2002 YAMAHA WR 250F oil change

6. GASOLINE CAN CAUSE INJURY.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale excess gasoline vapors, or
allow any gasoline to get into your
eyes, contact a doctor immediately. If
any gasoline spills onto your skin or
clothing, immediately wash skin areas
with soap and water, and change your
clothes.
7. ONLY OPERATE THE MACHINE IN AN
AREA WITH ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION.
Never start the engine or let it run for
any length of time in an enclosed area.
Exhaust fumes are poisonous. These
fumes contain carbon monoxide,
which by itself is odorless and color-
less. Carbon monoxide is a dangerous
gas which can cause unconscious-
ness or can be lethal.
8. PARK THE MACHINE CAREFULLY;
TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Always turn off the engine if you are
going to leave the machine. Do not
park the machine on a slope or soft
ground as it may fall over.
9. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUF-
FLER, AND OIL TANK WILL BE VERY
HOT AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RUN.
Be careful not to touch them or to
allow any clothing item to contact
them during inspection or repair.
10. PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE
BEFORE TRANSPORTING IT.
When transporting the machine in
another vehicle, always be sure it is
properly secured and in an upright
position and that the fuel cock is in
the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.

GEN
INFO

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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1
Clutch lever
2
Decompression lever
3
Trip meter
4
Light switch
5
Front brake lever
6
Throttle grip
7
Radiator cap
8
Fuel tank cap
9
Oil tank cap
0
Engine stop switch
A
Taillight
B
Kickstarter crank
C
Fuel tank
D
Headlight
E
Radiator
F
Coolant drain bolt
G
Rear brake pedal
H
Valve joint
I
Fuel cock
J
Cold starter knob
K
Hot starter knob (red)
L
Drive chain
M
Air filter
N
Shift pedal
O
Front fork
NOTE:


The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.

Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.5 L (1.32 Imp qt, 1.59 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.6 L (1.41 Imp qt, 1.69 US qt)
Total amount 1.7 L (1.50 Imp qt, 1.80 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 12 L (2.64 Imp gal, 3.17 US gal)
(For USA and CDN)
8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
(Except for USA and CDN)
Reserve 1.6 L (0.35 Imp gal, 0.42 US gal)
(For USA and CDN)
1.4 L (0.31 Imp gal, 0.37 US gal)
(Except for USA and CDN)
Carburetor:
Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK
U24ESR-N/DENSO
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 57/17 (3.353)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 52/13 (4.000)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 31/13 (2.385)
2nd 28/16 (1.750)
3rd 28/21 (1.333)
4th 25/24 (1.042)
5th 22/27 (0.815)
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.1˚
Trail 117.4 mm (4.62 in)

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INSP
ADJ

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the
required maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in
maintaining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third race
or
500 km
(300 mi)Every
fifth race
or
1,000 km
(600 mi)
As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
Inspect
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OIL FILTER ELEMENT, OIL STRAINER
Clean
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VALVES
Check the valve clearances.
Inspect
Replace
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The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear.
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
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Check the free length and
the tilt.
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
Replace
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Check for scratches and
wear.
CAMSHAFTS
Inspect
Replace
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Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS, TIMING
CHAIN
Inspect
Replace
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Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage.
PISTON
Inspect
Clean
Replace
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Inspect crack
Remove carbon
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
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Check ring end gap
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
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CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
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Remove carbon
Change gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
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Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
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Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
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INSP
ADJ
ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
7. If the oil filter is to be replaced during this
oil change, remove the following parts
and reinstall them.
8. Install:
Copper washer 1
Oil strainer (frame) 2
Oil hose 3
Bolt (oil hose) 4
Oil hose clamp 5
Lower engine bracket
9. Install:
Copper washer
Oil filter element drain bolt
Crankcase oil drain bolt
Frame oil drain bolt
10. Fill:
Engine oil
11. Check:
Oil leakage
12. Install:
Oil tank cap
13. Check:
Engine oil level Replacement steps:
Remove the oil filter element cover 1 and
oil filter element 2.
Check the O-rings 3, if cracked or dam-
aged, replace them with a new one.
Install the oil filter element and oil filter ele-
ment cover.
T R..
Oil filter element cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L (1.50 Imp qt, 1.80 US qt)
Periodic oil change:
1.5 L (1.32 Imp qt, 1.59 US qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L (1.41 Imp qt, 1.69 US qt)
T R..90 Nm (9.0 m · kg, 65 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)

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INSP
ADJREAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION/REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER SPRING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
EC36K000
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Swingarm smooth action
Abnormal noise/unsmooth action →
Grease the pivoting points or repair the
pivoting points.
Damage/oil leakage → Replace.
EC36M013
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER SPRING
PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the
suitable stand under the engine.
2. Remove:
Rear frame
3. Loosen:
Locknut 1
4. Adjust:
Spring preload
By turning the adjuster 2.
* For EUROPE
** For AUS, NZ and ZA
NOTE:
Be sure to remove all dirt and mud from
around the locknut and adjuster before
adjustment.
The length of the spring (installed) changes
1.5 mm (0.06 in) per turn of the adjuster.
CAUTION:
Never attempt to turn the adjuster beyond
the maximum or minimum setting.
5. Tighten:
Locknut
6. Install:
Rear frame Stiffer →Increase the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 in.)
Softer →Decrease the spring preload.
(Turn the adjuster 2 out.)
Spring length (installed) a:
Standard length Extent of adjustment
244 mm (9.61 in)
* 247 mm (9.72 in)
** 243.5 mm (9.59 in)240.5 ~ 258.5 mm
(9.47 ~ 10.18 in)
T R..29 Nm (2.9 m · kg, 21 ft · lb)

ENG
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EMBRAYAGE
KUPPLUNG
FRIZIONE
Reibscheiben
1. Messen:
Reibscheibenstärke
Unvorschriftsmäßig → Die
Reibscheiben im Satz
erneuern.
Die Reibscheiben an vier
Stellen messen.
Kupplungsscheiben
1. Messen:
Verzug der Kupplungsschei-
ben
Unvorschriftsmäßig →
Kupplungsscheiben im Satz
erneuern.
Eine Richtplatte 1 und eine
Fühlerlehre 2 verwenden.
Reibscheibenstärke
2,9–3,1 mm
2,7 mm
Verzugsgrenze
0,1 mm
Druckhebel
1. Kontrollieren:
Druckhebelwelle 1
Verschleiß/Beschädigung →
Erneuern.
Druckstangen
1. Kontrollieren:
Druckstange 1 1
Lager 2
Unterlegscheibe 3
Druckstange 2 4
Kugel 5
Verschleiß/Beschädigung/
Verbiegung → Erneuern. Disque de friction
1. Mesurer:
Epaisseur de disque de friction
Hors-spécification → Changer
tous les disques de friction.
Mesurer chaque disque en qua-
tre endroits.
Disque d’embrayage
1. Mesurer:
Voile de disque d’embrayage
Hors spécification → Rampla-
cer tous les disques
d’embrayage.
Utiliser une plaque à surfacer
1 et une jauge d’épaisseur 2.
Epaisseur de disque de
friction:
2,9 à 3,1 mm
(0,114 à 0,122 in)
: 2,7 mm
(0,106 in)
Limite de déformation:
0,1 mm (0,004 in)
Levier de poussée
1. Contrôler:
Arbre de levier de poussée 1
Usure/endommagement →
Ramplacer.
Tige de poussée
1. Contrôler:
Tige de poussée 1 1
Roulement 2
Rondelle 3
Tige de poussée 2 4
Bille 5
Usure/endommagement/défor-
mation → Ramplacer.Disco conduttore
1. Misurare:
Spessore del disco conduttore
Fuori specifica → Sostituire in
blocco il disco conduttore.
Misurare tutti i quattro punti.
Disco condotto
1. Misurare:
Deformazione del disco con-
dotto
Fuori specifica → Sostituire in
blocco il disco condotto.
Utilizzare un piano di riscon-
tro 1 ed uno spessimetro 2.
Spessore del disco condut-
tore:
2,9 ~ 3,1 mm
(0,114 ~ 0,122 in)
: 2,7 mm
(0,106 in)
Limite di deformazione:
0,1 mm (0,004 in)
Alberino della leva spingente
1. Ispezionare:
Alberino della leva spingente
1
Usura/danno → Sostituire.
Asta di punteria
1. Ispezionare:
Asta di punteria 1 1
Cuscinetto 2
Rondella 3
Asta di punteria 2 4
Sfera 5
Usura/danno/flessioni → Sosti-
tuire.

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ENG

OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
REMOVAL POINTS
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:

Impeller
1


Washer
2


Impeller shaft
3

NOTE:

Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats
a
with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:

It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:

Bearing
1

2. Remove:

Oil seal
1

INSPECTION
Oil delivery pipe
1. Inspect:

Oil delivery pipe
1

Bend/damage
→
Replace.
Clogged
→
Blow.