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Checking and lubricating the cables ........ 8-32
Checking and lubricating the brake and
clutch levers ........................................... 8-33
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-34
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-34
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-34
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-34
Lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ...................................................... 8-34
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-35
Battery ...................................................... 8-36
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-38
Headlight bulb .......................................... 8-39
Headlight beam ........................................ 8-40
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-40
Replacing a turn signal light bulb ............. 8-40
Auxiliary light bulb .................................... 8-41
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-41
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-42
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-43
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-44
CLEANING AND STORAGE .......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2SPECIFICATIONS .......................................10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION.......................11-1
Identification numbers ...............................11-1
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4
EBU17732
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EBUM0020Main switch The positions of the main switch are as follows:
ON
All electrical systems are supplied with power. The
auxiliary light, meter lighting and taillight come on
when the light switch is on, and the engine can be
started. The key cannot be removed.
OFF
All electrical systems are off. The key can be re-
moved.
1. Main switch
OFF ON
1
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8 2. Remove the defective bulb by pushing it in
and turning it counterclockwise.
3. Insert a new bulb into the socket, push it in,
and then turn it clockwise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw.
NOTICEECB00870Do not overtighten the screw, otherwise thelens may break.EBU28020Auxiliary light bulb If the auxiliary light bulb burns out, have a Yamaha
dealer replace it.
EBU25651Removing a wheel 1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Loosen the wheel nuts.
Front
1. Screw
1. Nut1
1
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10
Wheel travel:
190 mm (7.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
200 mm (7.9 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDI
Charging system:
AC magnetoBattery:Model:
YTZ7S
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 6.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Halogen bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 35.0/35.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Front turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 W
Rear turn signal light:
12 V, 10.0 WAuxiliary light:
12 V, 5.0 W
License plate light:
12 V, 5.0 W
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
High beam indicator light:
LED
Turn signal indicator light:
LED
Fuses:Main fuse:
15.0 A
Accessory fuse:
7.5 A
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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-7
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-13
Auxiliary light bulb ........................................................ 8-41BBattery .......................................................................... 8-36
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-33
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-24
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-22
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-24
Brake lever (YFM250RSE-W) ........................................ 4-7
Brake lever (YFM250R-W) ............................................. 4-6
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-21
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-7
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-34
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-25
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-32
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-18
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-6
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-28DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-29
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-5
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-19
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element ...................................... 8-9
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-3
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-3FFuel ....................................................................... 4-10, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-11
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-9
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-38HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-3
Hazard switch ................................................................. 4-4
Headlight beam ............................................................ 8-40
Headlight bulb .............................................................. 8-39
High beam indicator light ................................................ 4-2
Horn switch .................................................................... 4-4IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator lights ................................................................ 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6KKey identification number ............................................. 11-1
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