2005 YAMAHA BRUIN 250 brake light

6-11 1. Drive select lever
a. F (Foward)
b. R (Reverse)
1. Levier de présélection
a. F (Marche avant)
b. R (Marche arrière)
1. Palanca de selección de gama
a. F (Marcha adelante)
b. R (Marcha atrás)
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Drive select lever operation and reverse
drivingCAUTION:_ Before shifting, you must stop the ATV and re-
turn the throttle lever to its closed position,
otherwise the transmission may be damaged. _NOTE:_ When shifting into reverse, the transmission must
be in first gear. _1. Bring the ATV to a complete stop and return
the throttle lever to the closed position.
2. Apply the brake pedal.
3. Shift the transmission into first gear.
4. Move the drive select lever toward the “R” po-
sition until it completely stops.NOTE:_ When in reverse, the reverse indicator light should
be on. If the light does not come on, ask a Yamaha
dealer to inspect the ATV. _
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8-9 * It is recommended that these items be serviced by a Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:

Recommended brake fluid: DOT 4


Brake fluid replacement:
When disassembling the master cylinder or caliper, replace the brake fluid. Normally check the
brake fluid level and add fluid as required.
On the inner parts of the master cylinder and caliper, replace the oil seals every two years.
Replace the brake hoses every four years, or if cracked or damaged.
Battery*Check specific gravity.
Check that the breather hose is routed correctly.
Correct if necessary.Lights and switches*Check operation.
Adjust headlight beams.
ITEM ROUTINEWhichever
comes firstINITIAL EVERY
month136612
km
(mi)320
(200)1,200
(750)2,400
(1,500)2,400
(1,500)4,800
(3,000)
hours 20 75 150 150 300
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8-73 1. Rear brake light switch
2. Adjusting nut
1. Contacteur de feu stop sur frein arrière
2.Écrou de réglage
1. Interruptor de la luz de freno trasero
2. Tuerca de ajuste
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Adjusting the rear brake light switch
The rear brake light switch, which is activated by
the brake pedal and rear brake lever, is properly
adjusted when the brake light comes on just be-
fore braking takes effect. If necessary, adjust the
brake light switch as follows.
1. Remove the footboard. (See page 8-21.)
2. Turn the adjusting nut while holding the rear
brake light switch in place. To make the brake
light come on earlier, turn the adjusting nut in
direction
a. To make the brake light come on
later, turn the adjusting nut in direction
b.
3. Install the footboard.
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8-99 1. Adjusting screw
1. Vis de réglage
1. Tornillo de ajuste
1. Bulb holder
1. Fixation d’ampoule
1. Portabombilla
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Headlight beam adjustmentCAUTION:
It is advisable to have a Yamaha dealer make
this adjustment. To raise the beam, turn the adjusting screw in
direction
a.
To lower the beam, turn the adjusting screw in
direction
b.
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Tail/brake light bulb replacement
1. Remove the bulb holder (together with the
bulb) by turning it counterclockwise.
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Brake:
Front brake type Dual disk brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Drum brake
Operation Left hand and right foot operation
Suspension:
Fr on t S tr ut
Rear Swingarm (monocross)
Shock absorber:
Front Coil spring / Oil damper
Rear Coil spring / Oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front 125.0 mm
Rear 135.0 mm
Electrical:
Ignition system DC. CDI
Generator system A.C. magneto
Battery type / voltage, capacity CB14A-A2/12 V 14.0 Ah
Headlight type: IncandescenceModel YFM250B
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10-6
Bulb voltage, wattage
× quantity:
Headlight 12 V 30/30.0 W
× 2
Tail/brake light 12 V 5/21.0 W
× 1
Indicator light:
Neutral 12 V 1.7 W
× 1
Reverse 12 V 1.7 W × 1
Fuse: 20.0 AModel YFM250B
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