lights YAMAHA BRUIN 250 2006 Owners Manual

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ....................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION .................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number .................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ......................... 4-1
Main switch........................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ..................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ....................................... 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Front brake lever ............................... 4-13
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ....... 4-15
Parking brake ..................................... 4-17
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-19
Drive select lever ............................... 4-19
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-21
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-21
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-23
Starter (choke) ................................... 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Storage compartment ........................ 4-29
Front carrier ....................................... 4-31
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-33
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ................... 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-15
Throttle lever ...................................... 5-15
Fittings and fasteners......................... 5-17
Lights ................................................. 5-17
Switches............................................. 5-17
Battery ............................................... 5-17
Tires .................................................. 5-19
How to measure tire pressure ............ 5-23
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-25
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WARNING
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Always turn off the engine when refueling.


Do not refuel immediately after the engine
has been running and is still very hot.


Do not spill gasoline on the engine or ex-
haust pipe/muffler when refueling. Never
refuel while smoking, or in the vicinity of
sparks, open flames, or other sources of
ignition such as the pilot lights of water
heaters and clothes dryers. Gasoline can
catch fire and you could be burned.


When transporting the ATV in another ve-
hicle, be sure it is kept upright and that the
fuel cock is in the “OFF” position. Other-
wise, fuel may leak out of the carburetor or
fuel tank.


Gasoline is poisonous. If you should swal-
low some gasoline or inhale a lot of gaso-
line vapor, or get some gasoline in your
eyes, see your doctor immediately. If gaso-
line spills on your skin, wash with soap
and water. If gasoline spills on your cloth-
ing, change your clothes.
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1-CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Main switch
Functions of the respective switch positions are as
follows:
ON:
The engine can be started only at this position and
the headlights and taillight come on when the light
switch is on.
OFF:
All electrical circuits are switched off. The key can
be removed in this position.
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4-3 1. Reverse indicator light “R”
2. Neutral indicator light “N”
1. Témoin de marche arrière “R”
2. Témoin de point mort “N”
1. Luz de control de marcha atrás “R”
2. Luz de control de punto muerto “N”
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Indicator lights
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Reverse indicator light “R”
This indicator light comes on when the drive select
lever is in the “R” position.
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Neutral indicator light “N”
This indicator light comes on when the transmis-
sion is in neutral.
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4-7 1. Light switch “//OFF”
2. Engine stop switch “/”
3. Start switch “”
4. Horn switch “”
1. Contacteur d’éclairage “//OFF”
2. Coupe-circuit du moteur “/”
3. Contacteur du démarreur “”
4. Contacteur de l’avertisseur “”
1. Interruptor de luces “//OFF”
2. Interruptor de paro del motor “/”
3. Interruptor de arranque “”
4. Interruptor de la bocina “”
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Light switch “/ /OFF”
Set the switch to “” to turn on the low beam and
the taillight.
Set the switch to “” to turn on the high beam
and the taillight.
Set the switch to “OFF” to turn off all the lights.CAUTION:_ Do not use the headlights with the engine
turned off for more than thirty minutes. The
battery may discharge to the point that the
starter motor will not operate properly. If this
should happen, remove the battery and re-
charge it. _
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Horn switch “”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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1-PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
Before using this machine, check the following points:
ITEM ROUTINE PAGE
Front brakeCheck operation, free play, fluid level and fluid leakage.
Fill with DOT 4 brake fluid if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-55, 8-59–8-63
Rear brakeCheck operation, condition and free play.
Adjust if necessary.5-5–5-7,
8-57, 8-65–8-71
FuelCheck fuel level.
Fill with fuel if necessary.5-9–5-11
Engine oilCheck oil level.
Fill with oil if necessary.5-13, 8-17–8-29
Final gear oilCheck for leakage. 5-15, 8-31–8-35
ThrottleCheck for proper throttle cable operation. 5-15, 8-53
Wheels and tiresCheck tire pressure, wear and damage.5-19–5-25,
8-81–8-83
Fittings and fastenersCheck all fittings and fasteners. 5-17
Lights and switchesCheck for proper operation. 5-17, 8-95–8-103
BatteryCheck fluid level.
Fill with distilled water if necessary.5-17, 8-85–8-91
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Fittings and fasteners
Always check the tightness of chassis fittings and
fasteners before a ride. Take the machine to a
Yamaha dealer or refer to the Service Manual for
correct tightening torque.
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Lights
Check the headlights and tail/brake light to make
sure they are in working condition. Repair as nec-
essary for proper operation.
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Switches
Check the operation of all switches. Have a
Yamaha dealer repair as necessary for proper op-
eration.
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Battery
Check fluid level and fill if necessary. Use only dis-
tilled water if refilling is necessary. (See pages
8-85–8-91.)
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NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Battery*Check specific gravity.
Check that the breather hose is routed correctly.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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Troubleshooting
Although Yamaha machines receive a rigid in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation.
Any problem in the fuel, compression, or ignition
systems can cause poor starting and loss of pow-
er. The troubleshooting chart describes a quick,
easy procedure for making checks. If your ma-
chine requires any repair, take it to a Yamaha
dealer.
The skilled technicians at a Yamaha dealership
have the tools, experience, and know-how to prop-
erly service your machine. Use only genuine
Yamaha parts on your machine. Imitation parts
may look like Yamaha parts, but they are often in-
ferior. Consequently, they have a shorter service
life and can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe in-
jury or property damage. Make sure there are
no open flames or sparks in the area, including
pilot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
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