User manual YAMAHA YZ250LC-2001

[. . . ] Please take the time to read this manual thoroughly, so as to enjoy all advantages of your YZF-R6. 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. [. . . ] · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Check chain slack, alignment and condition. · Adjust and lubricate chain with a special O-ring chain lubricant thoroughly. · Check bearing play and steering for roughness. · Lubricate with lithium-soap-based grease. · Make sure that all nuts, bolts and screws are properly tightened. · Check operation and for oil leakage. · Check operation and shock absorber for oil leakage. Every 50000 km Every 800 km and after washing the motorcycle or riding in the rain 13 Drive chain 6 14 * Steering bearings 15 * Chassis fasteners 16 Sidestand Every 20000 km 17 * Sidestand switch 18 * Front fork 19 * Shock absorber assembly Rear suspension relay 20 * arm and connecting arm pivoting points 21 * Electronic fuel injection · Check operation. · Adjust engine idling speed and synchronization. 6-3 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ODOMETER READING (× 1000 km) NO. ITEM CHECK OR MAINTENANCE JOB 1 22 23 Engine oil Engine oil filter cartridge · Change. If any spark plug shows a distinctly different color, the engine could be defective. Do not attempt to diagnose such problems yourself. Instead, have a Yamaha dealer check the vehicle. If a spark plug shows signs of electrode erosion and excessive carbon or other deposits, it should be replaced. Specified spark plug: NGK/CR9EK, CR10EK 6-8 Before installing a spark plug, the spark plug gap should be measured with a wire thickness gauge and, if necessary, adjusted to specification. 1. Install the bolts. Spark plug gap: 0. 6­0. 7 mm (0. 024­0. 028 in) 6 Clean the surface of the spark plug gasket and its mating surface, and then wipe off any grime from the spark plug threads. Tightening torque: Spark plug: 12. 5 Nm (1. 25 m·kgf, 9. 0 ft·lbf) PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR EAU19931 NOTE: If a torque wrench is not available when installing a spark plug, a good estimate of the correct torque is 1/4­1/2 turn past finger tight. However, the spark plug should be tightened to the specified torque as soon as possible. ECA10840 Engine oil and oil filter cartridge The engine oil level should be checked before each ride. In addition, the oil must be changed and the oil filter cartridge replaced at the intervals specified in the periodic maintenance and lubrication chart. Place the vehicle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position. NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned straight up when checking the oil level. A slight tilt to the side can result in a false reading. Start the engine, warm it up for several minutes, and then turn it off. [. . . ] 6-22 Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12 Coolant temperature warning light. . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Cowlings and panels, removing and installing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 I Identification numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Ignition circuit cut-off system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25 Immobilizer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Immobilizer system indicator light . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7 Indicator and warning lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 K Key identification number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 D Dimmer switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]