2011 YAMAHA YFM250R Owners Manual

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Rim size:
9 x 8.0ATFront brake:Type:
Dual disc brake
Operation:
Right hand operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Single disc brake
Operation:
Right foot operation
Recommended fluid:
DOT 4Front suspension:Type:
Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type:
YFM250RA Coil spring/oil damper
YFM250RSEA Coil spring/gas-oil damper
YFM25RA Coil spring/oil damper
YFM25RSEA Coil spring/gas-oil damper
Wheel travel:
190 mm (7.5 in)Rear suspension:Type:
Swingarm
Spring/shock absorber type:
Coil spring/gas-oil damperWheel 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:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30/30 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
YFM250RA 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
YFM25RA 12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Tail/brake light:
YFM250RSEA LED
YFM25RSEA LED
Neutral indicator light:
12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuse:Fuse:
15.0 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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INDEX
AAccessories and loading ................................................ 6-6
Air filter element, cleaning ............................................ 8-14BBattery .......................................................................... 8-35
Brake and clutch levers, checking and lubricating ....... 8-32
Brake fluid, changing .................................................... 8-25
Brake fluid level, checking ............................................ 8-23
Brake lever free play, checking the front ...................... 8-25
Brake lever (YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................. 4-5
Brake lever (YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................... 4-5
Brake light switches ..................................................... 8-27
Brake pads, checking the front and rear ...................... 8-22
Brake pedal .................................................................... 4-6
Brake pedal, checking and lubricating ......................... 8-33
Brake pedal position, checking .................................... 8-25
Brakes .......................................................................... 8-22
Brakes, front and rear .................................................... 5-3CCables, checking and lubricating ................................. 8-31
Carburetor, adjusting .................................................... 8-20
Chassis fasteners ........................................................... 5-6
Cleaning ......................................................................... 9-1
Clutch lever .................................................................... 4-4
Clutch lever free play, adjusting ................................... 8-28DDrive chain ..................................................................... 5-4
Drive chain, lubricating ................................................. 8-31Drive chain slack .......................................................... 8-29
EEngine break-in .............................................................. 6-4
Engine, cold start ........................................................... 6-1
Engine idling speed ...................................................... 8-20
Engine oil ....................................................................... 5-3
Engine oil and oil filter element .................................... 8-11
Engine, starting a warm ................................................. 6-2
Engine stop switch ......................................................... 4-2FFuel ......................................................................... 4-8, 5-3
Fuel cock ...................................................................... 4-10
Fuel tank cap .................................................................. 4-8
Fuse, replacing ............................................................. 8-38HHandlebar switches ........................................................ 4-2
Headlight beam, adjusting ............................................ 8-41
Headlight bulb, replacing .............................................. 8-39IIdentification numbers .................................................. 11-1
Indicator light .................................................................. 4-2
Instruments, lights and switches .................................... 5-6LLabel locations ............................................................... 1-1
Light switch .................................................................... 4-3MMain switch .................................................................... 4-1
Maintenance and lubrication chart ................................. 8-5
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Maintenance chart, emission control system ................. 8-3
Model label ................................................................... 11-2NNeutral indicator light ..................................................... 4-2OOwner’s manual and tool kit ........................................... 8-2PParking ........................................................................... 6-5
Parking brake free play, adjusting ................................ 8-26
Parking brake lever ........................................................ 4-6
Parking on a slope ......................................................... 6-6
Part locations ................................................................. 3-1RRiding your ATV ............................................................. 7-1SSafety information .......................................................... 2-1
Seat .............................................................................. 4-12
Shifting ........................................................................... 6-3
Shift pedal ...................................................................... 4-7
Shift pedal, checking .................................................... 8-33
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 4-13
Shock absorber assemblies, adjusting the front
(YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................................. 4-14
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 4-18
Shock absorber assembly, adjusting the rear
(YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) .................................. 4-20
Spark arrester, cleaning ............................................... 8-18
Spark plug, checking ...................................................... 8-9
Specifications ............................................................... 10-1
Speed limiter .................................................................. 4-4Starter (choke) ............................................................. 4-11
Start switch .................................................................... 4-3
Steering shaft, lubricating ............................................ 8-35
Storage .......................................................................... 9-2
Suspension, lubricating the upper and lower arm
pivots ......................................................................... 8-34
Swingarm pivots, lubricating ........................................ 8-34
TTail/brake light bulb, replacing
(YFM25RA/YFM250RA) ............................................ 8-41
Tail/brake light (YFM25RSEA/YFM250RSEA) ............ 8-42
Throttle cable free play, adjusting ................................ 8-21
Throttle lever ........................................................... 4-3, 5-3
Tires ............................................................................... 5-4
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 8-43
Troubleshooting chart .................................................. 8-44VValve clearance ........................................................... 8-22
Vehicle identification number ....................................... 11-1WWheel hub bearings, checking ..................................... 8-33
Wheel, installing ........................................................... 8-42
Wheel, removing .......................................................... 8-42
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