2005 YAMAHA WR 250F oil

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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous; they can cause
loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always oper-
ate the machine in a well-venti-
lated area.
CAUTION:
The carburetor on this machine
has a built-in accelerator pump.
Therefore, when starting the
engine, do not operate the throt-
tle or the spark plug will foul.
Unlike a two-stroke engine, this
engine cannot be kick started
when the throttle is open
because the kickstarter may
kick back. Also, if the throttle is
open the air/fuel mixture may be
too lean for the engine to start.
Before starting the machine,
perform the checks in the pre-
operation check list.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to “AIR FILTER CLEAN-
ING” section in the CHAPTER 3,
apply the foam-air-filter oil or its
equivalent to the element. (Excess
oil in the element may adversely
affect engine starting.)
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
NOTE:This model is equipped with an igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. The
engine can be started under the fol-
lowing conditions.
When the transmission is in neu-
tral.
When the clutch is disengaged
with the transmission in any posi-
tion. However, it is recommended
to shift into neutral before starting
the engine.
MISE EN MARCHE ET
RODAGE
AVERTISSEMENT
Ne jamais démarrer ou faire tourner
le moteur dans un endroit clos. Les
gaz d’échappement sont nocifs et peu-
vent entraîner très rapidement un éva-
nouissement, voire la mort. Toujours
faire tourner le moteur dans un
endroit bien ventilé.
ATTENTION:
Le carburateur de cette moto est
équipé d’une pompe de reprise inté-
grée. Par conséquent, on ne donnera
pas de gaz en démarrant le moteur
sous peine de noyer la bougie.
A la différence d’un moteur deux
temps, ce moteur ne peut pas être
démarré au kick lorsque le papillon
est ouvert parce que le kick risque
de revenir brutalement. De même, si
le papillon est ouvert, le mélange
air/carburant risque d’être trop
pauvre pour permettre le démar-
rage du moteur.
Avant de mettre le moteur en mar-
che, effectuer les contrôles repris
dans la liste “Contrôles et entretiens
avant utilisation”.
MAINTENANCE DU FILTRE A AIR
Comme indiqué à la section “NET-
TOYAGE DU FILTRE A AIR” du
CHAPITRE 3, appliquer l’huile pour fil-
tre à air mousse ou une huile équivalente
sur la cartouche de filtre. (Un excès
d’huile dans la cartouche peut rendre le
démarrage du moteur plus difficile.)
MISE EN MARCHE A FROID
N.B.:
Ce modèle est équipé d’un coupe-circuit
d’allumage. Il est possible de démarrer le
moteur dans les conditions suivantes.
Lorsque la boîte de vitesses est au
point mort.
En débrayant, dans n’importe quelle
position de la boîte de vitesses. Il est
toutefois recommandé de revenir au
point mort avant de démarrer le
moteur.
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
MISE EN MARCHE ET RODAGE

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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Exhaust system Silencer to rear frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front fork Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear Installation of rear
shock absorberRear shock absorber to frame
Rear Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
Lubrication system Tightening of oil hose clamp
NOTE:Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 2.
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS

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GEN
INFO
EC1B2001STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60
days or more, some preventive mea-
sures must be taken to avoid deterio-
ration. After cleaning the machine
thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines,
and the carburetor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a
tablespoon of SAE 10W-30
motor oil in the spark plug hole,
and reinstall the plug. With the
engine stop switch pushed in,
kick the engine over several
times to coat the cylinder walls
with oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it
thoroughly with solvent, and
lubricate it. Reinstall the chain or
store it in a plastic bag tied to the
frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the
wheels off the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the
exhaust pipe outlet to prevent
moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a
humid or salt-air environment,
coat all exposed metal surfaces
with a film of light oil. Do not
apply oil to rubber parts or the
seat cover.
NOTE:Make any necessary repairs before
the machine is stored.REMISAGE
Si la moto doit être remisée pour 60
jours ou plus, il convient de prendre cer-
taines précautions pour éviter tout
endommagement. Après un nettoyage
complet de la moto, la préparer comme
suit pour le remisage:
1. Vidanger le réservoir de carburant,
le circuit de carburant et la cuve à
niveau constant du carburateur.
2. Déposer la bougie, verser une
cuillère à soupe d’huile moteur SAE
10W-30 dans le trou de bougie et
replacer la bougie. Enfoncer le
coupe-circuit du moteur et lancer
quelques fois le moteur à l’aide de
la pédale de kick afin de répartir
l’huile sur les parois du cylindre.
3. Déposer la chaîne de transmission,
la nettoyer soigneusement à l’aide
d’un solvant puis la graisser.
Remettre en place la chaîne ou la
conserver dans un sachet en plasti-
que (attaché au cadre pour éviter de
l’égarer).
4. Lubrifier tous les câbles de com-
mande.
5. Placer un support sous le cadre afin
de surélever les deux roues.
6. Couvrir la sortie du tuyau d’échap-
pement d’un sachet en plastique
pour empêcher la pénétration
d’humidité.
7. Si la moto doit être remisée dans un
lieu très humide ou exposé à l’air
marin, enduire toutes les surfaces
métalliques extérieures d’une fine
couche d’huile. Ne pas enduire
d’huile les parties en caoutchouc et
la housse de selle.
N.B.:
Effectuer toutes les réparations nécessai-
res avant de remiser la moto.
CLEANING AND STORAGE
NETTOYAGE ET REMISAGE

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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SPEC
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONS
EC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: WR250FT (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5UM8 (USA)
5UM9 (EUROPE)
5UMA (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, ZA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Overall length 2,190 mm (86.22 in) 2,180 mm (85.83 in)
Overall width 830 mm (32.68 in)←
Overall height 1,290 mm (50.79 in) 1,295 mm (50.98 in)
Seat height 985 mm (38.78 in) 990 mm (38.98 in)
Wheelbase 1,470 mm (57.87 in)←
Minimum ground clearance 370 mm (14.57 in) 375 mm (14.76 in)
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 105.5 kg (232.6 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Kick and electric starter
Starting system
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade:
Engine oil (For USA and CDN)
At 5 °C (40 °F) or higher È
Yamalube 4 (20W-40) or SAE 20W-40 type
SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
At 15 °C (60 °F) or lower É
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type
SG motor oil
(Non-Friction modified)
and/or
Yamalube 4-R (15W-50)
(Non-Friction modified)
(Except for USA and CDN)
API “SG” or higher grade
-20
-4-10
140
3010
5020
6830
8640 50
104
122˚CTemp.
˚F
10W-30
10W-40
20W-40
20W-50
15W-40
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.3 L (1.14 Imp qt, 1.37 US qt)
Total amount 1.4 L (1.23 Imp qt, 1.48 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.26 L (1.11 Imp qt, 1.33 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Reserve 1.1 L (0.24 Imp gal, 0.29 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
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: USA, ZA, CDN EUROPE, AUS, NZ
Frame type Semi double cradle←
Caster angle 27.5°27.1°
Trail 121 mm (4.76 in) 117 mm (4.61 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
90/90-21 54R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Size (rear) 100/100-18 59M (For USA, CDN and ZA)
130/90-18 69R (For EUROPE, AUS and NZ)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2, 15 psi)
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Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 305 mm (12.0 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI
Generator system AC magneto
Battery type YTX5L-BS
Battery voltage/capacity 12 V/4 AH
Specific gravity 1.320
Headlight type: Quartz bulb (halogen)
Bulb wattage × quantity:
Headlight 12 V 60/55 W × 1
Taillight 12 V 21/5 W × 1

MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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Piston pin bore inside diameter 16.002 ~ 16.013 mm
(0.6300 ~ 0.6304 in)16.043 mm
(0.6316 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 15.991 ~ 16.000 mm
(0.6296 ~ 0.6299 in)15.971 mm
(0.6288 in)
Piston rings:
Top ring:
Type Barrel ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.90 × 2.75 mm (0.04 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.15 ~ 0.25 mm
(0.006 ~ 0.010 in)0.50 mm
(0.020 in)
Side clearance (installed) 0.030 ~ 0.065 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0026 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
2nd ring:
Type Taper ----
Dimensions (B × T) 0.80 × 2.75 mm (0.03 × 0.11 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.30 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.012 ~ 0.018 in)0.80 mm
(0.031 in)
Side clearance 0.020 ~ 0.055 mm
(0.0008 ~ 0.0022 in)0.12 mm
(0.005 in)
Oil ring:
Dimensions (B × T) 1.50 × 2.25 mm (0.06 × 0.09 in) ----
End gap (installed) 0.10 ~ 0.40 mm
(0.004 ~ 0.016 in)----
Crankshaft:
Crank width “A”55.95 ~ 56.00 mm
(2.203 ~ 2.205 in)----
Runout limit “C”0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Big end side clearance “D”0.15 ~ 0.45 mm
(0.0059 ~ 0.0177 in)0.50 mm
(0.02 in)
Small end free play “F”0.4 ~ 1.0 mm (0.02 ~ 0.04 in) 2.0 mm
(0.08 in) Item Standard Limit
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
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Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Paper type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less
(0.0047 in or less)0.20 mm
(0.008 in)
Side clearance 0.09 ~ 0.17 mm
(0.0035 ~ 0.0067 in)0.24 mm
(0.009 in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03 ~ 0.10 mm
(0.0012 ~ 0.0039 in)0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 107.8 mm (4.2 in) ----
Height 220 mm (8.7 in) ----
Thickness 32 mm (1.26 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2, 15.6 psi) ----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.56 L (0.49 Imp qt, 0.59 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit