2006 YAMAHA BRUIN 250 clutch

OPERATION ............................................6-1
Starting a cold engine ...........................6-3
Starting a warm engine ........................6-9
Warming up ..........................................6-9
Drive select lever operation and
reverse driving ..................................6-11
Shifting ................................................6-15
To start out and accelerate .................6-17
To decelerate ......................................6-19
Engine break-in ...................................6-21
Parking ...............................................6-23
Parking on a slope ..............................6-25
Accessories and loading ....................6-27
RIDING YOUR ATV..................................7-1
Getting to know your ATV .....................7-3
Ride with care and good judgement .....7-5
Be careful where you ride ...................7-27
Turning your ATV ................................7-41
Climbing uphill.....................................7-47
Riding downhill ....................................7-57
Crossing a slope .................................7-61
Crossing through shallow water ..........7-65
Riding over rough terrain ....................7-71
Sliding and skidding ............................7-73
What to do if ........................................7-77
What to do...........................................7-77
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ......................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ................. 8-3
Periodic maintenance/lubrication.......... 8-7
Engine oil and oil filter element........... 8-17
Final gear oil ....................................... 8-31
Spark plug inspection ......................... 8-37
Air filter element cleaning ................... 8-43
Carburetor adjustment ....................... 8-49
Idle speed adjustment ........................ 8-51
Valve clearance adjustment .............. 8-53
Throttle lever adjustment ................... 8-53
Select lever safety system cable
adjustment ........................................ 8-55
Front brake pad check ........................ 8-55
Rear brake shoe inspection ............... 8-57
Brake fluid level check ........................ 8-59
Brake fluid replacement ...................... 8-61
Front brake lever free play.................. 8-63
Adjusting the brake pedal and rear
brake lever........................................ 8-65
Adjusting the rear brake light switch ... 8-73
Clutch adjustment ............................... 8-75
Cable inspection and lubrication......... 8-77
Brake lever and brake pedal
lubrication ........................................ 8-79
Steering shaft lubrication .................... 8-81
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3-1
EBU00032
1-DESCRIPTION AND MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION1. Storage compartment
2. Air filter case
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Front brake fluid reservoir
5. Brake pedal
6. Clutch adjusting bolt
7. Engine oil filter element
8. Rear brake light switch
9. Headlight
10. Fuel cock
11. Recoil starter
12. Fuses
13. Battery
14. Tail/brake light15. Rear shock absorber
spring preload adjusting
ring
16. Engine oil drain bolt
17. Shift pedal
18. Rear brake lever
19. Handlebar switches
20. Parking brake
21. Horn switch
22. Starter (choke)
23. Drive select lever
24. Main switch
25. Fuel tank cap
26. Throttle lever
27. Front brake leverNOTE:The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the figures of this
manual.
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5-13
EBU10842
Engine oil
Make sure the engine oil is at the specified level.
Add oil as necessary. (See pages 8-17–8-29.)CAUTION:_

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil type and quantity:
See page 10-2.
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6-15 1. Shift pedal N. Neutral position
1. Pédale de sélection N. Point mort
1. Pedal del cambio N. Punto muerto
EBU02000
Shifting
This model has a 5-speed forward transmission
with centrifugal automatic clutch. The transmission
allows you to control the amount of power you
have available at a given speed or for starting ac-
celerating, climbing, etc. To shift into neutral, re-
turn the throttle lever to its original position and
repeatedly depress the shift pedal until it stops.CAUTION:_ Do not coast for long periods with the engine
off, and do not tow the machine a long dis-
tance. Even with gears in neutral, the transmis-
sion is only properly lubricated when the
engine is running. Inadequate lubrication may
damage the transmission. _
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7-37
With the engine idling, lift the shift pedal to the 1st
gear position and then release the parking brake.
Apply the throttle slowly and smoothly. The centrif-
ugal clutch will engage and you will start to accel-
erate. Once the ATV has attained adequate
speed, release the throttle and lift the shift pedal to
the 2nd gear position. Release the shift pedal and
apply the throttle smoothly. Use this same proce-
dure as you move into the higher gears. Be sure to
coordinate the use of the throttle and shift pedal
properly. If the throttle is applied too abruptly or if
the throttle is not released during shifting, or if the
shift pedal is not released before applying the
throttle, the front wheels may lift off the ground re-
sulting in a loss of directional control. Avoid higher
speeds until you are thoroughly familiar with the
operation of your ATV.CAUTION:_ Do not shift gears without releasing the throt-
tle. Damage to the engine or drive train may oc-
cur. _
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8-8
Engine oil
Replace (Warm engine before draining).Engine oil filter element
Clean.Engine oil strainer
Clean.Final gear oilCheck oil level/oil leakage.
Replace.Front brake*Check operation/fluid leakage/see NOTE page 8-9.
Correct if necessary.Rear brake*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Select lever safety
system cable*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Clutch*Check operation.
Adjust if necessary.Wheels*Check balance/damage/runout.
Repair if necessary.Wheel bearings*Check bearing assemblies for looseness/damage.
Replace if damaged.Front and rear
suspension*Check operation.
Correct if necessary.Steering system*Check operation/Replace if damaged.
Check toe-in/Adjust if necessary.Steering shaft*Lubricate every 6 months with lithium-soap-based grease
(all-purpose grease).Fittings and fasteners*Check all chassis fittings and fasteners.
Correct if necessary.
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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8-27
13. Add the specified amount of the recommend-
ed engine oil, then install and tighten the en-
gine oil filler cap.CAUTION:_

In order to prevent clutch slippage (since
the engine oil also lubricates the clutch),
do not mix any chemical additives. Do not
use oils with a diesel specification of “CD”
or oils of a higher quality than specified. In
addition, do not use oils labeled “ENERGY
CONSERVING II” or higher.


Make sure that no foreign material enters
the crankcase.
_
Recommended engine oil:
See page 10-2.
Oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.50 L
With oil filter element removal:
1.60 L
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8-75 1. Locknut 2. Adjusting bolt
a. Decrease b. Increase
1. Contre-écrou 2. Boulon de réglage
a. Réduire b. Augmenter
1. Contratuerca 2. Perno de ajuste
a. Reducir b. Incrementar
EBU15470
Clutch adjustment
1. Remove the footboard. (See page 8-21.)
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. Slowly turn the adjusting bolt counterclock-
wise until resistance is felt. Then, turn it
1/8 turn clockwise.
4. Tighten the locknut to specification.NOTE:_ Turn the adjusting bolt counterclockwise to de-
crease the clutch free play and turn it clockwise to
increase the free play. _5. Install the footboard. Tightening torque:
15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf)
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