2002 YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 fuel cap

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1-CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ...................... 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION ......................... 2-1
DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION ................................... 3-1
Identification number records ............... 3-3
Key identification number .................... 3-5
Vehicle identification number ............... 3-7
Model label ........................................... 3-9
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ........................ 4-1
Main switch .......................................... 4-1
Indicator lights ..................................... 4-3
Handlebar switches ............................. 4-5
Throttle lever ....................................... 4-9
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-11
Front brake lever ............................... 4-13
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-13
Parking brake .................................... 4-15
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-17
Drive select lever ................................ 4-17
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-19
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-19
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-21
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-23
Seat.................................................... 4-25
Storage box........................................ 4-29
Front carrier ....................................... 4-29
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-29
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-31
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS .................. 5-1
Front and rear brakes .......................... 5-5
Fuel ...................................................... 5-9
Engine oil ........................................... 5-13
Final gear oil ...................................... 5-17
Throttle lever ..................................... 5-17
Fittings and Fasteners ...................... 5-19
Lights ................................................. 5-19
Switches............................................. 5-19
Battery ............................................... 5-19
Tires .................................................. 5-21
How to measure tire pressure ........... 5-25
Tire wear limit .................................... 5-27
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3-1
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DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Rear carrier
2. Seat
3. Fuel tank cap
4. Front carrier
5. Brake pedal
6. Front wheel
7. Headlight
8. Fuel cock
9. Starter (choke)
10. Recoil starter11. Taillight
12. Rear wheel
13. Shift pedal
14. Drive select lever
15. Rear brake lever
16. Parking brake
17. Main switch
18. Front brake lever
19. Throttle lever
20. Handlebar switchNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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4-19 1. Recoil starter
1. Lanceur à réenroulement
1. Arranque por tracción de cable
1. Fuel tank cap
1. Bouchon de réservoir de carburant
1. Tapón del depósito de combustible
EBU00591
Recoil starter
Firmly grasp the handle and pull slightly until en-
gagement can be felt. Then pull forcefully, being
careful not to pull the rope all the way out.
WARNING
Put the transmission in neutral and set the
parking brake before starting the engine or the
ATV could start to move unexpectedly, which
could cause an accident.
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Fuel tank cap
Remove the fuel tank cap by turning it counter-
clockwise.
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5-9
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Fuel
Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank.NOTE:_ (for Europe only)
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different brand
of gasoline or higher octane grade._CAUTION:_ Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of leaded
gasoline will cause severe damage to the en-
gine internal parts such as valves, piston
rings, exhaust system, etc. _
Recommended fuel:
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane number of 91
or higher.
For Australia: Unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
12 L
Reserve:
1.6 L
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5-11 1. Filler tube 2. Fuel level
1. Tube de remplissage 2. Niveau de carburant
1. Tubo de llenado 2. Nivel de combustible
WARNING
_

Do not overfill the fuel tank. Fuel expands
when it heats up. If the fuel tank is over-
filled, fuel could spill out due to heat from
the engine or the sun.


Be careful not to spill fuel, especially on
the engine or exhaust pipe which can
cause a fire and severe injury. Wipe up any
spilled fuel immediately.


Do not refuel right after the engine has
been running and is still very hot.


Be sure the fuel tank cap is closed secure-
ly.
_
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8-91
EBU00440Troubleshooting chart1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “OFF”.Remove the
fuel pipe. No fuel.Fuel cock
clogged.
Clean fuel
cock. Some fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “RES”.Restart engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use electric starter to
see if there is
compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove plug and
check electrode.WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark good.Ignition system
normal.
Spark weak.
Adjust plug gap
or replace plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check fluid, recharge,
check connections.Check fuel
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10-3
Quantity:
Periodic oil change (engine oil)
Periodic oil change
(engine oil with oil filter replacement)
Total amount1.5 L
1.6 L
1.8 L
Final gear oil:
Type SAE80API “GL-4” Hypoid Gear Oil
Quantity
Total amount 0.27 L
Air filter: Dry type element
Fuel:
Type For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline
For Australia: Unleaded gasoline only
Tank capacity 12 L
Reserve amount 1.6 LModel YFM250X
CAUTION:Be sure to use motor oils that do not contain anti-
friction modifiers. Passenger car motor oils (often
labeled “Energy Conserving II”) contain anti-fric-
tion additives which will cause clutch and/or
starter clutch slippage, resulting in reduced com-
ponent life and poor engine performance.
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