2009 YAMAHA WR 250F engine

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SWINGARM
SWINGARM
REMOVING THE SWINGARMOrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine. Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Brake hose holder Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Rear brake caliper Refer to "FRONT BRAKE AND REAR
BRAKE" section.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal backward.
Drive chain
1 Drive chain support 1
2 Lower chain tensioner 1
3 Bolt (rear shock absorber-relay arm) 1 Hold the swingarm.
4 Bolt (connecting rod) 1
5Pivot shaft 1
6 Swingarm 1

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBEROrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine. Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and side cover Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
Silencer Refer to "REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to "CHANGING THE COOLANT" sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off valve-air filter case) Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Cylinder head breather hose Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Battery Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Disconnect the starter relay coupler.
Starter motor lead Disconnect at the starter relay side.
1 Locking tie 4

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of Yamaha motorcycles
(e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.) Those who have little knowledge and skill concerning servicing are request-
ed not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to
servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS1. Headlight
2. Multi-function display
3. Engine stop switch
4. Clutch switch
5. Diode
6. Starter relay diode
7. Throttle position sensor
8. Starter relay
9. Fuse
10. Starting circuit cut-off relay
11. CDI unit 12. Taillight
13. Neutral switch
14. Starter motor
15. AC magneto
16. Rectifier/regulator
17. Ignition coil
18. Spark plug
19. Start switch
20. Main switch
21. Speed sensor
22. Battery

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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM
1. Headlight
2. Multi-function display
3. Engine stop switch
4. Clutch switch
5. Diode
6. Starter relay diode
7. Throttle position sensor
8. Starter relay
9. Fuse
10. Starting circuit cut-off relay
11. CDI unit
12. Taillight
13. Neutral switch
14. Starter motor
15. AC magneto
16. Rectifier/regulator
17. Ignition coil
18. Spark plug
19. Start switch
20. Main switch
21. Speed sensor
22. Battery
*1: For USA, CDN and EUROPE
*2: For AUS, NZ and ZACOLOR CODE
BBlack
Br Brown
Ch Chocolate
Dg Dark green
GGreen
Gy Gray
LBlue
OOrange
RRed
Sb Sky blue
WWhite
Y Yellow
B/L Black/Blue
B/W Black/White
L/B Blue/Black
L/R Blue/Red
L/Y Blue/Yellow
L/W Blue/White
R/B Red/Black
R/W Red/White


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IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to ignition system failure
and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*1 marked: Refer to "CHECKING THE FUSE" section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
• Remove the following parts before inspection.
1. Seat
2. Fuel tank
• Use the following special tools in this inspection.
*1 Check fuse. No good→Replace fuse and check wire harness.
OK ↓
*2 Check battery. No good→Recharge or replace.
OK ↓
Spark gap test Spark→ *3 Clean or replace spark plug.
No spark ↓
Check entire ignition system for connection.
(couplers, leads and ignition coil) No good
→
Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check engine stop switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check main switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check ignition coil. (primary coil and secondary
coil) No good
→
Replace.
OK ↓
Check AC magneto. (pickup coil) No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check neutral switch. No good→Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester: YM-34487
Ignition checker: 90890-06754
Pocket tester: YU-3112-C/90890-03112

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IGNITION SYSTEM
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the ignition coil from spark plug.
2. Remove the ignition coil cap.
3. Connect the dynamic spark tester
"1" (ignition checker "2") as
shown.
• Ignition coil "3"
• Spark plug "4"
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
4. Kick the kickstarter crank.
5. Check the ignition spark gap.
6. Start engine, and increase spark gap until misfire occurs. (for USA
and CDN only)
CHECKING THE COUPLERS,
LEADS AND IGNITION COIL
CONNECTION
1. Check: • Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit
→ Repair or replace.
• Ignition coil and spark plug as
they are fitted
Push in the ignition coil until it
closely contacts the spark plug
hole in the cylinder head cover. CHECKING THE ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Engine stop switch conduction
Not conductive while it is pushed →
Replace.
Conductive while it is freed →Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to " Ω
× 1".
2. Inspect:
• Rubber part "a"Tears/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE MAIN SWITCH
1. Inspect: • Main switch conduction
Not conductive while the main switch
is moved to "ON" →Replace.
Conductive while the main switch is
moved to "OFF" →Replace.
Set the tester selection position to
"Ω×1".
2. Inspect:
• Main switch indicator lightUse 12 V battery.
Indicator light does not come on →
Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Rubber part "a"Tears/damage →Replace.
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL
1. Remove the ignition coil cap.
2. Inspect: • Primary coil resistanceOut of specification →Replace.
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) lead →Black lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Result Conductive (while the
engine stop switch is
pushed)
Tester (+) lead →Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Brown lead "2"
Result Conductive (while the
main switch is moved
to "ON")
Battery (+) lead →Red/Black lead
"1"
Battery (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Tester (+) lead →Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Primary
coil resis- tance Tester se-
lector posi- tion
0.08–0.10
Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) Ω × 1

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ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
3. Inspect:• Secondary coil resistanceOut of specification →Replace.
4. Inspect: • Sealed portion of ignition coil "a"
• Spark plug terminal pin "b"
• Threaded portion of spark plug "c"Wear →Replace.
CHECKING THE AC MAGNETO
1. Inspect: • Pickup coil resistanceOut of specification →Replace. CHECKING THE NEUTRAL
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Neutral switch conduction
Not conductive while it is in neutral →
Replace.
Conductive while it is engaged →Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to " Ω
× 1".
CHECKING THE CDI UNIT
Check all electrical components. If no
fault is found, replace the CDI unit.
Then check the electrical compo-
nents again.
ELECTRIC STARTING
SYSTEM
STARTING CIRCUIT CUT-OFF
SYSTEM OPERATION
If the main switch is set to "ON", the
starter motor can only operate if at
least one of the following conditions is
met:
• The transmission is in neutral (the neutral switch is closed).
• The clutch lever is pulled to the han- dlebar (the clutch switch is closed).
The starting circuit cut-off relay pre-
vents the starter motor from operating
when neither of these conditions has
been met. In this instance, the start-
ing circuit cut-off relay is open so cur-
rent cannot reach the starter motor.
When at least one of the above con-
ditions has been met the starting cir-
cuit cut-off relay is closed and the
engine can be started by pressing the
start switch.
WHEN THE TRANSMISSION IS IN
NEUTRAL
WHEN THE CLUTCH LEVER IS
PULLED TO THE HANDLEBAR 1. Battery
2. Main fuse
3. Main switch
4. Starting circuit cut-off relay
5. Start switch
6. Diode
7. Clutch switch
8. Neutral switch
9. Starter relay
10. Starter motor
Tester (+) lead
→Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Spark plug termi-
nal "2"
Secondary coil resis- tance Tester se-
lector posi- tion
4.6–6.8
k Ωat 20 °C
(68 °F) k
Ω × 1
Tester (+) lead →Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →White lead "2"
Pickup coil resistance Tester se-
lector posi- tion
248–372 Ω
at 20 °C (68
°F) Ω × 100
Tester (+) lead
→Sky blue lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Ground "2"
Result Conductive (while gear
is in neutral)

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CHARGING SYSTEM
CHECKING THE COUPLERS AND
LEADS CONNECTION
1. Check:• Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit
→ Repair or replace.
CHECKING THE CHARGING
VOLTAGE
1. Start the engine.
2. Inspect: • Charging voltageOut of specification →If no failure
is found in checking the source
coil resistance, replace the rectifi-
er/regulator.
3. Inspect: • Charging coil resistanceOut of specification →Replace.
Tester (+) lead
→Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Charging voltage Tester se-
lector posi- tion
14.0–15.0 V at 5,000 r/ min DCV-20
Tester (+) lead →White lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Ground "2"
Charging
coil resis- tance Tester se-
lector posi- tion
0.288–0.432 Ω at 20 °C
(68 °F) Ω × 1