maintenance YAMAHA WR 250F 2009 User Guide

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICALDrive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520VM/DAIDO----
Number of links 113 links + joint----
Chain slack 48–58 mm (1.9–2.3 in)----
Chain length (15 links) ----239.3 mm
(9.42 in)
Front disc brake: Disc outside dia.×Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in)250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in)1.0 mm (0.04
in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in)----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2----
Brake fluid type DOT #4----
Rear disc brake: Disc outside dia.×Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in)245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ----0.15 mm
(0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in)1.0 mm (0.04
in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in)----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1----
Brake fluid type DOT #4----
Brake lever and brake pedal: Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in)----
Brake pedal height (vertical height above footrest
top) 10 mm (0.39 in)
----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8–13 mm (0.31–0.51 in)----
Throttle grip free play 3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in)----
Item
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Item StandardLimit
Ignition system: Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI: USA, CDN AUS, NZ, ZA EUROPE
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248–372 Ωat
20 °C (68 °F)
(White–Red) ←←----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer 5UM-E0/
YAMAHA 5UM-F0/
YAMAHA5UM-L0/
YAMAHA----
Ignition coil: Model/manufacturer 5UL-10/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary coil resistance 0.08–0.10 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary coil resistance 4.6–6.8 kΩat 20 °C (68 °F) ----

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Charging system:System type AC magneto----
Model (stator)/manufacturer 5UM 30/YAMAHA ----
Normal output 14 V/120 W at 5,000 r/min----
Charging coil resistance (color) 0.288–0.432 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) (White–Ground) ----
Lighting coil resistance (color) 0.224–0.336 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) (Yellow–Ground) ----
Rectifier/regulator: Regulator type Semiconductor short circuit----
Model/manufacture SH770AA/SHINDENGEN ----
Regulated voltage (AC) 12.5–13.5 V----
Regulated voltage (DC) 14.0–15.0 V----
Rectifier capacity (AC) 12 A----
Rectifier capacity (DC) 8 A----
Electric starting system: Type Constant mesh ----
Starter motor: Model/manufacturer 5UM01/YAMAHA ----
Operation voltage 12 V ----
Output 0.35 kW ----
Armature coil resistance 0.0189–0.0231 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Brush overall length 7 mm (0.28 in) 3.5 mm (0.14
in)
Brush quantity 2 pcs. ----
Spring force 3.92–5.88 N (400–600 g, 14.1–21.2 oz) ----
Commutator diameter 17.6 mm (0.69 in) 16.6 mm (0.65
in)
Mica undercut (depth) 1.5 mm (0.06 in) ----
Starter relay: Model/manufacturer 2768090-A/JIDECO ----
Amperage rating 180 A ----
Coil winding resistance 4.2–4.6 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Starting circuit cut-off relay: Model/manufacturer ACM33221 M38/MATSUSHITA ----
Coil winding resistance 75.69–92.51 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Fuse (amperage×quantity): Main fuse 10 A × 1 ----
Reserve fuse 10 A × 1----
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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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GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (ForCanada)
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART (For Canada)
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
1Clutch Check operation.
√√√
Adjust or replace cable.
2 * Cooling system Check hoses for cracks of damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
Replace with ethylene glycol anti-freeze cool-
ant every 1 year. Every 1 year
3 * Spark arrester Clean. √
4 * Front brake Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
Replace brake pads if necessary.
Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5 * Rear brake Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leak-
age.
√√√
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 dam-
age.
√√√
Tighten spokes if necessary.
8*Tires Check tread depth and for damage.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure.
Correct if necessary.
9 * Wheel bearings Check bearings for smooth operation.
√√√
Replace if necessary.
10 * Swingarm pivot bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease.
11 Drive chain Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
Every ride
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
12 * Steering bearings Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
√√√
Moderately repack with lithium-soapbased
grease every 1,200 mi (2,000 km) or 12
months (whichever comes first).
13 Brake and clutch lever pivot
shafts Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
√√√
14 Brake pedal pivot shafts Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly. √√√
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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
• 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.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
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 required 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.
15 Sidestand 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 absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage.
√√
Replace if necessary.
18 * Rear suspension link pivots Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly. √√
19 * Control cables 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 fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
√√√
Correct if necessary.
22 Battery Check terminal for looseness and corrosion. √√
No.
ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS INITIAL
ODOMETER
READINGS
600 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
Item After
break-
in Every
race
Every
third
(or 500 km) Every
fifth (or 1,000 km)
As re-
quired Remarks
ENGINE OIL Replace ●●
VALVES Check the valve clearances ●● The engine must be cold.
Inspect ●Check the valve seats and valve
stems for wear.
Replace ●
VALVE SPRINGS Inspect ●Check the free length and the tilt.
Replace ●

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
VALVE LIFTERSInspect ●Check for scratches and wear.
Replace ●
CAMSHAFTS Inspect the camshaft surface.
Inspect ●Inspect the decompression system.
Replace ●
CAMSHAFT SPROCKETS Inspect ●Check for wear on the teeth and for
damage.
Replace ●
PISTON Inspect ●●Inspect crack.
Clean ●Inspect carbon deposits and eliminate
them.
Replace ●
PISTON RING Inspect ●Check ring end gap.
Replace ●●
PISTON PIN Inspect ●
Replace ●
CYLINDER HEAD Inspect carbon deposits and eliminate
them.
Inspect and clean ●Change gasket.
CYLINDER Inspect and clean ●Inspect score marks.
Replace ●Inspect wear.
CLUTCH Inspect and adjust ●● Inspect 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 retighten ●●
Clean ●
Replace ●
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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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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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
FRONT FORKSInspect and adjust ●●
Replace oil ●● Suspension oil "S1"
Replace oil seal ●
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND
DUST SEAL Clean and lube ●● Lithium base grease
PROTECTOR GUIDE Replace ●
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER Inspect and adjust ●●
Lube ●(After
rain
ride) ●Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retighten ●●
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE AND
ROLLERS Inspect ●●
SWINGARM Inspect, lube and retighten ●● Molybdenum disulfide grease
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING
ROD Inspect, lube and retighten ●● Molybdenum disulfide grease
SIDESTAND Lubricate ●Lithium base grease
STEERING HEAD Inspect free play and retighten ●●
Clean and lube ●Lithium base grease
Replace bearing ●
TIRE, WHEELS Inspect air pressure, wheel run-
out, tire wear and spoke loose-
ness ●●
Retighten sprocket bolt ●●
Inspect bearings ●
Replace bearings ●
Lubricate ●Lithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE Check routing and connection ●●
Lubricate ●● Yamaha cable lube or SAE 10W-30
motor oil
HOT STARTER, CLUTCH LEVER Inspect free play ●
BATTERY
Check terminal for looseness
and corrosion ●
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.
—
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
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE
CABLE FREE PLAY
1. Check:• Throttle grip free play "a"
Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Adjust: • Throttle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment
steps:
a. Slide the adjuster cover.
b. Loosen the locknut "1".
c. Turn the adjuster "2" until the specified free play is obtained.
d. Tighten the locknut.
Before adjusting the throttle cable
free play, the engine idle speed
should be adjusted.
After adjusting the throttle cable
free play, start the engine and turn
the handlebar to right and left and
make sure that the engine idling
does not run faster.
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE
1. Remove:
• Cover (throttle cable cap) "1"
• Cover (grip cap) "2"
• Throttle grip cap "3"
2. Apply: • Lithium soap base grease
On the throttle cable end "a".
3. Install: • Throttle grip cap
• Screw (throttle grip cap)
• Cover (grip cap)
• Cover (throttle cable cap)
ADJUSTING THE HOT STARTER
LEVER FREE PLAY
1. Check: • Hot starter lever free play "a"Out of specification →Adjust.
2. Adjust: • Hot starter lever free play
Hot starter lever free play adjust-
ment steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjuster "2" until free
play "a" is within the specified lim-
its.
c. Tighten the locknut.
After adjustment, check proper oper-
ation of hot starter.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT
Proper air filter maintenance is the
biggest key to preventing premature
engine wear and damage.
Never run the engine without the
air filter element in place; this
would allow dirt and dust to enter
the engine and cause rapid wear
and possible engine damage.
1. Open the air filter case cover "1"
Loosen the quick screw "2" and pull
on it to open the air filter case cover.
2. Unhook: • Binder "1"
3. Remove: • Air filter element "1"
• Air filter guide "2"
Throttle grip free play
"a":
3–5 mm (0.12–0.20 in)
Locknut: 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Screw (throttle grip cap):4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Hot starter lever free play
"a": 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24 in)
Locknut: 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)