User manual YAMAHA YZ250F-2006

[. . . ] Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R1. The owner's manual does not only instruct you in how to operate, inspect and maintain your motorcycle, but also in how to safeguard yourself and others 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 Yamaha dealer. [. . . ] However, additional tools such as a torque wrench may be necessary to perform certain maintenance work correctly. 1. Muffler bracket 6 NOTE: If you do not have the tools or experience required for a particular job, have a Yamaha dealer perform it for you. 6-1 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU17705 Periodic maintenance and lubrication chart NOTE: G The annual checks must be performed every year, except if a kilometer-based maintenance is performed instead. G From 50000 km, repeat the maintenance intervals starting from 10000 km. G Items marked with an asterisk should be performed by a Yamaha dealer as they require special tools, data and technical skills. ODOMETER READING (× 1000 km) NO. 1 * Fuel line 2 * Spark plugs ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 · Check fuel hoses for cracks or damage. 3 * Valves 4 5 Air filter element Clutch · Check valve clearance. · Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. · Check operation, fluid level and vehicle for fluid leakage. 6-2 10 Every 40000 km 20 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK 6 6 * Front brake Whenever worn to the limit 7 * Rear brake Whenever worn to the limit 8 * Brake hoses 9 * Wheels Every 4 years PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (× 1000 km) NO. ITEM · · · · CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 Check tread depth and for damage. 10 20 30 40 ANNUAL CHECK 10 * Tires 11 * Wheel bearings 12 * Swingarm · Check bearing for looseness or damage. G Hydraulic brake service · Regularly check and, if necessary, correct the brake fluid level. · 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 and if cracked or damaged. 6 6-5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU18721 EAU33980 Removing and installing the cowling and panels The cowling and panels shown need to be removed to perform some of the maintenance jobs described in this chapter. Refer to this section each time the cowling or a panel needs to be removed and installed. 1. Panel B Cowling A To remove the cowling Remove the bolt, loosen and remove the quick fastener screws, slide the cowling backward, and then remove it. 6 1. Panel D 6-6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR 2. Place the cowling in its original position, install and tighten the quick fastener screws, and then install the bolt. EAU19292 Panels A and C To remove one of the panels Remove the screw, and then pull the panel off as shown. EAU33990 1. Insert the projections into the slots, and then slide the cowling forward. Panels B and D To remove one of the panels 1. Remove the screw, and then remove the panel as shown. 6 1. Projection To install the panel Place the panel in the original position, and then install the screw. 1. Panel B 6-7 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR To install the panel 1. [. . . ] 6-12 Coolant temperature warning light. . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Cowling and panels, removing and installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 I Identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Immobilizer system indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 D Dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14 Drive chain, lubricating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]