2011 YAMAHA WR 250F oil filter

CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFOR-
MATION
LOCATION OF
IMPORTANT LABELS ..... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................. 1-5
CONSUMER
INFORMATION................. 1-6
INCLUDED PARTS .......... 1-6
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION................. 1-6
CHECKING OF
CONNECTION .................. 1-7
SPECIAL TOOLS ............. 1-8
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.. 1-12
MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY ........................ 1-13
STARTING AND
BREAK-IN ...................... 1-18
TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS........................... 1-20
CLEANING AND
STORAGE ...................... 1-21
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-1
MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS ............ 2-3
TIGHTENING
TORQUES ...................... 2-12
LUBRICATION
DIAGRAMS .................... 2-19
CABLE ROUTING
DIAGRAM ....................... 2-21
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPEC-
TION AND AD-
JUSTMENTS
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
CHART FOR THE EMISSION
CONTROL SYSTEM (For
Canada) ............................ 3-1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
AND LUBRICATION CHART
(For Canada) .................... 3-2
MAINTENANCE INTER-
VALS FOR COMPETITION
USE ................................... 3-3
PRE-OPERATION
INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE................ 3-7
ENGINE ............................ 3-8
CHASSIS ........................ 3-19
ELECTRICAL ................. 3-29
CHAPTER 4
TUNING
ENGINE
(Except for Canada) ........ 4-1
CHASSIS .......................... 4-5
CHAPTER 5
ENGINE
RADIATOR ....................... 5-1
CARBURETOR................. 5-4
AIR INDICTOIN
SYSTEM ......................... 5-12
CAMSHAFTS.................. 5-14
CYLINDER HEAD........... 5-19
VALVES AND VALVE
SPRINGS ........................ 5-21
CYLINDER AND
PISTON ........................... 5-25
CLUTCH ......................... 5-29OIL FILTER ELEMENT
AND WATER PUMP .......5-34
BALANCER ....................5-39
OIL PUMP .......................5-41
KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT
SHAFT ............................5-44
AC MAGNETO AND
STARTER CLUTCH........5-49
ENGINE REMOVAL........5-54
CRANKCASE AND
CRANKSHAFT ...............5-58
TRANSMISSION,
SHIFT CAM AND
SHIFT FORK ...................5-64
CHAPTER 6
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND
REAR WHEEL ..................6-1
FRONT BRAKE AND
REAR BRAKE ..................6-6
FRONT FORK .................6-16
HANDLEBAR..................6-23
STEERING ......................6-27
SWINGARM ....................6-31
REAR SHOCK
ABSORBER ....................6-36
CHAPTER 7
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL COMPO-
NENTS AND WIRING
DIAGRAM .........................7-1
IGNITION SYSTEM...........7-3
ELECTRIC STARTING
SYSTEM............................7-5
CHARGING SYSTEM .....7-13
THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR SYSTEM .........7-15
LIGHTING SYSTEM .......7-18
SIGNALING SYSTEM.....7-20

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as
stated below. Also, be sure to use
new gasoline.
Use only unleaded gasoline. The
use of leaded gasoline will cause
severe damage to the engine inter-
nal parts such as valves, piston
rings, and exhaust system, etc.
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a
different brand of gasoline or higher
octane grade.
• For refueling, be sure to stop the
engine and use enough care not
to spill any fuel. Also be sure to
avoid refueling close to a fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust
pipe, etc. have cooled off.
Gasohol (For Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gas-
ohol containing ethanol and that con-
taining methanol. Gasohol containing
ethanol can be used if the ethanol
content does not exceed 10%. Gaso-
hol containing methanol is not recom-
mended by Yamaha because it can
cause damage to the fuel system or
vehicle performance problems.
HANDLING NOTE
Never start or run the engine in a
closed area. The exhaust fumes
are poisonous; they can cause
loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always oper-
ate the machine in a well-ventilated
area.
• The carburetor on this machine
has a built-in accelerator pump.
Therefore, when starting the en-
gine, do not operate the throttle
or the spark plug will foul.
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this
engine cannot be kick started
when the throttle is open be-
cause the kickstarter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open
the air/fuel mixture may be too
lean for the engine to start.
• Before starting the machine, per-
form the checks in the pre-opera-
tion check list.
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to "CLEANING THE AIR
FILTER ELEMENT" section in the
CHAPTER 3, apply the foam-air-filter
oil or its equivalent to the element.
(Excess oil in the element may ad-
versely affect engine starting.)
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
This model is equipped with an igni-
tion circuit cut-off system. The engine
can be started under the following
conditions.
• When the transmission is in neutral.
• When the clutch is disengaged with
the transmission in any position.
However, it is recommended to shift
into neutral before starting the en-
gine.
1. Inspect the coolant level.
2. Turn the fuel cock to "ON".
3. Push on the main switch to "ON".
4. Shift the transmission into neutral.
5. Fully open the cold starter knob
"1".
6. Start the engine by pushing the
start switch or by kicking the kick-
starter crank.
If the engine fails to start by pushing
the start switch, release the switch,
wait a few seconds, and then try
again. Each starting attempt should
be as short as possible to preserve
the battery. Do not crank the engine
more than 10 seconds on any one at-
tempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the
kickstarter crank.
• If the starter motor will not turn
when pushing the start switch,
stop pushing it immediately and
kick start the engine in order to
avoid the load on the motor.
• Do not open the throttle while
kicking the kickstarter crank.
Otherwise, the kickstarter crank
may kick back.
7. Return the cold starter knob to its
original position and run the en-
gine at 3,000–5,000 r/min for 1 or
2 minutes.
Since this model is equipped with an
accelerator pump, if the engine is
raced (the throttle opened and
closed), the air/fuel mixture will be too
rich and the engine may stall. Also
unlike a two-stroke engine, this model
can idle.
Do not warm up the engine for ex-
tended periods of time.
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the cold starter knob
and throttle. Pull the hot starter lever
"1" and start the engine by pushing
the start switch or by kicking the kick-
starter crank forcefully with a firm
stroke. As soon as the engine starts,
Release the hot starter lever to close
the air passage. Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded
gasoline only with a re-
search octane number
of 95 or higher.

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model name: WR250FA (USA, CDN, AUS, NZ)WR250F (EUROPE, ZA)
Model code number: 1HC1 (USA) 1HC2 (CDN)
1HC3 (EUROPE)
1HC4 (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 AUS, NZ, ZA EUROPE With oil and fuel
114 kg (251 lb)116 kg (256 lb) 117 kg (258 lb)
Engine: Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 250 cm
3 (8.80 Imp oz, 8.45 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 SPECIFICATIONS
CHASSISCarburetor: USA, CDN, ZA,
AUS, NZEUROPE
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/KEIHIN←----
I. D. mark 5UME E0 5UML L0 ----
Main jet (M.J) #170 #160 ----
Main air jet (M.A.J) #115←----
Jet needle (J.N) NJRU NNGU ----
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5←----
Pilot jet (P.J) #42 #45 ----
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #70←----
Pilot outlet (P.O) ø0.9←----
Bypass (B.P) ø1.0←----
Valve seat size (V.S) ø3.8←----
Starter jet (G.S) #68←----
Leak jet (Acc.P) #70←----
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in)←----
Engine idle speed 1,750–1,950 r/min←----
Intake vacuum 31.3–36.7 kPa
(235–275 mmHg,
9.25–10.83 inHg)←----
Hot starter lever free play 3–6 mm (0.12–0.24
in)←----
Lubrication system:
Oil filter type Paper type ----
Oil pump type Trochoid type ----
Tip clearance 0.12 mm or less (0.0047 in or less) 0.20 mm (0.008
in)
Side clearance 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–0.0067 in) 0.24 mm (0.009
in)
Housing and rotor clearance 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–0.0039 in) 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size
Width 120.2 mm (4.73 in) ----
Height 240 mm (9.45 in) ----
Thickness 22 mm (0.87 in) ----
Radiator cap opening pressure 110 kPa (1.1 kg/cm
2, 15.6 psi) ----
Radiator capacity (total) 0.54 L (0.48 Imp qt, 0.57 US qt) ----
Water pump
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump ----Item Standard Limit
Item Standard Limit
Steering system:
Steering bearing typeTaper roller bearing ----

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
TIGHTENING TORQUES
ENGINE
△- marked portion shall be checked for torque ti ghtening after break-in or before each race.
Part to be tightened Thread size Q'ty Tightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
Spark plug M10S × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 × 1.0 1 28 2.8 20
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 15 1.5 11
Cylinder head (bolt) M9 × 1.25 4 38 3.8 27
Cylinder head (nut) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer weight M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer shaft driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Timing chain guide (intake side) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Impeller M8 × 1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Radiator hose clamp M6 × 1.0 10 2 0.2 1.4
Coolant drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Water pump housing M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator stay M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 1.7 0.17 1.2
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer (crankcase) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M8) M8 × 1.25 2 18 1.8 13
△ Oil hose M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Oil hose clamp — 2 2 0.2 1.4
Oil strainer (oil tank) M6 × 1.0 1 9 0.9 6.5
Oil tank drain bolt M8 × 1.25 1 18 1.8 13
Oil tank (upper) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Oil tank and frame M6 × 1.0 3 9 0.9 6.5
Oil pressure check bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Carburetor joint M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 2 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9

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TIGHTENING TORQUES
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
△Air filter case M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter joint and air filter case M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.9
Exhaust pipe M8 × 1.25 2 20 2.0 14
△Exhaust pipe protector M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
△Silencer M8 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Silencer clamp M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
Spark arrester M5 × 0.8 4 7 0.7 5.1
Silencer cap M5 × 0.8 6 5 0.5 3.6
Air induction pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Air induction pipe clamp M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Air cut-off valve assembly and bracket M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Bracket (air cut-off valve) and frame M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Crankcase M6 × 1.0 11 12 1.2 8.7
Crankcase bearing stopper M6 × 1.0 11 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase bearing stopper (crankshaft) M6 × 1.0 4 14 1.4 10
Left crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 8 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear cover (starter motor) M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Idle gear plate M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Right crankcase cover M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch cover M6 × 1.0 7 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase oil drain bolt M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
△Crankshaft end accessing screw M32 × 1.5 1 — — —
△Timing mark accessing screw M14 × 1.5 1 — — —
Drive chain sprocket cover M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide M6 × 1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Kickstarter crank M8 × 1.25 1 33 3.3 24
Primary drive gear M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M6 × 1.0 5 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch boss M16 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch cable locknut M8 × 1.25 2 7 0.7 5.1
Push lever shaft M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Drive sprocket M18 × 1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Drive axle oil seal stopper M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Segment M8 × 1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Shift guide M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M6 × 1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7Part to be tightened Thread size Q'tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb

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LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
1. Oil filter element
2. Oil pump
3. Drive axle
4. Main axle
5. Intake camshaft
6. Exhaust camshaft
7. Oil tank
8. Oil delivery pipe
A. To oil tank

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LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS
1. Crankshaft
2. Oil filter element
3. Oil tank
4. Oil hose
A. From oil pump