height YAMAHA WR 250F 2014 Owners Manual

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: WR250FE (AUS, NZ)
WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 1HCD (EUROPE)
1HCE (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.2
in)2,175 mm (85.6
in)2,185 mm (86.0
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.5 in)←←
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.2
in)1,305 mm (51.4
in)←
Seat height 980 mm (38.6 in) 990 mm (39.0 in)←
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.3
in)←1,485 mm (58.5
in)
Minimum ground clearance 365 mm (14.37 in)←←
Weight: ZA EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Curb weight
116 kg (256 lb)117 kg (258 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Displacement 250 cm
3 (8.80 Imp oz, 8.45 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 Recommended brand: YAMALUBE
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.10 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.20 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Total amount 1.40 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

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSISCarburetor: ZA, AUS, NZ EUROPE
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/KEIHIN←----
I. D. mark 5UME E0 5UML L0 ----
Main jet (M.J) #170 #160 ----
Main air jet (M.A.J) #115←----
Jet needle (J.N) NJRU NNGU ----
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) 8.0 mm (0.31 in)←----
Engine idle speed 1,750–1,950 r/min←----
Intake vacuum 31.0–37.0 kPa
(233–278 mmHg,
9.2–10.9 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 0.090–0.170 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm
(0.0094 in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 120.2 mm (4.73 in) ----
Height 240.0 mm (9.45 in) ----
Thickness 22.0 mm (0.87 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 95.0–125.0 kPa (0.95–1.25 kg/cm
2, 13.8–
18.1 psi)----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.54 L (0.48 Imp qt, 0.57 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing typeTaper roller bearing ----

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
ELECTRICALFront 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. 11.00 mm (0.43 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia.27.00 mm (1.06 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 (0.43 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia.25.40 mm (1.00 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)10.0 mm (0.39 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8.0–13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) ---- Item Standard Limit
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Advancer type Electrical ----
CDI: AUS, NZ, ZA EUROPE
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248–372 Ωat 20 °C (68
°F) (White–Red)←----
CDI unit-model/manufacturer5UM-F1/YAMAHA 5UM-L1/YAMAHA ----
Ignition coil:
Model/manufacturer 5UL-10/DENSO ----
Minimum spark gap 6.0 mm (0.24 in) ----
Primary coil resistance 0.07–0.10 Ωat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Secondary coil resistance 4.56–6.84 kΩat 20 °C (68 °F) ----
Charging system:
System type AC magneto ----
Model (stator)/manufacturer 5UM 30/YAMAHA ----
Normal output 14.0 V/120 W at 5,000 r/min ----
Charging coil resistance (color) 0.28–0.43 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) (White–Ground) ----
Lighting coil resistance (color) 0.22–0.33 Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) (Yellow–Ground) ----

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
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
FRONT FORKS
Inspect 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 ItemAfter
break-
inEvery
race
Every
third
(or 500
km)Every
fifth (or
1,000
km)
As re-
quiredRemarks

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CHASSIS
CHASSIS
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM
Bleed the brake system if:
• The system has been disassem-
bled.
• A brake hose has been loosened
or removed.
• The brake fluid is very low.
• The brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking per-
formance may occur if the brake
system is not properly bled.
1. Remove:
• Brake master cylinder cap
• Diaphragm
• Reservoir float (front brake)
• Protector (rear brake)
2. Bleed:
• Brake fluid
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the res-
ervoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful
not to spill any fluid or allow the
reservoir to overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube "2"
tightly to the caliper bleed screw
"1".
A. Front
B. Rear
d. Place the other end of the tube
into a container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever or
pedal several times.f. Pull the lever in or push down on
the pedal. Hold the lever or pedal
in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow
the lever or pedal to travel to-
wards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the
lever or pedal limit has been
reached; then release the lever or
pedal.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the
air bubbles have been removed
from the system.
If bleeding is difficult, it may be nec-
essary to let the brake fluid system
stabilize for a few hours. Repeat the
bleeding procedure when the tiny
bubbles in the system have disap-
peared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on
the reservoir.
Check the operation of the brake
after bleeding the brake system.
3. Install:
• Protector (rear brake)
• Reservoir float (front brake)
• Diaphragm
• Brake master cylinder cap
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE
1. Check:
• Brake lever position "a"2. Remove:
• Brake lever cover
3. Adjust:
• Brake lever position
Brake lever position adjustment
steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting bolt "2" until the
lever position "a" is within speci-
fied position.
c. Tighten the locknut.
Be sure to tighten the locknut, as it
will cause poor brake perfor-
mance.
4. Install:
• Brake lever cover
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
1. Check:
• Brake pedal height "a"
Out of specification→Adjust.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3
ft•lb)
Brake lever position "a":
Standard posi-
tionExtent of ad-
justment
95 mm (3.74 in)76–97 mm
(2.99–3.82 in)
Locknut:
5 Nm (0.5 m •kg, 3.6
ft•lb)
Brake pedal height "a":
10.0 mm (0.39 in)

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CHASSIS
2. Adjust:
• Brake pedal height
Pedal height adjustment steps:
a. Loosen the locknut "1".
b. Turn the adjusting nut "2" until the
pedal height "a" is within specified
height.
c. Tighten the locknut.
• Adjust the pedal height between
the maximum "A" and the mini-
mum "B" as shown. (In this ad-
justment, the bolt "3" end "b"
should protrude out of the
threaded portion "4" but not be
less than 2 mm (0.08 in) "c" away
from the brake pedal "5").
• After the pedal height adjust-
ment, make sure that the rear
brake does not drag.
CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
FRONT BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect:
• Brake pad thickness "a"
Out of specification→Replace as
a set.2. Replace:
•Brake pad
Brake pad replacement steps:
a. Remove the pad pin plug "1".
b. Loosen the pad pin "2".
c. Remove the brake caliper "3"
from the front fork.
d. Remove the pad pin and brake
pads "4".
e. Connect the transparent hose "5"
to the bleed screw "6" and place
the suitable container under its
end.
f. Loosen the bleed screw and push
the brake caliper piston in.
Do not reuse the drained brake flu-
id.
g. Tighten the bleed screw.
h. Install the brake pads "7" and pad
pin.
• Install the brake pads with their pro-
jections "a" into the brake caliper re-
cesses "b".
• Temporarily tighten the pad pin at
this point.
i. Install the brake caliper "8" and
tighten the pad pin "9".
j. Install the pad pin plug "10".
Brake pad thickness:
4.4 mm (0.17 in)
: 1.0 mm (0.04
in)
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake caliper):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17
ft•lb)
Pad pin:
18 Nm (1.8 m•kg, 13
ft•lb)
Pad pin plug:
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)

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CARBURETOR
HANDLING NOTE
Do not loosen the screw (throttle
position sensor) "1" except when
changing the throttle position sen-
sor due to failure because it will
cause a drop in engine perfor-
mance.
REMOVING THE PILOT SCREW
(For EUROPE)
1. Remove:
• Pilot screw "1"
To optimize the fuel flow at a small
throttle opening, each machine's pilot
screw has been individually set at the
factory. Before removing the pilot
screw, turn it in fully and count the
number of turns. Record this number
as the factory-set number of turns
out.
CHECKING THE CARBURETOR
1. Inspect:
• Carburetor body
Contamination→Clean.
• Use a petroleum based solvent for
cleaning. Blow out all passages and
jets with compressed air.
• Never use a wire.
2. Inspect:
•Main jet "1"
• Pilot jet "2"
• Needle jet "3"
• Starter jet "4"
•Pilot air jet "5"
• Leak jet "6"
• Main air jet "7"
Damage→Replace.
Contamination→Clean.
• Use a petroleum based solvent for
cleaning. Blow out all passages and
jets with compressed air.
• Never use a wire.
CHECKING THE NEEDLE VALVE
1. Inspect:
• Needle valve "1"
• Valve seat "2"
Grooved wear "a" →Replace.
Dust "b" →Clean.
• Filter "c"
Clogged→Clean.
CHECKING THE THROTTLE
VALVE
1. Check:
• Free movement
Stick→Repair or replace.
Insert the throttle valve "1" into the
carburetor body, and check for free
movement.
CHECKING THE JET NEEDLE
1. Inspect:
• Jet needle "1"
Bends/wear→Replace.
• Clip groove
Free play exists/wear→Replace.
MEASURING AND ADJUSTING
THE FLOAT HEIGHT
1. Measure:
• Float height "a"
Out of specification→Adjust.
Measurement and adjustment
steps:
a. Hold the carburetor in an upside
down position.
• Slowly tilt the carburetor in the op-
posite direction, then take the mea-
surement when the needle valve
aligns with the float arm.
• If the carburetor is level, the weight
of the float will push in the needle
valve, resulting in an incorrect mea-
surement.
b. Measure the distance between
the mating surface of the float
chamber and top of the float using
a vernier calipers.
The float arm should be resting on the
needle valve, but not compressing
the needle valve.
c. If the float height is not within
specification, inspect the valve
seat and needle valve.
d. If either is worn, replace them
both.
Float height:
8.0 mm (0.31 in)

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CARBURETOR
e. If both are fine, adjust the float
height by bending the float tab "b"
on the float.
f. Recheck the float height.
CHECKING THE FLOAT
1. Inspect:
• Float "1"
Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE STARTER
PLUNGER
1. Inspect:
• Cold starter plunger "1"
• Hot starter plunger "2"
Wear/damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE ACCELERATOR
PUMP
1. Inspect:
• Diaphragm (accelerator pump)
"1"
• Spring (accelerator pump) "2"
• Accelerator pump cover "3"
• O-ring "4"
• Push rod "5"
Tears (diaphragm)/damage→Re-
place.
Dirt→Clean.2. Inspect:
• Throttle shaft "1"
• Spring "2"
• Lever 1 "3"
• Spring 1 "4"
• Lever 2 "5"
• Spring 2 "6"
Dirt→Clean.
CHECKING THE AIR CUT VALVE
1. Inspect:
• Diaphragm (air cut valve) "1"
• Spring (air cut valve) "2"
• Air cut valve cover "3"
• O-ring "4"
Tears (diaphragm)/damage→Re-
place.
ASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR
1. Install:
• Cold starter plunger "1"
2. Install:
•Pilot air jet "1"
• Main air jet "2"
3. Install:
• Spring 1 "1"
• Lever 1 "2"
To lever 2 "3".
Make sure the spring 1 fits on the
stopper "a" of the lever 2.
4. Install:
• Spring 2 "1"
To lever 2 "2".
5. Install:
• Push rod link lever assembly "1"
Make sure the stopper "a" of the
spring 2 fits into the recess "b" in the
carburetor.
6. Install:
• Washer "1"
• Circlip "2"
7. Install:
• Spring "1"
To throttle shaft "2".
Install the bigger hook "a" of the
spring fits on the stopper "b" of the
throttle shaft pulley.

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CARBURETOR
16. Install:
• Jet needle "1"
•Collar "2"
• Spring "3"
• Needle holder "4"
• Throttle valve plate "5"
To throttle valve "6".
17. Install:
• Throttle valve assembly "1"
• Screw (throttle shaft) "2"
Install the valve lever rollers "3" into
the slits "a" of the throttle valve.
18. Install:
• O-ring "1"
• Valve lever housing cover "2"
• Bolt (valve lever housing cover)
"3"
19. Install:
• Carburetor breather hose "1"
Install the carburetor breather hoses
to the carburetor so that the hoses do
not bend near where they are in-
stalled.
ADJUSTING THE ACCELERATOR
PUMP TIMING
Adjustment steps:
In order for the throttle valve height
"a" to achieve the specified value,
tuck under the throttle valve plate "1"
the rod "2" etc. with the same outer di-
ameter as the specified value.
a. Fully turn in the accelerator pump
adjusting screw "3".
b. Check that the link lever "4" has
free play "b" by pushing lightly on
it.
c. Gradually turn out the adjusting
screw while moving the link lever
until it has no more free play.
INSTALLING THE CARBURETOR
1. Install:
• Carburetor joint "1"
2. Install:
• Carburetor "1"
Install the projection "a" between the
carburetor joint slots.
3. Install:
• Hot starter plunger "1"
4. Tighten:
• Bolt (carburetor joint) "1"
• Bolt (air filter joint) "2"
5. Install:
• Throttle cable (pull) "1"
• Throttle cable (return) "2"
Throttle valve height:
0.8 mm (0.031 in)
Carburetor joint:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Hot starter plunger:
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4
ft•lb)
Bolt (carburetor joint):
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (air filter joint):
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2
ft•lb)
Throttle cable (pull):
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Throttle cable (return):
11 Nm (1.1 m•kg, 8.0
ft•lb)

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VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS
REMOVING THE VALVE LIFTER
AND VALVE COTTER
1. Remove:
• Valve lifter "1"
• Pad "2"
Identify each lifter "1" and pad "2" po-
sition very carefully so that they can
be reinstalled in their original place.
2. Check:
• Valve sealing
Leakage at the valve seat→In-
spect the valve face, valve seat
and valve seat width.
Checking steps:
a. Pour a clean solvent "1" into the
intake and exhaust ports.
b. Check that the valve seals prop-
erly.
There should be no leakage at the
valve seat "2".
3. Remove:
• Valve cotter
Remove the valve cotters by com-
pressing the valve spring with the
valve spring compressor "1" and the
valve spring compressor attachment
"2".
CHECKING THE VALVE
1. Measure:
• Stem-to-guide clearance
Out of specification→Replace the
valve guide.
2. Replace:
• Valve guide
Replacement steps:
To ease guide removal, installation
and to maintain correct fit heat the
cylinder head in an over to 100 °C
(212 °F).
a. Remove the valve guide using a
valve guide remover "1".
b. Install the new valve guide using a
valve guide remover "1" and valve
guide installer "2".
c. After installing the valve guide,
bore the valve guide using a valve
guide reamer "3" to obtain proper
stem-to-guide clearance.
After replacing the valve guide reface
the valve seat.
Valve spring compres-
sor:
YM-04019/90890-04019
Valve spring compressor
adapter 19.5 mm:
YM-04114
Valve spring compressor
attachment:
90890-04114
Stem-to-guide clearance = valve
guide inside diameter "a" -
valve stem diameter "b"
Clearance (stem to
guide):
Intake:
0.010–0.037 mm
(0.0004–0.0015 in)
:0.08 mm
(0.003 in)
Exhaust:
0.025–0.052 mm
(0.0010–0.0020 in)
:0.10 mm
(0.004 in)
Valve guide installation
height "a":
Intake:
11.8–12.2 mm (0.46–
0.48 in)
Exhaust:
11.3–11.7 mm (0.44–
0.46 in)
Valve guide remover:
Intake:4.0 mm (0.16 in)
YM-04111/90890-04111
Exhaust:4.5 mm (0.18
in)
YM-04116/90890-04116
Valve guide installer:
Intake:4.0 mm (0.16 in)
YM-04112/90890-04112
Exhaust:4.5 mm (0.18
in)
YM-04117/90890-04117
Valve guide reamer:
Intake:4.0 mm (0.16 in)
YM-04113/90890-04113
Exhaust:4.5 mm (0.18
in)
YM-04118/90890-04118