2017 YAMAHA WR 250F key

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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.
EWA
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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GENERATOR AND STARTER CLUTCH
6-67
11 Woodruff key 1
12 Starter clutch 1
13 Starter clutch drive gear 1
14 Crankshaft position sensor 1
15 Stator 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
Removing the generator
Order Job/Parts to remove Q’ty Remarks
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6
611
9
8
7
2
3
1
14
4 5
12
10
13
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GENERATOR AND STARTER CLUTCH
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EAS2GBB306REMOVING THE GENERATOR
1. Remove:
• Generator rotor nut “1”
• Washer
2. Remove:
• Generator rotor “1”
(with the rotor puller “2”)
• Woodruff key
EAS2GBB307CHECKING THE STARTER CLUTCH
1. Check:
• Starter clutch rollers
Damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check:
• Starter clutch idle gear
• Starter clutch gear
Burrs/chips/roughness/wear  Replace the
defective part (s).3. Check:
• Starter clutch gear
Damage/pitting/wear  Replace the starter
clutch gear.
4. Check:
• Damper assembly
Damage/pitting/wear  Replace the damp-
er assembly.
Check the gear of the starter motor arma-
ture.
5. Check:
• Starter clutch operation
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a. Install the starter clutch drive gear “1” onto
the starter clutch and hold the starter clutch.
b. When turning the starter clutch drive gear
clockwise “A”, the starter clutch and the
starter clutch drive gear should engage, oth-
erwise the starter clutch is faulty and must
be replaced.
c. When turning the starter clutch drive gear
counterclockwise “B”, it should turn freely,
otherwise the starter clutch is faulty and
must be replaced.
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EAS2GBB308INSTALLING THE STARTER CLUTCH
1. Install:
• Stator “1”
• Stator bolt “2” Rotor puller
90890-04142
Rotor puller
YM-04142
1
1
2
1 A
B

GENERATOR AND STARTER CLUTCH
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• Crankshaft position sensor “3”
• Holder “4”
• Crankshaft position sensor bolt “5”
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• Pass the AC magneto lead “6” and crankshaft
position sensor lead “7” under the holder as
shown.
• Tighten the stator bolt using the T25 bit.
• Apply the sealant to the grommet of the AC
magneto lead.
2. Install
• Starter clutch drive gear “1”
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Apply the engine oil on the starter clutch drive
gear inner circumference.3. Install:
• Starter clutch “1”
To generator rotor “2”.
EAS2GBB309INSTALLING THE GENERATOR
1. Install:
• Woodruff key “1”
• Generator rotor “2”
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• Clean the contact surfaces of the tapered por-
tions of the crankshaft and generator rotor.
• When installing the woodruff key, make sure
that its flat surface “a” is in parallel with the
crankshaft center line “b”.
• When installing the generator rotor, align the
keyway “c” of the generator rotor with the
woodruff key. Stator bolt
7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
Crankshaft position sensor bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Yamaha bond No.1215
90890-85505
(Three bond No.1215®)
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6
7
1
3
22
5
5
4LT
Starter clutch bolt
16 Nm (1.6 m·kgf, 12 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
21
LT
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2 C1 1
1a b

TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
EAS2GBB406GENERAL INFORMATION
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The following guide for troubleshooting does
not cover all the possible causes of trouble. It
should be helpful, however, as a guide to basic
troubleshooting. Refer to the relative procedure
in this manual for checks, adjustments, and re-
placement of parts.
EAS2GBB407STARTING FAILURES
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
• Loose spark plug
• Loose cylinder head or cylinder
• Damaged cylinder head gasket
• Damaged cylinder gasket
• Worn or damaged cylinder
• Incorrect valve clearance
• Improperly sealed valve
• Incorrect valve-to-valve-seat contact
• Incorrect valve timing
• Faulty valve spring
• Seized valve
2. Piston and piston ring(s)
• Improperly installed piston ring
• Damaged, worn or fatigued piston ring
• Seized piston ring
• Seized or damaged piston
3. Air filter
• Improperly installed air filter
• Clogged air filter element
4. Crankcase and crankshaft
• Improperly assembled crankcase
• Seized crankshaft
Fuel system
1. Fuel tank
• Empty fuel tank
• Clogged fuel tank breather hose
• Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
• Clogged or damaged fuel hose
2. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
3. Throttle body
• Deteriorated or contaminated fuel
• Sucked-in airElectrical system
1. Battery
• Discharged battery
• Faulty battery
2. Fuse
• Blown, damaged or incorrect fuse
• Improperly installed fuse
3. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Fouled spark plug
• Worn or damaged electrode
• Worn or damaged insulator
4. Ignition coil
• Cracked or broken ignition coil body
• Broken or shorted primary or secondary
coils
5. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
6. Switches and wiring
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty engine stop switch
• Broken or shorted wiring
• Faulty neutral switch
• Improperly grounded circuit
• Loose connections
7. Starting system
• Faulty starter motor
• Faulty starter relay
• Faulty starting circuit cut-off relay
• Faulty starter clutch
EAS2GBB408INCORRECT ENGINE IDLING SPEED
Engine
1. Cylinder and cylinder head
• Incorrect valve clearance
• Damaged valve train components
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
• Improperly synchronized throttle bodies
• Improper throttle cable free play
• Flooded throttle body

TROUBLESHOOTING
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Electrical system
1. Battery
• Discharged battery
• Faulty battery
2. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
• Fouled spark plug
• Worn or damaged electrode
• Worn or damaged insulator
• Faulty spark plug cap
3. Ignition coil
• Broken or shorted primary or secondary coil
• Cracked or broken ignition coil
4. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
EAS2GBB409POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 10-
1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU
• Faulty ECU
EAS2GBB410SHIFTING IS DIFFICULT
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 6-42.
EAS2GBB411SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Engine
1. Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
2. Shift drum and shift forks
• Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
3. Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
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JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Engine
1. Shift shaft
• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
2. Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
3. Shift drum
• Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
4. Transmission
• Worn gear dog
EAS2GBB413CLUTCH SLIPS
Engine
1. Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GBB414CLUTCH DRAGS
Engine
1. Clutch
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS2GBB415OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston
• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality