Yamaha WR250F 2023, Owner'S Manual

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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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• The air filter needs more frequent service if you are riding in unusually wet or dusty areas.
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Hydraulic brake service
• After disassembling the brake master cylinders and calipers, always change the fluid. Regularly
check the brake fluid levels and fill the reservoirs as required.
3 * Spark arrester • Clean. 
4 * Front brake
• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
5 * Rear brake
• Check operation, fluid level, and for fluid leakage.
• Replace brake pads if necessary.
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• Replace brake fluid every 1 year. Every 1 year
6 * Brake hoses
• Check for cracks or damage.  
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Replace. Every 4 years
7
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Wheels
• Check runout, spoke tightness and for damage.
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Tighten spokes if necessary.
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8 * Tires
• Check tread depth and for damage.
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Replace if necessary.
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Check air pressure.
• Correct if necessary.
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9
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Wheel bearings
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Check bearings for smooth operation.
• Replace if necessary.
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10
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Swingarm pivot
bearings
•
Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
• Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease.
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11 Drive chain
•
Check chain slack/alignment and condition.
• Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring
chain lubricant thoroughly.
Every ride
12 * Steering bearings
• Check bearing assemblies for looseness.
•
Moderately repack with lithium-soap-based grease
every 1200 mi (2000 km) or 12 months (whichever
comes first).
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13
Brake and clutch
lever pivot shafts
•
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) or silicone grease lightly.
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14
Brake pedal pivot
shafts
•
Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
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15 Sidestand pivot
• Check operation.
• Apply lithium-soap-based grease (all-purpose
grease) lightly.
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16 * Front fork
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
•
Replace if necessary.
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17 *
Shock absorber
assembly
• Check operation and for oil leakage.
•
Replace if necessary.
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18 *
Rear suspension
link pivots
• Apply molybdenum disulfide grease lightly.
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19
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Control cables
• Apply Yamaha chain and cable lube or engine oil
10W-30 thoroughly.
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Throttle grip hous-
ing and cable
• Check operation and free play.
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Adjust the throttle cable free play if necessary.
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Lubricate the throttle grip housing and cable.
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21 * Chassis fasteners
•
Check all chassis fitting and fasteners.
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Correct if necessary.
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22 Battery •
Check terminal for looseness and corrosion.
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No. Item Checks and maintenance jobs
Initial Odometer readings
600 mi
(1000 km) or
1 month
1800 mi
(3000 km) or
3 months
3000 mi
(5000 km) or
6 months