fuel YAMAHA WR 250F 2009 User Guide

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name:WR250FY (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5UMN (USA)
5UMP (CDN)
5UMR (EUROPE)
5UMS (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, CDN, ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.24
in) 2,180 mm (85.83
in) 2,190 mm (86.22
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.48 in)←←
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.18
in) 1,305 mm (51.38
in) ←
Seat height 980 mm (38.58 in) 990 mm (38.98 in)←
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.27
in) ←
1,485 mm (58.46
in)
Minimum ground clearance 365 mm (14.37 in) 370 mm (14.57 in) 375 mm (14.76 in)
Dry weight: Without oil and fuel 106.0 kg (233.7 lb)
Engine: Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kick and electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade: Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
Yamalube 4, SAE10W-40 or SAE20W-50
Yamalube 4-R, SAE10W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
(Except for USA and CDN)
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:Engine oilPeriodic oil change 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Total amount 1.4 L (1.23 Imp qt, 1.48 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 0.99 L (0.87 Imp qt, 1.05 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel: Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Reserve 1.1 L (0.24 Imp gal, 0.29 US gal)
Carburetor: Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug: Type/manufacturer CR9E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission: USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZEUROPE
Primary reduction system Gear←
Primary reduction ratio 57/17 (3.353)←
Secondary reduction system Chain drive←
Secondary reduction ratio 50/13 (3.846)47/14 (3.357)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed←
Operation Left foot operation←
Gear ratio: 1st 31/13 (2.385)←
2nd 28/16 (1.750)←
3rd 23/17 (1.353)←
4th 23/21 (1.095)←
5th 17/19 (0.895)←
Chassis: USA, CDN, ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
Frame type Semi double cra-
dle ←←
Caster angle 27.0 °26.6 ° 26.5 °
Trail 115 mm (4.53 in) 114 mm (4.49 in) 113 mm (4.45 in)
Tire: Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
90/90-21 54R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Size (rear) 100/100-18 59M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
130/90-18 69R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
△Rear wheel sprocket M8 × 1.25 6 50 5.0 36
△ Rear brake disc cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
△ Rear brake caliper protector M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and locknut M8 × 1.25 2 19 1.9 13
Engine mounting:
△ Engine and engine bracket (front) M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
△ Engine and frame (lower) M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
△ Upper engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
△ Lower engine bracket and frame M8 × 1.25 4 34 3.4 24
△ Engine and engine bracket (upper) M10 × 1.25 1 55 5.5 40
△ Engine guard M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Regulator M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
△ Pivot shaft and nut M16 × 1.5 1 85 8.5 61
△ Relay arm and swingarm M14 × 1.5 1 70 7.0 50
△ Relay arm and connecting rod M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
△ Connecting rod and frame M14 × 1.5 1 80 8.0 58
△ Rear shock absorber and frame M10 × 1.25 1 56 5.6 40
△ Rear shock absorber and relay arm M10 × 1.25 1 53 5.3 38
△ Rear frame (upper) M8 × 1.25 1 38 3.8 27
△ Rear frame (lower) M8 × 1.25 2 32 3.2 23
△ Swingarm and brake hose holder M5 × 0.8 4 3 0.3 2.2
Swingarm and patch M4 × 0.7 4 2 0.2 1.4
Upper drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Lower drive chain tensioner M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Drive chain support M6 × 1.0 3 7 0.7 5.1
Seal guard and swingarm M5 × 0.8 4 6 0.6 4.3
△ Fuel tank M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
△ Fuel cock M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Seat set bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fuel tank bracket and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
△ Air scoop and fuel tank M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
△ Air scoop and radiator guard (lower) M6 × 1.0 2 6 0.6 4.3
△ Front fender M6 × 1.0 4 7 0.7 5.1
△ Rear fender (front) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
△ Rear fender (rear) M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
△ Side cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
△ Seat M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Multi-function display bracket and upper bracket M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Multi-function display M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Plate 1 and front fork protector M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Plate 2 and front fork protector — 2 0.5 0.05 0.36
Speed sensor lead holder and lower bracket M6 × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Speed sensor lead holder and clamp M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1 Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty
Tightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Fuel tank breather hose
2. Clamp
3. Diode
4. Hot starter cable
5. Wire harness
6. Hump (frame)
7. Cylinder head breather hose
8. Throttle position sensor lead
9. Neutral switch lead10. Oil hose
11. Clutch cable
12. Starter motor lead
13. Cable guide
14. Negative battery lead
15. AC magneto lead
16. Brake hose
17. Rectifier/regulator lead
18. Carburetor breather hose19. Carburetor overflow hose
20. Catch tank breather hose
21. Hot starter cable protector
22. Rubber cap

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
A. Insert the end of the fuel tank breather hose into the hole in
the steering stem.
B. Fasten the throttle cable, hot
starter cable and rectifier/regula-
tor lead onto the frame. Locate
the clamp end facing the lower
side of the hot starter cable and
cut off the tie end.
C. Fasten the diode (at the mark-
ing), throttle cable and hot start-
er cable onto the frame. Locate
the clamp end facing toward the
lower right of the frame and with
the tie end facing downward.
D. Fasten the wire harness, throttle
position sensor lead, starter mo-
tor lead and negative battery
lead onto the frame. Pass the
clamp through the hole in the
stay (air cut-off valve). Locate
the clamp end facing toward the
lower side of the frame and cut
off the tie end.
E. Pass the carburetor breather
hoses, carburetor overflow hose
and catch tank breather hose
between the connecting rod and
cross tube (frame).
F. Fasten the neutral switch lead and oil hose together with the
plastic locking ties and cut off
the tie ends.
G. Fasten the neutral switch lead
and AC magneto lead onto the
frame. Locate the clamp end
facing toward the outside of the
frame and tie end facing toward
the rear of the frame.
H. Pass the clutch cable through the cable guide.
I. Fasten the starter motor lead, AC magneto lead and neutral
switch lead onto the frame. Lo-
cate the clamp end facing to-
ward the rear of the frame and
cut off the tie end.
J. Fasten the clutch cable, starter motor lead, negative battery
lead, AC magneto lead and neu-
tral switch lead onto the frame.
Locate the clamp end facing to-
ward the rear of the frame and
cut off the tie end.
K. Pass the neutral switch lead and AC magneto lead on the inside
of the wire harness.
L. Fasten the clutch cable, AC magneto lead and neutral switch
lead onto the frame. Locate the
clamp end near the clutch cable
and cut off the tie end. M. Pass the clutch cable and wire
harness through the cable
guide.
N. Locate the couplers in the frame
recess.
O. Pass the carburetor breather hoses, carburetor overflow hose
and catch tank breather hose so
that the hoses do not contact the
rear shock absorber.
P. Secure the coupler by pushing it into the hole in the headlight
unit.
Q. Fasten the throttle position sen- sor lead and the hot starter ca-
ble.
R. Locate the clamp between the hot starter cable protector and
rubber cap.

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSIONCONTROL SYSTEM (For Canada)
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM (For Canada)
• From 4,200 mi (7,000 km) or 9 months, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 1,800 mi (3,000 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 JOBS INITIAL
ODOMETER
READINGS600 mi (1,000
km) or 1 month 1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3 months 3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6 months
1*Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
2 Spark plug Check condition.
√√√
Adjust gap and clean.
3 * Valve clearance Check and adjust valve clearance when en-
gine is cold. √√√
4 * Air filter element 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 if necessary.
6 * Carburetor Check engine idling speed and starter opera-
tion.
√√√
Adjust if necessary.
7 Exhaust system Check for leakage.
√√√
Tighten if necessary.
Replace gasket(s) if necessary.
8 Engine oil Change (warm engine before draining). √√√
9 Engine oil filter element Replace. √√√
10 Engine oil strainer Clean. √√√
11 * Air induction system Check the hose for damage.
√√
Replace any damaged parts if necessary.

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
CRANKInspect and clean ●●
CARBURETOR Inspect, adjust and clean ●●
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM Inspect and clean ●● ●●
SPARK PLUG Inspect and clean ●●
Replace ●
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube.
Lubricate, slack, alignment ●● Chain slack: 48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)
Replace ●
COOLING SYSTEM Check coolant level and leakage ●●
Check radiator cap operation ●
Replace coolant ●Every two years
Inspect hoses ●
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Retighten ●● Refer to "STARTING AND BREAK-
IN" section in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER Clean and lubricate ●● Use foam air-filter oil or equivalent oil.
Replace ●
OIL FILTER Replace ●●
ENGINE GUARD Replace ●Breakage
FRAME Clean and inspect ●●
FUEL TANK, COCK Clean and inspect ●●
BRAKES Adjust lever position and pedal
height ●●
Lubricate pivot point ●●
Check brake disc surface ●●
Check fluid level and leakage ●●
Retighten brake disc bolts, cali-
per bolts, master cylinder bolts
and union bolts ●●
Replace pads ●
Replace brake fluid ●Every one year
Item
After
break-
in Every
race
Every third
(or 500 km) Every
fifth (or 1,000 km)
As re-
quired Remarks

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation or practice, make sure the machine is in good operating condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCEItem RoutinePage
Coolant Check that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap. Check the cool-
ing system for leakage. P.3-11 – 12
Fuel Check that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the fuel
line for leakage.
P.1-14
Engine oil Check that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and oil
line for leakage. P.3-14 – 16
Gear shifter and clutch Check that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly. P.3-12 – 13
Throttle grip/Housing Check that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.
P.3-13
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-19 – 22
Drive chain Check drive chain slack and alignment. Check that the drive chain
is lubricated properly. P.3-22 – 23
Wheels Check for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play. P.3-26 – 27
Steering Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no ex-
cessive play.
P.3-27
Front forks and rear shock
absorber Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage.
P.3-23 – 26
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.
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Exhaust pipe Check that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no cracks. P.3-10 – 11
Rear wheel sprocket Check that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-22
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-28
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-16
Lead connectors Check that the AC magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly. P.1-3
Settings Is the machine set suitably for the condition of the course and
weather or by taking into account the results of test runs before
riding? Are inspection and maintenance completely done? P.4-1 – 9

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ENGINE
ENGINE
REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERSOrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Turn the fuel cock to "OFF".
Disconnect the fuel hose.
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left and right) 2
3 Bolt (fuel tank) 2
4 Fuel tank 1
5 Left side cover 1 Open the air filter case cover.
6 Right side cover 1 Refer to removal section.
7 Headlight coupler 1
8 Headlight 1

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ENGINE
REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCEROrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Right side cover Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section.
1 Bolt (silencer clamp) 1 Only loosening.
2 Bolt [silencer (front)] 1
3 Bolt [silencer (rear)] 1
4Collar 1
5 Silencer 1
6 Silencer clamp 1
7 Nut (exhaust pipe) 2
8 Exhaust pipe 1
9Gasket 2