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1. Headlight (page 7-34)

2. Fuel tank cap (page 4-8)

3. Air filter element (page 7-16)

4. Helmet holder (page 4-10)

5. Shift pedal (page 4-7)

6. Engine oil drain bolt (page 7-13)

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Summary of Contents for XT250 2020

Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle B1U 28199 120 LIT 11626 34 23 OWNER S MANUAL XT250M XT250MC B1U 28199 12_1_Hyoshi indd 1 2022 04 07 14 13 10 ...

Page 2: ...ther reproductive harm To minimize exposure avoid breathing exhaust do not idle the engine except as necessary service your vehicle in a well ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov passenger vehicle Read this manual carefully before operating the vehicle This manual should stay with the vehicle if ...

Page 3: ... To maintain these high standards it is important that you and your Yamaha dealer pay close attention to the recommended maintenance schedules and operating instructions contained within this manual Yamaha continually seeks advancements in product design and quality Therefore while this manual contains the most cur rent product information available at the time of printing there may be minor discr...

Page 4: ...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 could result in death or serious injury A NOTICE indicates special precautions that must be taken to avoid damage to the vehicle or other property A TIP provides key information to make procedures easier or clearer WARNI...

Page 5: ... Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A 1st edition May 2020 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A is expressly prohibited Printed in Japan P N LIT 11626 34 23 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 6: ...r California 7 13 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 13 Why Yamalube 7 15 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 16 Cleaning the spark arrester 7 17 Checking the engine idling speed 7 18 Checking the throttle grip free play 7 18 Valve clearance 7 18 Tires 7 19 Spoke wheels 7 20 Adjusting the clutch lever free play 7 21 Adjusting the brake lever free play 7 22 Brake light s...

Page 7: ...e care and storage 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 Specifications 9 1 Consumer information 10 1 Identification numbers 10 1 Reporting safety defects 10 3 Motorcycle noise regulation 10 4 Maintenance record 10 5 YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION U S A 2020 AND LATER MODEL STREET DUAL PURPOSE MOTORCYCLE LIMITED WARRANTY 10 7 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE Y E S 10 9 Index 11 1 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ...

Page 8: ...labels on your vehicle They contain important information for safe and proper operation of your vehicle Never remove any labels from your vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off a replacement label is available from your Yamaha dealer 2 1 3 B1U 9 12_1 book 1 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 9: ... kPa 1 25 kgf cm2 18 psi REAR 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi 90 kg 198 Ibs maximum load FRONT 150 kPa 1 50 kgf cm2 22 psi REAR 175 kPa 1 75 kgf cm2 25 psi 32C 21686 00 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHICLE READ THE OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL LABELS ALWAYS WEAR AN APPROVED MOTORCYCLE HELMET eye protection and protective clothing 1TP 2118K A1 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 10: ...Location of important labels 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 B1U 9 12_1 book 3 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 11: ...Location of important labels 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 1 B1U 9 12_1 book 4 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 12: ...operly increases the possibility of an accident or equipment damage See page 5 1 for a list of pre operation checks This motorcycle is designed to car ry the operator and a passenger The failure of motorists to detect and recognize motorcycles in traf fic is the predominating cause of automobile motorcycle accidents Many accidents have been caused by an automobile driver who did not see the motorc...

Page 13: ...l factor in the preven tion or reduction of head injuries Always wear an approved helmet Wear a face shield or goggles Wind in your unprotected eyes could contribute to an impairment of vision that could delay seeing a hazard The use of a jacket heavy boots trousers gloves etc is effective in preventing or reducing abrasions or lacerations Never wear loose fitting clothes otherwise they could catc...

Page 14: ...le as possible and make sure to distrib ute the weight as evenly as possi ble on both sides of the motorcycle to minimize imbalance or instabili ty Shifting weights can create a sud den imbalance Make sure that ac cessories and cargo are securely attached to the motorcycle before riding Check accessory mounts and cargo restraints frequently Properly adjust the suspension for your load suspension a...

Page 15: ...or front fork area they must be as lightweight as possible and should be kept to a minimum Bulky or large accessories may seriously affect the stability of the motorcycle due to aerody namic effects Wind may at tempt to lift the motorcycle or the motorcycle may become un stable in cross winds These ac cessories may also cause instability when passing or being passed by large vehicles Certain acces...

Page 16: ...hat are attached to solid parts of the motorcycle such as the frame or upper front fork triple clamp and not for example to rubber mount ed handlebars or turn signals or parts that could break Choose the location for the straps carefully so the straps will not rub against painted surfaces during transport The suspension should be com pressed somewhat by the tie downs if possible so that the motorc...

Page 17: ...tion EAU10411 Left view 1 2 4 3 5 6 1 Headlight page 7 34 2 Fuel tank cap page 4 8 3 Air filter element page 7 16 4 Helmet holder page 4 10 5 Shift pedal page 4 7 6 Engine oil drain bolt page 7 13 B1U 9 12_1 book 1 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 18: ...ster page 7 17 2 Fuses page 7 33 3 Battery page 7 32 4 Tool kit page 7 2 5 Front brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 13 7 Engine oil filler bolt page 7 13 8 Brake pedal page 4 7 9 Rear brake fluid reservoir page 7 24 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 19: ...7 4 1 Clutch lever page 4 6 2 Left handlebar switches page 4 5 3 Indicator lights page 4 2 4 Main switch steering lock page 4 1 5 Multi function display page 4 3 6 Right handlebar switches page 4 5 7 Brake lever page 4 7 8 Throttle grip page 7 18 B1U 9 12_1 book 3 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 20: ...s on automati cally when the engine is started EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OFF or LOCK while the vehicle is moving Otherwise the electrical systems will be switched off which may result in loss of control or an accident EAU10696 LOCK The steering is locked and all electrical systems are off The key can be re moved To loc...

Page 21: ...when the fuel level drops below approximately 1 8 L 0 48 US gal 0 40 Imp gal When this occurs refuel as soon as possible TIP When the vehicle is turned on the light should come on for a few seconds and then go off Otherwise have a Yamaha dealer check the electrical circuit EAU11487 Engine trouble warning light This warning light comes on if a prob lem is detected in the engine If this oc curs have...

Page 22: ... an accident The multi function display is equipped with the following a speedometer an odometer two tripmeters a fuel reserve tripmeter a clock a self diagnosis device TIP Be sure to turn the vehicle on be fore using the SELECT and RE SET buttons When the vehicle is turned on all of the display segments of the multi function display will appear 1 SELECT button 2 RESET button 3 Clock 4 Speedometer...

Page 23: ... and the tripmeter TRIP bot tom mode in the following order ODO TRIP bottom ODO When approximately 1 8 L 0 48 US gal 0 40 Imp gal of fuel remains in the fuel tank the fuel level warning indicator flashes and the odometer ODO or trip meter TRIP bottom automatically changes to the fuel reserve tripmeter mode F TRIP and starts counting the distance traveled from that point In this case pushing the SE...

Page 24: ... release it to start the clock Self diagnosis device This model is equipped with a self diag nosis device for various electrical cir cuits If a problem is detected in any of those circuits the display will indicate an error code If the display indicates such an error code note the code number and then have a Yamaha dealer check the vehi cle NOTICE ECA11591 If the display indicates an error code th...

Page 25: ... switch Set this switch to run before start ing the engine Set this switch to stop to stop the engine in case of an emergency such as in the event of an overturn or if the throttle is stuck EAU12713 Start switch Push this switch to crank the engine with the starter See page 6 2 for start ing instructions prior to starting the en gine EAU12823 Clutch lever To disengage the drivetrain from the engin...

Page 26: ...sion to a lower gear move the shift pedal down See page 6 3 EAU12892 Brake lever The brake lever is located on the right side of the handlebar To apply the front brake pull the lever toward the throttle grip EAU12944 Brake pedal The brake pedal is located on the right side of the motorcycle To apply the rear brake press down on the brake pedal 1 Shift pedal 1 1 Brake lever 1 1 Brake pedal 1 B1U 9 ...

Page 27: ...hat the fuel tank cap is properly installed before riding Leaking fuel is a fire hazard EAU13213 Fuel Make sure there is sufficient gasoline in the tank WARNING EWA10882 Gasoline and gasoline vapors are extremely flammable To avoid fires and explosions and to reduce the risk of injury when refueling follow these instructions 1 Before refueling turn off the en gine and be sure that no one is sit ti...

Page 28: ... 86 or higher or the research octane number RON is 91 or higher If engine knocking or pinging occurs use a gasoline of a different brand or higher octane rating Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the ethanol con tent does not exceed 10 E10 Gas ohol containing methanol is not recommended by Yamah...

Page 29: ...ke sure that the seat is properly se cured before riding EAU14283 Helmet holder To open the helmet holder insert the key into the lock and then turn the key as shown To lock the helmet holder place it in the original position and then remove the key WARNING Never ride with a helmet attached to the helmet hold er since the helmet may hit objects causing loss of control and possibly an accident EWA1...

Page 30: ...istance A is the higher the spring preload the longer distance A is the lower the spring preload 3 Tighten the locknut to the specified torque NOTICE Always tighten the locknut against the adjust ing ring and then tighten the locknut to the specified torque ECA10132 WARNING EWA10222 This shock absorber assembly con tains highly pressurized nitrogen gas Read and understand the fol lowing informatio...

Page 31: ...built in sidestand switch is part of the ignition circuit cut off system which cuts the ignition in certain situations See the following section for an expla nation of the ignition circuit cut off sys tem WARNING EWA10242 The vehicle must not be ridden with the sidestand down or if the sides tand cannot be properly moved up or does not stay up otherwise the sidestand could contact the ground and d...

Page 32: ...ever is pulled and the sidestand is up Also it will stop the running engine should the sides tand be lowered while the transmission is in gear Periodically check the system via the following procedure TIP This check is most reliable if per formed with a warmed up engine See pages 4 1 and 4 5 for switch operation information B1U 9 12_1 book 13 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 33: ...fter the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Pull the clutch lever 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden YES NO YES NO YES NO The neutral switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha dealer The clutch switch may not be working The motorcycle should not be ridden until checked by a Yamaha de...

Page 34: ... PAGE Fuel Check fuel level in fuel tank Refuel if necessary Check fuel line for leakage 4 8 Engine oil Check oil level in engine If necessary add recommended oil to specified level Check vehicle for oil leakage 7 13 Front brake Check operation If soft or spongy have Yamaha dealer bleed hydraulic system Check lever free play Adjust if necessary Check brake pads for wear Replace if necessary Check ...

Page 35: ...mage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 19 7 20 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if necessary 7 28 Brake and clutch levers Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate lever pivoting points if necessary 7 29 Sidestand Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pivot if necessary 7 29 Chassis fast...

Page 36: ...t put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and polish themselves to the correct operating clearances During this period prolonged full throt tle operation or any condition that might result in engine overheating must be avoided EAU17024 0 1000 km 0 600 mi Avoid prolonged operation above 1 3 throttle NOTICE After 1000 km 600 mi of operation the ...

Page 37: ... a warning light remains on Have a Yamaha dealer check the ve hicle 3 Shift the transmission into the neu tral position 4 Start the engine by pushing the start switch 5 Release the start switch when the engine starts or after 5 seconds Wait 10 seconds before pressing the switch again to allow battery voltage to restore NOTICE ECA11043 For maximum engine life never ac celerate hard when the engine ...

Page 38: ...celerate 1 Pull the clutch lever to disengage the clutch 2 Shift the transmission into first gear The neutral indicator light should go out 3 Open the throttle gradually and at the same time release the clutch lever slowly 4 At the recommended shift points shown in the following table close the throttle and at the same time quickly pull the clutch lever in 5 Shift the transmission into second gear...

Page 39: ...10312 Since the engine and exhaust system can become very hot park in a place where pedestri ans or children are not likely to touch them and be burned Do not park on a slope or on soft ground otherwise the vehicle may overturn increasing the risk of a fuel leak and fire Do not park near grass or other flammable materials which might catch fire Shift up points 1st 2nd 20 km h 12 mph 2nd 3rd 30 km ...

Page 40: ...f the engine when performing maintenance unless otherwise specified A running engine has moving parts that can catch on body parts or clothing and electrical parts that can cause shocks or fires Running the engine while ser vicing can lead to eye injury burns fire or carbon monoxide poisoning possibly leading to death See page 2 2 for more in formation about carbon monox ide WARNING EWA15461 Brake...

Page 41: ...d in the tool kit are intended to assist you in the perfor mance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs However a torque wrench and other tools are necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly TIP If you do not have the tools or experi ence required for a particular job have your Yamaha dealer perform it for you 1 Tool kit 1 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 42: ...mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 1 Fuel line Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage Replace if necessary 2 Spark plug Check condition Adjust gap and clean Replace at 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months and thereafter every 6000 mi 10000 km or 12 months Replace Replace 3 Spark arrester Clean 4 ...

Page 43: ... control system for damage Replace if necessary 9 Air induction system Check the air cut off valve reed valve and hose for damage Replace any damaged parts No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months B1U 9 12_1 book 4 ページ ２０２...

Page 44: ...just or replace cable 3 Front brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and for fluid leakage Replace brake pads if necessary 5 Brake hoses Check for cracks or damage Check for correct routing and clamping Replace Every 4 years 6 Brake fluid Change Every 2 years 7 Wheels Check runout spoke tightness and for dama...

Page 45: ...asteners Check all chassis fitting and fasteners Correct if necessary 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Apply silicone grease lightly 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 16 Clutch lever pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 17 Shift pedal pivot shaft Apply lithium soap based grease lightly 18 Sidestand pivot Check operation Apply lithium soap based grease ligh...

Page 46: ...t and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Control cables Apply Yamaha cable lubricant or other suitable cable lubricant thoroughly 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lubricate cable and grip housing 28 Lights signals and switches Check operation Adjust headlight beam No ITEM ROUTINE INITIAL ODOMETER READINGS 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6...

Page 47: ...amage it Replace the air filter more frequently if you often ride in the rain or dusty conditions Hydraulic brake service Regularly check the brake fluid levels Replenish as necessary Every two years replace the internal components of the brake master cylinders and calipers and change the brake fluid Replace the brake hoses every four years or sooner if cracked or damaged B1U 9 12_1 book 8 ページ ２０２...

Page 48: ...eeds to be re moved and installed EAU44842 Cowling A To remove the cowling 1 Remove the bolts 2 Unhook both projections at the bottom of the cowling by pulling it downward and then pull the cowl ing forward as shown To install the cowling 1 Place the cowling in the original position 2 Install the bolts EAU44852 Panels A and B To remove a panel 1 Remove the screw and collar 1 Cowling A 2 Panel A 1 ...

Page 49: ...as shown To install a panel Place the collar and panel in their origi nal position and then install the screw Panel C To remove the panel 1 Remove the seat See page 4 10 2 Remove the bolt and washer and 1 Panel A 2 Collar 3 Screw 1 Screw 2 Collar 3 Panel B 3 2 1 1 2 3 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 1 1 Panel A 1 Panel B 1 1 B1U 9 12_1 book 10 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 50: ...to check Since heat and deposits will cause any spark plug to slowly erode the spark plug should be removed and checked in accordance with the periodic mainte nance and lubrication chart In addition the condition of the spark plug can re veal the condition of the engine To remove the spark plug 1 Remove the spark plug cap 2 Remove the spark plug as shown with the spark plug wrench includ ed in the...

Page 51: ...ith a wire thickness gauge and if nec essary adjust the gap to specifica tion To install the spark plug 1 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads 2 Install the spark plug with the spark plug wrench and then tight en it to the specified torque TIP If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug a good...

Page 52: ...e oil also lubricates the clutch do not mix any chemical additives Do not use oils with a diesel speci fication of CD or oils of a high er quality than specified In addition do not use oils labeled ENERGY CONSERVING II or higher Make sure that no foreign mate rial enters the crankcase To check the engine oil level 1 After warming up the engine wait a few minutes for the oil level to settle for an ...

Page 53: ...f 2 Place an oil pan under the engine to collect the used oil 3 Remove the engine oil filler bolt and then the engine oil drain bolt and gasket TIP Skip steps 4 6 if the oil filter element is not being replaced 4 Remove the oil filter element cover by removing the bolts 5 Remove and replace the oil filter element and O rings TIP Make sure that the O rings are properly seated 1 Engine oil filler bo...

Page 54: ...t time EAU85450 Why Yamalube YAMALUBE oil is a Genuine YAMAHA Part born of the engineers passion and belief that engine oil is an important liq uid engine component We form teams of specialists in the fields of mechanical engineering chemistry electronics and track testing and have them develop the engine together with the oil it will use Yamalube oils take full advantage of the base oil s qualiti...

Page 55: ...the air filter case cover by removing the screws 3 Pull the air filter element out 4 Insert a new air filter element into the air filter case as shown NOTICE Make sure that the air filter element is properly seated in the air filter case The engine should never be operated with out the air filter element in stalled otherwise the piston s and or cylinder s may become excessively worn ECA10482 5 Ins...

Page 56: ...omponents Do not start the engine when cleaning the exhaust system 1 Remove the tailpipe by removing the screw 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 and in side of the tailpipe housing 3 Insert the tailpipe into the muffler and then install and tighten the screw TIP ...

Page 57: ... valves are an important engine component and since valve clearance changes with use they must be checked and adjusted at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance chart Unadjusted valves can result in improper air fuel mixture engine noise and eventually engine damage To pre vent this from occurring have your Yamaha dealer check and adjust the valve clearance at regular intervals TIP Th...

Page 58: ...ith the total weight of rider passenger car go and accessories approved for this model WARNING EWA10512 Never overload your vehicle Opera tion of an overloaded vehicle could cause an accident Tire inspection The tires must be checked before each ride If the tire shows crosswise lines minimum tread depth if the tire has a nail or glass fragments in it or if the sidewall is cracked have a Yamaha dea...

Page 59: ... and rear tires should be of the same make and design other wise the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be different which could lead to an accident After extensive tests only the tires list ed below have been approved for this model by Yamaha EAU21945 Spoke wheels To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of the vehicle note the following points Check each wheel for crac...

Page 60: ...kip steps 4 8 4 Fully turn the adjusting bolt in di rection a to loosen the clutch ca ble 5 Slide the rubber cover back at the clutch cable 6 Loosen the locknut further down the clutch cable 7 To increase the clutch lever free play turn the clutch lever free play adjusting nut in direction a To decrease the clutch lever free play turn the adjusting nut in direction b 8 Tighten the locknut at the c...

Page 61: ...usting screw in direc tion b 4 Tighten the locknut and then slide the rubber cover back to its original position WARNING EWA10631 After adjusting the brake lever free play check the free play and make sure that the brake is working properly 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 hy draulic system have a Yamaha dea...

Page 62: ...usting 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 must be checked for wear at the intervals spec ified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart EAU22421 Front brake pads Each front brake pad is provided with a wear indicator groove which allows you to check the brak...

Page 63: ...ake fluid level with the res ervoir in an upright position Replenish the brake fluid if necessary NOTICE ECA17641 Brake fluid may damage painted sur faces or plastic parts Always clean up spilled fluid immediately Front brake Rear brake As the brake pads wear it is normal for the brake fluid level to gradually go down A low brake fluid level may indicate worn brake pads or brake system leakage the...

Page 64: ...oint of the fluid and may result in vapor lock EAU22734 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid every 2 years In addition have the seals of the master cylinders and brake calipers as well as the brake hoses replaced at the intervals listed below or sooner if they are damaged or leaking Brake seals every 2 years Brake hoses every 4 years EAU22762 Drive chain slack The d...

Page 65: ...drive chain turn the drive chain adjusting plate on each side of the swingarm in direction a To loosen the drive chain turn the adjusting plate on each side of the swingarm in direction b and then push the rear wheel forward TIP Make sure that both adjusting plates are in the same position for proper wheel alignment 3 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 4 Make sure that the adjusting pla...

Page 66: ...1122 2 Wipe the drive chain dry 3 Thoroughly lubricate the drive chain with a special O ring chain lubricant NOTICE Do not use engine oil or any other lubri cants for the drive chain as they may contain substances that could damage the O rings ECA11112 EAU23098 Checking and lubricating the cables The operation of all control cables and the condition of the cables should be checked before each ride...

Page 67: ...r is securely installed Even though the cover is installed correctly it does not completely protect the cable from water entry Therefore use care not to pour water directly onto the cover or cable when washing the vehicle If the cable or cover becomes dirty wipe clean with a moist cloth EAU44276 Checking and lubricating the brake and shift pedals The operation of the brake and shift pedals should ...

Page 68: ... of the sidestand should be checked before each ride and the sidestand pivot and metal to metal contact surfaces should be lubricated if necessary WARNING EWA10732 If the sidestand does not move up and down smoothly 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 Recommended lubricants Brake...

Page 69: ...operation of the front fork must be checked as follows at the intervals specified in the periodic main tenance and lubrication chart To check the condition Check the front fork for damage and ex cessive oil leakage To check the operation 1 Place the vehicle on a level sur face and hold it in an upright posi tion WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falli...

Page 70: ...t wheel off the ground See page 7 37 WARNING To avoid injury se curely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower ends of the front fork legs and try to move them for ward and backward If any free play can be felt have a Yamaha dealer check or repair the steering EAU23292 Checking the wheel bearings The front and rear wheel bearings must be checked at th...

Page 71: ...fficient ventilation when charging it in an enclosed space KEEP THIS AND ALL BATTER IES OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN To charge the battery Have a Yamaha dealer charge the bat tery as soon as possible if it seems to have discharged Keep in mind that the battery tends to discharge more quickly if the vehicle is equipped with optional electrical accessories NOTICE ECA16522 To charge a VRLA Valve Regu...

Page 72: ...are located behind panel C See page 7 9 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the main switch off and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown fuse and then install a new fuse of the specified 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 1 Fuse...

Page 73: ...minosity and the life of the bulb may be adversely affected Thoroughly clean off any dirt oil or fingerprints from the bulb using a cloth moistened with al cohol or thinner Do not use a headlight bulb of a wattage higher than specified Do not affix any type of tinted film or stickers to the headlight lens 1 Remove cowling A See page 7 9 2 Remove the headlight unit by re moving the bolts 3 Disconne...

Page 74: ...pler 7 Place the headlight unit in the orig inal position and then install the bolts 8 Install the cowling 9 Have a Yamaha dealer adjust the headlight beam if necessary EAU70550 Replacing the brake tail light bulb 1 Remove the brake tail light lens by removing the screws 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 1 Headlight coupler 2 Headlight bulb cover 1 Headl...

Page 75: ...turn signal light bulb 1 Remove the turn signal light lens by removing the screw 2 Remove the burnt out bulb by pushing it in and turning it counter clockwise 3 Insert a new bulb into the socket push it in and then turn it clock wise until it stops 4 Install the lens by installing the screw NOTICE Do not over tighten the screw otherwise the lens may break ECA11192 1 Brake tail light bulb 1 1 Screw...

Page 76: ...nal motorcycle stand is not available by placing a jack un der the frame in front of the rear wheel 2 Raise the front wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand To service the rear wheel Raise the rear wheel off the ground by using a motorcycle stand or if a motor cycle stand is not available by placing a jack either under each side of the frame in front of the rear wheel or under each side ...

Page 77: ...ght side washer from the right side 4 Install the left side washer and the axle nut 5 Lower the front wheel so that it is on the ground 6 Tighten the axle nut to the speci fied torque 7 Push down hard on the handlebar several times to check for proper fork operation EAU25081 Rear wheel EAU56763 To remove the rear wheel WARNING EWA10822 To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no da...

Page 78: ...he spacers into both sides of the wheel hub 2 Install the right side washer and drive chain adjusting plate onto the wheel axle and then install the wheel and brake caliper bracket by inserting the wheel axle from the right side TIP Make sure that the drive chain ad justing plates are installed with the punched sides facing to the out side and that the retainer on the swingarm is inserted into the...

Page 79: ...e for checking these vital systems your self However should your motorcycle require any repair take it to a Yamaha dealer whose skilled technicians have the necessary tools experience and know how to service the motorcycle properly Use only genuine Yamaha replace ment parts Imitation parts may look like Yamaha parts but they are often inferi or have a shorter service life and can lead to expensive...

Page 80: ... the vehicle Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle Remove the spark plug and check the electrodes 3 Ignition Wipe off with a dry cloth and correct the spark plug gap or replace the spark plug s Have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle The engine does not start Check the compression Operate the electric starter 2 Battery The engine turns over quickly The engine turns over slowly The battery is good ...

Page 81: ... snowfall areas may be sprayed with salt as a de icing method This salt can stay on the roads well into spring so be sure to wash the underside and chassis parts after riding in such areas Genuine Yamaha care and main tenance products are sold under the YAMALUBE brand NOTICE ECA26280 Improper cleaning can cause cos metic and mechanical damage Do not use high pressure washers or steam jet cleaners ...

Page 82: ...d to salt Warm wa ter will increase salt s corrosive properties ECA26301 3 For windshield equipped vehicles Clean the windshield with a soft towel or sponge dampened with water and a pH neutral detergent If necessary use a high quality windshield cleaner YAMACLEAN Glass Cleaner or windshield pol ish NOTICE Never use any strong chemicals to clean the windshield Additionally some cleaning compounds ...

Page 83: ...or tires can cause loss of control Make sure there is no lubricant or wax on the brakes or tires If necessary wash the tires with warm water and a mild deter gent If necessary clean the brake discs and pads with brake cleaner or acetone Before riding at higher speeds test the vehicle s braking perfor mance and cornering behavior EAU84440 Storage Always store the vehicle in a cool dry place If nece...

Page 84: ...e spark plug on the cylinder head so that the electrodes are grounded This will limit spark ing during the next step d Turn the engine over several times with the starter or kick starter This will coat the cylin der wall with oil WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10952 e Remove the spark plug cap from ...

Page 85: ...engine oil grade API service SG type or higher JASO stan dard MA Engine oil quantity Oil change 1 20 L 1 27 US qt 1 06 Imp qt With oil filter removal 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt Fuel Recommended fuel Unleaded gasoline E10 acceptable Octane number RON 90 XT250MC 91 XT250M Fuel tank capacity 8 2 L 2 1 US gal 1 8 Imp gal XT250MC 9 6 L 2 5 US gal 2 1 Imp gal XT250M Fuel reserve amount 1 8 L 0 48 US ...

Page 86: ... disc brake Rear brake Type Hydraulic single disc brake Front suspension Type Telescopic fork Rear suspension Type Swingarm link suspension Electrical system System voltage 12 V Battery Model YTZ7S Voltage capacity 12 V 6 0 Ah 10 HR Headlight Bulb type Halogen bulb Bulb wattage Headlight H4 60 0 W 55 0 W Brake tail light 27 0 W 8 0 W Front turn signal position light 27 0 W 8 0 W Rear turn signal l...

Page 87: ...E IDENTIFICATION NUM BER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION KEY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record this number in the space pro vided TIP The vehicle identification number is used to identify your motorcycle and may be used to register your motorcy cle with the licensing authority in...

Page 88: ...tion number is stamped into the key tag Record this number in the space provided and use it for reference when ordering a new key EAU48062 Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label The Vehicle Emission Control Informa tion label is affixed at the location in the illustration This label shows specifica tions related to exhaust emissions as required by federal law state law and Environment Canada ...

Page 89: ...gation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Yamaha Motor Corporation U S A To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 12...

Page 90: ...nto any new ve hicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person AMONG THOSE ACTS PRESUMED TO CONSTITUTE TAMPERING ARE THE ACTS LISTED BELOW These acts include tampering with the following systems i e modificati...

Page 91: ...ted only as a reminder that maintenance work is required It is not acceptable proof of maintenance work Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks 600 mi 1000 km or 1 month 4000 mi 6000 km or 6 months 7000 mi 11000 km or 12 months 10000 mi 16000 km or 18 months 13000 mi 21000 km or 24 months 16000 mi 26000 km or 30 months 19000 mi 31000 km or 36 months 2...

Page 92: ...0 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 28000 mi 46000 km or 54 months 31000 mi 51000 km or 60 months Maintenance interval Date of service Mileage Servicing dealer name and address Remarks B1U 9 12_1 book 6 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 93: ...iness WARRANTY TRANSFER To transfer the warranty from the original purchaser to any subsequent purchaser it is imperative that the machine be inspected and registered for warranty by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer In order for this warranty to remain in effect this inspection and registration must take place within ten 10 days after transfer A reasonable dealer imposed fee may be charged f...

Page 94: ...request at any later date Each Yamaha motorcycle dealer is held responsible for his setup service and warranty repair work Is the warranty transferable to second owners Yes The remainder of the existing warranty can be transferred upon request The unit has to be inspected and re registered by an authorized Yamaha motorcycle dealer for the policy to remain effective CUSTOMER SERVICE If your machine...

Page 95: ...y anything for covered repairs There s no deductible to pay and repairs aren t pro rated You don t have any out of pocket expenses for covered repairs In addition Travel and Recreation Interruption Protection TRIP is included at no extra cost TRIP gives you up to 250 reimbursement per occurrence for any reasonable expenses you incur because your Yamaha needs covered service replacement vehicle ren...

Page 96: ...ng factory backed protection even after your Yamaha Limited Warranty expires A special note If visiting your dealer isn t convenient contact Yamaha with your VIN number and we ll be happy to help you get the Y E S coverage you need Yamaha Service Marketing P O Box 6555 Cypress CA 90630 1 866 YES EXTD 1 866 937 3983 YAMAHA EXTENDED SERVICE B1U 9 12_1 book 10 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 97: ...Helmet holder 4 10 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 6 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 13 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 K Key identification number 10 2 L Labels location 1 1 M Main switch steering lock 4 1 Maintenance and lubrication periodic 7 5 Maintenance emission control system 7 3 Maintenance record 10 5 Matte color caution 8 1 Model label ...

Page 98: ...Vehicle Emission Control Information label 10 2 Vehicle identification number 10 1 W Warranty extended 10 9 Warranty limited 10 7 Wheel bearings checking 7 31 Wheel front 7 37 Wheel rear 7 38 Wheels 7 20 Y Yamalube 7 15 B1U 9 12_1 book 2 ページ ２０２２年４月７日 木曜日 午後２時２１分 ...

Page 99: ...orm right right out of the box Yamalube Take care of your Yamaha with legendary Yamalube oils lubricants and care products They re formulated and approved by the toughest judges we know the Yamaha engineering teams that know your Yamaha from the inside out Genuine Yamaha Service Manuals Get the same factory manual for your vehicle that the technicians at your authorized Yamaha dealer use Service m...

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