lights YAMAHA WR 250X 2010 User Guide

MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE
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7 off any detergent residue using
plenty of water, as it is harmful
to plastic parts.


Do not use any harsh chemical
products on plastic parts. Be
sure to avoid using cloths or
sponges which have been in
contact with strong or abrasive
cleaning products, solvent or
thinner, fuel (gasoline), rust re-
movers or inhibitors, brake flu-
id, antifreeze or electrolyte.


Do not use high-pressure wash-
ers or steam-jet cleaners since
they cause water seepage and
deterioration in the following ar-
eas: seals (of wheel and swing-
arm bearings, fork and brakes),
electric components (couplers,
connectors, instruments,
switches and lights), breather
hoses and vents.


For motorcycles equipped with
a windshield: Do not use strong
cleaners or hard sponges as
they will cause dulling or
scratching. Some cleaning com-
pounds for plastic may leave
scratches on the windshield.Test the product on a small hid-
den part of the windshield to
make sure that it does not leave
any marks. If the windshield is
scratched, use a quality plastic
polishing compound after
washing.
After normal useRemove dirt with warm water, a mild
detergent, and a soft, clean sponge,
and then rinse thoroughly with clean
water. Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush
for hard-to-reach areas. Stubborn dirt
and insects will come off more easily if
the area is covered with a wet cloth for
a few minutes before cleaning.
After riding in the rain, near the sea oron salt-sprayed roadsSince sea salt or salt sprayed on roads
during winter are extremely corrosive in
combination with water, carry out the
following steps after each ride in the
rain, near the sea or on salt-sprayed
roads.
TIPSalt sprayed on roads in the winter may
remain well into spring.1. Clean the motorcycle with cold wa-
ter and a mild detergent, after the
engine has cooled down.
NOTICE: Do not use warm water
since it increases the corrosive
action of the salt.
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2. Apply a corrosion protection spray
on all metal, including chrome- and
nickel-plated, surfaces to prevent
corrosion.
After cleaning
1. Dry the motorcycle with a chamois
or an absorbing cloth.
2. Immediately dry the drive chain
and lubricate it to prevent it from
rusting.
3. Use a chrome polish to shine
chrome, aluminum and stainless-
steel parts, including the exhaust
system. (Even the thermally in-
duced discoloring of stainless-
steel exhaust systems can be re-
moved through polishing.)
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INDEXAAir filter element and check hose,
cleaning .............................................. 6-16
Auxiliary light bulb, replacing ................ 6-36BBattery................................................... 6-31
Brake and clutch levers, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Brake fluid, changing ............................ 6-25
Brake fluid level, checking .................... 6-24
Brake lever ............................................ 3-10
Brake lever free play, adjusting............. 6-22
Brake light switches .............................. 6-23
Brake pedal ........................................... 3-10
Brake pedal, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-29CCables, checking and lubricating .......... 6-27
Care ........................................................ 7-1
Catalytic converter ................................ 3-13
Clutch lever ............................................. 3-9
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ............ 6-21
Coolant.................................................. 6-13
Coolant temperature warning light .......... 3-2DDimmer switch ........................................ 3-9
Drive chain, cleaning and lubricating .... 6-27
Drive chain slack ................................... 6-25EEngine break-in ....................................... 5-3
Engine idling speed............................... 6-17
Engine oil and oil filter element ............. 6-10
Engine stop switch .................................. 3-9
Engine trouble warning light.................... 3-3EXUP system ....................................... 3-18
FFront and rear brake pads, checking .... 6-23
Front fork, adjusting .............................. 3-14
Front fork, bleeding............................... 3-16
Front fork, checking .............................. 6-30
Fuel....................................................... 3-11
Fuel consumption, tips for reducing........ 5-3
Fuel level warning light ........................... 3-2
Fuel tank cap ........................................ 3-11
Fuses, replacing ................................... 6-32HHandlebar switches ................................ 3-8
Headlight bulb, replacing ...................... 6-33
Helmet holder ....................................... 3-14
High beam indicator light ........................ 3-2
Horn switch ............................................. 3-9IIdentification numbers ............................ 9-1
Ignition circuit cut-off system ................ 3-19
Indicator lights and warning lights .......... 3-2LLicense plate light bulb, replacing ........ 6-36MMain switch/steering lock........................ 3-1
Maintenance and lubrication, periodic .... 6-3
Maintenance, emission control system... 6-2
Matte color, caution ................................ 7-1
Model label ............................................. 9-1
Multi-function display .............................. 3-3NNeutral indicator light .............................. 3-2PPanels, removing and installing .............. 6-7Parking .................................................... 5-4
Part locations .......................................... 2-1
SSafety information ................................... 1-1
Seat ....................................................... 3-13
Shifting .................................................... 5-2
Shift pedal ............................................. 3-10
Shift pedal, checking ............................. 6-23
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting .... 3-17
Sidestand .............................................. 3-19
Sidestand, checking and lubricating...... 6-29
Spark plug, checking ............................... 6-9
Specifications .......................................... 8-1
Starting the engine .................................. 5-1
Start switch.............................................. 3-9
Steering, checking................................. 6-30
Storage.................................................... 7-3
Supporting the motorcycle .................... 6-37
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ................. 6-29TTail/brake light ....................................... 6-35
Throttle cable free play, checking ......... 6-18
Throttle grip and cable, checking and
lubricating ........................................... 6-28
Tires ...................................................... 6-19
Tool kit..................................................... 6-1
Troubleshooting .................................... 6-40
Troubleshooting charts.......................... 6-41
Turn signal indicator light ........................ 3-2
Turn signal light bulb, replacing ............ 6-35
Turn signal switch ................................... 3-9VValve clearance..................................... 6-18
Vehicle identification number .................. 9-1
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