2015 YAMAHA WR 250F warning

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha WR series. This model is the culmination of Yama-
ha's vast experience in the production of pacesetting racing machines. It represents the highest
grade of craftsmanship and reliability that have made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection, basic maintenance and tuning of your machine. If you
have any questions about this manual or your machine, please contact your Yamaha dealer.
The design and manufacture of this Yamaha machine fully comply with the emissions standards for
clean air applicable at the date of manufacture. Yamaha has met these standards without reducing
the performance or economy of operation of the machine. To maintain these high standards, it is im-
portant that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance
schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual.
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Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality. Therefore, while this manual
contains the most current product information available at the time of printing, there may be minor
discrepancies between your machine and this manual. If you have any questions concerning this
manual, please consult your Yamaha dealer.
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WARNING
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS
MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE ATTAINED A
SATISFACTORY KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL
YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROPER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR INSPEC-
TIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTENANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING SKILLS, WILL ENSURE
THAT YOU SAFETY ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELIABILITY OF THIS MACHINE.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
A WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid
damage to the vehicle or other property.
A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer.
WARNING
NOTICE
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................................................................ 1-21
INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING LIGHTS ....................................... 1-21
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-21
START SWITCH....................................................................................... 1-21
CLUTCH LEVER...................................................................................... 1-21
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-22
KICKSTARTER LEVER............................................................................ 1-22
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-22
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-22
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-22
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................. 1-23
STARTER KNOB/IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW ......................................... 1-23
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-23
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY......................................................................... 1-24
DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................... 1-24
BASIC MODE ........................................................................................... 1-24
CHANGEOVER TO BASIC MODE/RACE MODE.................................... 1-25
RACE MODE ............................................................................................ 1-26
FUNCTION DIAGRAM ............................................................................. 1-30
STARTING AND BREAK-IN.......................................................................... 1-32
FUEL ........................................................................................................ 1-32
HANDLING NOTE .................................................................................... 1-32
AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 1-32
STARTING A COLD ENGINE .................................................................. 1-32
STARTING A WARM ENGINE ................................................................. 1-33
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES ...................................................................... 1-34
MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN.............................................................. 1-35
MAJOR MAINTENANCE .......................................................................... 1-35
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS............................................................................ 1-36
MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE........................................................ 1-38
CARE........................................................................................................ 1-38
STORAGE ................................................................................................ 1-39

FEATURES
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FEATURES
EAS2GB2014OUTLINE OF THE FI SYSTEM
The main function of a fuel supply system is to provide fuel to the combustion chamber at the opti-
mum air-fuel ratio in accordance with the engine operating conditions and the atmospheric tempera-
ture. In the conventional carburetor system, the air-fuel ratio of the mixture to be supplied to the
combustion chamber is determined by the amount of intake air and fuel that is measured on the basis
of the jets to be used in the carburetor.
Despite the same amount of intake air, the fuel amount requirement varies with the engine operating
conditions (acceleration, deceleration, and operation under a heavy load). The carburetor that mea-
sures fuel through the use of jets are provided with various auxiliary devices, so that the optimum air
fuel ratio can be obtained to accommodate frequent changes in the operating conditions of the en-
gine. This model has adopted an electronically controlled fuel injection (FI) system, in place of the
conventional carburetor system. This system can obtain the optimum air-fuel ratio required by the
engine at all times by using a microprocessor that regulates the fuel injection amount according to
the engine operating conditions detected by various sensors.
1. Fuel injector
2. Throttle position sensor
3. Intake air pressure sensor
4. Engine trouble warning light
5. Intake air temperature sensor
6. ECU
7. Fuel pump
8. Battery
9. Lean angle sensor
10.Crankshaft position sensor
11.Coolant temperature sensor
12.Ignition coil
13.Speed sensor
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
EAS2GB2022PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DIS-
ASSEMBLY
1. Before the jobs, completely remove mud,
dust, and the like in order to prevent the en-
try of them into the inside during the jobs.
• Before cleaning with high-pressure water of
washers, cover the following parts.
Air duct
Silencer exhaust port
Drain hole on the cylinder head (right side)
Hole under the water pump housing
2. Use proper special tools and equipment.
See “SPECIAL TOOLS”.
3. During disassembly, check and measure the
required parts, and make a record of them
so that you may refer to the record when in-
stalling them. Moreover, arrange gears, cyl-
inders, pistons, and other parts for each
section so as not to confuse or lose them.4. During disassembly, clean each of the parts,
and store them in trays for each section.
5. Flammable. Keep servicing areas away
from any source of fire.
6. During servicing, take special care not to re-
ceive an injury or a burn on the engine, the
exhaust pipe, the silencer, or the like.
7. If coolant is left adhered to the chassis, paint
and plating will be damaged. Therefore,
rinse it out with water in good time.
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WARNING
Coolant is potentially harmful and should
be handled with special care.
• If it enters your eyes, wash it away with wa-
ter enough and then get medical attention
• If it splashes on your skin or clothes,
quickly wash it away with water and then
with soapy water.
• If it is swallowed, immediately induce vom-
iting and get medical attention.
EAS2GB2023REPLACEMENT PARTS
Make sure that the parts and grease or oil to be
used for repair of the vehicle, including periodic
replacement parts, are new YAMAHA genuine
parts and recommended parts.
Do not use any used parts, because these may
not be genuine though they have similar ap-
pearances or because the quality may be
changed by aging.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAS2GB2032INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING
LIGHTS
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 1.6 L (0.42 US gal,
0.35 Imp.gal). When this occurs, refuel as soon
as possible.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by pushing the start switch. The warn-
ing light should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially
when the start switch is pushed, or if the warn-
ing light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
Engine trouble warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on or flashes if a prob-
lem is detected in the electrical circuit monitor-
ing the engine. If this occurs, have a Yamaha
dealer check the vehicle.
The electrical circuit of the warning light can be
checked by pushing the start switch. The warn-
ing light should come on for a few seconds, and
then go off.
If the warning light does not come on initially
when the start switch is pushed, or if the warn-
ing light remains on, have a Yamaha dealer
check the electrical circuit.
EAS2GB2033ENGINE STOP SWITCH
The engine stop switch “1” is located on the left
handlebar. Continue pushing the engine stop
switch till the engine comes to a stop.
After the engine stops, the multi-function dis-
play will go off and the power supply to the ECU
(Electronic Control Unit) will be cut off if the en-
gine stop switch is pushed and held.
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The multi-function display will go off after one
minute if the engine stop switch is not pushed.
EAS2GB2034START SWITCH
The start switch “1” is located on the right han-
dlebar. Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EAS2GB2035CLUTCH LEVER
The clutch lever “1” is located on the left han-
dlebar. The clutch lever disengages or engag-
es the clutch.
Pull the clutch lever toward the handlebar to
disengage the clutch, and release the lever to
engage the clutch.
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAS2GB2041SIDESTAND
This sidestand “1” is used to support only the
machine when standing or transporting it.
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WARNING
• Never apply additional force to the sides-
tand.
• Hold up the sidestand before starting out.
EAS2GB2042STARTER KNOB/IDLE ADJUSTING SCREW
Starting a cold engine requires a larger amount
of intake air, which is supplied by the starter
knob/idle screw “1”.
Pulling the knob toward “a” turns ON the start-
er, resulting in a larger amount of intake air.
Pushing the knob toward “b” turns OFF the
starter.
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WARNING
While handling the starter knob/idle screw,
take care not to burn yourself on exhaust
pipes.
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FUEL TANK CAP
Fuel tank cap “1” is located under the fuel tank
cap cover “2”.
Remove the fuel tank cap cover to open the fuel
tank cap.
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• To remove the fuel tank cap cover, insert fin-
gers under part “a”, and then use both hands
to lift it up towards the rear of the vehicle.
• Install the fuel tank cap cover after placing the
bands “3” all the way in under the seat.
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ab1
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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
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MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAYEWA
WARNING
Be sure to stop the machine before making
any setting changes to the multi-function
display.
The multi-function display is equipped with the
following:
BASIC MODE:
• Speedometer
•Clock
• Two tripmeters (which shows the distance
that has been traveled since it was last set to
zero)
RACE MODE:
• Timer (which shows the time that has been
accumulated since the start of timer measure-
ment)
• Tripmeter (which shows the accumulated
travel distance in timer measurement)
• Change tripmeter digits (capable of change to
any given ones)
EAS2GB2045DESCRIPTION
Operation buttons:
1. Select button “SLCT 1”
2. Select button “SLCT 2”
3. Reset button “RST”
Screen display:
4. Tripmeter indicator
5. Tripmeter indicator
6. Timer indicator
7. Clock/Timer
8. Speedometer
9. Odometer/Tripmeter
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The operation buttons can be pushed in the fol-
lowing two manners:
Short push: Push the button. ( )
Long push: Push the button for 2 seconds or
more. ( )
EAS2GB2046BASIC MODE
Changing speedometer display (for U.K.)
1. Push the "SLCT2" button for 2 seconds or
more to change the speedometer units. The
speedometer display will change in the fol-
lowing order:
MPH  km/h  MPH.
Setting the time
1. Push the “SLCT1” button for 2 seconds or
more to enter the time setting mode.
2. Push the “RST” button to change the display
for time indication. The display will change in
the following order:
HourMinuteSecondHour.
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The digits capable of setting go on flashing.
3. Push the “SLCT1” button (plus) or “SLCT2”
button (minus) and change the time. A long
push on the button will fast-forward the time.

STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EAS2GB2051FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
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NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
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Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a pump oc-
tane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of
a different brand.
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WARNING
• 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 USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
EAS2GB2052HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed ar-
ea. The exhaust fumes are poisonous; they
can cause loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always operate the ma-
chine in a well-ventilated area.
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NOTICE
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this engine
cannot be kick started when the throttle is
open because 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, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
EAS2GB2053AIR 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 ele-
ment. (Excess oil in the element may adversely
affect engine starting.)
EAS2GB2054STARTING A COLD ENGINEECA
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to
enable starting, one of the following conditions
must be met:
• The transmission is in the neutral position.
• The transmission is in gear with the clutch le-
ver pulled.
1. Pull the starter knob/idle screw “1” to its full
length.
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When the ambient temperature is 15°C (59°F)
or below, use the starter knob/idle screw.
2. Completely close the throttle.
3. Start the engine by pushing the start switch.
If the engine fails to start when using the
start switch, release it, 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 attempt. If the engine does not start
with the starter motor, try using the kickstart-
er. Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity
7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 lmp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount
1.6 L (0.42 US gal, 0.35 lmp.gal)
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