2017 YAMAHA WR 250F Owners Manual

CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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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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SHIFT PEDAL
The shift pedal “1” has adopted a method of 1
down & 5 ups (press-down & kick-ups).
Press it down for N (neutral) to 1st, and kick it
up for 2nd to 6th.
Recommended shift points
The recommended shift points during accelera-
tion and deceleration are shown in the table be-
low.
EAS2GBB035KICKSTARTER LEVER
The kickstarter lever “1” is in the right of the
chassis.
To start the engine, pull out and push down the
kickstarter lever with your foot.
EAS2GBB036THROTTLE GRIP
The throttle grip “1” is located on the right han-
dlebar. The throttle grip accelerates or deceler-
ates the engine. For acceleration, turn the grip
toward you; for deceleration, turn it away from
you.
EAS2GBB037FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever “1” is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EAS2GBB038REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal “1” is in the right of the
chassis. Press down on the brake pedal to ac-
tivate the rear brake.
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Shift up points
1st  2nd: 20 km/h (12 mi/h)
2nd  3rd: 30 km/h (19 mi/h)
3rd  4th: 40 km/h (25 mi/h)
4th  5th: 50 km/h (31 mi/h)
5th  6th: 60 km/h (37 mi/h)
Shift down points
6th  5th: 45 km/h (28 mi/h)
5th  4th: 35 km/h (22 mi/h)
4th  3rd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
3rd  2nd: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
2nd  1st: 25 km/h (16 mi/h)
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SIDESTAND
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.
EAS2GBB040STARTER KNOB/IDLE 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.
EAS2GBB041FUEL 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)
EAS2GBB043DESCRIPTION
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. ( )
EAS2GBB044BASIC 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.

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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.
4. To end the setting, push the “RST” button for
2 seconds or more.
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• In a 30-second absence of button operation,
the setting will come to an end with the indi-
cated time.
• To reset the seconds, push the “SLCT1” but-
ton or “SLCT2” button.
Changing odometer and tripmeter A/B
(TRIP A/B)
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• The odometer will lock at 99999.
• The tripmeter will reset and continue counting
after 999.9 is reached.
1. Push the “SLCT2” button to change the trip-
meter display. The display will change in the
following order:
OdometerTRIP ATRIP BTRIP A
Odometer.
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To reset the digits, select the tripmeter involved
and push the “RST” button for 2 seconds or
more.
EAS2GBB045CHANGEOVER TO BASIC MODE/RACE
MODE
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• Measurement using the timer function can be
made in RACE MODE.
• Indicator will light up as an identifier that
shows RACE MODE has been selected.
• RACE MODE cannot display the functions as
in BASIC MODE.
• Changeover to RACE MODE forces the digits
for tripmeter A (TRIP A) in BASIC MODE to be
reset.
Changeover from BASIC MODE to RACE
MODE
1. Push the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” but-
ton for 2 seconds or more at the same time
to change over to RACE MODE.
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Changeover to RACE MODE will put manual
start measurement on standby causing and
to flash. (For manual start, refer to “Putting
measurement on standby” in “RACE MODE”.)

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Returning to BASIC MODE from RACE
MODE
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It is possible to return to BASIC MODE with tim-
er measurement at a stop.
1. Check that the timer is not in operation. If the
timer is in operation, stop the timer by push-
ing the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button
at the same time.
2. Push the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” but-
ton for 2 seconds or more at the same time
to change over to BASIC MODE.
EAS2GBB046RACE MODE
Putting measurement on standby
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Starting measurement consists of the following
two starts, either of which can be selected.
• Manual start
Starting measurement by the rider himself op-
erating the button. (A long push on the
“SLCT2” button will put measurement on
standby.)
• Auto start
Starting timer measurement automatically on
detection of the movement of the machine. (A
long push on the “SLCT1” button will put mea-
surement on standby.)Manual start
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Initial setting at changeover to RACE MODE
will remain for manual start.
1. Check that changeover to RACE MODE has
been made. (Refer to “Changeover from BA-
SIC MODE to RACE MODE”.)
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When the machine is made ready for a run by
manual start, and will start flashing.
2. Start timer measurement by pushing the
“RST” button.
3. When stopping timer measurement, pushing
the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button at
the same time.
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If the machine is run while timer measurement
is not made, no change will occur to the digit in
tripmeter A (TRIP A).
4. To resume the measurement, again push
the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button at
the same time.
Auto start
1. Check that changeover has been made to
RACE MODE. (Refer to “Changeover from
BASIC MODE to RACE MODE”.)
2. Make the machine ready for a run by push-
ing the “SLCT1” button for 2 seconds or
more.
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When the measurement is made ready for a
run by auto start, and will start flashing.
Timer display will turn on scrolling from left to
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3. Run the machine and start timer measure-
ment.
4. To stop timer measurement, pushing the
“SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button at the
same time.
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If the machine is run while timer measurement
is not made, no change will occur to the digit in
tripmeter A (TRIP A).
5. To resume the measurement, again pushing
the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button at
the same time.
Resetting measurement data
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Resetting can be made in the following two
manners.
Resetting is possible while timer measurement
is made:
• Reset tripmeter A.
Resetting is possible while timer measurement
is not made:
• Reset tripmeter A and timer.Resetting tripmeter A (TRIP A)
1. Check that the timer is in operation. If the
timer is not in operation, start the timer by
pushing the “SLCT1” button and “SLCT2”
button at the same time.
2. Reset tripmeter A (TRIP A) display by push-
ing the “RST” button for 2 seconds or more.
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If reset, and travel distance display will go on
flashing for four seconds.
Resetting tripmeter A (TRIP A) and timer
1. Check that the timer is not in operation. If the
timer is in operation, stop it by pushing the
“SLCT1” button and “SLCT2” button at the
same time.
2. Reset all measured data by pushing the
“RST” button for 2 seconds or more.
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• Resetting will reset the timer display and trav-
el distance display and put measurement on
standby.
• Auto start attempt will put measurement on
standby as such. Likewise, manual start at-
tempt will put measurement on standby as
such.

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Correcting tripmeter A (TRIP A)
1. Change the travel distance display by push-
ing the “SLCT1” button (plus) or “SLCT2”
button (minus). A long push on the button
will fast-forward the change.
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Change can be made any time while timer
measurement is or is not being made.
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