Yamaha YFM250 User Manual

Name: Yamaha YFM250
Brand: Yamaha
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RIDING YOUR ATV

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Table of Contents8
Location of the Warning and Specification Labels11
Safety Information20
Description26
- Left View26
- Right View26
- Controls and Instruments27
Instrument and Control Functions28
- Main Switch28
- Indicator Light29
- Handlebar Switches29
- Throttle Lever30
- Speed Limiter31
- Clutch Lever31
- Brake Lever32
- Brake Pedal32
- Parking Brake Lever33
- Shift Pedal34
- Fuel Tank Cap34
- Fuel35
- Fuel Cock36
- Starter (Choke)38
- Seat38
- Adjusting the Front Shock Absorber Assemblies39
- Adjusting the Rear Shock Absorber Assembly40
Pre-Operation Checks43
- Fuel45
- Engine Oil45
- Front and Rear Brakes45
- Throttle Lever45
- Specifications46
- Drive Chain46
- Tires46
- Chassis Fasteners48
- Instruments, Lights and Switches48
Operation49
- Starting a Cold Engine49
- Starting a Warm Engine50
- Shifting51
- Engine Break-In52
- Parking53
- Parking on a Slope53
- Accessories and Loading54
Riding Your Atv57
- Getting to Know Your Atv58
- Ride with Care and Good Judgment58
- Be Careful Where You Ride65
- Turning Your Atv68
- Climbing Uphill69
- Riding Downhill72
- Crossing a Slope74
- Crossing through Shallow Water75
- Riding over Rough Terrain76
- Sliding and Skidding77
- What to Do if78
- What to Do78
Periodic Maintenance and Adjustment80
- Owner's Manual and Tool Kit81
- Periodic Maintenance Chart for the Emission Control System82
- General Maintenance and Lubrication Chart84
- Checking the Spark Plug88
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Element90
Cleaning the Air Filter Element93
Cleaning the Spark Arrester97
Adjusting the Carburetor99
Adjusting the Engine Idling Speed99
Adjusting the Throttle Lever Free Play100
Valve Clearance101
Brakes101
Checking the Front and Rear Brake Pads101
Checking the Brake Fluid Level102
Changing the Brake Fluid104
Checking the Front Brake Lever Free Play104
Checking the Brake Pedal Height104
Adjusting the Parking Brake Free Play105
Brake Light Switches106
Adjusting the Clutch Lever Free Play107
Drive Chain Slack108
Lubricating the Drive Chain110
Checking and Lubricating the Cables110
Checking and Lubricating the Brake and Clutch Levers111
Checking the Shift Pedal112
Checking and Lubricating the Brake Pedal112
Checking the Wheel Hub Bearings112
Lubricating the Swingarm Pivots113
- Lubricating the Upper and Lower Arm Pivots113
- Lubricating the Steering Shaft114
- Battery114
- Replacing the Fuse117
- Replacing a Headlight Bulb118
- Adjusting a Headlight Beam120
- Replacing the Tail/Brake Light Bulb120
- Removing a Wheel120
- Installing a Wheel121
- Troubleshooting122
- Troubleshooting Chart123
Cleaning and Storage124
- Cleaning124
- Storage125
Specifications127
Consumer Information132
- Identification Numbers132

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Brand	Yamaha
Model	YFM250
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English

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