engine YAMAHA WR 250F 2017 Owner's Guide

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Camshaft cap bolt
M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head blind plug
M12 1 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Spark plug
M10 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust
pipe)M8 2 15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head bolts
M9 4 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head nuts
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pressure check bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer weight plate screw
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer driven gear nut M14 1 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Balancer nut M10 1 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Timing chain guide stopper plate
(exhaust side)M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt
M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Coolant drain bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator hose clamp screw
M6 8 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator bolt
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe joint bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator fan bolt
M6 3 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Water pump housing cover bolt
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pump bolt
M5 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil pump cover screw
M4 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable cover bolt
M5 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint clamp bolt
M5 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Air filter joint clamp bolt
M4 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Air filter case bolt M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Air filter bolt M6 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
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Air filter guide holder screw
M5 8 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Air filter case cap screw
M5 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Starter knob/Idle screw
M12 1 2.1 Nm (0.21 m·kgf, 1.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (pull)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (return)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable adjuster and locknut
M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable locknut (engine side)
M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe nut
M8 2 See TIP.
Exhaust pipe protector screw
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe bracket bolt
M8 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (front) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (rear) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt
M8 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Spark arrester bolt
M5 4 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Muffler cap bolt
M5 6 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil nozzle bolt
M5 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt
M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bolt
M6 12 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable holder bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft end accessing screw
M36 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing mark accessing screw
M14 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Drive chain sprocket cover bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screwM6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screw (crankshaft)M8 4 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Oil passage squeeze nozzle
M8 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Left crankcase cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Right crankcase cover bolt
M6 11 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide bolt
M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Kickstarter lever bolt
M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Kickstarter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Primary drive gear nut
M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Clutch spring bolt
M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf) ITEMThread
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Outer tube and upper bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Outer tube and lower bracket bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Upper bracket and steering stem nut M24 1 145 Nm (14.5 m·kgf, 105 ft·lbf)
Upper handlebar holder bolt M8 4 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Lower handlebar holder nut M10 2 40 Nm (4.0 m·kgf, 29 ft·lbf)
Engine stop switch screw M3 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Start switch screw M4 1 0.5 Nm (0.05 m·kgf, 0.36 ft·lbf)
Lower ring nut M28 1 See TIP.
Outer tube and damper assembly M51 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Inner tube and adjuster M22 2 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly and base valve M42 2 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Damper assembly adjuster M12 2 29 Nm (2.9 m·kgf, 21 ft·lbf)
Bleed screw (front fork) and base
valveM5 2 1.3 Nm (0.13 m·kgf, 0.94 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector bolt M6 6 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Front fork protector and brake hose
holder nutM6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle grip cap screw M5 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever holder bolt M6 2 3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf, 2.8 ft·lbf)
Clutch lever nut M6 1 4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder holder
boltM6 2 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake master cylinder reser-
voir cap screwM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot bolt M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever pivot nut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front brake lever position locknut M6 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose holder and lower
bracket boltM6 1 9 Nm (0.9 m·kgf, 6.5 ft·lbf)
Front brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bolt M8 2 23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf, 17 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Front brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Front brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle nut M16 1 90 Nm (9.0 m·kgf, 65 ft·lbf)
Front wheel axle pinch bolt M8 4 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
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Front brake disc bolt M6 6 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc bolt M6 6 14 Nm (1.4 m·kgf, 10 ft·lbf)
Footrest bracket bolt M10 4 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Sidestand bolt M10 1 25 Nm (2.5 m·kgf, 18 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal bolt M8 1 26 Nm (2.6 m·kgf, 19 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pedal position locknut M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake master cylinder reservoir
cap boltM4 2 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 2 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper bleed screw M8 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin M10 1 17 Nm (1.7 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
Rear brake pad pin plug M10 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel axle nut M22 1 125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Drive chain puller adjust bolt and
locknutM8 2 21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel sprocket nut M8 6 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Nipple (spoke) — 72 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Rear brake disc cover bolt M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Rear brake caliper protector bolt M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (upper side) M10 2 45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (front side) M10 1 55 Nm (5.5 m·kgf, 40 ft·lbf)
Engine mounting bolt (lower side) M10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (upper side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Engine bracket bolt (front side) M8 4 34 Nm (3.4 m·kgf, 25 ft·lbf)
Rear frame and frame bolt M8 4 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Engine guard bolt M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Pivot shaft and nut M16 1 85 Nm (8.5 m·kgf, 61 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly up-
per boltM10 1 56 Nm (5.6 m·kgf, 41 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber assembly low-
er boltM10 1 53 Nm (5.3 m·kgf, 38 ft·lbf)
Rear shock absorber locknut M60 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Relay arm bolt (swingarm side) M14 1 70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (relay arm side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Connecting arm bolt (frame side) M14 1 80 Nm (8.0 m·kgf, 58 ft·lbf)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
screwM5 4 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Drive chain tensioner bolt (upper
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LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES
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Lubrication point Lubricant types
Oil seal lips
Bearing
O-ring
Camshaft cap bolt threads and contacting surface
Cylinder head bolt threads, seats, washers
Valve stems
Valve stem ends
Valve lifter outer surface
Camshaft lobe and journal
Valve lifter top surface
Crankshaft journal
Crankshaft big end thrust surfaces
Piston outer surface
Piston pin outer surface
Balancer shaft journal (left)
Balancer nut threads (left)
Decompression system moving parts
Water pump impeller shaft
Oil pump rotors (inner and outer)
Oil passage gasket
Oil pump shaft
Kick gear and ratchet wheel
Kick shaft
Kick idle gear inner surface
Ratchet wheel and ratchet wheel guide contacting portion
Primary drive gear nut threads and contacting surface
Clutch boss nut threads and contacting surface
Primary driven gear inner surface and end surface
Clutch push rod washer
Clutch push rod 1 outer surface
Clutch push rod 1 thrust surface
Clutch push rod 2 outer surface
Push lever shaft outer surface
Transmission gear inner surface (wheel and pinion) and collar
Transmission gears (shift fork groove)
Shift cam grooves
Shift fork and shift fork guide outer surface
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Clutch cable
2. Throttle cable (return)
3. Throttle cable (pull)
4. Engine stop switch lead
5. Coupler for connecting optional part
6. Engine stop switch coupler
7. Rectifier/regulator coupler
8. AC magneto lead
9. Starter knob/idle screw
10. Starter motor lead
11. Radiator fan fuse
12. Taillight lead
13. Headlight relay (yellow tape)
14. Starting circuit cut-off relay (no identification
tape)
15. Diode
16. Holder plate
17. Left of the vehicle:radiator fan motor relay (blue
tape)
Right of the vehicle:main relay (red tape)
18. Neutral switch lead
19. Engine bracket
20. Front engine bracket
21. Plastic locking tie
22. Radiator hose
23. Neutral switch coupler
24. Crankshaft position sensor coupler
25. Tension arm
26. Wire harness
27. Tank rail
28. Rectifier/regulator
29. Rectifier/regulator bracket
30. Rear frame
31. Side cover 5
32. Crankcase cover
33. Crankcase
34. Lead holder
35. Frame
A. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
frame and the cable holder.
B. Insert the coupler for connecting optional part into
the connector, and fix it to the bracket.
C. Insert and fix the engine stop switch coupler to
the bracket.
D. Insert and fix the rectifier/regulator coupler to the
bracket.
E. Pass the AC magneto lead to the front of the ve-
hicle beyond the starter knob/idle screw and to
the rear of the vehicle beyond the radiator. No
pinch is allowed between the radiator and the
tension arm.
F. Place the rear grommet of the starter motor lead
matching the rear end of the side cover.
G. Insert the radiator fan motor fuse into the protru-
sion of the holder plate.
H. Place the diode on top of the rear fender on the
inner side of the rear frame.
I. Bring the neutral switch lead into line with the
crankcase cover with no sag allowed.
J. Route the AC magneto lead under the starter
clutch cover.
K. Pass the neutral switch lead to the inside of the
front engine bracket (the side of the vehicle).
L. Insert the plastic locking tie into the bracket hole
and clamp the clutch cable. Clamp it so that the
lock of the plastic locking tie faces downward,
and then cut off the end of the plastic locking tie.
M. Pass the clutch cable with no downward sag al-
lowed.N. Place the grommet of the clutch cable so that it
contacts the radiator hose. Route the clutch cable
outside the neutral switch lead, AC magneto lead
and starter motor lead.
O. Route each lead so that the leads are not pinched
between the radiator hose and the frame.
P. 40 mm (1.57 in)
Q. Clamp the clutch cable, AC magneto lead, neu-
tral switch lead and starter motor lead by the plas-
tic locking tie. Make sure that they are clamped at
the positioning tapes in the clutch cable and the
starter motor lead. Make the lock on the plastic
locking tie face the front of the vehicle, and cut
the end.
R. Clamp the starter motor lead to the inside of the
tension arm with a plastic locking tie. Clamp it so
that the lock of the plastic locking tie faces up-
ward and outward, and do not cut off the end of
the plastic locking tie. Route the lead so that there
is no slack at the bottom from the clamp position
onwards.
S. After connecting the neutral switch coupler, at-
tach the coupler cover.
T. After connecting the crankshaft position sensor
coupler, attach the coupler cover.
U. Pass the rectifier/regulator lead to the inside of
the tension arm (the side of the vehicle).
V. Pass the main harness to the front of the radiator
hose (the front of the vehicle), and to the inside of
the clutch cable (the side of the vehicle).
W. Pass the engine stop switch lead between the
coupler for connecting optional part and the tank
rail, with the lead on the main harness side facing
the top of the vehicle.
X. Insert the starter motor lead completely into the
end of the side cover 5.
Y. Clamp the clutch cable at the front of the lead (the
front of the vehicle).
Z. Insert the clip of the plastic locking tie into the
frame. Face the lock of the plastic locking tie for-
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1. Clamp
2. Cylinder head breather hose
3. Throttle position sensor lead
4. Joint coupler
5. Intake air temperature sensor lead
6. Intake air pressure sensor lead
7. Wire harness
8. Injector lead
9. Throttle body
10. Injector coupler
11. Starter motor lead
12. Plastic band
13. Fuel sender coupler
14. High tension cord
15. Spark plug cap
16. Cylinder head cover
17. Fuel hose
18. Fuel sender
19. Sub-wire harness
20. Crankcase breather hose
21. Radiator breather hose
22. Radiator hose
23. Down tube
24. Starter motor
25. Neutral switch lead
26. AC magneto lead
27. Clutch cable
28. Radiator
29. Air filter case breather hose
30. Breather hose clamp
31. Grommet (high tension cord)
32. ECU
33. Air filter case
34. Sub-wire harness coupler
35. Engine bracket
A. Fix the wire harness, clutch switch lead and start
switch lead by the clamp, and insert the projec-
tion of the clamp into the hole in the sheet metal
of the radiator.
B. Route each lead so that the leads are not pinched
between the tank rail and air filter joint.
C. Insert the projection of the wire harness into the
hole in the frame.
D. Route the cylinder head breather hose without it
crossing the starter motor lead.
E. Pass the cylinder head breather hose between
the throttle cable and rectifier/regulator lead.
F. Connect the sub-wire harness to the wire har-
ness.
G. Pass the high tension cord above the fuel hose.
H. ±10°
I. Install the spark plug cap with this facing the right
of the vehicle.
J. Push the spark plug cap home, where there shall
be no gap between it and the cylinder head cover.
K. Pass the radiator breather hose between the
down tubes.
L. 50±3 mm (2.0±0.12 in)
M. Apply adhesive to the slit and inside of the grom-
met, and then fix the grommet according to the
specified dimensions.
N. Pass the sub-wire harness between the ECU and
the air filter case.
O. Insert the coupler of the sub-wire harness into the
rib of the air filter case.
P. Route the radiator breather hose through be-
tween the radiator hose, down tube and engine
bracket.

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1. Cable guide
2. Speed sensor lead
3. Joint coupler
4. Ground lead
5. Throttle position sensor lead
6. Throttle position sensor coupler
7. Radiator breather hose
8. Cylinder head breather hose
9. Crankcase breather hose
10. Radiator hose
11. Fuel hose
12. Engine ground lead
13. Coolant temperature sensor coupler
14. Radiator fan motor lead
15. Intake air pressure sensor coupler
16. Intake air temperature sensor coupler
17. Start switch coupler
18. Radiator fan motor coupler
19. Clutch switch coupler
20. Air filter case
21. Plate
22. Bracket
A. Pass the wire harness under the start switch lead
and clutch switch lead.
B. Insert and fix the joint coupler to the plate. After
fixing it, attach the cover.
C. Pass the throttle position sensor lead to the out-
side of the tension arm (the outside of the vehi-
cle).
D. After connecting the throttle position sensor cou-
pler, attach the cover.
E. Pass the radiator breather hose to the outside of
the tension arm and the throttle position sensor
lead (the outside of the vehicle), and to the inside
of the radiator hose (the side of the vehicle).
F. 45°
G. Install the engine ground lead within a range of
45° from a location where it will not run over the
step difference of the radiator hose joint. Both
sides of the engine ground lead terminal can be
used.
H. Attach the coupler cover to the coolant tempera-
ture sensor coupler.
I. Pass the radiator fan motor lead to the inside of
the tension arm (the side of the vehicle).
J. Install the ground lead terminal between the plate
and the bolt.
K. Fix the ground lead terminal to the detent in the
plate. For the ground lead terminal, either side
will do.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
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1. Clutch switch lead
2. Engine stop switch lead
3. Clutch cable
4. Brake hose guide
5. Headlight lead
6. Speed sensor lead
7. Indicator light coupler
8. Meter assembly optional switch coupler
9. Meter assembly coupler
10. Speed sensor coupler
11. Start switch lead
12. Plastic band
13. Throttle cable
14. Front brake hose
A. Route the throttle cable, clutch cable, clutch
switch lead, engine stop switch lead and start
switch lead between the cable guide of the meter
bracket and handle crown. The cables and leads
may be routed in any order.
B. Clamp the wire harness, clutch switch lead and
start switch lead to the meter bracket. The clamp
shall be located at a position where there is no
slack with the handle turned fully to the left.
C. Connect the headlight lead to the headlight.
D. Clamp the start switch lead to the handlebar by
the plastic band.
E. Clamp the engine stop switch lead and clutch
switch lead to the handlebar by the plastic band.
F. 40°±10°
G. Vertical direction
H. Pass the engine stop switch lead under the han-
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PERIODIC CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE............................................................................. 3-1
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................ 3-1
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CHART FOR THE EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM .................................................................................................... 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION CHART ........................ 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE ......................... 3-4
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE................................. 3-9
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE........................................ 3-9
ENGINE.......................................................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLANT LEVEL ........................................................ 3-10
CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM ..................................................... 3-10
CHANGING THE COOLANT.................................................................... 3-10
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP .......................................................... 3-11
CHECKING THE RADIATOR CAP VALVE OPENING PRESSURE ....... 3-11
CHECKING THE COOLANT CIRCULATORY SYSTEM FOR LEAKS .... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE CLUTCH LEVER FREE PLAY .................................... 3-12
ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE GRIP FREE PLAY .................................. 3-13
LUBRICATING THE THROTTLE CABLE ................................................ 3-14
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT................................................. 3-14
CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT ............................................ 3-15
CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES .................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM..................................................... 3-15
CHECKING THE FUEL LINE ................................................................... 3-16
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL..................................................... 3-16
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL ................................................................ 3-17
ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED ............................................ 3-18
ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE ................................................. 3-19
CLEANING THE SPARK ARRESTER ..................................................... 3-24
CHASSIS........................................................................................................ 3-25
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM .......................................................... 3-25
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE .............................................................. 3-26
ADJUSTING THE FRONT BRAKE .......................................................... 3-26
ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE ............................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE PADS ................................................. 3-27
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS ................................................... 3-29
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PAD INSULATOR ................................ 3-30
CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.................................................. 3-30
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ................................................ 3-31
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK LEGS ................................................... 3-32
CHECKING THE FRONT FORK PROTECTOR GUIDE .......................... 3-32
CLEANING THE FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL ................ 3-32
AIR BLEEDING FROM FRONT FORK .................................................... 3-32
ADJUSTING THE FRONT FORK LEGS .................................................. 3-33
CHECKING THE SWINGARM OPERATION ........................................... 3-34
CHECKING THE REAR SUSPENSION ................................................... 3-34