2017 YAMAHA WR 250F stop start

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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS............................................................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................. 1-4
IDENTIFICATION............................................................................................. 1-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................... 1-5
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................................................................... 1-5
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION LABEL......................... 1-5
INCLUDED PARTS.......................................................................................... 1-6
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-6
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-6
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR ...................................................................... 1-6
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-6
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-6
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.......................................................................... 1-7
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY............................ 1-7
REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................ 1-7
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ..................................................... 1-8
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS ...................................... 1-8
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ..................................................................... 1-8
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................... 1-8
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION.................................................................... 1-9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.............................................................................. 1-9
SPECIAL TOOLS........................................................................................... 1-13
CONTROL FUNCTIONS................................................................................ 1-19
INDICATOR LIGHTS AND WARNING LIGHTS ....................................... 1-19
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-19
START SWITCH....................................................................................... 1-19
CLUTCH LEVER...................................................................................... 1-19
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-20
KICKSTARTER LEVER............................................................................ 1-20
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-20
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-20
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-20
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................. 1-21
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-21
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-21

DESCRIPTION
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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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BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION
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NOTICE
Handle electrical components with special
care, and do not subject them to strong
shocks.
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NOTICE
Electrical components are very sensitive to
and can be damaged by static electricity.
Therefore, never touch the terminals and be
sure to keep the contacts clean.
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Push and hold the engine stop switch to turn off
the multi-function display when resetting the
ECU (Electronic Control Unit). Disconnect the
starter motor lead of the starter relay, and then
push the starter switch. Be sure to wait for five
seconds or longer before pushing the start
switch after the multi-function display goes off.Checking the electrical system
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Before checking the electrical system, make
sure that the battery voltage is at least 12 V.
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NOTICE
Never insert the tester probes into the cou-
pler terminal slots. Always insert the probes
from the opposite end “a” of the coupler,
taking care not to loosen or damage the
leads.
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NOTICE
For waterproof couplers, never insert the
tester probes directly into the coupler.
When performing any checks using a water-
proof coupler, use the specified test har-
ness or a suitable commercially available
test harness.
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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.
EAS2GBB034
1. Engine trouble warning light “ ”
2. Fuel level warning light “ ”
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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.

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
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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
right.

MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY
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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.

STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EAS2GBB049FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
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NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
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Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a pump oc-
tane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of
a different brand.
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WARNING
• For refueling, be sure to stop the engine
and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Gasohol (For USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
EAS2GBB050HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
Never start or run the engine in a closed ar-
ea. The exhaust fumes are poisonous; they
can cause loss of consciousness and death
in a very short time. Always operate the ma-
chine in a well-ventilated area.
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NOTICE
• Unlike a two-stroke engine, this engine
cannot be kick started when the throttle is
open because the kickstarter may kick
back. Also, if the throttle is open the air/
fuel mixture may be too lean for the engine
to start.
• Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
EAS2GBB051AIR FILTER MAINTENANCE
According to “CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
ELEMENT” section in the CHAPTER 3, apply
the Yamaha foam air filter oil or other quality
foam air filter oil to the element. (Excess oil in
the element may adversely affect engine start-
ing.)
EAS2GBB052STARTING A COLD ENGINEECA
NOTICE
For maximum engine life, never accelerate
hard when the engine is cold!
In order for the ignition circuit cut-off system to
enable starting, one of the following conditions
must be met:
• The transmission is in the neutral position.
• The transmission is in gear with the clutch le-
ver pulled.
1. Pull the starter knob/idle screw “1” to its full
length.
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When the ambient temperature is 15°C (59°F)
or below, use the starter knob/idle screw.
2. Completely close the throttle. Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
only
Fuel tank capacity
7.5 L (2.0 US gal, 1.7 lmp.gal)
Fuel reserve amount
2.1 L (0.55 US gal, 0.46 lmp.gal)
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