wheel bolts YAMAHA YFM250R-W 2009 Owners Manual

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Rear brakeCheck operation. If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hy-
draulic system.
Check brake pads for wear, and replace if necessary.
Check brake fluid level in reservoir, and add recommended brake
fluid to specified level if necessary.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. Correct if necessary.5-3, 8-21, 8-22, 8-25
ClutchCheck operation, and correct if necessary.
Lubricate cable if necessary.
Check lever free play, and adjust if necessary.8-28
Throttle leverMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate cable and lever hous-
ing if necessary.
Check cable free play, and adjust if necessary.5-4, 8-20
Control cablesMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate if necessary. 8-32
Drive chainCheck chain slack, and adjust if necessary.
Check chain condition. Lubricate if necessary.5-4, 8-29, 8-31
Wheels and tiresCheck wheel condition, and replace if damaged.
Check tire condition and tread depth. Replace if necessary.
Check air pressure. Correct if necessary.5-4, 5-5, 5-6
Shift pedalMake sure that operation is smooth.
Correct if necessary.8-34
Brake pedal Make sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate pedal pivoting point if
necessary.8-34
Brake and clutch leversMake sure that operation is smooth. Lubricate lever pivoting points if
necessary.8-33
Chassis fastenersMake sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. 5-6
Instruments, lights and
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10*Swingarm pivots• Check operation and for excessive play, and re-
place bearings if necessary.
 Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
11*Upper and lower
arm pivots Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
12 Drive chain Check chain slack and adjust if necessary.
 Check rear wheel alignment and correct if neces-
sary.
 Clean and lubricate.√√√√√
13*Drive chain rollers Check for wear and replace if necessary.√√√
14*Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts, and screws are
properly tightened.√√√√√
15*Shock absorber as-
semblies Check operation and correct if necessary.
 Check for oil leakage and replace if necessary.√√√
16*Steering shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease.√√√
17*Steering system Check operation and repair or replace if damaged.
 Check toe-in and adjust if necessary.√√√√√
18*Engine mount Check for cracks or other damage, and replace if
necessary.√√√
19 Engine oil Change.
 Check ATV for oil leakage, and correct if neces-
sary.√ √√√
20Engine oil filter ele-
ment Replace.√√√ NO. ITEMCHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOBINITIAL EVERY
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er comes
firstmonth136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1300
(800)2500
(1600)2500
(1600)5000
(3200)
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TIPA rod can be obtained at a Yamaha dealer to makethis adjustment.
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. To tighten the drive chain, push the ATV back-
ward. To loosen the drive chain, push the ATV
forward.
NOTICEECB00541Improper drive chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts of the ATV and
can lead to drive chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring, keep the drivechain slack within the specified limits.
6. Pull the rod out, and then tighten the rear axle
pinch bolts to the specified torque in the order
shown.
1. Rear wheel axle pinch bolt
2. Rod
3. Drive chain tensioner
4. Hole
4 3
2
11
Tightening torque:
Rear axle pinch bolt:
21 Nm (2.1 m·kgf, 15.2 ft·lbf)
12
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