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EBU25933Storage Short-term
Always store your ATV in a cool, dry place and, if
necessary, protect it against dust with a porous
cover. NOTICE: Storing the ATV in a poorly ven-
tilated room or covering it with a tarp while it is
still wet, will allow water and humidity to seep
in and cause rust. To prevent corrosion, avoid
damp cellars, stables (because of the presence
of ammonia) and areas where strong chemi-
cals are stored.
[ECB00721]
Long-term
Before storing your ATV for several months:
1. Follow all the instructions in the “Cleaning”
section of this chapter.
2. Turn the fuel cock lever to “OFF”.
3. Drain the carburetor float chamber by loosen-
ing the drain bolt; this will prevent fuel deposits
from building up. Pour the drained fuel into the
fuel tank.
4. Fill up the fuel tank and add fuel stabilizer (if
available) to prevent the fuel from deteriorat-
ing.5. Perform the following steps to protect the cyl-
inder, piston rings, etc. from corrosion.
a. Remove the spark plug cap and spark
plug.
b. Pour a teaspoonful of engine oil into the
spark plug bore.
c. Install the spark plug cap onto the spark
plug, and then place the spark plug on the
cylinder head so that the electrodes are
grounded. (This will limit sparking during
the next step.)
d. Turn the engine over several times with the
starter. (This will coat the cylinder wall with
oil.)
e. Remove the spark plug cap from the spark
plug, and then install the spark plug and
the spark plug cap.
6. Lubricate all control cables and the pivoting
points of all levers and pedals.
7. Check and, if necessary, correct the tire air
pressure, and then block up the ATV so that
all of its wheels are off the ground. Alternative- Specified amount:
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to prevent the tires from becoming degraded
in one spot.
8. Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag to
prevent moisture from entering it.
9. Remove the battery and fully charge it. Store
it in a cool, dry place and charge it once a
month. Do not store the battery in an exces-
sively cold or warm place [less than 0 °C (30
°F) or more than 30 °C (90 °F)]. For more in-
formation on storing the battery, see page
8-38.
TIPMake any necessary repairs before storing the
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EBU25960
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:
1916 mm (75.4 in)
Overall width:
1038 mm (40.9 in)
Overall height:
1118 mm (44.0 in)
Seat height:
772 mm (30.4 in)
Wheelbase:
1170 mm (46.1 in)
Ground clearance:
150 mm (5.9 in)
Minimum turning radius:
2900 mm (114 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
216.0 kg (476 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):
YFM25BZ 77.5 dB(A)
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM25BZ Will not exceed 0.5 m/s²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008):
YFM25BZ Will not exceed 2.5 m/s²Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHCCylinder arrangement:
Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
229 cm³
Bore × stroke:
71.0 × 58.0 mm (2.80 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio:
8.70 :1
Starting system:
Electric and recoil starter
Lubrication system:
Wet sump
Engine oil:Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
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Type:
SAE 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40, 15W-40, 20W-40 or 20W-
50
Recommended engine oil grade:
API service SG type or higher, JASO standard MA
Engine oil quantity:
Without oil filter element removal:
1.50 L (1.59 US qt, 1.32 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element removal:
1.60 L (1.69 US qt, 1.41 Imp.qt)Final gear oil:Type:
SAE 80 API GL-4 Hypoid gear oil
Quantity:
0.25 L (0.26 US qt, 0.22 Imp.qt)
Air filter:Air filter element:
Dry elementFuel:Recommended fuel:
YFM250Z Unleaded gasoline only
YFM25BZ Regular unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity:
12.0 L (3.17 US gal, 2.64 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount:
1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 Imp.gal)Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR33 x 1Spark plug (s):Manufacturer/model:
NGK/DR7EA
Spark plug gap:
0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)Clutch:Clutch type:
Wet, centrifugal automaticTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio:
73/22 (3.318)
Secondary reduction system:
Shaft drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
19/18 × 46/11 (4.414)
0 10 30 50 70 90 110 130 ˚F
–20 –10 0 10 20 30 40 50 ˚CSAE 5W-30
SAE 10W-30
SAE 10W-40
SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40SAE 20W-50
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Transmission type:
Constant mesh 5-speed.forward, 1-speed.reverse
Operation:
Left foot operation
Gear ratio:
1st:
34/12 (2.833)
2nd:
34/19 (1.789)
3rd:
29/22 (1.318)
4th:
26/25 (1.040)
5th:
23/28 (0.821)
Reverse gear:
73/22 × 34/12 × 19/18 (9.924)Chassis:Frame type:
Steel tube frame
Caster angle:
4.0 °
Trail:
20.0 mm (0.79 in)Front tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT22 x 7.00-10
Manufacturer/model:
YFM250Z CARLISLE/TRAIL WOLF
YFM25BZ MAXXIS/M905
Rear tire:Type:
Tubeless
Size:
AT22 x 10.00-10
Manufacturer/model:
YFM250Z CARLISLE/TRAIL WOLF
YFM25BZ MAXXIS/M906Loading:Maximum loading limit:
165.0 kg (364 lb)
(Total weight of rider, cargo, accessories, and tongue)Tire air pressure (measured on cold tires):Recommended:
Front:
20.0 kPa (0.200 kgf/cm², 2.9 psi)
Rear:
25.0 kPa (0.250 kgf/cm², 3.6 psi)
Minimum:
Front:
17.0 kPa (0.170 kgf/cm², 2.5 psi)
Rear:
22.0 kPa (0.220 kgf/cm², 3.2 psi)Front wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
Rim size:
10 x 6.0ATRear wheel:Wheel type:
Panel wheel
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Rim size:
10 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Drum brake
Operation:
Left hand and right foot operationFront suspension:Type:
Strut
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
125 mm (5.0 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm (monocross)
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/oil damper
Wheel travel:
135 mm (5.3 in)Electrical system:Ignition system:
DC. CDICharging system:
AC magneto
Battery:Model:
CB14A-A2
Voltage, capacity:
12 V, 14.0 AhHeadlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1
Reverse indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuse:Fuse:
20.0 A
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EBU26000
CONSUMER INFORMATION
EBU28200Identification numbers Record the vehicle identification number and mod-
el label information in the spaces provided below
for assistance when ordering spare parts from a
Yamaha dealer or for reference in case the ATV is
stolen.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
MODEL LABEL INFORMATION:EBU26041Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is stamped into
the frame.The year of manufacture is listed in the vehicle
identification number as shown in the illustration.
1. Vehicle identification number
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TIPThe vehicle identification number is used to identify
your ATV.EBU26050Model label
The model label is affixed at the location in the il-
lustration. Record the information on this label in
the space provided. This information will be need-
ed when ordering spare parts from a Yamaha deal-
er.1. Vehicle identification number
2. Year of manufacture
00
8 : 2008
9 : 2009
A : 2010
B : 2011(I, O, Q, U, Z not used)
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1. Model label
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