Yamaha TT-R250, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Cleaning the spark arrester
NOTE:
Make sure to select a well-ventilated
area free of combustible materials to
clean the spark arrester.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the bolts, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
carbon deposits from the spark ar-
rester portion of the tailpipe.
3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
bolts.
NOTE:
Make sure to align the bolt holes when
inserting the tailpipe.
4. Remove the purging bolt.
5. Start the engine and rev it approx-
imately twenty times while mo-
mentarily creating exhaust system
back pressure using a shop towel
to block the end of the muffler.
6. Stop the engine and allow the ex-
haust pipe to cool.
7. Install the purging bolt and tighten
it.
1. Bolt
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1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
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1. Purging bolt
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