2001 YAMAHA WR 250F warning light

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INSP
ADJ
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)
WARNING
lBe sure the exhaust pipe and muffler are
cool before cleaning the spark arrester.
lDo not start the engine when cleaning the
exhaust system.
1. Remove:
lBolt (spark arrester) 1 1
1
2. Remove:
lSpark arrester 1
Pull the spark arrester out of the muf-
fler.
1
3. Clean:
lSpark arrester
Tap the spark arrester lightly, then use
a wire brush to remove any carbon
deposits.
4. Install:
lSpark arrester
Insert the spark arrester into the muffler
and align the bolt holes.
lBolt (spark arrester)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
SPARK ARRESTER CLEANING (For USA)

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INSP
ADJ
STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
lTighten the steering ring nut 3 using
steering nut wrench 4.
NOTE:
Set the torque wrench to the steering nut
wrench so that they form a right angle.
Steering nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
T R..
Steering ring nut (initial tighten-
ing):
38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb)
lLoosen the steering ring nut one turn.
lRetighten the steering ring nut using the
steering nut wrench.
WARNING
Avoid over-tightening.
T R..
Steering ring nut (final tighten-
ing):
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)
lCheck the steering stem by turning it lock
to lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering stem assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
lInstall the upper bracket 5, steering stem
nut 6, handlebar 7, handlebar holder 8
and headlight 9.
NOTE:
lThe upper handlebar holder should be
installed with the punched mark a for-
ward.
lInsert the end of fuel breather hose 0 into
the hole of the steering stem.
CAUTION:
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder, and then tighten
the bolts on the rear side.
T R..
Steering stem nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m • kg, 105 ft • lb)
Handlebar upper holder:
28 Nm (2.8 m • kg, 20 ft • lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m • kg, 17 ft • lb)
Headlight:
7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb)

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INSP
ADJ
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
1. Remove:
lHeadlight
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
2. Remove:
lHeadlight bulb holder cover 1
3. Detach:
lHeadlight bulb holder 1
4. Remove:
lHeadlight bulb 2
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb unit it has
cooled down.
5. Install:
lHeadlight bulb
Secure the new headlight bulb with the
headlight bulb holder.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free form oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the life of the
bulb and the luminous flux will be
adversely affected. If the headlight bulb
gets soiled, thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
6. Attach:
lHeadlight bulb holder
7. Install:
lHeadlight bulb holder cover
8. Install:
lHeadlight bolt (left and right)
lHeadlight bolt (lower)
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..7 Nm (0.7 m · kg, 5.1 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lUnion bolt 2
WARNING
Always use new copper washers.
CAUTION:
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a directs as show and lightly touches
the projection b on the brake caliper.
T R..30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)
3. Install:
lBrake hose holder 1
lBrake caliper 2
lBolt (brake caliper) 3
NOTE:
Fit the brake hose holder cut a over the pro-
jection b on the front fork and clamp the brake
hose.
4. Tighten:
lPad pin 4
5. Install:
lPad pin plug 5
Rear brake caliper
1. Install:
lPad support 1
lBrake pad 2
lPad pin 3
NOTE:
lInstall the brake pads with their projections
a into the brake caliper recesses b.
lTemporarily tighten the pad pin at this point.
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)
T R..18 Nm (1.8 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
T R..3 Nm (0.3 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)

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CHASFRONT FORK
EC550000
FRONT FORK
Extent of removal:1 Front fork removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalFRONT FORK REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL AND REAR
WHEEL” section.
Front brake caliper Refer to “FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE” section.
Headlight
Handlebar Refer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Protector 1
2 Brake hose holder 2
3 Pinch bolt (upper bracket) 2 Only loosening.
4 Cap bolt 1Loosen when disassembling the front fork.
5 Pinch bolt (lower bracket) 2 Only loosening.
6 Front fork 1
1

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CHAS
EC560000
STEERING
Extent of removal:1 Lower bracket removal2 Bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
STEERING REMOVAL
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Preparation for removal Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
Headlight
Handlebar
Cable guide
Front fenderRefer to “HANDLEBAR” section.
1 Trip meter 1
2 Steering stem nut 1
3 Front fork 2 Refer to “FRONT FORK” section.
4 Upper bracket 1
5 Steering ring nut 1 Use special tool.
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
6 Lower bracket 1
7Ball race cover
1
2
1
STEERING

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC580000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Extent of removal:1 Rear shock absorber removal2 Rear shock absorber disassembly
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Preparation for removalREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Hold the machine by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
WARNING
Support the machine securely so there is nodanger of it falling over.
Seat and side covers Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Silencer Refer to “EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section in the CHAPTER 4.
Drain the coolant. Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section in the CHAPTER 3.
Coolant reservoir Refer to “RADIATOR” section in the
CHAPTER 4.
1 Taillight connector 2
2 Band 2
3 Bolt (reservoir tank) 1
4 Clamp (air filter joint) 1 Only loosening.
5 Rear frame 1
6 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1Hold the swingarm.
7 Bolt (rear shock absorber-frame) 1
8 Rear shock absorber 1
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