2014 YAMAHA WR 250X lock

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAU44364
Fuel tank capTo remove the fuel tank cap1. Insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise as shown.
2. Turn the fuel tank cap counter- clockwise and pull it off.
To install the fuel tank cap 1. Insert the fuel tank cap into the tank opening with the key inserted
in the lock, and then turn the cap
clockwise.
2. Turn the key clockwise, and then remove it.
TIPThe fuel tank cap cannot be installed
unless the key is in the lock. In addition,
the key cannot be removed if the cap isnot properly installed and locked.
WARNING
EWA10122
Make sure that the fuel tank cap is
properly closed and locked beforeriding. Leaking fuel is a fire hazard.
EAU13222
FuelMake sure there is sufficient gasoline in
the tank.
WARNING
EWA10882
Gasoline and gasoline vapors are
extremely flammable. To avoid fires
and explosions and to reduce the
risk of injury when refueling, followthese instructions.
1. Before refueling, turn off the en- gine and be sure that no one is sit-
ting on the vehicle. Never refuel
while smoking, or while in the vi-
cinity of sparks, open flames, or
other sources of ignition such as
the pilot lights of water heaters and
clothes dryers.
2. Do not overfill the fuel tank. When refueling, be sure to insert the
pump nozzle into the fuel tank filler
hole. Stop filling when the fuel
reaches the bottom of the filler
tube. Because fuel expands when
it heats up, heat from the engine or
the sun can cause fuel to spill out
of the fuel tank.
1. Key
2. Fuel tank cap
1
2
1. Key
2. Fuel tank cap
1
2
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2. Place the seat in the original posi-
tion, and then tighten the bolts.
TIPMake sure that the seat is properly se-cured before riding.
EAU14283
Helmet holderTo open the helmet holder, insert the
key into the lock, and then turn the key
as shown.
To lock the helmet holder, place it in the
original position, and then remove the
key. WARNING! Never ride with a
helmet attached to the helmet hold-
er, since the helmet may hit objects,
causing loss of control and possibly
an accident.
[EWA10162] EAU45203
Adjusting the front fork
WARNING
EWA10181
Always adjust both fork legs equal-
ly, otherwise poor handling and lossof stability may result.
This front fork is equipped with rebound
damping force adjusting screws and
compression damping force adjusting
screws.NOTICE
ECA10102
To avoid damaging the mechanism,
do not attempt to turn beyond themaximum or minimum settings.
Rebound damping force
To increase the rebound damping force
and thereby harden the rebound damp-
ing, turn the adjusting screw on each
fork leg in direction (a). To decrease the
rebound damping force and thereby
soften the rebound damping, turn the
adjusting screw on each fork leg in di-
rection (b).
1. Slot
2. Projection
3. Seat holder
2
3
2
1
1. Helmet holder
2. Open.
1
2
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EAU48374
Adjusting the clutch lever free
playThe clutch lever free play should mea-
sure 10.0–15.0 mm (0.39–0.59 in) as
shown. Periodically check the clutch le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.1. Slide the rubber cover back at the clutch lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting bolt in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play,
turn the adjusting bolt in direction
(b).
TIPIf the specified clutch lever free play
could be obtained as described above,skip steps 4–7.
4. Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di- rection (a) to loosen the clutch ca-
ble.
5. Slide the rubber cover back further down the clutch cable, and then
loosen the locknut.
6. To increase the clutch lever free play, turn the clutch lever free play
adjusting nut in direction (a). To
decrease the clutch lever free play, turn the adjusting nut in direction
(b).
7. Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable, and then slide the rubber
cover to its original position.
8. Tighten the locknut at the clutch le- ver, and then slide the rubber cov-
er to its original position.1. Clutch lever free play
2. Locknut (clutch lever)
3. Clutch lever free play adjusting bolt
4. Rubber cover
3
2
1
4
(a)(b)
1. Locknut (clutch cable)
2. Clutch lever free play adjusting nut (clutch
cable)
3. Rubber cover
1
2
3
(a)
(b)
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EAU48443
Adjusting the brake lever free
playThe brake lever free play should mea-
sure 5.0–8.0 mm (0.20–0.31 in) as
shown. Periodically check the brake le-
ver free play and, if necessary, adjust it
as follows.1. Slide the rubber cover back at the brake lever.
2. Loosen the locknut.
3. To increase the brake lever free play, turn the brake lever free play
adjusting screw in direction (a). To
decrease the brake lever free play,
turn the adjusting screw in direc-
tion (b). 4. Tighten the locknut, and then slide
the rubber cover back to its original
position.
WARNING
EWA10631

After adjusting the brake lever
free play, check the free play
and make sure that the brake is
working properly.

A soft or spongy feeling in the
brake lever can indicate the
presence of air in the hydraulic
system. If there is air in the hy-
draulic system, have a Yamaha dealer bleed the system before
operating the motorcycle. Air in
the hydraulic system will dimin-
ish the braking performance,
which may result in loss of con-
trol and an accident.
1. Locknut
2. Brake lever free play adjusting screw
3. Brake lever free play
4. Rubber cover
3
1
2
4
(b)
(a)
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may deteriorate, causing leak-
age.

Refill with the same type of
brake fluid. Adding 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 signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of
the fluid and may result in vaporlock.
NOTICE
ECA17641
Brake fluid may damage painted sur-
faces or plastic parts. Always cleanup spilled fluid immediately.
As the brake pads wear, it is normal for
the brake fluid level to gradually go
down. A low brake fluid level may indi-
cate worn brake pads and/or brake sys-
tem leakage; therefore, be sure to
check the brake pads for wear and the
brake system for leakage. If the brake
fluid level goes down suddenly, have a
Yamaha dealer check the cause before
further riding.
EAU22733
Changing the brake fluidHave a Yamaha dealer change the
brake fluid at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart. In addition, have the oil seals
of the master cylinders and calipers as
well as the brake hoses replaced at the
intervals listed below or whenever they
are damaged or leaking.
Oil seals: Replace every two
years.

Brake hoses: Replace every four
years.
EAU22762
Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be
checked before each ride and adjusted
if necessary.
EAU47223
To check the drive chain slack
1. Place the motorcycle on the sides- tand.TIPWhen checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, ther e should be no weighton the motorcycle.
2. Shift the transmission into the neu- tral position.
3. Push on the drive chain at the cen- ter point between the chain ten-
sioner and the chain support
mounting bolt with a force of 50 N
(5.0 kgf, 11 lbf).
4. Measure drive chain slack be- tween the swingarm and the top of
the chain link closest to the swing-
arm as shown.
Drive chain slack:8.0–13.0 mm (0.31–0.51 in)
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95. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
EAU34318
To adjust the drive chain slack
Consult a Yamaha dealer before ad-
justing the drive chain slack.1. Loosen the axle nut and the lock- nut on each side of the swingarm.
2. To tighten the drive chain, turn the drive chain slack adjusting bolt on
each side of the swingarm in direc-
tion (a). To loosen the drive chain,
turn the adjusting bolt on each side
of the swingarm in direction (b),
and then push the rear wheel for- ward.
NOTICE: Improper drive
chain slack will overload the en-
gine as well as other vital parts
of the motorcycle and can lead
to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack with-
in the specified limits.
[ECA10572]
TIPUsing the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both drive chain pullers are in the sameposition for proper wheel alignment. 3. Tighten the axle nut, then the lock-
nuts to their specified torques.
4. Make sure that the drive chain pull- ers are in the same position, the
drive chain slack is correct, and
the drive chain moves smoothly.
1. Drive chain slack
2. Chain support mounting bolt
3. Chain tensioner
1
3
2
1. Axle nut
2. Locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Alignment marks
5. Drive chain puller15
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(b)
(a)
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:125 Nm (12.5 m·kgf, 90 ft·lbf)
Locknut: 16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
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EAU24182
Tail/brake lightThis model is equipped with an
LED-type tail/brake light.
If the tail/brake light does not come on,
have a Yamaha dealer check it.
EAU24205
Replacing a turn signal light
bulb1. Remove the turn signal light lensby removing the screw.
2. Remove the burnt-out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter-
clockwise. 3. Insert a new bulb into the socket,
push it in, and then turn it clock-
wise until it stops.
4. Install the lens by installing the screw. NOTICE: Do not over-
tighten the screw, otherwise the
lens may break.
[ECA11192]
1. Screw
2. Turn signal light lens
1
2
1. Turn signal light bulb
1
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3. Remove the axle nut and washer.
4. Loosen the locknut on each side of
the swingarm.
5. Turn the drive chain slack adjust- ing bolts fully in direction (a).
6. Push the wheel forward, and then remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIPThe drive chain does not need to be
disassembled in order to remove andinstall the rear wheel.
7. While supporting the brake caliper, pull the wheel axle out. 8. Remove the drive chain pullers,
spacers and the wheel. NOTICE:
Do not apply the brake after the
wheel and brake disc have been
removed, otherwise the brake
pads will be forced shut.
[ECA11073]
To install the rear wheel 1. Install the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub. NOTICE: When
installing the spacers, be sure
to install them on the correct
side.
[ECA17701]
2. Install the wheel, drive chain pull- ers and the brake caliper bracket
by inserting the wheel axle from
the left-hand side.
TIP
Make sure that the retainer on the
brake caliper bracket is inserted
into the slot in the swingarm.

Make sure that there is enough
space between the brake pads be-fore installing the wheel.
3. Install the drive chain onto the rear sprocket.
4. Install the washer and the axle nut.
5. Lower the rear wheel so that it is on the ground, and then put the
sidestand down.
6. Adjust the drive chain slack. (See page 6-27.)
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Locknut
3. Brake caliper
1 2
3
(a)
1. Wheel axle
1
1. Brake caliper bracket
2. Retainer
3. Slot
1
2
3
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