Yamaha big bear 250 YFM25BA User manual

YFM25BA
YFM250A
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRE
MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO
1P0-F8199-66
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT CE MANUEL!
Il comprend d’importantes informations de sécurité.
¡LEA ESTE MANUAL ATENTAMENTE!
Contiene indicaciones importantes acerca de la seguridad.
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PRINTED IN USA
2010.08-0.3×1 CR
(E,F,S)
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY!
It contains important safety information.
OWNER’S MANUAL
YFM25BA
YFM250A
1P0-F8199-66-E0
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Read this manual carefully before operating this vehicle. This manual should stay with this ve-
hicle if it is sold.
ANSI/SVIA 1-2007
General Manager
RV Engineering Division
MC Operations
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
9 March, 2010
YFM250 (YFM25B) (5Y4AG01W0A0518901–)
We,YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD. 2500 Shingai, Iwata, Japan,
declare in sole responsibility, that the product
(Make, model)
(If applicable)
and to the other relevant Directives of EEC
2004/108/EC
(Title and/or number and date of issue of the other Directives of EEC)
(If applicable)
YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE N.V.
Koolhovenlaan 101, 1119 NC Schiphol-Rijk, The Netherlands
Signature
Shinya Shimada
Date of Issue
to which this declaration applies, conforms to the essential health
and safety requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC
To effect correct application of the essential health and safety requirements
stated in the Directives of EEC, the following-standards and/or technical
specifications were consulted:
(Title and/or number and date of issue of standards and/or specifications)
Authorized Representative
EC Declaration of Conformity
conforming to Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR MANUFACTURING CORPORATION OF AMERICA
1000 GA Highway 34 East, Newnan, Georgia 30265-1320, U.S.A.
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INTRODUCTION
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Congratulations on your purchase of the Yamaha YFM25BA/YFM250A. This ATV represents the result of
many years of Yamaha experience in the production of fine sporting, touring, and pacesetting racing ma-
chines. With the purchase of this Yamaha, you can now appreciate the high degree of craftsmanship and
reliability that have made Yamaha a leader in these fields.
This manual will provide you with a good basic understanding of the features and operation of this ATV.
This manual includes important safety information. It provides information about special tech-
niques and skills necessary to ride the ATV. It also includes basic maintenance and inspection proce-
dures. If you have any questions regarding the operation or maintenance of your ATV, please consult a
Yamaha dealer.
AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE:
●Read this manual completely before operating your ATV. Make sure you understand all instructions.
●Pay close attention to the warning and notice labels on the ATV.
●This ATV should not be ridden by anyone under 16 years of age.
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IMPORTANT MANUAL INFORMATION
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FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS IN-
JURY OR DEATH.
Particularly important information is distinguished in this manual by the following notations:
* Product and specifications are subject to change without notice.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential per-
sonal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this sym-
bol 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.
WARNING
NOTICE
TIP
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
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This ATV is designed and manufactured for use on unpaved surfaces only. It is unsafe to operate this ATV
on any paved surface, paved street, paved road or motorway.
Please check your local riding laws and regulations before operating this ATV.
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YFM25BA/YFM250A
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2010 by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
1st edition, July 2010
All rights reserved.
Any reprinting or unauthorized use
without the written permission of
Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
is expressly prohibited.
Printed in U.S.A.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND
SPECIFICATION LABELS ............................ 1-1
SAFETY INFORMATION .............................. 2-1
DESCRIPTION .............................................. 3-1
Left view ...................................................... 3-1
Right view.................................................... 3-1
Controls and instruments ............................ 3-2
INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL
FUNCTIONS .................................................. 4-1
Main switch ................................................ 4-1
Indicator lights ............................................ 4-2
Handlebar switches .................................... 4-2
Throttle lever .............................................. 4-3
Speed limiter .............................................. 4-4
Front brake lever ........................................ 4-4
Brake pedal and rear brake lever ............... 4-5
Parking brake ............................................. 4-6
Shift pedal .................................................. 4-6
Drive select lever ........................................ 4-7
Recoil starter .............................................. 4-7
Fuel tank cap .............................................. 4-7
Fuel .............................................................4-8
Fuel cock ....................................................4-9
Starter (choke) ..........................................4-11
Seat ..........................................................4-11
Storage compartment ...............................4-12
Front carrier ..............................................4-13
Rear carrier ...............................................4-13
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
assembly .................................................4-14
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS ..........................5-1
Fuel .............................................................5-3
Engine oil ....................................................5-3
Final gear oil ...............................................5-3
Front and rear brakes .................................5-3
Throttle lever ...............................................5-4
Tires ............................................................5-4
Chassis fasteners .......................................5-6
Instruments, lights and switches .................5-6
Battery ........................................................5-6
OPERATION...................................................6-1
Starting a cold engine .................................6-1
Starting a warm engine ...............................6-3
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Operating the drive select lever and
driving in reverse ...................................... 6-3
Shifting ....................................................... 6-4
Engine break-in .......................................... 6-6
Parking ....................................................... 6-7
Parking on a slope ..................................... 6-7
Accessories and loading ............................ 6-8
RIDING YOUR ATV ...................................... 7-1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ATV............... 7-2
RIDE WITH CARE AND GOOD
JUDGMENT .............................................. 7-2
BE CAREFUL WHERE YOU RIDE............. 7-9
TURNING YOUR ATV .............................. 7-12
CLIMBING UPHILL ................................... 7-14
RIDING DOWNHILL.................................. 7-16
CROSSING A SLOPE............................... 7-17
CROSSING THROUGH SHALLOW
WATER ................................................... 7-18
RIDING OVER ROUGH TERRAIN ........... 7-20
SLIDING AND SKIDDING......................... 7-21
WHAT TO DO IF... .................................... 7-22
WHAT TO DO... ........................................ 7-22
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND
ADJUSTMENT ............................................... 8-1
Owner’s manual and tool kit ....................... 8-2
Periodic maintenance chart for the
emission control system ...........................8-3
General maintenance and lubrication
chart ..........................................................8-5
Checking the spark plug .............................8-9
Engine oil and oil filter element .................8-11
Final gear oil .............................................8-18
Cleaning the air filter element ...................8-20
Cleaning the spark arrester ......................8-24
Adjusting the carburetor ............................8-25
Adjusting the engine idling speed .............8-26
Adjusting the throttle lever free play .........8-27
Valve clearance ........................................8-27
Adjusting the drive select lever safety
system cable ...........................................8-28
Brakes .......................................................8-28
Checking the front brake pads and rear
brake shoes ............................................8-28
Checking the brake fluid level ...................8-29
Changing the brake fluid ...........................8-30
Checking the front brake lever free play ...8-30
Adjusting the brake pedal height and
free play, and the rear brake lever free
play .........................................................8-31
Brake light switches ..................................8-34
Adjusting the clutch free play ....................8-35
Checking and lubricating the cables .........8-35
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Checking and lubricating the front and
rear brake levers .................................... 8-36
Checking the shift pedal ........................... 8-37
Checking and lubricating the brake
pedal ...................................................... 8-37
Checking the wheel hub bearings ............ 8-37
Lubricating the swingarm pivots ............... 8-38
Lubricating the steering shaft ................... 8-38
Battery ...................................................... 8-39
Replacing the fuse ................................... 8-42
Replacing a headlight bulb ....................... 8-43
Adjusting a headlight beam ...................... 8-45
Replacing the tail/brake light bulb ............ 8-45
Removing a wheel .................................... 8-46
Installing a wheel ...................................... 8-46
Troubleshooting ....................................... 8-48
Troubleshooting chart .............................. 8-49
CLEANING AND STORAGE.......................... 9-1
Cleaning ..................................................... 9-1
Storage ....................................................... 9-2
SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 10-1
CONSUMER INFORMATION ...................... 11-1
Identification numbers .............................. 11-1
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LOCATION OF THE WARNING AND SPECIFICATION LABELS
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Read and understand all of the labels on your ATV. These labels contain important information for safe and
proper operation.
Never remove any labels from your ATV. If a label becomes difficult to read or comes off, request a replace-
ment label from your Yamaha dealer.
For Europe
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1P0-F817R-00
< 30 kg
( 66 lbs)
1P0-F817R-10
< 45 kg
( 99 lbs)
20.0 kPa
0.20 kgf/cm²
2.9 psi
25.0 kPa
0.25 kgf/cm²
3.6 psi
4XE-F816M-M0
1P0-F816P-20
< 3230 N
< 330 kgf
< 727 lbf
< 147 N
< 15 kgf
< 33 lbf
1P0-F817S-00
13
4
5
2
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1P0-F816L-20
1P0-F816R-00
YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
YFM250
12.2 kW
216 kg
2010
1P0-F155A-30
67
8
9
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Familiarize yourself with the following pictograms and read the explanatory text, then make sure to check
the pictograms that apply to your model.
Read the Owner’s manual.
ALWAYS use an approved helmet and
protective gear.
NEVER permit children under age 6 to
operate this ATV.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 6 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
NEVER permit children under age 10 to
operate this ATV.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 10 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
NEVER permit children under age 12 to
operate this ATV.
Operation of this ATV by children under the
age of 12 increases the risk of severe injury
or death.
Adult supervision required for children under
age 16.
NEVER operate this ATV if you are under
age 16.
Operating this ATV if you are under the age
of 16 increases your chance of severe injury
or death.
NEVER use on paved roads.
NEVER carry passengers.
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**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
**.* kPa
*.** kgf/cm²
*.* psi
NEVER use with drugs or alcohol.
NEVER store fuel or flammable liquids.
This unit contains high-pressure nitrogen
gas.
Mishandling can cause an explosion. Do not
incinerate, puncture or open.
Use unleaded gasoline only.
Measure the tire pressure when the tires are
cold.
Adjust the tire pressure.
Improper tire pressure can cause loss of
control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
Turning the ATV in 4WD-LOCK
(“DIFF.LOCK”) takes more effort.
Operate at a slow speed and allow extra
time and distance for maneuvers to avoid
loss of control.
This pictogram shows the loading limits
and/or maximum load capacity for this ATV.
Follow all load limits and other loading
guidelines in this manual.
Load may include the driver, passenger,
human protective gear, accessories, goods,
luggage, and all other load related items.
Make sure you do not exceed the load limits.
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
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YAMAHA MOTOR CO., LTD.
2500 SHINGAI, IWATA, JAPAN
******
*** kW
*** kg
****
1 2 3
4
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tow
weight limit. (Combined weight of the trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
This pictogram shows trailer Hitch Tongue
weight limit. (Weight on the trailer tongue.)
Overloading can cause loss of control.
Loss of control can result in severe injury or
death.
1
2
3
4
Year of construction
Model Name
Max. Power
Mass In Running Order
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For Oceania
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3230 N
727
(330 kgf)
( 15 kgf)
4XE-F151K-00
4XE-F816M-20
20 kPa, (2.9 psi)
25 kPa, (3.6 psi)
17 kPa, (2.5 psi)
22 kPa, (3.2 psi)
165 kg, (364 lbs)
30 kg (66 lbs)
4XE-F4877-20
45 kg (99 lbs)
4XE-F4897-20
13
4
5
2
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1
16
UNDER
76
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2
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SAFETY INFORMATION
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AN ATV IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARD-
OUS TO OPERATE.
An ATV handles differently from other vehicles, in-
cluding motorcycles and cars. A collision or roll-
over can occur quickly, even during routine
maneuvers such as turning and riding on hills or
over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precau-
tions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do
not follow these instructions:
●Read this manual and all labels carefully and fol-
low the operating procedures described.
●Never operate an ATV without proper training or
instruction.
●Always follow the age recommendation:
–A child under 16 years old should never oper-
ate an ATV with engine size greater than 90 cc.
●Never allow a child under age 16 to operate an
ATV without adult supervision, and never allow
continued use of an ATV by a child if he or she
does not have the abilities to operate it safely.
●Never carry a passenger on an ATV.
●Always avoid operating an ATV on any paved
surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, park-
ing lots and paved streets.
●Never operate an ATV on any paved street,
paved road or motorway.
●Watch carefully for other vehicles when operat-
ing on unpaved public streets or roads. Make
sure you know your country’s laws and regula-
tions before you ride on unpaved public streets
or roads.
●Never operate an ATV without wearing an ap-
proved motorcycle helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face
shield), gloves, boots, a long-sleeved shirt or a
jacket, and long pants.
●Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while
operating this ATV.
●Never operate at speeds too fast for your skills
or the riding conditions. Always go at a speed
that is proper for the terrain, visibility, operating
conditions, and your experience.
●Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
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