2003 YAMAHA BEAR TRACKER 250 Number

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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 ..................................... 4-11
Speed limiter ...................................... 4-13
Front brake lever ............................... 4-15
Rear brake pedal and lever ............... 4-15
Parking brake .................................... 4-17
Shift pedal ......................................... 4-19
Drive select lever ............................... 4-19
Recoil starter ..................................... 4-21
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Fuel tank cap .................................... 4-21
Fuel cock ........................................... 4-23
Starter (choke) .................................. 4-25
Seat.................................................... 4-27
Storage box........................................ 4-31
Front carrier ....................................... 4-31
Rear carrier ........................................ 4-31
Rear shock absorber adjustment ....... 4-33
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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3-3
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Identification number records
Record the key identification number, vehicle iden-
tification number and model label information in
the spaces provided for assistance when ordering
spare parts from a Yamaha dealer or for reference
in case the vehicle is stolen.
1. KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:ACA-02E2. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:ACA-02E3. MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:ACA-01E
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3-5 1. Key identification number
1. Numéro d’identification de la clé
1. Número de identificación de la llave
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Key identification number
The key identification number is stamped on the
key as shown in the following illustration. This
number can be used for ordering a new key.
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3-7 1. Vehicle identification number
1. Numéro d’identification du véhicule
1. Número de identificación del vehículo
1. Vehicle identification number
2. Year of manufucture
1. Numéro d’identification du véhicule
2. Année de production
1. Número de identificación del vehículo
2. Año de fabricación
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Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.
The year of manufacture is listed in the vehicle
identification number as shown in the illustration. NOTE:The vehicle identification number is used to identi-
fy your machine.
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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 internal
engine parts, such as the valves and piston
rings, as well as to the exhaust system. Recommended fuel:
For Europe: Regular unleaded gasoline only
with a research octane number of 91 or high-
er.
For Australia: Unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
Total: 12 L
Reserve: 1.6 L
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