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OWNER’S MANUAL

Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle.

B4P-F8199-30

YZF250

Summary of Contents for R25 Series

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle B4P F8199 30 YZF250...

Page 2: ...re operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46091 EAU46091 EAU46091 Baca buku panduan dengan teliti sebelum mengendalikan motosikal ini Buku panduan diberi ber...

Page 3: ...from trouble and injury In addition the many tips given in this manual will help keep your motorcycle in the best possible condition If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact your...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...V0012 YZF250 OWNER S MANUAL 2019 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition March 2019 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly...

Page 6: ...ce and adjustment 7 1 Owner s tool kit 7 1 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system 7 3 General maintenance and lubrication chart 7 5 Checking the spark plugs 7 9 Engine oil and oil...

Page 7: ...bulb 7 35 Supporting the motorcycle 7 36 Front wheel 7 36 Rear wheel 7 37 Troubleshooting 7 39 Troubleshooting charts 7 41 Motorcycle care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3...

Page 8: ...important labels 1 1 1 EAUN2190 Read and understand all of the labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your...

Page 9: ...Location of important labels 1 2 1 100kPa 1bar kPa psi kPa psi 200 29 225 33 200 29 225 33 1WD F1668 01 2 1...

Page 10: ...aining courses nearest you Safe Riding Perform the pre operation checks each time you use the vehicle to make sure it is in safe operating condition Failure to inspect or maintain the vehi cle properl...

Page 11: ...rests during operation to main tain control of the motorcycle t The passenger should always hold onto the operator the seat strap or grab bar if equipped with both hands and keep both feet on the pass...

Page 12: ...ribu tion of the motorcycle is changed To avoid the possibility of an accident use extreme caution when adding cargo or accessories to your motorcycle Use extra care when riding a motorcycle that has...

Page 13: ...to your vehicle that change any of the vehicle s design or operation characteristics can put you and others at greater risk of serious injury or death You are responsible for injuries related to chan...

Page 14: ...downs or suitable straps that are attached to solid parts of the mo torcycle such as the frame or up per front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mounted handlebars or turn signals or pa...

Page 15: ...2 6 2 Correct usage Wrong usage Types of helmets and their usage t Full type use only for riding at low to mid range speeds t Full face type use for riding at mid range to high speeds ZAUU0003 ZAUU000...

Page 16: ...13 2 Main fuse page 7 32 3 Owner s tool kit page 7 1 4 Passenger seat lock page 4 16 5 Storage compartment page 4 18 6 Shock absorber assembly spring preload adjusting ring page 4 18 7 Shift pedal pag...

Page 17: ...se box page 7 32 2 Battery page 7 31 3 Fuel tank cap page 4 13 4 Headlight page 7 34 5 Engine oil filler cap page 7 10 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 10 7 Brake pedal page 4 13 8 Rear brake li...

Page 18: ...8 1 Clutch lever page 4 12 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 10 3 Multi function meter unit page 4 4 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 23 6 Right handlebar swit...

Page 19: ...ed and stays on until the key is turned to even if the engine stalls EAU54301 off All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA16371 Never turn the key to or LOCK while the vehicle...

Page 20: ...warning light comes on if the en gine oil pressure is low The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to The warning light should come on and remain on until the engi...

Page 21: ...age 4 10 TIP t When the vehicle is turned on this light should come on for a few seconds and then go off Other wise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit The engine trouble warning light w...

Page 22: ...onitor the engine speed and keep it within the ideal power range When the key is turned to the ta chometer will sweep across the r min range and then return to zero r min in order to test the electric...

Page 23: ...electrical circuit The display segments of the fuel meter disappear towards E Empty as the fuel level decreases When the last segment starts flashing refuel as soon as possible TIP This fuel meter is...

Page 24: ...dicator The odometer shows the total distance traveled by the vehicle The tripmeters show the distance trav eled since they were last set to zero Push the SELECT button to switch the display between t...

Page 25: ...eached Instantaneous fuel consumption display To switch between the instantaneous fuel consumption displays push the SELECT button for one second TIP If traveling at speeds under 20 km h 12 mi h _ _ _...

Page 26: ...h the RE SET button for three seconds The oil change indicator will be reset If the engine oil is changed before the oil change indicator comes on i e be fore the periodic oil change interval has been...

Page 27: ...vation point and deactivation point setting modes To set the shift activation point TIP The shift timing indicator light activa tion point can be set between 7000 r min and 15000 r min From 7000 r min...

Page 28: ...pped with a self di agnosis device for various electrical circuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the engine trouble warning light will come on and the display will indicate an erro...

Page 29: ...he center position EAU12501 Horn switch Press this switch to sound the horn EAU68270 Start Engine stop switch To crank the engine with the starter set this switch to and then slide the switch toward S...

Page 30: ...equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the start ing circuit cut off system See page 4 20 EAU12875 Shift pedal The shift pedal is located on the left side of the motorcycle To shift the trans...

Page 31: ...eleased and the fuel tank cap can be opened To close the fuel tank cap With the key still inserted in the lock push down the fuel tank cap Turn the key 1 4 turn counterclockwise remove it and then clo...

Page 32: ...out of the fuel tank 3 Wipe up any spilled fuel immedi ately NOTICE Immediately wipe off spilled fuel with a clean dry soft cloth since fuel may deteriorate painted surfaces or plastic parts ECA10072...

Page 33: ...tem WARNING EWA10863 The exhaust system is hot after op eration To prevent a fire hazard or burns t Do not park the vehicle near possible fire hazards such as grass or other materials that easily burn...

Page 34: ...ert the projections on the front of the passenger seat into the seat holders as shown and then push the rear of the seat down to lock it in place 2 Remove the key Rider seat To remove the rider seat 1...

Page 35: ...The helmet holders are located on the bottom of the passenger seat To secure a helmet to a helmet hold er 1 Remove the passenger seat See page 4 16 2 Attach a helmet to a helmet hold er and then secu...

Page 36: ...372 Be sure to fold the rear view mirrors back to their original position before riding EAU62562 Adjusting the shock absorber assembly This shock absorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload ad...

Page 37: ...hicle upright WARNING EWA14191 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the side stand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the gro...

Page 38: ...system This system prevents in gear engine starts unless the clutch lever is pulled Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP t This check is most reliable if per formed with a wa...

Page 39: ...points E G A P S K C E H C M E T I Fuel t Check fuel level in fuel tank t Refuel if necessary t Check fuel line for leakage t Check fuel tank breather hose and overflow hose for obstructions cracks o...

Page 40: ...aler adjust throttle grip free play and lubricate ca ble and grip housing 7 17 7 27 Control cables t Make sure that operation is smooth t Lubricate if necessary 7 27 Drive chain t Check chain slack t...

Page 41: ...checks 5 3 5 Chassis fasteners t Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened t Tighten if necessary Instruments lights signals and switches t Check operation t Correct if necessar...

Page 42: ...stop the en gine in case of a turnover In this case the display will indicate error code 30 but this is not a malfunc tion Turn the key to and then to to clear the error code Failing to do so will pr...

Page 43: ...light should come on If not ask a Yamaha dealer to check the electrical circuit 4 Slide the stop run start switch toward to start the engine If the engine fails to start release the switch after 5 se...

Page 44: ...avoid high engine speeds with no load on the en gine t Turn the engine off instead of let ting it idle for an extended length of time e g in traffic jams at traf fic lights or at railroad crossings EA...

Page 45: ...dealer check the vehi cle EAU17214 Parking When parking stop the engine and then remove the key from the main switch WARNING EWA10312 t Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in...

Page 46: ...dealer perform service WARNING EWA15123 Turn off the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified t A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and ele...

Page 47: ...Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7 2 7 TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you...

Page 48: ...iodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING whichever comes first ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month 5000 km or 5 months 10000 km or 10 month...

Page 49: ...off valve reed valve and hose for damage t Replace the entire air induction system if necessary NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING whichever comes first ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km or 1 month...

Page 50: ...e c a l p e R t 3 Air filter check hose t Clean 4 Battery t Check voltage t Charge if necessary 5 Clutch t Check operation t Adjust 6 Front brake t Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid l...

Page 51: ...cant thoroughly Every 1000 km 600 mi and after washing the motorcycle riding in the rain or riding in wet areas 15 Steering bearings t Check bearing play and steering for roughness t Lubricate with li...

Page 52: ...on and shock ab sorber for oil leakage 24 Engine oil t Change t Check oil level and vehicle for oil leakage 25 Engine oil filter car tridge t Replace 26 Cooling system t Check coolant level and vehicl...

Page 53: ...r cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid t Replace the brake hoses every four years and if cracked or damaged 29 Throttle grip t Check operation t Check throttle grip free play and adjust i...

Page 54: ...tly different color the engine could be operating improperly Do not at tempt to diagnose such problems yourself Instead have a Yamaha deal er check the vehicle If a spark plug shows signs of elec trod...

Page 55: ...tom right side of the crankcase TIP The engine oil should be between the minimum and maximum level marks 4 If the engine oil is below the mini mum level mark add sufficient oil of the recommended type...

Page 56: ...properly seated 7 Install the new oil lter cartridge with an oil lter wrench and then tighten it to the speci ed torque with a torque wrench 8 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and...

Page 57: ...kcase 10 Start the engine and then let it idle for several minutes while checking it for oil leakage If oil is leaking immediately turn the engine off and check for the cause TIP After the engine is s...

Page 58: ...level varies with engine tem perature t Make sure that the vehicle is posi tioned straight up when checking the coolant level A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading 2 Remove the left...

Page 59: ...s possible other wise the cooling system will not be protected against frost and corrosion If water has been added to the coolant have a Yamaha dealer check the anti freeze content of the coolant as s...

Page 60: ...element should be re placed at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart Replace the air filter element more frequently if you are riding in un usually wet or dusty are...

Page 61: ...e the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10482 7 Install the air filter case cover by installing the screws 8 Install the fuel tank cover by in stalling the bolts and quick fast...

Page 62: ...erformed when the engine is cold EAU82720 Tires Tires are the only contact between the vehicle and the road Safety in all con ditions of riding depends on a relatively small area of road contact There...

Page 63: ...lacement of all wheel and brake related parts includ ing the tires should be left to a Yamaha dealer who has the necessary professional knowl edge and experience to do so t Ride at moderate speeds aft...

Page 64: ...ha dealer replace the wheel Do not attempt even the smallest repair to the wheel A de formed or cracked wheel must be replaced t The wheel should be balanced whenever either the tire or wheel has been...

Page 65: ...el and the right side cowling 6 Loosen the locknut at the crank case 7 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever...

Page 66: ...aler inspect the brake system WARNING EWA14212 A soft or spongy feeling in the brake lever can indicate the presence of air in the hydraulic system If there is air in the hydraulic system have a Yamah...

Page 67: ...on later turn the ad justing nut in direction b TIP The front brake light switch should be serviced by a Yamaha dealer EAU22393 Checking the front and rear brake pads The front and rear brake pads mus...

Page 68: ...ealer replace the brake pads as a set EAU60680 Checking the brake fluid level Before riding check that the brake fluid is above the minimum level mark Check the brake fluid level with the top of the r...

Page 69: ...s clean up spilled fluid immediately As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indi cate worn brake pads and or brake system leakag...

Page 70: ...ad to chain slip page or breakage If the drive chain slack is more than the chain can damage the frame swingarm and other parts To prevent this from occurring keep the drive chain slack with in the sp...

Page 71: ...art otherwise it will quickly wear out especially when riding in dusty or wet areas Service the drive chain as follows NOTICE ECA10584 The drive chain must be lubricated after washing the motorcycle r...

Page 72: ...Yamaha dealer check or re place it WARNING Damage to the outer housing of cables may result in internal rusting and cause inter ference with cable movement Re place damaged cables as soon as possible...

Page 73: ...efore each ride and the pedal pivots should be lu bricated if necessary Brake pedal Shift pedal EAU23144 Checking and lubricating the brake and clutch levers The operation of the brake and clutch leve...

Page 74: ...have a Yamaha dealer check or repair it Otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and distract the operator re sulting in a possible loss of control EAUM1653 Lubricating the swingarm piv ots Th...

Page 75: ...on the handle bars several times to check if the front fork compresses and re bounds smoothly NOTICE ECA10591 If any damage is found or the front fork does not operate smoothly have a Yamaha dealer ch...

Page 76: ...essary tight ened WARNING EWA10761 t Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous since it contains sul furic acid which causes severe burns Avoid any contact with skin eyes or clothing and al ways shield y...

Page 77: ...isconnect the negative lead before discon necting the positive lead ECA17712 2 If the battery will be stored for more than two months check it at least once a month and fully charge it if necessary 3...

Page 78: ...ecified amperage WARNING Do not use a fuse of a higher amperage rating than recommended to avoid causing extensive dam age to the electrical system and possibly a fire EWA15132 3 Turn the key to and t...

Page 79: ...1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the turn signal light bulb socket together with the bulb by turning it counterclockwise 3 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it ou...

Page 80: ...ogether with the bulb by pulling it out 4 Remove the burnt out bulb by pulling it out 5 Insert a new bulb into the socket 6 Install the socket together with the bulb by pushing it in 7 Install the rea...

Page 81: ...otorcy cle by using a motorcycle stand or if an additional motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack under the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by usin...

Page 82: ...olts TIP Make sure that there is enough space between the brake pads before install ing the brake caliper onto the brake disc 4 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground and then put the sides...

Page 83: ...let may be useful to tap the wheel axle out 7 Remove the wheel NOTICE Do not apply the brake after the wheel and brake disc have been removed otherwise the brake pads will be forced shut ECA11073 To i...

Page 84: ...use poor starting and loss of power The following troubleshooting charts represent quick and easy procedures for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repai...

Page 85: ...Periodic maintenance and adjustment 7 40 7 heaters or furnaces Gasoline or gasoline vapors can ignite or ex plode causing severe injury or prop erty damage...

Page 86: ...replace the spark plugs Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Operate the electric starter 4 Compression There is compression There is no compression The engine does not start Have a Yamaha dealer c...

Page 87: ...the hissing sound has stopped press down on the cap while turning it counterclockwise and then remove the cap TIP If coolant is not available tap water can be temporarily used instead provided that it...

Page 88: ...g 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and cov ers as well as all electrical cou plers and connectors including the spark plug cap a...

Page 89: ...ean sponge and then rinse thoroughly with clean water Use a toothbrush or bottlebrush for hard to reach areas Stubborn dirt and insects will come off more easily if the area is covered with a wet clot...

Page 90: ...as they will wear away the paint TIP t Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use t Washing rainy weather or humid climates can cause the headlight lens to fog Turning the headlight...

Page 91: ...lectrodes while turning the engine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug caps from the spark plugs and then install the spark plugs and the spark plug caps 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivot...

Page 92: ...change 1 80 L 1 90 US qt 1 58 Imp qt With oil filter removal 2 10 L 2 22 US qt 1 85 Imp qt Coolant quantity Coolant reservoir up to the maximum level mark 0 25 L 0 26 US qt 0 22 Imp qt Radiator inclu...

Page 93: ...escopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model GTZ8V Voltage capacity 12 V 7 0 Ah 10 HR Bulb wattage Headlight LED Brake tail light LED Front turn signa...

Page 94: ...CLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER EAU62971 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the frame under the pas senger seat See page 4 16 TIP The vehicl...

Page 95: ...n maintenance checks or service procedures are performed Although the sensors and recorded data will vary by model the main data points are t Vehicle status and engine perfor mance data t Fuel injecti...

Page 96: ...h beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 11 I Identification numbers 10 1 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 L Labels location 1 1 License plate light bulb replacing 7 35 Luggage strap holders 4...

Page 97: ...Index 11 2 11 V Valve clearance 7 17 Vehicle identification number 10 1 Vehicle lights 7 34 W Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheel front 7 36 Wheel rear 7 37 Wheels 7 19...

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