2005 YAMAHA BRUIN 250 check engine

8-23 1. Oil filter element cover 2. Adjusting nut
1. Couvercle de l’élément du filtre à huile 2.Écrou de réglage
1. Cubierta del elemento del filtro de aceite
2. Tuerca de ajuste
1. Engine oil filter element 2. O-ring
1.Élément du filtre à huile de moteur 2. Joint torique
1. Elemento del filtro de aceite de motor
2. Junta tórica
7. Remove the oil filter element cover and oil fil-
ter element.NOTE:_ To remove or install the oil filter element cover and
oil filter element, move the select lever safety sys-
tem cable away from the cover. _CAUTION:_ Do not loosen the adjusting nuts shown when
removing the oil filter element cover or oil filter
element. _8. Clean the oil strainer and oil filter element
with solvent.
9. Check the O-ring for damage and replace it if
necessary.NOTE:_ Make sure the O-ring is seated properly. _
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8-29 1. Bolt A (× 6) 2. Bolt B (× 2)
1. Boulon A (× 6) 2. Boulon B (× 2)
1. Perno A (× 6) 2. Perno B (× 2)
14. Start the engine, and then let it idle for seve-
ral minutes while checking it for oil leakage. If
oil is leaking, immediately turn the engine off
and check for the cause.
15. Turn the engine off, and then check the oil
level and correct it if necessary.
16. Install the footboard by installing the bolts,
and then tightening them to the specified
torque.
17. Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See page
8-67.) Tightening torque:
Footboard bolt A:
3.8 Nm (0.38 m·kgf)
Footboard bolt B:
6.5 Nm (0.65 m·kgf)
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7. Tap the air filter element lightly to remove
most of the dust and dirt. Blow out the re-
maining dirt with compressed air as shown. If
the air filter element is damaged, replace it.NOTE:_ Check the foam cover for damage and replace it if
necessary. _8. Install the foam cover onto the air filter ele-
ment.
9. Install the air filter element.
10. Install the air filter case cover by fastening the
holders.
11. Install the seat.NOTE:_ The air filter element should be cleaned every 20–
40 hours. It should be cleaned more often if the
ATV is operated in extremely dusty areas. Each
time air filter element maintenance is performed,
check the air inlet to the air filter case for obstruc-
tions. Check the air filter element rubber joint to the
carburetor and manifold fittings for an airtight seal.
Tighten all fittings securely to avoid the possibility
of unfiltered air entering the engine. _
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EBU00440Troubleshooting chart
1. Fuel
Check if there is fuel
in the fuel tank.There is fuel.Turn the fuel cock
lever to “OFF”.
Turn the fuel cock
lever to “ON”. Remove the
fuel hose. No fuel.
Clean fuel
cock. Some fuel.Turn the fuel
cock to “RES”.Restart engine.
No fuel.Supply fuel.
2. Compression
Use electric starter to
see if there is
compression.There is compression.
Compression normal.
No compression.Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect.
3. Ignition
Remove spark plug and
check electrodes.
WetWipe clean with dry cloth.
DryAttach spark plug cap and
ground to chassis.Use the
electric starter.Spark good.Ignition system
normal.
Spark weak.
Adjust plug gap
or replace plug. No spark.
Ask a Yamaha dealer to
inspect. 4. Battery
Use electric starter.Engine turns over
quickly.Battery good.
Engine turns over
slowly.Check fluid, recharge,
check connections.Check fuel
flow.
Fuel cock
clogged.
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