use of the machine performance. The service life of
the parts varies substantially according to the environment in which the machine runs (e.g., rain,
dirt, etc.). Therefore, earlier inspection is required by reference to the list below.
ITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
VALVES
Check the valve
clearancesThe engine must be cold.
InspectCheck the valve seats and
valve stems for wear.
Replace
VALVE SPRINGS
InspectCheck the free length and the
tilt.
Replace
VALVE LIFTERS
InspectCheck for scratches and wear.
Replace
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft surface.
InspectInspect the decompression
system.
Replace
CAMSHAFT
SPROCKETS
InspectCheck for wear on the teeth
and for damage.
Replace
PISTON Inspect crack.
InspectInspect carbon deposits and
eliminate them.
Clean
ReplaceIt is recommended that the pis-
ton pin and ring are also re-
placed at the same time.
PISTON RING
InspectCheck ring end gap.
Replace

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PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect carbon deposits and
eliminate them. Inspect and clean
Change gasket.
CYLINDER
Inspect and cleanInspect score marks.
Inspect wear.
Replace
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjustInspect housing, friction plate,
clutch plate and spring.
Replace
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT
CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect Inspect wear.
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
MUFFLER
Inspect and re-
tighten
Clean
Replace
CRANK
Inspect and clean
THROTTLE BODY
Inspect
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube.
Lubricate, slack,
alignmentChain slack: 50–60 mm
(1.97–2.36 in)
ReplaceITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks

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COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant lev-
el and leakage
Check radiator cap
operation
Replace coolant Every two years
Inspect hoses
OUTSIDE NUTS
AND BOLTS
RetightenRefer to “STARTING AND
BREAK-IN” on page 1-30.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubri-
cateUse foam air-filter oil or equiv-
alent oil.
Replace
OIL FILTER
Replace
ENGINE GUARD
Replace Breakage
FRAME
Clean and inspect
FUEL TANK, FUEL
PUMP
Clean and inspect
FUEL HOSE
Inspect
Replace Every four yearsITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks

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BRAKES
Adjust lever posi-
tion and pedal
height
Lubricate pivot
point
Check brake disc
surface
Check fluid level
and leakage
Retighten brake
disc bolts, caliper
bolts, master cylin-
der bolts and union
bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake flu-
idEvery one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oil Suspension oil “S1”
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL
SEAL AND DUST
SEAL
Clean and lube Lithium-soap-based grease
PROTECTOR
GUIDE
Replace
REAR SHOCK AB-
SORBER(After
rain
ride)
Inspect and adjust
Lube Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retighten
DRIVE CHAIN
GUARD AND ROLL-
ERS
Inspect
DRIVE CHAIN
STOPPER
InspectITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks

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SWINGARM
Inspect, lube and
retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
RELAY ARM, CON-
NECTING ROD
Inspect, lube and
retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
SIDESTAND
Lubricate Lithium-soap-based grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play
and retighten
Clean and lube Lithium-soap-based grease
Replace bearing
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pres-
sure, wheel run-
out, tire wear and
spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket
bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
Lubricate Lithium-soap-based grease
THROTTLE, CON-
TROL CABLE
Check routing and
connection
LubricateYamaha cable lube or SAE
10W-30 motor oil ITEMAfter
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
third
(or
500
km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000
km)As re-
quiredRemarks

PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
EAS2GB7080GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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Perform usual maintenance enough so that, in the race course, a confirmation of that and simple set-
ting adjustments may only be left, in order to get enough time to use effectively.ITEM inspect Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.3-10 – 12
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank.
Check the fuel line for leakage.1-30
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crank-
case and oil line for leakage.3-16 – 18
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and
that the clutch operates smoothly.3-12 – 13
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play
are correctly adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and
housing, if necessary.3-13 – 14
BrakesCheck the play of front brake and effect of front and
rear brake.3-24 – 30
Drive chainCheck drive chain slack and alignment. Check that
the drive chain is lubricated properly.3-30
5-69 – 70
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check
for loose spokes and have no excessive play.3-35 – 36
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and
have no excessive play.3-36 – 37
Front forks and rear
shock absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil
leakage.3-31 – 35
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move
smoothly. Check that they are not caught when the
handlebars are turned or when the front forks travel
up and down.—
Exhaust pipeCheck that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and
has no cracks.3-15 – 16
Rear wheel sprocketCheck that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is
not loose.5-10 – 11
LubricationCheck for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. 3-13
3-37 – 38
Bolts and nutsCheck the chassis and engine for loose bolts and
nuts.1-34 – 35
Lead connectorsCheck that the AC magneto, ECU and ignition coil are
connected tightly.1-9 – 12
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the rac-
ing course and weather or by taking into account the
results of test runs before racing? Are inspection and
maintenance completely done?4-1 – 8

ENGINE
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ENGINE
EAS2GB7082CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVELEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Remove:
• Radiator cap “1”
3. Check:
• Coolant level
Maximum level “a” or below  Add coolant
up to the maximum level.
ECA
NOTICE
• Adding water instead of coolant lowers the
antifreeze content. If, therefore, water is
used instead of coolant, check, and if nec-
essary, adjust the antifreeze concentra-
tion.
• Use only distilled water. However, if dis-
tilled water is not available, soft water may
be used.
4. Start the engine, warm this up for 3 minutes,
and then stop it.
5. Check:
• Coolant level
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Before checking the coolant level, wait a few
minutes until the coolant has settled.
EAS2GB7083CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
• Air filter case cover
Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
2. Check:
• Radiator
• Radiator hoses
Crack/damage  Replace.
Refer to “RADIATOR” on page 7-1.
3. Install:
• Air filter case cover
Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-
1.
EAS2GB7084CHANGING THE COOLANTEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
1. Place a container under the engine.
2. Remove:
• Coolant drain bolt “1”
3. Remove:
• Radiator cap
Slowly loosen the radiator cap to drain cool-
ant.
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When the radiator cap is loosened, coolant will
gush out transversely; therefore, bring the con-
tainer near to the outlet.
4. Thoroughly flush the cooling system with
clean tap water.
1. Radiator
1