2016 YAMAHA WR 250F battery

CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
2-38
1. Battery negative lead
2. Fuel hose
3. Fuel pump coupler
4. Fuel pump lead
5. Resistor
6. Resistor coupler
7. Battery positive lead
8. Lean angle sensor
9. Starter motor lead
10. Radiator fan motor relay (blue tape)
11. Main relay (red tape)
12. Wire harness
13. Ground lead coupler
14. Starter relay coupler
15. Starter relay
16. Cross member
17. Diode
18. Taillight lead
19. Clamp
20. Fuel tank
21. Damper
22. Rear frame
23. Side cover 6
24. Plastic locking tie
A. After connecting the fuel pump coupler, attach
the coupler cover.
B. Pass the fuel hose to the front of the battery.
C. Route the resistor lead to the outside of the leads.
D. Connect the battery positive lead to the starter re-
lay terminal (in the left side of the vehicle).
E. Insert the protruding end of the wire harness into
the battery bracket hole and holder plate hole.
F. After connecting the negative lead coupler, place
it on the right side of the battery.
G. After installing the plastic cover to the starter re-
lay, connect the starter relay coupler.
H. Route the diode under the cross member and
place it on top of the rear fender.
I. Secure the two ends of the taillight coupler with
the starter motor lead.
J. Route the taillight lead so that it does not slack at
the rear of the vehicle.
K. Clamp the taillight lead and insert the clip into the
rear fender. Clamp it so that the lock faces in-
ward, and then cut off the excess end.
L. Route the battery positive lead under the cross
member.
M. Lower end of the rear frame
N. Clamp it so that the lock of the plastic locking tie
faces downward, insert the end into the rear
frame and side cover 6, and then cut off the ex-
cess end. After cutting off the excess end, make
sure that the plastic locking tie does not protrude
from the lower end of the rear frame.
O. Clamp it so that the lock of the plastic locking tie
faces downward, and then pass the end between
the fuel hose and rear frame.
P. Clamp the wire harness at the position of the
white tape.

ADJUSTING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY ................... 3-33
CHECKING THE TIRES ........................................................................... 3-35
CHECKING AND TIGHTENING THE SPOKES ....................................... 3-35
CHECKING THE WHEELS ...................................................................... 3-36
CHECKING THE WHEEL BEARINGS ..................................................... 3-36
CHECKING AND ADJUSTING THE STEERING HEAD .......................... 3-36
CHECKING AND LUBRICATING THE CABLES ..................................... 3-37
LUBRICATING THE LEVERS .................................................................. 3-37
LUBRICATING THE PEDAL .................................................................... 3-37
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN ......................................................... 3-38
LUBRICATING THE SIDESTAND............................................................ 3-38
CHECKING THE CHASSIS FASTENERS ............................................... 3-38
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.................................................................................. 3-39
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG .............................................................. 3-39
CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING ........................................................ 3-39
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................ 3-40
REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULB..................................................... 3-40

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
3-3
TIP
• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
• Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
• Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers, and
change the brake fluid.
• Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged.
13
Brake and
clutch lever
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
14Brake pedal
pivot shafts• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
15Sidestand
pivot• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-
purpose grease) lightly.
16*Front fork• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
17*Shock ab-
sorber as-
sembly• Check operation and for oil leakage.
• Replace if necessary.
18*Rear sus-
pension link
pivots• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease
lightly.
19*Control ca-
bles• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or
engine oil 10W-30 thoroughly.
20*Throttle grip
housing and
cable• Check operation and free play.
• Adjust the throttle cable free play if
necessary.
• Lubricate the throttle grip housing and
cable.
21*Chassis fas-
teners• Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
• Correct if necessary.
22Battery• Check terminal for looseness and cor-
rosion. NO. ITEM CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE JOBSINITIALODOMETER READ-
INGS
600 mi
(1000
km) or 1
month1800 mi
(3000
km) or 3
months3000 mi
(5000
km) or 6
months

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-40
2. Attach:
• Timing light “1”
• Digital tachometer “2”
To the high tension code “3”.
3. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE ENGINE
IDLING SPEED” on page 3-18.
4. Check:
• Ignition timing
Check whether the alignment mark “a” on
the left crankcase cover is within the firing
range “b” on the rotor.
Incorrect firing range  Check rotor and
Crankshaft position sensor.
5. Install:
• Timing mark accessing screwEAS2GB7133CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” on page 9-69.
EAS2GB7134REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBEWA
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely hot,
keep flammable products and your hands
away from the bulb until it has cooled down.
1. Remove:
• Headlight unit bolt “1”
TIP
After you have removed the headlight unit
bolts, lift and remove the headlight unit.
2. Remove:
• Headlight coupler “1”
• Bulb cover “2”
3. Remove:
• Headlight bulb “1” Timing light
90890-03141
Timing light
YU-03141
Digital tachometer
90890-06760
Digital tachometer
YU-39951-B
Timing mark accessing screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
2
1
3
ba
T R..
11
1
2
1

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS....................................................................... 9-60
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .................................................................. 9-64
CHECKING THE BULBS AND BULB SOCKETS .................................... 9-67
CHECKING THE FUSES ......................................................................... 9-68
CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY ........................................ 9-69
CHECKING THE RELAYS ....................................................................... 9-72
CHECKING THE DIODE .......................................................................... 9-73
CHECKING THE IGNITION SPARK GAP................................................ 9-73
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG CAP ...................................................... 9-73
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL ............................................................ 9-74
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR........................... 9-74
CHECKING THE LEAN ANGLE SENSOR............................................... 9-75
CHECKING THE STARTER MOTOR OPERATION ................................ 9-75
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL ............................................................. 9-76
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR ........................................... 9-76
CHECKING THE SPEED SENSOR ......................................................... 9-77
CHECKING THE FUEL SENDER ............................................................ 9-77
CHECKING THE RESISTER ................................................................... 9-77
CHECKING THE RADIATOR FAN MOTOR ............................................ 9-78
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR........................ 9-78
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ................................ 9-79
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR INPUT VOLTAGE .. 9-79
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR ............................ 9-80
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................... 9-80
CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR ......................................................... 9-81

IGNITION SYSTEM
9-3
1. Joint connector
2. Joint connector
4. AC magneto
9. Battery
10.Frame ground
11.Starter relay
12.Main fuse
22.ECU (engine control unit)
23.Ignition coil
24.Spark plug
30.Joint connector
35.Lean angle sensor
36.Engine stop switch
48.Frame ground
49.Ignition coil sub-lead

IGNITION SYSTEM
9-4
EAS2GB7359TROUBLESHOOTING
The ignition system fails to operate (no spark or intermittent spark).
TIP
Before troubleshooting, remove the following part (s):
1. Seat
2. Side cover (left/right)
3. Air scoop (left/right)
4. Fuel tank
5. Fuel tank
1. Check the fuse.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES”
on page 9-68.NG 
Replace the fuse(s).
OK 
2. Check the battery.
Refer to “CHECKING AND
CHARGING THE BATTERY” on
page 9-69.NG 
• Clean the battery terminals.
• Recharge or replace the battery.
OK 
3. Check the spark plug.
Refer to “CHECKING THE FUSES”
on page 9-68.NG 
Re-gap or replace the spark plug.
OK 
4. Check the ignition spark gap.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION SPARK GAP” on page 9-73.OK 
The ignition system is normal.
NG 
5. Check the ignition coil.
Refer to “CHECKING THE IGNI-
TION COIL” on page 9-74.NG 
Replace the ignition coil.
OK 
6. Check the crankshaft position sen-
sor.
Refer to “CHECKING THE CRANK-
SHAFT POSITION SENSOR” on
page 9-74.NG 
Replace the stator assembly.
OK 
7. Check the engine stop switch.
Refer to “CHECKING THE
SWITCHES” on page 9-64.NG 
Replace the engine stop switch.
OK 

ELECTRIC STARTING SYSTEM
9-7
1. Joint connector
2. Joint connector
3. Joint connector
7. Main relay
9. Battery
10.Frame ground
11.Starter relay
12.Main fuse
13.Starter motor
14.Starter relay diode
22.ECU (engine control unit)
30.Joint connector
36.Engine stop switch
37.Neutral switch
38.Diode
39.Starting circuit cut-off relay
40.Clutch switch
41.Start switch
48.Frame ground