2017 YAMAHA WR 250F check engine light

DESCRIPTION
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EAS2GBB009
DESCRIPTION
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Designs and specifications of the vehicle are subject to change without notice. Therefore, please
note that the descriptions in this manual may be different from those for the vehicle you have pur-
chased.1. Clutch lever 12. Headlight
2. Multi-function display 13. Radiator
3. Front brake lever 14. Coolant drain bolt
4. Throttle grip 15. Rear brake pedal
5. Start switch 16. Air filter
6. Radiator cap 17. Drive chain
7. Fuel tank cap 18. Shift pedal
8. Engine stop switch 19. Oil level check window
9. Taillight 20. Starter knob/idle screw
10. Fuel tank 21. Front fork
11. Kickstarter lever
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CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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EAS2GBB029
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EAS2GBB030INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING
LIGHTS
Fuel level warning light “ ”
This warning light comes on when the fuel level
drops below approximately 2.1 L (0.55 US gal,
0.46 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.
EAS2GBB031ENGINE 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.
EAS2GBB032START SWITCH
The start switch “1” is located on the right han-
dlebar. Push this switch to crank the engine
with the starter.
EAS2GBB033CLUTCH 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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1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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• 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.
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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

ENGINE
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d. Install the oil strainer.
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6. Install:
•Gasket
• Drain bolt
7. Pour the specified amount of engine oil into
the oil filler cap hole.
8. Install:
• Oil filler cap
9. Check:
• Oil level
Refer to “CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 3-16.
10.Check:
• Engine oil pressure
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a. Slightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt
“1”.
EWA
WARNING
When the engine is started with the check
bolt removed, oil will spout; therefore, al-
ways loosen it before the checkup.b. Start the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt.
EWA
WARNING
Always keep the engine idling speed during
the checkup without increasing the engine
speed.
ECA
NOTICE
If no engine oil seeps out after one minute,
immediately turn the engine off so it will not
seize.
c. If no engine oil seeps out, check the engine
oil for leaks, and the engine oil passage and
the oil pump for damage.
d. Check the oil pressure again.
e. Tighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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EAS2GBB098ADJUSTING THE ENGINE IDLING SPEED
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• Because the air pressure is lower at high alti-
tudes, the air-fuel mixture will become richer.
If the idling speed is low, turn the starter knob/
idle screw a few clicks counterclockwise to in-
crease the speed before the adjustment.
• Before adjusting the engine idling speed,
make sure that the air filter element is not
clogged, the engine compression is proper,
and the throttle grip free play is proper.
• Adjust the engine idling speed with the starter
knob/idle screw pushed in completely. Oil strainer bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Drain bolt
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Engine oil quantity
Oil change
0.83 L (0.88 US qt, 0.73 Imp.qt)
With oil filter removal
0.85 L (0.90 US qt, 0.75 Imp.qt)
Quantity (disassembled)
1.10 L (1.16 US qt, 0.97 Imp.qt)
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Oil pressure check bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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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 screw
EAS2GBB133CHECKING AND CHARGING THE BATTERY
Refer to “CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY” on page 9-69.
EAS2GBB134REPLACING 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”
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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)
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CRANKCASE
6-75
EAS2GBB311DISASSEMBLING THE CRANKCASE
1. Separate:
• Right crankcase
• Left crankcase
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a. Remove the crankcase bolts.
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Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a time and af-
ter all the bolts are loosened, remove them.
b. Remove the right crankcase “1”.
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• Place the crankcase with its left side down-
ward and split it by inserting a screwdriver tip
into the splitting slit “a” in the crankcase.
• Lift the right crankcase horizontally while light-
ly patting the crankcase splitting slit and the
engine mounting boss using a soft hammer,
and leave the crankshaft and the transmission
with the left crankcase.
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NOTICE
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case bolt or
fitting. Do not force.c. Remove the dowel pins and O-ring.
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EAS2GBB312REMOVING THE CRANKCASE BEARING
1. Remove:
• Bearing “1”
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• Remove the bearing from the crankcase by
pressing its inner race.
• Do not use the removed bearing.
EAS2GBB313CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN, TIMING
CHAIN GUIDE, OIL STRAINER
1. Check:
• Timing chain
Stiffness  Replace the camshaft sprocket,
timing chain and crankshaft sprocket as a
set.
2. Check:
• Timing chain guide
Damage/wear  Replace
EAS2GBB314CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Wash:
• Crankcase
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• Wash the crankcase in a mild solvent.
• Remove any remaining gasket from the
crankcase mating surface.
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TRANSMISSION
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7. Install:
• Long shift fork guide bar “1”
• Short shift fork guide bar “2”
• Spring “3”
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• Screw the spring into the shift fork guide bar
lightly beforehand.
• Apply the engine oil on the shift fork guide
bars.8. Check:
• Operation of shift cam and shift fork
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation  Repair.
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
9-30
EAS2GBB374ECU SELF-DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTION
The ECU is equipped with a self-diagnostic function in order to ensure that the fuel injection system
is operating normally. If this function detects a malfunction in the system, it immediately operates the
engine under substitute characteristics and illuminates the engine trouble warning light to alert the
rider that a malfunction has occurred in the system. Once a malfunction has been detected, a fault
code number is stored in the memory of the ECU.
• To inform the rider that the fuel injection system is not functioning, the engine trouble warning light
flashes while the start switch is being pushed to start the engine.
• If a malfunction is detected in the system by the self-diagnostic function, the ECU provides an ap-
propriate substitute characteristic operation, and alerts the rider of the detected malfunction by illu-
minating the engine trouble warning light.
Engine trouble warning light indication and fuel injection system operation
* The warning light flashes when any one of the following conditions is present and the start switch
is pushed:
Checking the engine trouble warning light
The engine trouble warning light comes on for around 2 seconds when pushing the start switch to
turn on the meter light and the engine trouble warning light comes on while the start switch is being
pushed.Warning light indica-
tionECU operationFuel injection opera-
tionVehicle operation
Flashing* Warning provided
when unable to start
engineOperation stopped Cannot be operated
Remains on Malfunction detected Operated with substi-
tute characteristics in
accordance with the
description of the mal-
functionCan or cannot be oper-
ated depending on the
fault code
12: Crankshaft position sensor 41: Lean angle sensor
(open or short circuit)
30: Lean angle sensor
(latch up detected)50: ECU internal malfunction
(faulty ECU memory)
33: Ignition coil
(Malfunction detected in the primary wire
of the ignition coil)
a. The meter light does not come on.
b. The meter light comes on.
c. Light OFF
d. Light ON for 2 seconds
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