Yamaha YFM250XR Offroad Vehicle User Manual


 
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Tires
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Operating this ATV with improper tires,
or with improper or uneven tire pressure.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Use of improper tires on this ATV, or op-
eration of this ATV with improper or un-
even tire pressure, may cause loss of
control, increasing your risk of accident.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
1. The tires listed below have been ap-
proved by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.
for this model. Other tire combina-
tions are not recommended.
ACE-01EACE-01E
Manufacturer Size Type
Front
DUNLOP AT22
×
710 KT 701
CHENG SHIN AT22
×
710 M 905
Rear
DUNLOP AT22
×
1010 KT 705
CHENG SHIN AT22
×
1010 M 906
2. The tires should be set to the rec-
ommended pressure:
Recommended tire pressure
Front 20 kPa (0.20 kgf/cm
2
, 2.9 psi)
Rear 25 kPa (0.25 kgf/cm
2
, 3.6 psi)
Check and adjust tire pressures when
the tires are cold.
Tire pressures must be equal on both
sides.
3. Tire pressure below the minimum
specified could cause the tire to
dislodge from the rim under severe
riding conditions.
The following are minimums:
Front 17 kPa (0.17 kgf/cm
2
, 2.5 psi)
Rear 22 kPa (0.22 kgf/cm
2
, 3.2 psi)
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