light YAMAHA YFM250R 2011 Owner's Manual

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8The brake light switch for the brake pedal can be
adjusted as follows, but the front brake light switch
should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer.
Turn the adjusting nut while holding the brake light
switch in place. To make the brake light come on
earlier, turn the adjusting nut in direction (a). To
make the brake light come on later, turn the adjust-
ing nut in direction (b).
EBU24811Adjusting the clutch lever free play The clutch lever free play must be checked and, if
necessary, adjusted at the intervals specified in the
periodic maintenance and lubrication chart.The clutch lever free play should measure 5.0–
10.0 mm (0.20–0.39 in) as shown. If the free play
is incorrect, adjust it as follows.
1. Slide the rubber cover back.
2. Loosen the locknut at the clutch lever.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the
adjusting bolt in direction (a), and to decrease
it, turn the bolt in direction (b).
4. Tighten the locknut.
5. Slide the rubber cover to its original position.1. Rear brake light switch
2. Rear brake light switch adjusting nut
12
(b)
(a)
1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Rubber cover1
3
4
(a) (b) 2
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8 ject in place of the proper fuse. An
improper fuse or a substitute object can
cause damage to the electrical system,
which could lead to a fire.
[EWB02172]
3. Turn the key to “ON” and turn on the electrical
circuits to check if the devices operate.
4. If the fuse immediately blows again, have a
Yamaha dealer check the electrical system.
5. Install the battery holding plate by installing
the bolts, and then hook the band to secure
the owner’s tool kit.
6. Install the seat.EBU25443Replacing a headlight bulb If a headlight bulb burns out, replace it as follows.
1. Remove the headlight unit by removing the
bolt.2. Disconnect the headlight coupler.
3. Remove the headlight bulb holder cover. Specified fuses:
Fuse:
15.0 A
1. Headlight unit
2. Bolt
1 2
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84. Remove the headlight bulb holder by pushing
it in and turning it counterclockwise, and then
remove the burnt-out bulb.5. Place a new headlight bulb into position.
NOTICE: Do not touch the glass part of the
headlight bulb to keep it free from oil, oth-
erwise the transparency of the glass, the
luminosity of the bulb, and the bulb life will
be adversely affected. Thoroughly clean
off any dirt and fingerprints on the head-
light bulb using a cloth moistened with al-
cohol or thinner.
[ECB00651]
1. Headlight bulb holder cover
2. Headlight coupler
1
2
1. Headlight bulb holder
1
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8 6. Install the headlight bulb holder by pushing it
in and turning it clockwise.
7. Install the headlight bulb holder cover.
8. Connect the headlight coupler.
9. Install the headlight unit by installing the bolt.
10. Adjust the headlight beam if necessary.
EBU25561Adjusting a headlight beam NOTICEECB00690It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment.
To raise a headlight beam, turn the headlight beam
adjusting bolt in direction (a).
To lower a headlight beam, turn the adjusting bolt
in direction (b).EBU25580Replacing the tail/brake light bulb
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA)If the tail/brake light bulb burns out, have a
Yamaha dealer replace it.
1. Do not touch the glass part of the bulb.
1
1. Headlight beam adjusting bolt
1(a)
(b)
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8
EBU26920Tail/brake light
(YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA)This model is equipped with an LED type of
tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on, have a
Yamaha dealer check it.EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
FrontRear
3. Elevate the ATV and place a suitable stand
under the frame.
4. Remove the nuts from the wheel.
5. Remove the wheel.
EBU27481Installing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Install the wheel and the nuts.TIPWhen installing the wheel, make sure its arrow
mark points toward the rotating direction of the
wheel.
1. Wheel nut1
1
1. Wheel nut
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8 3. Lower the ATV to the ground.
4. Tighten the wheel nuts to the specified
torques.
EBU25720Troubleshooting Although Yamaha ATVs receive a thorough in-
spection before shipment from the factory, trouble
may occur during operation. Any problem in the fu-
el, compression, or ignition systems, for example,
can cause poor starting and loss of power.
The following troubleshooting chart represents a
quick and easy procedure for checking these vital
systems yourself. However, should your ATV re-
quire any repair, take it to a Yamaha dealer, whose
skilled technicians have the necessary tools, expe-
rience, and know-how to service the ATV properly.
Use only genuine Yamaha replacement parts. Im-
itation parts may look like Yamaha parts, but they
are often inferior, have a shorter service life and
can lead to expensive repair bills.
WARNING
EWB02280Do not smoke when checking the fuel system.
Fuel can ignite or explode, causing severe inju-
ry or property damage. Make sure there are no
open flames or sparks in the area, including pi-
lot lights from water heaters or furnaces.
1. Arrow markTightening torques:
Front wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
Rear wheel nut:
45 Nm (4.5 m·kgf, 33 ft·lbf)
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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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Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-26
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRiding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-12
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-33
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 4-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front
(YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................................. 4-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 4-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear
(YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................................. 4-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-18
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch .................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-35
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 8-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-34
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 8-41
Tail/brake light (YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) ............ 8-42
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-21
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-43
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-44VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-22
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-33
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-42
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-42
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