2015 YAMAHA WR 250F coolant

ENGINE REMOVAL
6-3
Removing the electronic parts
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Air filter case cover
1 Rectifier/regulator 1
2ECU 1
3 Ignition coil 1
4 Neutral switch 1
5 AC magneto coupler 1 Disconnect.
6 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
7 Coolant temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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CYLINDER HEAD
6-18
EAS2GB2246
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Radiator hose Disconnect.
Coolant temperature sensor coupler Disconnect.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 6-11.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
1 Nut (cylinder head) 2
2 Bolt (cylinder head) 4
3 Cylinder head 1
4 Cylinder head gasket 1
5 Timing chain guide (intake side) 1
6 Oil check bolt 1
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CYLINDER HEAD
6-20
EAS2GB2247REMOVING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Remove:
• Intake camshaft
• Exhaust camshaft
Refer to “REMOVING THE CAMSHAFT” on
page 6-13.
2. Remove:
• Cylinder head nuts
• Cylinder head bolts
TIP
• Loosen the bolts in the proper sequence as
shown.
• Loosen each bolt 1/2 of a turn at a time. After
fully loosening all the bolts, remove them.
EAS2GB2248CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN GUIDE (IN-
TAKE SIDE)
1. Check:
• Timing chain guide (intake side)
Damage/wear  Replace.
EAS2GB2249CHECKING THE CYLINDER HEAD
1. Eliminate:
• Combustion chamber carbon deposits
TIP
Use a rounded scraper, not a sharp instrument,
in order not to damage or scratch the spark
plug bore threads.2. Check:
• Cylinder head
Damage/scratches  Replace.
TIP
When replacing the cylinder head, replace also
the valve.
Refer to “CHECKING THE VALVE SEATS” on
page 6-26.
• Cylinder head coolant passages
Mineral deposits/rust  Eliminate.
3. Measure:
• Cylinder head warpage
Out of specification  Resurface the cylin-
der head.
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a. Place a straightedge and a thickness gauge
across the cylinder head.
b. Measure the warpage.
c. If the limit is exceeded, resurface the cylin-
der head as follows.
d. Place a 400–600 grit wet sandpaper on a
surface plate, and resurface the cylinder
head using a figure-eight sanding pattern.
TIP
To ensure an even surface, turn the cylinder
head several times.
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Warpage limit
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)

CLUTCH
6-42
Removing the right crankcase cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine guard Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-17.
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 6-1.
Clutch cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-40.
1 Oil filter element cover 1
2 Oil filter element 1
3 Radiator pipe 2 1
4 Kickstarter lever 1
5 Right crankcase cover 1
6 Gaskets 1
7 Dowel pin 2
8Collar 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
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RADIATOR
7-1
EAS2GB2330
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS2GB2331
RADIATOR
Removing the radiator
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Air scoop (left / right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 5-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 8-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 8-7.
1 Radiator guard 2
2 Radiator hose clamp 8 Loosen.
3 Radiator fan 1
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RADIATOR
7-2
4 Right radiator 1
5 Radiator hose 2 1
6 Radiator hose 3 1
7 Radiator hose 4 1
8 Radiator pipe 2 1
9 Radiator breather hose 1
10 Left radiator 1
11 Radiator hose 1 1
12 Radiator pipe 1 1
13 Coolant temperature sensor 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the radiator
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
12
13
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RADIATOR
7-3
EAS2GB2332HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
EAS2GB2333CHECKING THE RADIATOR
1. Check:
• Radiator fins “1”
Obstructions  Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage  Repair or replace.
TIP
Correct any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
• Radiator hoses
• Radiator pipes
Crack/damage  Replace.

WATER PUMP
7-4
EAS2GB2334
WATER PUMP
Removing the water pump
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-10.
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-17.
Right crankcase cover Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-40.
1 Water pump housing 1
2 Dowel pin 2
3Gasket 1
4Washer 2
5Collar 1
6Gear 1
7Pin 1
8 Impeller shaft assembly 1
9 Oil seal 1
10 Bearing 1
11 Oil seal 1
9
8
2
2
3
1
10
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7
5
4
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