2009 YAMAHA WR 250X check engine

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4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment)
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for
several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engineto collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and drain bolt to drain the oil from
the crankcase.
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Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
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Skip steps 5–7 if the oil filter element is
not being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter element cover
by removing the bolts.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil level check window
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Washer
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rial enters the crankcase.
10. Start the engine, and then let it idle
for several minutes while checking
it for oil leakage. If oil is leaking, im-
mediately turn the engine off and
check for the cause.
11. Turn the engine off, and then
check the oil level and correct it if
necessary.
NOTICE

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After changing the engine oil, make
sure to check the oil pressure as de-
scribed below.

Remove the bleed bolt.

Start the engine and keep itidling until oil flows out. If no oil
comes out after one minute,
turn the engine off immediately
so it will not seize. If this occurs,
have a Yamaha dealer repair the
vehicle.

After checking the oil pressure,
tighten the bleed bolt to the
specified torque.
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Coolant
The coolant level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the cool-
ant must be changed at the intervals
specified in the periodic maintenance
and lubrication chart.
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To check the coolant level
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion.
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The coolant level must be checked
on a cold engine since the level
varies with engine temperature.

Make sure that the vehicle is posi-
tioned straight up when checking
the coolant level. A slight tilt to the
side can result in a false reading.
2. Check the coolant level in the cool-
ant reservoir.
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The coolant should be between the
minimum and maximum level marks.
1. “CD” specification
2. “ENERGY CONSERVING II”
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1. Bleed bolt
Tightening torque:
Bleed bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)1

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3. If the coolant is at or below the
minimum level mark, remove pan-
el C (See page 6-7.), remove the
reservoir cap, add coolant to the
maximum level mark, and then in-
stall the reservoir cap and the pan-
el.
WARNING! Remove only the
coolant reservoir cap. Never at-
tempt to remove the radiator
cap when the engine is
hot.

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NOTICE:
If coolant is
not available, use distilled water
or soft tap water instead. Do not
use hard water or salt water
since it is harmful to the engine.
If water has been used insteadof coolant, replace it with cool-
ant as soon as possible, other-
wise the cooling system will not
be protected against frost and
corrosion. If water has been
added to the coolant, have a
Yamaha dealer check the anti-
freeze content of the coolant as
soon as possible, otherwise the
effectiveness of the coolant will
be reduced.
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To change the coolant
1. Place the vehicle on a level sur-
face and let the engine cool if nec-
essary.
2. Remove panels A and C. (See
page 6-7.)
3. Place a container under the engine
to collect the used coolant.
4. Remove the radiator cap retaining
bolt and radiator cap.
WARNING!
Never attempt to remove the ra-
diator cap when the engine is
hot.
[EWA10381]

5. Remove the coolant reservoir by
removing the bolts.
1. Maximum level mark
2. Minimum level mark
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1. Coolant reservoir cap
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)1

1. Radiator cap
2. Radiator cap retaining bolt
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6. Remove the coolant reservoir cap.
7. Drain the coolant from the coolant
reservoir by turning it upside down.
8. Install the coolant reservoir by
placing it in the original position,
and then installing the bolts.9. Remove the coolant drain bolt to
drain the cooling system.
10. After the coolant is completely
drained, thoroughly flush the cool-
ing system with clean tap water.
11. Install the coolant drain bolt, and
then tighten it to the specified
torque.
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Check the washer for damage and re-
place it if necessary.
12. Pour the specified amount of therecommended coolant into the ra-
diator and reservoir.
13. Install the coolant reservoir cap.
14. Install the radiator cap.
15. Start the engine, let it idle for sev-
eral minutes, and then turn it off.
16. Remove the radiator cap to check
the coolant level in the radiator. If
necessary, add sufficient coolant
until it reaches the top of the radia-
tor, and then install the radiator
cap and its retaining bolt.
17. Check the coolant level in the res-
ervoir. If necessary, remove the
coolant reservoir cap, add coolant
to the maximum level mark, and
1. Bolt
1. Coolant reservoir cap
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1. Coolant drain bolt
Tightening torque:
Coolant drain bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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Antifreeze/water mixture ratio:
1:1
Recommended antifreeze:
High-quality ethylene glycol anti-
freeze containing corrosion inhibitors
for aluminum engines
Coolant quantity:
Radiator capacity (including all
routes):
0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
Coolant reservoir capacity (up to the
maximum level mark):
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)

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then install the cap.
18. Start the engine, and then check
the vehicle for coolant leakage. If
coolant is leaking, have a Yamaha
dealer check the cooling system.
19. Install the panels.

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Cleaning the air filter element
and check hose
The air filter element should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
Clean the air filter element more fre-
quently if you are riding in unusually
wet or dusty areas. In addition, the air
filter check hose must be frequently
checked and cleaned if necessary.
To clean the air filter element
1. Remove panel B. (See page 6-7.)
2. Open the air filter case cover by re-
moving the screw and pulling the
case cover outward as shown.3. Unhook the holding clip, and then
pull the air filter element out.
4. Remove the sponge material from
the air filter element frame, clean it
with solvent, and then squeeze the
remaining solvent out.
1. Screw
2. Air filter case cover2
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1. Holding clip
2. Air filter element
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5. Apply oil of the recommended type
to the entire surface of the sponge
material, and then squeeze the ex-
cess oil out.
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The sponge material should be wet but
not dripping.
6. Pull the sponge material over the
air filter element frame.
7. Insert the air filter element into the
air filter case.
NOTICE:
Make sure
that the air filter element is prop-
erly seated in the air filter case.
The engine should never be op-
erated without the air filter ele-
ment installed, otherwise the
piston(s) and/or cylinder(s) may
become excessively worn.
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8. Place the holding clip in the origi-
nal position.
9. Close the air filter case cover, and
then install the screw.
10. Install the panel.
To clean the air filter check hose
1. Check the hose at the bottom of
the air filter case for accumulated
dirt or water.2. If dirt or water is visible, remove
the hose, clean it, and then install
it.
1. Sponge material
2. Air filter element frame
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Recommended oil:
Yamaha foam air filter oil or other
quality foam air filter oil
1. Air filter check hose
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Adjusting the engine idling
speed
The engine idling speed must be
checked and, if necessary, adjusted as
follows.
TIP

A digital tachometer is needed to make
this adjustment.
1. Position the digital tachometer at
the ignition coil, which is located in
the spark plug cap.
2. Check the engine idling speed
and, if necessary, adjust it to spec-
ification by turning the idle adjust-
ing screw. To increase the engine
idling speed, turn the screw in di-
rection (a). To decrease the en-
gine idling speed, turn the screw in
direction (b).
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If the specified idling speed cannot be
obtained as described above, have a
Yamaha dealer make the adjustment.
EAU21382
Checking the throttle cable
free play
The throttle cable free play should mea-
sure 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in) at the
throttle grip. Periodically check the
throttle cable free play and, if neces-
sary, have a Yamaha dealer adjust it.
1. Idle adjusting screw
Engine idling speed:
1450–1650 r/min1
(b)
(a)

1. Throttle cable free play
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Valve clearance
The valve clearance changes with use,
resulting in improper air-fuel mixture
and/or engine noise. To prevent this
from occurring, the valve clearance
must be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
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Tires
To maximize the performance, durabil-
ity, and safe operation of your motorcy-
cle, note the following points regarding
the specified tires.
Tire air pressure
The tire air pressure should be checked
and, if necessary, adjusted before each
ride.
WARNING

EWA10501
Operation of this vehicle with im-
proper tire pressure may cause se-
vere injury or death from loss of
control.

The tire air pressure must be
checked and adjusted on cold
tires (i.e., when the temperature
of the tires equals the ambient
temperature).

The tire air pressure must be ad-
justed in accordance with the
riding speed and with the total
weight of rider, passenger, car-
go, and accessories approved
for this model.
WARNING

EWA10511
Never overload your vehicle. Opera-
tion of an overloaded vehicle could
cause an accident.
Tire air pressure (measured on cold
tires):
0–90 kg (0–198 lb):
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2

, 29 psi)
Rear:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
2

, 29 psi)
90–185 kg (198–408 lb):
Front:
200 kPa (2.00 kgf/cm
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, 29 psi)
Rear:
225 kPa (2.25 kgf/cm
2

, 33 psi)
Maximum load*:
185 kg (408 lb)
* Total weight of rider, passenger, car-
go and accessories