2009 YAMAHA WR 250F charging

7-3
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

7-6
ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the starter motor will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*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: Refer to "CHECKING THE MAIN SWITCH" section.
*4 marked: Refer to "CHECKING THE NEUTRAL SWITCH" section.
• Remove the following parts before inspection.
1. Seat
2. Rear fender
• Use 12 V battery in this inspection.
• 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 ↓
Check each coupler and wire connection. No good →Repair or replace.
OK ↓
*3 Check main switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check starter motor operation. No good→Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check starting circuit cut-off relay. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check starter relay. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
*4 Check neutral switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check clutch switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check diode. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check start switch. No good→Replace.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112

7-13
CHARGING SYSTEM
CHARGING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the battery is not charged, use the following inspection steps.
*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.
• 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 ↓
Check each coupler and wire connection. No good →Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check charging voltage. OK→ Charging system is good.
No good ↓
Check AC magneto. (Charging coil) No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Replace rectifier/regulator.
Pocket tester: YU-3112-C/90890-03112

7-14
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

7-20
SIGNALING SYSTEM
SIGNALING SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the speedometer will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*1 marked: Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
• Remove the following parts before inspection.
1. Headlight
• Use the following special tools in this inspection.
*1 Check battery.No good→Recharge or replace.
OK ↓
Check each coupler and wire connection. No good →Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check multi-function display. (Input voltage) No good →Replace wire harness.
OK ↓
Check multi-function display. (Output voltage) No good →Replace multi-function display.
OK ↓
Check speed sensor. No good→Replace.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112