light YAMAHA WR 250F 2014 User Guide

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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).
△Side cover M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Seat M8 2 22 Nm (2.2 m•kg, 16 ft•lb)
Multi-function display bracket and upper
bracketM6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Multi-function display M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Plate 1 and front fork protector M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Plate 2 and front fork protector — 2 0.5 Nm (0.05 m•kg, 0.36 ft•lb)
Speed sensor lead holder and lower
bracketM6 1 13 Nm (1.3 m•kg, 9.4 ft•lb)
Speed sensor lead holder and clamp M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Headlight body and headlight unit — 2 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
△Headlight M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Taillight — 3 1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
Taillight lead clamp and rear fender— 3 0.5 Nm (0.05 m•kg, 0.36 ft•lb)
△Catch tank (upper) M6 1 16 Nm (1.6 m•kg, 11 ft•lb)
△Catch tank (lower) M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Footrest bracket and frame M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m•kg, 40 ft•lb)TORX
Sidestand M10 1 25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb)ItemThread
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Stator M5 2 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Holder (AC magneto lead) M5 27 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Rotor M12 1 Refer to TIP.
Neutral switch M5 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Starter motor M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Starter relay terminal M6 2 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
Negative lead and cylinder head M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
Pickup coil M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)

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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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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Brake master cylinder
2. Brake hose holder
3. Brake hoseA. Install the brake hose so that its
pipe portion directs as shown
and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the brake caliper.
B. Pass the brake hose into the
brake hose holders.
C. If the brake hose contacts the
spring (rear shock absorber),
correct its twist.D. Install the brake hose so that its
pipe portion directs as shown
and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the brake master cylin-
der.

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Clamp
2. Positive battery lead
3. Battery
4. Negative battery lead
5. Taillight coupler
6. CDI unit coupler (6-pin)
7. CDI unit coupler (3-pin)
8. CDI unit coupler (6-pin)

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
A. Fasten the wire harness, nega-
tive battery lead and starter mo-
tor lead to the upper engine
bracket (left side). Locate the
clamp end facing toward the up-
per side of the frame with the tie
end cut off on the inside of the
frame.
B. Fasten the wire harness, nega-
tive battery lead and starter mo-
tor lead to the upper engine
bracket (left side). Locate the
clamp end facing toward the up-
per side of the frame with the tie
end cut off on the inside of the
frame. Clamp the wire harness
and negative lead at the mark-
ing.
C. Pass the starter motor lead
through the hole in the relay
holder.
D. Fit the cover securely.
E. Connect the wire harness to the
starter relay.
F. Fasten the catch tank breather
hose and catch tank hose to the
rear frame. Clamp them close to
where they are joined to the
frame. Fasten the pipe tightly
enough not to crush it. Locate
the clamp end facing toward the
rear of the frame with the tie end
facing downward.
G. Fasten the (three) CDI unit leads
and taillight lead to the rear
frame. Locate the clamp end
facing toward the upper side of
the frame and cut off the tie end.
H. Connect the negative battery
lead to the battery negative ter-
minal.
I. Connect the negative battery
lead to the wire harness.
J. Fasten the wire harness to the
rear frame. Locate the clamp
end facing toward the upper side
of the frame and the tie end to-
ward the inside of the frame.
Clamp the wire harness at the
marking.
K. Pass the wire harness, starter
relay lead, starting circuit cut-off
relay lead and negative battery
lead through the hole in the relay
holder.
L. Fasten the (three) CDI unit leads
and taillight lead to the rear
frame. Locate the clamp end
facing toward the lower side of
the frame and cut off the tie end.M. Fasten the taillight lead to the
rear frame. Locate the clamp
end facing toward the upper side
of the frame and cut off the tie
end.
N. Do not allow the taillight lead to
slacken.
O. Locate the CDI unit lead be-
tween the CDI unit and rear
fender.
P. Locate the CDI unit coupler in
the clearance between the up-
per side of the CDI unit and low-
er side of the catch tank stay.
Q. Locate the CDI unit lead be-
tween the CDI unit and rear
frame.

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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1. Throttle cable
2. Clamp
3. Brake hose
4. Clutch cable
5. Hose guide
6. Main switch coupler
7. Wire harness
8. Headlight coupler
9. Hot starter cable
10. Multi-function display bracket
11. Main switch12. Upper bracket
13. Clutch switch coupler
14. Engine stop switch coupler
15. Multi-function display coupler
16. Start switch coupler
17. Speed sensor coupler
18. Speed sensor lead

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ENGINE
ENGINE
REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
Turn the fuel cock to "OFF".
Disconnect the fuel hose.
1Seat 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
5. Remove:
• Oil hose clamp "1"
• Bolt (oil hose)
• Oil hose "2"
• Oil strainer "3"
6. Inspect:
• Oil strainer
Clogged→Blow.
7. If the oil filter is to be replaced dur-
ing this oil change, remove the fol-
lowing parts and reinstall them.
Replacement steps:
a. Remove the oil filter element cov-
er "1" and oil filter element "2".
b. Check the O-rings "3", if cracked
or damaged, replace them with a
new one.
c. Install the oil filter element and oil
filter element cover.
8. Install:
• O-ring "1" • Oil strainer "2"
• Oil hose
• Bolt (oil hose)
• Oil hose clamp
9. Install:
• Copper washer
• Oil filter element drain bolt
• Crankcase oil drain bolt
• Oil tank drain bolt
• Engine guard
10. Fill:
• Engine oil11. Check:
• Oil leakage
12. Install:
• Oil filler cap
• Washer (oil tank)
• Bolt (oil tank)
13. Check:
• Engine oil level
CHECKING THE OIL PRESSURE
1. Check:
• Oil pressure
Checking steps:
a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure
check bolt "1".
b. Start the engine and keep it idling
until oil starts to seep from the oil
pressure check bolt. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn
the engine off so it will not seize.
c. Check oil passages and oil pump
for damage or leakage.
d. Start the engine after solving the
problem(s) and recheck the oil
pressure.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check
bolt.
Oil filter element cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Oil strainer:
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)
Bolt (oil hose):
8 Nm (0.8 m•kg, 5.8
ft•lb)
Oil hose clamp:
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4
ft•lb)
Oil filter element drain
bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Crankcase oil drain bolt:
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14
ft•lb)
Oil tank drain bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)
Engine guard:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
1.10 L (0.97 Imp qt,
1.16 US qt)
With oil filter replace-
ment:
1.20 L (1.06 Imp qt,
1.27 US qt)
Total amount:
1.40 L (1.23 Imp qt,
1.48 US qt)
Bolt (oil tank):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1
ft•lb)
Oil pressure check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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ENGINE
ADJUSTING THE PILOT SCREW
(For EUROPE)
1. Adjust:
• Pilot screw "1"
Adjustment steps:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller
throttle opening, each machine's pilot
screw has been individually set at the
factory. Before adjusting the pilot
screw, turn it in fully and count the
number of turns. Record this number
as the factory-set number of turns
out.
a. Turn in the pilot screw until it is
lightly seated.
b. Turn out the pilot screw by the
factory-set number of turns.
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING
SPEED
1. Start the engine and thoroughly
warm it up.
2. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
Adjustment steps:
a. Turn the throttle stop screw "1"
until the specified engine idling
speed.
Using a digital engine tachometer for
idle speed adjustment, detect the en-
gine idling speed by bringing the
sensing element "c" of the engine ta-
chometer close to the ignition coil "2".
ADJUSTING THE VALVE
CLEARANCE
This section is intended for those who
have basic knowledge and skill con-
cerning the servicing of Yamaha mo-
torcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers,
service engineers, etc.) Those who
have little knowledge and skill con-
cerning servicing are requested not to
undertake inspection, adjustment,
disassembly, or reassembly only by
reference to this manual. It may lead
to servicing trouble and mechanical
damage.
• The valve clearance should be ad-
justed when the engine is cool to
the touch.
• The piston must be at Top Dead
Center (T.D.C.) on compression
stroke to check or adjust the valve
clearance.
1. Remove:
•Seat
•Fuel tank
Refer to "SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS" section.
2. Drain:
• Coolant
Refer to "CHANGING THE
COOLANT" section.
3. Remove:
• Right radiator
Right to "RADIATOR" section in
the CHAPTER 5.
• Carburetor
Refer to "CARBURETOR" section
in the CHAPTER 5.
• Spark plug
• Upper engine bracket
• Cylinder head cover
Refer to "CAMSHAFTS" section
in the CHAPTER 5.4. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw "1"
• Crankshaft end accessing screw
"2"
• O-ring
5. Check:
• Valve clearance
Out of specification→Adjust.
Checking steps:
a. Turn the crankshaft counterclock-
wise with a wrench.
b. Align the T.D.C. mark "a" on the
rotor with the align mark "b" on the
crankcase cover when piston is at
T.D.C. on compression stroke.
In order to be sure that the piston is at
Top Dead Center, the punch mark "c"
on the exhaust camshaft and the
punch mark "d" on the intake cam-
shaft must align with the cylinder
head surface, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
c. Measure the valve clearance "e"
using a feeler gauge "1".
Record the measured reading if the
clearance is incorrect.
Pilot screw (example):
2 turns out
To increase idle speed→Turn the
throttle stop screw "1" in "a".
To decrease idle speed→Turn the
throttle stop screw "1" out "b".
Engine idling speed:
1,750–1,950 r/min
Valve clearance (cold):
Intake valve:
0.10–0.15 mm
(0.0039–0.0059 in)
Exhaust valve:
0.17–0.22 mm
(0.0067–0.0087 in)

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CHASSIS
• STANDARD POSITION:
This is the position which is back
by the specific number of turns
from the fully turned-in position.
(Which align the punch mark "a"
on the adjuster with the punch
mark "b" on the adjuster body.)
Do not force the adjuster past the
minimum or maximum extent of
adjustment. The adjuster may be
damaged.
CHECKING THE TIRE PRESSURE
1. Measure:
• Tire pressure
Out of specification→Adjust.
• Check the tire while it is cold.
• Loose bead stoppers allow the tire to
slip off its position on the rim when
the tire pressure is low.
• A tilted tire valve stem indicates that
the tire slips off its position on the rim.
• If the tire valve stem is found tilted,
the tire is considered to be slipping off
its position. Correct the tire position.
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE
SPOKES
The following procedure applies to all
of the spokes.
1. Check:
• Spokes
Bend/damage→Replace.
Loose spoke→Retighten.
Tap the spokes with a screw-
driver.
A tight spoke will emit a clear, ringing
tone; a loose spoke will sound flat.
2. Tighten:
• Spokes
(with a spoke nipple wrench "1")
Be sure to tighten the spokes before
and after break-in.
CHECKING THE WHEELS
1. Inspect:
• Wheel runout
Elevate the wheel and turn it.
Abnormal runout→ Replace.2. Inspect:
• Bearing free play
Exist play→Replace.
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE
STEERING HEAD
1. Place a stand under the engine to
raise the front wheel off the
ground. WARNING! Securely
support the vehicle so that
there is no danger of it falling
over.
2. Check:
• Steering stem
Grasp the bottom of the forks and
gently rock the fork assembly
back and forth.
Free play→Adjust steering head.
3. Check:
• Steering smooth action
Turn the handlebar lock to lock.
Unsmooth action→Adjust steer-
ing ring nut.
4. Adjust:
• Steering ring nut
Steering ring nut adjustment
steps:
a. Remove the headlight.
b. Remove the handlebar and upper
bracket.
c. Loosen the steering ring nut "1"
using the steering nut wrench "2". Standard position:
1-1/12–1-5/12 turns out
* 1–1-1/3 turns out
* For AUS, NZ and ZA
Standard tire pressure:
100 kPa (1.00 kgf/cm
2,
15 psi)
Spoke nipple wrench:
YM-01521/90890-01521
Spokes:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Steering nut wrench:
YU-A9472/90890-01403