battery YAMAHA YFM250R 2011 User Guide

9-3
9 ly, turn the wheels a little every month in order
to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-35.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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10-4
10
Rim size:
9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YFM250RA Coil spring/oil damper
YFM250RSEA Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YFM25RA Coil spring/oil damper
YFM25RSEA Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
190 mm (7.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damperWheel travel:
200 mm (7.9 in)
Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
YFM250RA 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
YFM25RA 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
YFM250RSEA LED
YFM25RSEA LED
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuse:Fuse:
15.0 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-14BBattery .......................................................................... 8-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-32
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-25
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-23
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-25
Brake lever (YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................. 4-5
Brake lever (YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................... 4-5
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-22
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-33
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-25
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-22
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-31
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-28DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-29
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-20
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-38HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-41
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-39IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light .................................................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
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