2010 YAMAHA WR 250F service

5UM-28199-57
WR250F(Z)
PRINTED IN JAPAN2009.07-0.3×1 CR (E,F,G,H,S)
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
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WR250F(Z)
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI IWATA SHIZUOKA JAPAN
2010
2010

WR250F(Z)WR250F(Z)
20102010
5UM-28199-57-E05UM-28199-57-E0
OWNER’S SERVICE MANUALOWNER’S SERVICE MANUAL
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WR250F (Z)
OWNER'S SERVICE MANUAL
©2009 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. 1st Edition, July 2009
All rights reserved. Any reprinting or
unauthorized use wi thout the written
permission of Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. is expressly prohibited.Printed in Japan

HOW TO READ DESCRIPTIONS
To help identify parts and clarify pro-
cedure steps, there are exploded dia-
grams at the start of each removal
and disassembly section.
1. An easy-to-see exploded diagram "1" is provided for removal and
disassembly jobs. 2. Numbers "2" are given in the or-
der of the jobs in the exploded di-
agram. A number that is enclosed
by a circle indicates a disassem-
bly step.
3. An explanation of jobs and notes is presented in an easy-to-read
way by the use of symbol marks
"3". The meanings of the symbol
marks are given on the next page. 4. A job instruction chart "4" accom-
panies the exploded diagram,
providing the order of jobs, names
of parts, notes in jobs, etc.
5. For jobs requiring more informa- tion, the step-by-step format sup-
plements "5" are given in addition
to the exploded diagram and job
instruction chart.
ILLUSTRATED SYMBO LS (Refer to
the illustration) Illustrated symbols "1" to "7" are used
to identify the specifications appear-
ing in the text.
1. With engine mounted
2. Filling fluid
3. Lubricant
4. Special tool
5. Tightening
6. Specified value, Service limit
7. Resistance (
Ω), Voltage (V),
Electric current (A)
Illustrated symbols "8" to "13" in the
exploded diagrams indicate grade of
lubricant and location of lubrication
point.
8. Apply engine oil
9. Apply molybdenum disulfide oil
10. Apply brake fluid
11. Apply lightweight lithium-soap base grease
12. Apply molybdenum disulfide
grease
13. Apply silicone grease Illustrated symbols "14" to "15" in the
exploded diagrams indicate where to
apply a locking agent and where to in-
stall new parts.
14. Apply locking agent (LOC-
TITE
®)
15. Use new one
1
2 3
4 5

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LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS
Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text.
Read Owner's service manual.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen gas. Mishandling can cause explosion. Do not incinerate,
puncture or open.
Turn off the main switch after riding to avoid draining the battery.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure tire pressure when tires are cold.
Adjust tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure ca n cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or death.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name:WR250FZ (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)
WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 5UMT (USA)
5UMU (CDN)
5UMV (EUROPE)
5UMW (AUS, NZ, ZA)
Dimensions: USA, CDN, ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
Overall length 2,165 mm (85.24
in) 2,175 mm (85.63
in)2,185 mm (86.02
in)
Overall width 825 mm (32.48 in)←←
Overall height 1,300 mm (51.18
in) 1,305 mm (51.38
in)←
Seat height 980 mm (38.58 in) 990 mm (38.98 in)←
Wheelbase 1,480 mm (58.27
in) ←
1,485 mm (58.46
in)
Minimum ground clearance 365 mm (14.37 in)←←
Weight: USA CDN ZA AUS, NZ EUROPE
With oil and fuel 116.7 kg
(257.3 lb) 116.6 kg
(257.1 lb) 116.9 kg
(257.7 lb) 117.3 kg
(258.6 lb) 117.2 kg
(258.4 lb)
Engine: Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3 (8.76 Imp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore × stroke 77.0 × 53.6 mm (3.03 × 2.11 in)
Compression ratio 12.5 : 1
Starting system Kick and electric starter
Lubrication system: Dry sump
Oil type or grade: Engine oil Recommended brand: YAMALUBE
SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
Oil capacity: Engine oilPeriodic oil change 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Total amount 1.4 L (1.23 Imp qt, 1.48 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes ):0.99 L (0.87 Imp qt, 1.05 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service • After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly check the brake fluid
levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS FOR COMPETITION USE
• The following schedule is intended as a general guide to mainten ance and lubrication. Bear in mind that such factors as
weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required maintenance and lubrication intervals.
If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in mainta ining and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
• Periodic inspection is essential in making full use of the ma chine performance. The service life of the parts varies sub-
stantially according to the environment in which the machine runs (e.g., rain, dirt, etc.). Therefore, earlier inspection is
required by reference to the list below.
15 Sidestand pivot Check operation.
√√√
Apply lithium-soap-bas ed grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
16 * Front fork Check operation and for oil leakage.
√√
Replace if necessary.
17 * Shock absorber assembly Check operation and for oil leakage.
√√
Replace if necessary.
18 * Rear suspension link pivots Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly. √√
19 * Control cables Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine
oil 10W-30 thoroughly. √√√
20 * Throttle grip housing and cable Check operation and free play.
√√√
Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
21 * Chassis fasteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
√√√
Correct if necessary.
22 Battery Check terminal for looseness and corrosion. √√
No. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBS
INITIAL
ODOMETER
READINGS
600 mi (1,000
km) or 1
month 1,800 mi
(3,000
km) or 3
months 3,000 mi
(5,000
km) or 6
months
Item After
break-
in Every
race
Every third
(or 500
km) Every
fifth (or 1,000
km)
As re-
quired Remarks
ENGINE OIL Replace ●●
VALVES Check the valve clearances ●● The engine must be cold.
Inspect ●Check the valve seats and valve
stems for wear.
Replace ●
VALVE SPRINGS Inspect ●Check the free length and the tilt.
Replace ●

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ENGINE
4. Clean:• Air filter elementClean them with solvent.
After cleaning, remo ve the remaining
solvent by squeezing the element.
• Do not twist the element when squeezing the element.
• Leaving too much of solvent in
the element may result in poor
starting.
5. Inspect:• Air filter elementDamage →Replace.
6. Apply: • Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil to the element
• Squeeze out the excess oil. Ele-
ment should be wet but not drip-
ping.
• Wipe off the oil left on the element
surface using a clean dry cloth. (Ex-
cess oil in the element may ad-
versely affect engine starting.)
7. Install:• Air filter guide "1"
• Align the projection "a" on filter
guide with the hole "b" in air filter el-
ement.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the matching surface "c" on air
filter element.
8. Install:• Air filter element "1"
Align the projection "a" on filter guide
with the hole "b" in air filter case.
9. Hook:• Binder "1"
Hook the binder "1" so that it contacts
the filter guide projections "a".
CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn off
the engine and wait for five min-
utes.
2. Place the machine on a level
place and hold it up on upright po-
sition by placing the suitable
stand under the engine.
3. Inspect: • Oil levelOil should be up to the full level in
the check window "1".
Level check window is not full. →
Add 0.2 L (0.18 Imp qt, 0.21 US
qt) of oil.
• Engine oil also lubricates the
clutch and the wrong oil types or
additives could cause clutch
slippage. Therefore, do not add
any chemical additives or use en-
gine oils with a grade of CD or
higher and do not use oils la-
beled "ENERGY CONSERVING
II".
• Do not allow fore ign materials to
enter the crankcase.
4. Install: • Oil tank cap
5. Start the engine and let it warm up for several minutes.
6. Turn off the engine and inspect
the oil level once again.
Wait a few minutes until the oil settles
before inspecting the oil level.
CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL
1. Start the engine and warm it up for several minutes, and then turn
off the engine and wait for five
minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold it on upright posi-
tion by placing the suitable stand
under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under
the engine.
4. Remove: • Engine guard "1"
• Bolt (oil tank) "2"
• Washer "3"
• Oil filler cap "4"
• Oil tank drain bolt "5"
• Crankcase oil drain bolt "6"
• Oil filter element drain bolt "7"
Drain the crankcase and oil tank
of its oil.
Recommended brand:
YAMALUBE
Recommended engine
oil type SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-
40, SAE 10W-50, SAE
15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or
SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine
oil grade API service SG type or
higher, JASO standard
MA