2002 YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 oil

8-21 1. Oil gallery bolt 2. Cloth
1. Boulon de rampe de graissage 2. Chiffon
1. Tornillo del conducto de aceite 2. Trapo
Oil pressure check
1. Put a cloth around the cylinder.
2. Slightly loosen the oil gallery bolt in the cylin-
der head.
3. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil be-
gins to seep from the oil gallery. If no oil
comes out after one minute, turn the engine
off so it will not seize and find the cause.
4. Start the engine and check the oil pressure.
5. After checking, tighten the oil gallery bolt to
the specified torque.CAUTION:_ Be sure to inspect the oil pressure after replac-
ing the engine oil. _
Tightening torque:
Oil gallery bolt:
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf)
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8-23 1. Final gear oil
2. Correct oil level
3. Oil filler bolt
1. Huile de transmission finale
2. Niveau d’huile correct
3. Boulon de l’orifice de remplissage d’huile
1. Aceite de la transmisión final
2. Nivel de aceite exacto
3. Perno de llenado de aceite
EBU00825
Final gear oil
Final gear oil measurement
1. Place the machine on a level place.
2. Remove the oil filler bolt and check the oil lev-
el. It should be up to the brim of the hole. If
the level is low, add oil to raise it to the proper
level.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _3. Install the oil filler bolt and tighten it to the
specified torque.
Final gear oil replacement
1. Remove the final gear case cover.
2. Place the machine on a level place.
3. Place a container under the final gear case to
collect the used oil. Tightening torque:
Oil filler bolt:
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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8-25 1. Drain bolt
1. Boulon de vidange
1. Tapón de vaciado
4. Remove the oil filler bolt and the drain bolt to
drain the oil.
5. Install the drain bolt and tighten it to the spec-
ified torque.
6. Fill the final gear case with oil.CAUTION:_ Be sure no foreign material enters the final
gear case. _
Tightening torque:
Drain bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
Recommended oil:
See page 10-3.
Oil quantity:
Periodic oil change:
0.25 L
Total amount:
0.27 L
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8-27
7. Install the filler bolt and tighten to the speci-
fied torque.
8. Check for oil leakage. If oil leakage is found,
check for the cause.
9. Install the final gear case cover.Tightening torque:
Filler bolt (final gear case):
23 Nm (2.3 m·kgf)
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8-35
3. Pull out the air filter element.
4. Separate the foam cover from the air filter el-
ement.
5. Tap the element lightly to remove most of the
dust and dirt. Blow out the remaining dirt with
compressed air. If the element is damaged,
replace it.
6. Wash the foam cover gently but thoroughly in
water or solvent.
WARNING
_ When using solvent to clean the foam cover,
always use parts cleaning solvent. Never use
low flash point solvents or gasoline to clean
the foam cover because the engine could
catch fire or explode. _7. Squeeze the excess solvent out of the filter
and let it dry.CAUTION:_

Do not twist the foam cover when squeez-
ing it.


Do not add oil to the foam cover.
_8. Inspect the foam cover. If damaged, replace
it.
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8-47 1. Minimum level mark
1. Repère de niveau minimum
1. Marca de nivel mínimo
EBU00755
Brake fluid level inspection
Insufficient brake fluid may let air enter the brake
system, possibly causing the brakes to become in-
effective.
Before riding, check that the brake fluid is above
the lower level and replenish when necessary.
Observe these precautions:
1. When checking the fluid level, make sure the
top of the master cylinder is level by turning
the handlebars.
2. Use only the designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deteriorate,
causing leakage and poor brake perfor-
mance.
3. Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Mixing
fluids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion and lead to poor brake performance.
4. Be careful that water does not enter the mas-
ter cylinder when refilling. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the fluid and
may result in vapor lock. Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4
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8-63
EBU00570
Cable inspection and lubrication
WARNING
_ Inspect cables frequently and replace if dam-
aged. Corrosion can result when the outer cov-
ering of control cables becomes damaged.
Cables can also become frayed or kinked. Op-
eration of controls could be restricted, which
could cause an accident or injury. _Lubricate the inner cables and the cable ends. If
the cables do not operate smoothly, ask a Yamaha
dealer to replace them.
Recommended lubricant:
Engine oil
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8-73
WARNING
Battery electrolyte is poisonous and danger-
ous, causing severe burns, etc. It contains sul-
furic acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or
clothing.
Antidote:
EXTERNAL: Flush with water.
INTERNAL: Drink large quantities of water or
milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg
or vegetable oil. Call a physician immediately.
EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention. Batteries produce
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame, ciga-
rettes or other sources of ignition away. Venti-
late when charging or using in an enclosed
space. Always shield your eyes when working
near batteries. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHIL-
DREN.
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