2012 YAMAHA YFM250R oil type

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EBU28957Engine oil and oil filter element The engine oil level should be checked before
each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and
the oil filter element must be replaced at the inter-
vals specified in the periodic maintenance and lu-
brication chart.
To check the engine oil level1. Place the ATV on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level on a cold engine.TIPIf the engine was started before checking the oil
level, be sure to warm up the engine sufficiently,
and then wait at least ten minutes until the oil set-
tles for an accurate reading.3. Remove the engine oil filler cap, and then wipe the engine oil dipstick off with a clean
rag.
4. Insert the dipstick into the filler hole (without screwing it in), and then remove it again to
check the oil level.
TIPThe engine oil should be between the minimum
and maximum level marks.5. If the engine oil is at or below the minimumlevel mark, add sufficient oil of the recom-
mended type to raise it to the correct level.
NOTICE: Be sure the engine oil is at the
correct level, otherwise engine damage
may result.
[ECB00851]
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Maximum level mark
4. Minimum level mark
2
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Front brake
Rear brake
WARNING
EWB02720Improper maintenance can result in loss of
braking ability. Observe these precautions:
Insufficient brake fluid may allow air to enter
the brake system, reducing braking perfor-
mance.
Clean the filler cap before removing. Use
only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed contain-
er.
Use only the specified brake fluid; otherwise,
the rubber seals may deteriorate, causing
leakage.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid. Add-
ing a brake fluid other than DOT 4 may result
in a harmful chemical reaction.
Be careful that water does not enter the
brake fluid reservoir when refilling. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vapor lock.
1. Minimum level mark
1. Minimum level mark
1
1
Specified brake fluid:
DOT 4
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EBU25961
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions:Overall length:1625 mm (64.0 in)
Overall width: 1072 mm (42.2 in)
Overall height:
1040 mm (40.9 in)
Seat height: 730 mm (28.7 in)
Wheelbase: 1110 mm (43.7 in)
Ground clearance:
100 mm (3.9 in)
Minimum turning radius: 2900 mm (114 in)Weight:With oil and fuel:
150.0 kg (331 lb)Noise and vibration level:Noise level (77/311/EEC):YFM25RB 81.0 dB(A)@3500 r/min
A-weighted sound power level:
YFM25RB 93.0 dB(A)@3500 r/min
Vibration on seat (EN1032, ISO5008): YFM25RB Will not exceed 0.5 m/s ²
Vibration on handlebar (EN1032, ISO5008): YFM25RB Will not exceed 2.5 m/s ²
Engine:Engine type:
Air cooled 4-stroke, SOHC
Cylinder arrangement: Forward-inclined single cylinder
Displacement:
249 cm ³
Bore × stroke:
74.0 × 58.0 mm (2.91 × 2.28 in)
Compression ratio: 9.50 : 1
Starting system:
Electric starter
Lubrication system: Wet sumpEngine 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 replacement:
1.25 L (1.32 US qt, 1.10 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement: 1.35 L (1.43 US qt, 1.19 Imp.qt)Air filter:Air filter element:
Wet elementFuel:Recommended fuel:YFM250RB Unleaded gasoline only
YFM25RB Regular unleaded gasoline only Fuel tank capacity:
9.0 L (2.38 US gal, 1.98 Imp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount: 1.0 L (0.26 US gal, 0.22 Imp.gal)
Carburetor:Type × quantity:
BSR29 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, multiple-disc
Operation: Left hand operationTransmission:Primary reduction system:
Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio: 76/22 (3.455)
Secondary reduction system: Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio:
38/14 (2.714)
Transmission type: Constant mesh 5-speed
Operation: Left foot operation
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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Specified brake fluid:DOT 4Rear brake:Type:
Disc brake
Operation: Right foot operation
Specified brake fluid: DOT 4Front suspension:Type:Double wishbone
Spring/shock absorber type: Coil spring/oil damper
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 Ah
Headlight:Bulb type:
Krypton bulbBulb voltage, wattage × quantity:Headlight:
12 V, 30.0/30.0 W × 2
Tail/brake light:
12 V, 5.0/21.0 W × 1
Neutral indicator light: 12 V, 1.7 W × 1Fuse:Fuse:
15.0 AEBU30400For EUR only
The figures quoted are emission levels and are not
necessarily safe working levels. Whilst there is a
correlation between the emission and exposure
levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required.
Factors that influence the actual level of exposure
of work-force include the characteristics of the
work room, the other sources of noise, etc. i.e. the
number of machines and other adjacent process-
es, and the length of time for which an operator is
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