2015 YAMAHA WR 250R check oil

TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY INFORMATION................... 1-1
DESCRIPTION ................................... 2-1
Left view .......................................... 2-1
Right view ........................................ 2-2
Controls and instrument s................. 2-3
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS ....................................... 3-1
Main switch/steering lock................. 3-1
Indicator lights and warning lights ... 3-2
Multi-function display ....................... 3-3
Handlebar switches ......................... 3-8
Clutch lever...................................... 3-9
Shift pedal....... ............................. .. 3-10
Brake lever .................................... 3-10
Brake pedal ................................... 3-10
Fuel tank cap ................................. 3-11
Fuel................................................ 3-11
Catalytic converter ......................... 3-13
Seat ............................................... 3-13
Helmet holder ................................ 3-14
Adjusting the front fork................... 3-14
Front fork bleeding......................... 3-16
Adjusting the shock absorber
assembly .................................... 3-17
EXUP system ................................ 3-18
Sidestand....................................... 3-19
Ignition circuit cut-of f system ......... 3-19 FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-
OPERATION CHECKS
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT
RIDING POINTS ................................. 5-1
Starting the engine .......................... 5-1
Shifting ............................................ 5-2
Tips for reducing fuel consumption ................................ 5-3
Engine break-in ............................... 5-3
Parking ............................................ 5-4
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ................................... 6-1
Owner’s tool kit................................ 6-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the emission contro l system ........ 6-3
General maintenance and lubrication chart ........................... 6-4
Removing and installing panels ...... 6-8
Checking the spark plug................ 6-11
Engine oil and oil filter element ..... 6-12
Coolant .......................................... 6-14
Cleaning the air filter element and check hose.......................... 6-17
Adjusting the engine idling speed ......................................... 6-19
Checking the throttle grip free
play ............................................ 6-19
Valve clearance............................. 6-20
Tires .............................................. 6-20 Spoke wheels ................................ 6-22
Adjusting the clutch lever free
play ............................................. 6-22
Adjusting the brake lever free play ............................................. 6-23
Checking the shift pedal ................ 6-24
Brake light switches ....................... 6-25
Checking the front and rear brake pads.................................. 6-25
Checking the brake fluid level ........ 6-26
Changing the brake fluid ................ 6-27
Drive chain slack............................ 6-27
Cleaning and lubricating the drive chain .................................. 6-28
Checking and lubricating the cables ......................................... 6-29
Checking and lubricating the
throttle grip and cable ................. 6-29
Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers .............. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the brake pedal................................. 6-30
Checking and lubricating the
sidestand .................................... 6-31
Lubricating the swingarm pivots .... 6-31
Checking the front fork................... 6-31
Checking the steering .................... 6-32
Checking the wheel bearings......... 6-32
Battery ........................................... 6-33
Replacing the fuses ....................... 6-34
Replacing the headlight bulb ......... 6-3532D-9-ED.book 1 ページ ２０１４年７月１日　火曜日　午前１０時２分

DESCRIPTION
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Right view
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1. Rear brake fluid reservoir (page 6-26)
2. Air filter element (page 6-17)
3. Rear brake light switch (page 6-25)
4. Fuel tank cap (page 3-11)
5. Bleed screw (page 3-16)
6. Engine oil filler cap (page 6-12)
7. Engine oil level check window (page 6-12)
8. Brake pedal (page 3-10) 9. Shock absorber assembly r
ebound damping force adjusting knob
(page 3-17)
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FOR YOUR SAFETY – PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
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Inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure the vehi cle is in safe operating condition. Always follow the inspection
and maintenance procedures and schedules described in the Owner’s Manual.
WARNING
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Failure to inspect or maintain the vehicle properly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage.
Do not operate the vehicle if you find any problem. If a problem cannot be corrected by the procedures provided inthis manual, have the vehicle inspected by a Yamaha dealer.
Before using this vehicle, check the following points:
ITEM CHECKS PAGE
Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank.
Refuel if necessary.
Check fuel line for leakage. 3-11
Engine oil Check oil level in engine.
If necessary, add recommended oil to specified level.
Check vehicle for oil leakage. 6-12
Coolant Check coolant level in reservoir.
If necessary, add recommended coolant to specified level.
Check cooling system for leakage. 6-14
Front brake Check operation.
If soft or spongy, have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system.
Check lever free play.
Adjust if necessary.
Check brake pads for wear.
Replace if necessary.
Check fluid level in reservoir.
If necessary, add specified brake fluid to specified level.
Check hydraulic system for leakage. 6-23, 6-25, 6-26
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OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
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Tips for reducing fuel
consumptionFuel consumption depends largely on
your riding style. Consider the following
tips to reduce fuel consumption:
Shift up swiftly, and avoid high en-
gine speeds during acceleration.
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Do not rev the engine while shifting
down, and avoid high engine
speeds with no load on the engine.
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Turn the engine off instead of let-
ting it idle for an extended length of
time (e.g., in traffic jams, at traffic
lights or at railroad crossings).
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Engine break-inThere is never a more important period
in the life of your engine than the period
between 0 and 1600 km (1000 mi). For
this reason, you should read the follow-
ing material carefully.
Since the engine is brand new, do not
put an excessive load on it for the first
1600 km (1000 mi). The various parts in
the engine wear and polish themselves
to the correct operating clearances.
During this period, prolonged full-throt-
tle operation or any condition that might
result in engine overheating must be
avoided.
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0–1000 km (0–600 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/3
throttle. NOTICE: After 1000 km (600
mi) of operation, the engine oil must
be changed, and the oil filter car-
tridge or element replaced.
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1000–1600 km (600–1000 mi)
Avoid prolonged operation above 1/2 throttle.
1600 km (1000 mi) and beyond
The vehicle can now be operated nor-
mally.
NOTICE
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If any engine trouble should occur
during the engine break-in period,
immediately have a Yamaha dealercheck the vehicle.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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10 *Swingarm Check operation and for
excessive play. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
11 Drive chain Check chain slack, alignment and
condition.
Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant
thoroughly. Every 500 km (300 mi) and after washing the motorcycle, riding in the rain or
riding in wet areas
12 *Steering bearings Check bearing play and steering
for roughness. 
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. Every 50000 km (30000 mi)
13 *Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts, bolts and
screws are properly tightened. 
14 Brake lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with silicone grease.
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15 Brake pedal pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
16 Clutch lever pivot
shaft Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
17 Sidestand Check operation.
Lubricate with lithium-soap-based
grease. 
18 *Sidestand switch Check operation. 
19 *Front fork Check operation and for oil
leakage. 
20 *Shock absorber
assembly Check operation and shock
absorber for oil leakage. 
NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
(24000 mi)
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21 *Rear suspension
relay arm and
connecting arm
pivoting points Check operation.
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22 Engine oil Change.
Check oil level and vehicle for oil
leakage. 
Every 5000 km (3000 mi) 
23 Engine oil filter
element
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24 *Cooling system Check coolant level and vehicle
for coolant leakage. 
Change coolant. Every 3 years
25 *Front and rear brake
switches Check operation.
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26 Moving parts and
cables Lubricate.
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27 *Throttle grip Check operation.
Check throttle grip free play, and
adjust if necessary.
Lubricate cable and grip housing. 
28 *Lights, signals and
switches Check operation.
Adjust headlight beam.
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NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB
ODOMETER READING
ANNUAL
CHECK
1000 km
(600 mi) 10000 km
(6000 mi) 20000 km
(12000 mi) 30000 km
(18000 mi) 40000 km
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Checking the spark plugThe spark plug is an important engine
component, which should be checked
periodically, preferably by a Yamaha
dealer. Since heat and deposits will
cause any spark plug to slowly erode, it
should be removed and checked in ac-
cordance with the periodic mainte-
nance and lubrication chart. In addition,
the condition of the spark plug can re-
veal the condition of the engine.
The porcelain insulator around the cen-
ter electrode of the spark plug should
be a medium-to-light tan (the ideal color
when the vehicle is ridden normally). If
the spark plug shows a distinctly differ-
ent color, the engine could be operating
improperly. Do not attempt to diagnose
such problems yourself. Instead, have
a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle.
If the spark plug shows signs of elec-
trode erosion and excessive carbon or
other deposits, it should be replaced.
Before installing a spark plug, the spark
plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary,
adjusted to specification.
Clean the surface of the spark plug
gasket and its mating surface, and then
wipe off any grime from the spark plug
threads.
TIPIf a torque wrench is not available when
installing a spark plug, a good estimate
of the correct torque is 1/4–1/2 turn
past finger tight. However, the spark
plug should be tightened to the speci-
fied torque as soon as possible.NOTICE
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Do not use any tools to remove or in-
stall the spark plug cap, otherwise
the ignition coil coupler may get
damaged. The spark plug cap may
be difficult to remove because the
rubber seal on the end of the cap fits
tightly. To remove the spark plug
cap, simply twist it back and forth
while pulling it out; to install it, twistit back and forth while pushing it in.
Specified spark plug:
NGK/CR9EK
1. Spark plug gapSpark plug gap:0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Tightening torque: Spark plug:13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)11
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Engine oil and oil filter
elementThe engine oil level should be checked
before each ride. In addition, the oil
must be changed and the oil filter ele-
ment replaced at the intervals specified
in the periodic maintenance and lubri-
cation chart.
To check the engine oil level 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face and hold it in an upright posi-
tion. A slight tilt to the side can
result in a false reading.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Wait a few minutes until the oil set- tles, and then check the oil level
through the check window located
at the bottom-right side of the
crankcase.TIPThe engine oil should be between theminimum and maximum level marks. 4. If the engine oil is below the mini-
mum level mark, add sufficient oil
of the recommended type to raise
it to the correct level.
To change the engine oil (with or
without oil filter element replace-
ment) 1. Place the vehicle on a level sur- face.
2. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it
off.
3. Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil.
4. Remove the engine oil filler cap, the engine oil drain bolt and its
gasket to drain the oil from the
crankcase.
TIPSkip steps 5–8 if the oil filter element isnot being replaced.
5. Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts.
1. Engine oil filler cap
2. Maximum level mark
3. Minimum level mark
4. Engine oil level check window
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1. Engine oil drain bolt
2. Gasket
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