Yamaha BIG BEAR 250 YFM250Z, Owner'S Manual

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General maintenance and lubrication chart
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● For ATVs not equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the month maintenance intervals.
● For ATVs equipped with an odometer or an hour meter, follow the km (mi) or hours maintenance inter-
vals. However, keep in mind that if the ATV isn’t used for a long period of time, the month maintenance
intervals should be followed.
● Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools,
data and technical skills.
NO. ITEM
CHECK OR MAINTENANCE
JOB
INITIAL EVERY
Whichev-
er comes
first
month 1 3 6 6 12
km
(mi)
320
(200)
1300
(800)
2500
(1600)
2500
(1600)
5000
(3200)
hours 20 80 160 160 320
1 Air filter element • Clean and replace if necessary.
Every 20–40 hours (more often in wet or
dusty areas)
2 * Clutch • Check operation and adjust if necessary.
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3 * Front brake
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check fluid level and ATV for fluid leakage, and
correct if necessary.
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• Replace brake pads. Whenever worn to the limit
4 * Rear brake
• Check operation and correct if necessary.
• Check brake lever and pedal free play, and adjust
if necessary.
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• Replace brake shoes. Whenever worn to the limit
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