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Yamaha XT250L 2014, Owner'S Manual

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  Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold.

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Page 1: ...q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle XT250F 1YB 28199 22 OWNER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Q Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle This manual should stay with this vehicle if it is sold EAU46091...

Page 3: ...uble 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 Yamaha de...

Page 4: ...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 could r...

Page 5: ...250F OWNER S MANUAL 2014 by Yamaha Motor Co Ltd 1st edition February 2014 All rights reserved Any reprinting or unauthorized use without the written permission of Yamaha Motor Co Ltd is expressly proh...

Page 6: ...stalling the cowling and panels 7 8 Checking the spark plug 7 10 Engine oil and oil filter element 7 12 Replacing the air filter element and cleaning the check hose 7 14 Checking the engine idling spe...

Page 7: ...orcycle 7 34 Front wheel 7 34 Rear wheel 7 35 Troubleshooting 7 37 Troubleshooting chart 7 38 MOTORCYCLE CARE AND STORAGE 8 1 Matte color caution 8 1 Care 8 1 Storage 8 3 SPECIFICATIONS 9 1 CONSUMER I...

Page 8: ...nd 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 vehicle If a label becomes difficult to read or...

Page 9: ...d FRONT 125 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 WARNING BEFORE YOU OPERATE THIS VEHIC...

Page 10: ...LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 1YB 9 22 book 3...

Page 11: ...N OF IMPORTANT LABELS 1 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 4AA 22259 40 3 1YB 2118G 00 STATIONARY NOISE TEST INFORMATION TESTED 82 dB A AT 3750 r min SILENCING SYSTEM YAMAHA IDENTIFICATION 5XT 1YB 9 22...

Page 12: ...he vehicle properly 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...

Page 13: ...most critical 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 v...

Page 14: ...of the vehicle 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 i...

Page 15: ...he handlebar 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 na...

Page 16: ...able straps that 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...

Page 17: ...3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 DESCRIPTION EAU10411 Left view 4 3 1 2 1 Headlight page 7 31 2 Fuel tank cap page 4 7 3 Air filter element page 7 14 4 Helmet holder page 4 10 1YB 9 22 book 1...

Page 18: ...EAU10421 Right view 5 6 7 1 4 2 3 1 Fuse box 1 page 7 30 2 Fuse box 2 page 7 30 3 Battery page 7 29 4 Main fuse page 7 30 5 Owner s tool kit page 7 2 6 Engine oil level check window page 7 12 7 Engine...

Page 19: ...1 2 6 8 3 5 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 switche...

Page 20: ...the engine is started and stays on until the key is turned to OFF even if the engine stalls EAU10662 OFF All electrical systems are off The key can be removed WARNING EWA10062 Never turn the key to OF...

Page 21: ...ops below approximately 1 8 L 0 48 US gal 0 40 Imp gal When this occurs refuel as soon as possible The electrical circuit of the warning light can be checked by turning the key to ON The warning light...

Page 22: ...etting changes to the multi function display Changing settings while riding can distract the operator and increase the risk of an accident The multi function display is equipped with the following a s...

Page 23: ...des in the following order F TRIP TRIP top TRIP bottom ODO F TRIP To reset a tripmeter select it by push ing the SELECT button until TRIP begins flashing TRIP will only flash for five seconds While TR...

Page 24: ...itch to for the high beam and to for the low beam EAU12461 Turn signal switch To signal a right hand turn push this switch to To signal a left hand turn push this switch to When re leased the switch r...

Page 25: ...he clutch release the lever The lever should be pulled rapidly and released slowly for smooth clutch operation The clutch lever is equipped with a clutch switch which is part of the igni tion circuit...

Page 26: ...press down on the brake pedal EAUM1794 Fuel tank cap To remove the fuel tank cap 1 Open the fuel tank cap lock cover 2 Insert the key into the lock and turn it 1 4 turn clockwise The lock will be rele...

Page 27: ...Never refuel while smoking or while in the vi cinity of sparks open flames or other sources of ignition such as the pilot lights of water heaters and clothes dryers 2 Do not overfill the fuel tank Sto...

Page 28: ...ed fuel Use of un leaded fuel will extend spark plug life and reduce maintenance costs Gasohol There are two types of gasohol gaso hol containing ethanol and that contain ing methanol Gasohol containi...

Page 29: ...sorber assembly is equipped with a spring preload adjust ing ring It is recommended to have a Yamaha dealer adjust the spring preload How ever if you choose to make this adjust ment yourself obtain a...

Page 30: ...or attempt to open the cylinder assembly Do not subject the shock ab sorber assembly to an open flame or other high heat source This may cause the unit to ex plode due to excessive gas pressure Do not...

Page 31: ...maha s ignition circuit cut off system has been designed to assist the operator in fulfilling the respon sibility of raising the sidestand be fore starting off Therefore check this system regularly an...

Page 32: ...ter the engine has stalled 10 Move the sidestand up 11 Keep the clutch lever pulled 12 Push the start switch Does the engine start The system is OK The motorcycle can be ridden The neutral switch may...

Page 33: ...points ITEM CHECKS 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...

Page 34: ...Check for damage Check tire condition and tread depth Check air pressure Correct if necessary 7 16 7 18 Brake and shift pedals Make sure that operation is smooth Lubricate pedal pivoting points if ne...

Page 35: ...l prevent the engine from starting even though the engine will crank when pushing the start switch EAU16248 Starting the engine In order for the ignition circuit cut off system to enable starting one...

Page 36: ...of engine power available for starting off accelerating climbing hills etc The gear positions are shown in the il lustration TIP To shift the transmission into the neu tral position press the shift pe...

Page 37: ...is reason you should read the follow ing material carefully Since the engine is brand new do not put an excessive load on it for the first 1600 km 1000 mi The various parts in the engine wear and poli...

Page 38: ...EWA10312 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 oth...

Page 39: ...15123 Turn off 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 o...

Page 40: ...d the tools provided in the owner s tool kit are intended to assist you in the performance of preventive maintenance and minor repairs How ever additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessar...

Page 41: ...d technical skills EAU46911 Periodic maintenance chart for the emission control system NO ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB ODOMETER READING ANNUAL CHECK 1000 km 600 mi 10000 km 6000 mi 20000 km 12000 mi...

Page 42: ...level and vehicle for fluid leakage Adjust brake lever free play Replace brake pads Whenever worn to the limit 4 Rear brake Check operation fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage Replace brake pads...

Page 43: ...mi 13 Chassis fasteners Make sure that all nuts bolts and screws are properly tightened 14 Brake lever pivot shaft Lubricate with silicone grease 15 Brake pedal pivot shaft Lubricate with lithium soap...

Page 44: ...l filter element Replace 25 Front and rear brake switches Check operation 26 Moving parts and cables Lubricate 27 Throttle grip Check operation Check throttle grip free play and adjust if necessary Lu...

Page 45: ...r to avoid damaging it The air filter element needs to be replaced more frequently when riding in unusually wet or dusty areas Hydraulic brake service Regularly check and if necessary correct the brak...

Page 46: ...or a panel needs 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 t...

Page 47: ...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 9 2 Remove the bolt and washer and...

Page 48: ...k 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 cond...

Page 49: ...rk plug gap with 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 o...

Page 50: ...dow located at the bottom 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 o...

Page 51: ...by installing the bolts and then tight en the bolts to the specified torque 9 Install the engine oil drain bolt and its new gasket and then tighten the bolt to the specified torque 10 Install the oil...

Page 52: ...is leaking im mediately turn the engine off and check for the cause 13 Turn the engine off and then check the oil level and correct it if necessary EAU44652 Replacing the air filter element and clean...

Page 53: ...er s may become excessively worn ECA10482 5 Install the air filter case cover by in stalling the screws 6 Install the seat To clean the air filter check hose 1 Check the hose on the side of the air fi...

Page 54: ...1771 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 Therefore it is essential to maintain the...

Page 55: ...nt 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 It is not recommended to patch a punctured t...

Page 56: ...de signed for use with tubeless tires Do not attempt to use tubeless tires on this model To maximize the performance durabil ity and safe operation of your motorcy cle note the following points regard...

Page 57: ...ver 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 7 Tighten the locknut at the clutch cable 8 Tigh...

Page 58: ...king takes ef fect If necessary adjust the rear brake light switch as follows but the front brake light switch should be adjusted by a Yamaha dealer Turn the rear brake light switch adjust ing nut whi...

Page 59: ...AU22582 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 reservoir level Replenish the brake flui...

Page 60: ...akage If the brake fluid level goes down suddenly have a Yamaha dealer check the cause before further riding EAU22733 Changing the brake fluid Have a Yamaha dealer change the brake fluid at the interv...

Page 61: ...eel forward NOTICE Improper drive chain slack will overload the en gine as well as other vital parts of the motorcycle and can lead to chain slippage or breakage To prevent this from occurring keep th...

Page 62: ...solvents ECA11122 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 t...

Page 63: ...that the cover 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...

Page 64: ...The operation 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 n...

Page 65: ...ondition and 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...

Page 66: ...ne to raise the front wheel off the ground See page 7 34 for more information WARNING To avoid injury securely support the vehicle so there is no danger of it falling over EWA10752 2 Hold the lower en...

Page 67: ...rom the battery and pro vide sufficient 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 th...

Page 68: ...for the individ ual circuits are located behind panel C See page 7 8 If a fuse is blown replace it as follows 1 Turn the key to OFF and turn off the electrical circuit in question 2 Remove the blown...

Page 69: ...om oil otherwise the transpar ency of the glass the luminosity of the bulb and the bulb life will be adversely affected Thor oughly clean off any dirt and fin gerprints on the headlight bulb using a c...

Page 70: ...nnect the coupler 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 EAU24134 Replacing...

Page 71: ...Replacing a 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...

Page 72: ...if an additional 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...

Page 73: ...with the right side washer from the right hand 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...

Page 74: ...all the spacers into both sides of the wheel hub 2 Install the right side washer both drive chain adjusting plates the wheel and the brake caliper brack et by inserting the wheel axle from the right h...

Page 75: ...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 Us...

Page 76: ...heck 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 Hav...

Page 77: ...cleaning 1 Cover the muffler outlet with a plastic bag after the engine has cooled down 2 Make sure that all caps and covers as well as all electrical couplers and connectors including the spark plug...

Page 78: ...a soft clean 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...

Page 79: ...d plastic parts but treat them with a suitable care product Avoid using abrasive polishing compounds as they will wear away the paint TIP Consult a Yamaha dealer for ad vice on what products to use Wa...

Page 80: ...the spark plug cap WARNING To prevent damage or injury from sparking make sure to ground the spark plug elec trodes while turning the en gine over EWA10952 4 Lubricate all control cables and the pivot...

Page 81: ...ine oil quantity Without oil filter element replacement 1 20 L 1 27 US qt 1 06 Imp qt With oil filter element replacement 1 30 L 1 37 US qt 1 14 Imp qt Air filter Air filter element Oil coated paper e...

Page 82: ...Spoke wheel Rim size 21x1 60 Rear wheel Wheel type Spoke wheel Rim size 18M C x MT2 15 Front brake Type Single disc brake Operation Right hand operation Specified brake fluid DOT 4 Rear brake Type Si...

Page 83: ...ED High beam indicator light LED Turn signal indicator light LED Fuel level warning light LED Engine trouble warning light LED Fuse Main fuse 30 0 A Headlight fuse 15 0 A Signaling system fuse 10 0 A...

Page 84: ...dealer VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER MODEL LABEL INFORMATION EAU26401 Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number is stamped into the steering head pipe Record...

Page 85: ...ERING WITH NOISE CON TROL SYSTEM PROHIBITED Owners are warned that the law may prohibit The removal or rendering inopera tive by any person other than for purposes of maintenance repair or replacement...

Page 86: ...31 Helmet holder 4 10 High beam indicator light 4 2 Horn switch 4 5 I Identification numbers 10 1 Ignition circuit cut off system 4 12 Indicator lights and warning lights 4 2 L Labels location 1 1 M...

Page 87: ...INDEX 11 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 W Wheel bearings checking 7 28 Wheel front 7 34 Wheel rear 7 35 Wheels 7 18 1YB 9 22 book 2...

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