steering YAMAHA WR 250F 2010 Owners Manual

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFOR-
MATION
LOCATION OF
IMPORTANT LABELS ..... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-5
CONSUMER
INFORMATION................. 1-6
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-6
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-6
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-7
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-8
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.. 1-12
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY ........................ 1-13
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ...................... 1-18
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-20
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-21
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-3
TIGHTENING
TORQUES ...................... 2-12
LUBRICATION
DIAGRAMS .................... 2-19
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-21
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPEC-
TION AND AD-JUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CHART FOR THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM (For
Canada) ............................ 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada) .................... 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS FOR COMPETITION
USE ................................... 3-3
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-7
ENGINE ............................ 3-8
CHASSIS ........................ 3-19
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-29
CHAPTER 4 TUNING
ENGINE
(Except for Canada) ........ 4-1
CHASSIS .......................... 4-5
CHAPTER 5
ENGINE
RADIATOR ....................... 5-1
CARBURETOR................. 5-4
AIR INDICTOIN
SYSTEM ......................... 5-12
CAMSHAFTS.................. 5-14
CYLINDER HEAD........... 5-19
VALVES AND VALVE
SPRINGS ........................ 5-21
CYLINDER AND
PISTON ........................... 5-25
CLUTCH ......................... 5-29 OIL FILTER ELEMENT
AND WATER PUMP .......5-34
BALANCER ....................5-39
OIL PUMP .......................5-41
KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT
SHAFT ............................5-44
AC MAGNETO AND
STARTER CLUTCH........5-49
ENGINE REMOVAL........5-54
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ...............5-58
TRANSMISSION,
SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK ...................5-64
CHAPTER 6
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL ..................6-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................6-6
FRONT FORK .................6-16
HANDLEBAR..................6-23
STEERING ......................6-27
SWINGARM ....................6-31
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................6-36
CHAPTER 7
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPO-
NENTS AND WIRING
DIAGRAM .........................7-1
IGNITION SYSTEM...........7-3
ELECTRIC STARTING
SYSTEM............................7-5
CHARGING SYSTEM .....7-13
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR SYSTEM .........7-15
LIGHTING SYSTEM .......7-18
SIGNALING SYSTEM.....7-20

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CONSUMER INFORMATION
CONSUMER INFORMATION
There are two significant reasons for
knowing the serial number of your
machine:
1. When ordering parts, you can give the number to your Yamaha
dealer for positive identification of
the model you own.
2. If your machine is stolen, the au-
thorities will need the number to
search for and identify your ma-
chine.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number "1"
is stamped on the ri ght of the steering
head pipe.
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER
The engine serial number "1" is
stamped into the elevated part of the
right-side of the engine.
MODEL LABEL
The model label "1" is affixed to the
frame under the rider's seat. This in-
formation will be needed to order
spare parts.
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL (For
Canada)
The Vehicle Emission Control Infor-
mation label "1" is affixed at the loca-
tion in the illustration. This label
shows specifications related to ex-
haust emissions as required by feder-
al law, state law and Environment
Canada. A. Left
B. Right
INCLUDED PARTS
VALVE JOINT
This valve joint "1" prevents fuel from
flowing out and is installed to the fuel
tank breather hose.
In this installation, make sure the
arrow faces the fuel tank and also
downward.
SPARK PLUG WRENCH
This spark plug wrench "1" is used to
remove and install the spark plug.
NIPPLE WRENCH
This nipple wrench "1" is used to
tighten the spoke.
JET NEEDLE PULL-UP TOOL
(Except for Canada)
The jet needle pull-up tool "1" is used
to pull the jet needle out of the carbu-
retor.DRIVE CHAIN SPROCKET GUIDE
(For EUROPE)
Use the drive chain sprocket guide
"1" when installing the included drive
sprockt (13T).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL
AND DISASSEMBLY
1. Remove all dirt, mud, dust, and
foreign material before removal
and disassembly.
• When washing the machine with
high pressured water, cover the
parts follows.
Silencer exhaust port
Side cover air intake port
Water pump housing hole at the
bottom
Drain hole on the cylinder head
(right side)
All electrical components
2. Use proper tools and cleaning equipment. Refer to "SPECIAL
TOOLS" section.

1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS
Steering nut wrench
YU-33975, 90890-01403 This tool is used when tighten the
steering ring nut to specification.
Damper rod holder
YM-01494, 90890-01494 Use this tool to remove and install
the damper rod.
Fork seal driver
YM-A0948, 90890-01502 This tool is used when install the fork
oil seal.
Spoke nipple wrench
YM-01521, 90890-01521 This tool is used to tighten the
spoke.
Sheave holder
YS-1880-A, 90890-01701 This tool is used for when loosening
or tightening the flywheel magneto
securing nut.
Pocket tester
YU-3112-C, 90890-03112 Use this tool to inspect the coil resis-
tance, output voltage and amper-
age.
Tool name/Part number How to use Illustration

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to "TIGHTENING TORQUES" section in the CHAPTER 2.
Frame constructionFrame to rear frame
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front forkFront fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Installation of rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber to frame
Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of wheel axle Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
Lubrication system Tightening of oil hose clamp

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSISCarburetor:
USA, CDN, ZA,
AUS, NZ EUROPE
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/KEIHIN← ----
I. D. mark 5UME E05UML L0----
Main jet (M.J) #170#160----
Main air jet (M.A.J) #115← ----
Jet needle (J.N) NJRUNNGU----
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5←----
Pilot jet (P.J) #42#45 ----
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #70← ----
Pilot outlet (P.O) ø0.9←----
Bypass (B.P) ø1.0←----
Valve seat size (V.S) ø3.8←----
Starter jet (G.S) #68← ----
Leak jet (Acc.P) #70← ----
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in)← ----
Engine idle speed 1,750–1,950 r/min← ----
Intake vacuum 31.3–36.7 kPa
(235–275 mmHg,
9.25–10.83 inHg) ←
----
Hot starter lever free play 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24
in) ←
----
Lubrication system: Oil filter type Paper type----
Oil pump type Trochoid type----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less (0.0047 in or less) 0.20 mm (0.008
in)
Side clearance 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm (0.009
in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling: Radiator core sizeWidth 120.2 mm (4.73 in)----
Height 240 mm (9.45 in)----
Thickness 22 mm (0.87 in)----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2, 15.6 psi)----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.54 L (0.48 Imp qt, 0.57 US qt)----
Water pump Type Single-suction centrifugal pump----
Item
StandardLimit
Item StandardLimit
Steering system: Steering bearing type Taper roller bearing----

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
CHASSIS
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque ti ghtening after break-in or before each race.
Part to be tightenedThread size Q'tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
△ Upper bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 21 2.1 15
△ Lower bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 21 2.1 15
△ Upper bracket and steeri ng stem M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
△ Handlebar upper holder and handlebar lower holder M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
△ Handlebar lower holder and upper bracket M10 × 1.25 2 34 3.4 24
△ Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1Refer to TIP.
Front fork and front fork cap bolt M51 × 1.5 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Front fork cap bolt and damper rod M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Front fork bleed screw and front fork cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
△ Front fork and front fork protector M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
△ Front fork protector and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle grip cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
△ Front brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
△ Front brake hose guide and front brake hose guide bracket M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
△ Front brake hose guide and lower bracket M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever mounting nut M5 × 0.8 1 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
△ Front brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
△ Front brake caliper M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
△ Front brake caliper and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
△ Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
△ Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
△ Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
△ Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 1 90 9.0 65
△ Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 21 2.1 15
△ Front brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
△ Rear brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
△ Brake pedal M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
△ Rear brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
△ Rear brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
△ Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
△ Nipple (spoke) —72 3 0.3 2.2

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
1. First, tighten the steering ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the steering nut wrench, then loosen
the steering ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
ELECTRICAL
Tighten the rotor nut to 65 Nm (6.5 m•kg, 47 ft•lb), loosen and retighten the rotor nut to 65 Nm (6.5 m •kg, 47 ft•lb).
△Headlight M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Taillight — 3 1 0.1 0.7
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender — 3 0.5 0.05 0.36
△ Catch tank (upper) M6 × 1.0 1 16 1.6 11
△ Catch tank (lower) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Footrest bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 4 55 5.5 40
Sidestand M10 × 1.25 1 25 2.5 18
Front reflector (For CDN) M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Rear reflector (For CDN) M5 × 0.8 3 2 0.2 1.4 Part to be tightened
Thread size Q'tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
Stator M5 × 0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Holder (AC magneto lead) M5× 0.8 2 7 0.7 5.1
Rotor M12 × 1.25 1Refer to TIP.
Neutral switch M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Starter motor M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Starter relay terminal M6 × 1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Negative lead and cylinder head M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pickup coil M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2

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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 under the throttle ca-
ble on the right side of the frame,
and face its ends, as well as the
tie ends, downward.
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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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
1 Clutch 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-bas
ed grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly. √√√
14 Brake pedal pivot shafts Apply lithium-soap-bas
ed grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly. √√√
3

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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-40
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