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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE/LUBRICATION
ITEM ROUTINEINITIAL EVERY
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months6 
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Valves*•Check valve clearance. 
•Adjust if necessary.
Spark plug•Check condition. 
•Adjust gap and clean.
•Replace if necessary.Air filter•Clean. 
•Replace if necessary.Every 20–40 hours
(More often in wet or dusty areas.)
Carburetor*•Check idle speed/starter operation.
•Adjust if necessary.Cylinder head breather 
system*•Check breather hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Exhaust system*•Check for leakage.
•Retighten if necessary.
•Replace gasket if necessary.Fuel line*•Check fuel hose for cracks or damage.
•Replace if necessary.Engine oil
•Replace (Warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter
•Clean.Engine oil strainer
•Clean.Final gear oil•Check oil level/oil leakage. 
•Replace.Front brake*•Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-8.
•Correct if necessary.Rear brake*•Check operation. 
•Adjust if necessary.Clutch*•Check operation. 
•Adjust if necessary.U4XE64.book  Page 7  Thursday, May 30, 2002  1:49 PM 
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Air filter: Dry type element
Fuel:
Type For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
For Australia: Unleaded gasoline only
Tank capacity 12 L
Reserve amount 1.6 L
Carburetor:
Type / manufacturer BST34/1/MIKUNI
Spark plug:
Type / manufacturer DR7EA / NGK
Gap 0.6–0.7 mm
Clutch type: Wet, centrifugal automatic
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 73/22 (3.318)
Secondary reduction system Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio 19/18 
× 46/11 (4.414)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed forward, 1-speed reverse
Operation Left foot operationModel YFM250X
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