2009-2013 Yamaha Raptor YFM25RA/YFM25RSPA Owner's Manual (P/N LIT-11626-24-14)
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Yamaha Models Covered & Key Technical Specifications
Models: Yamaha Raptor 250R (YFM25RA, YFM25RSPA)
Model Years: 2009–2013
Technical Data:
- Engine displacement: 250 cc class (standard for YFM25 series)
- Transmission: 5-speed manual, constant-mesh
- Fuel tank capacity: 9.0 L (2.38 US gal)
- Fuel reserve: 1.0 L (0.26 US gal)
- Battery: 12 V / 6.0 Ah
- Recommended tire pressure (front/rear): 4.0 psi (27.5 kPa)
- Minimum tire pressure (front/rear): 3.6 psi (24.5 kPa)
- Spark plug: NGK DR7EA
- Spark plug gap: 0.6–0.7 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
- Engine oil capacity (without filter change): 1.25 L
- Engine oil capacity (with filter change): 1.35 L
- Tightening torque (spark plug): 18 Nm (13 ft·lbf)
- Tightening torque (oil drain bolt): 20 Nm (14 ft·lbf)
- Tightening torque (oil filter cover bolt): 10 Nm (7.2 ft·lbf)
- Tightening torque (shock absorber locknut): 42 Nm (30 ft·lbf)
Yamaha Manual Features & Content Preview
- Covers the 2009–2013 Yamaha Raptor YFM25RA and YFM25RSPA sport ATVs, detailing factory-recommended operation and baseline settings.
- Official Yamaha OEM publication (P/N LIT-11626-24-14, 1st edition, March 2010), spanning 100 pages of essential ATV specifications.
- Provides quick workshop reference for core maintenance and descriptive repair overviews, skipping the guesswork on the shop floor.
Manual Contents & Workshop Utility
This official owner's manual delivers direct reference material for the Raptor 250R series. Mechanics and DIY enthusiasts can quickly look up essential vehicle care requirements without flipping through irrelevant fluff. The document maps out precise control locations, instrument functions, and critical operating procedures like cold/warm engine starting and hill navigation. For routine garage work, the maintenance sections break down the schedules for air filter cleaning, spark plug inspection, and oil changes. It also outlines exact suspension tuning parameters, including rebound and compression damping settings for both the YFM25RA and YFM25RSPA. You get a clear picture of the ATV's mechanical layout, making any descriptive repair reference much easier to follow when organizing your service schedule. Improperly handled off-road vehicles pose serious risks, so always consult a certified technician before executing complex mechanical work based on these reference materials.
Core Specifications & Baseline Settings
Having the right numbers on hand separates a clean job from a frustrating one. This document provides precise benchmarks for the YFM25 series to keep the machine running at peak performance. The exact spark plug gap is documented at 0.6–0.7 mm. You will find the recommended fuel tank capacity listed at 9.0 L, alongside the requirement for DOT 4 fluid in the brake system. When tightening down components, the manual specifies a shock absorber locknut torque of 42 Nm (30 ft·lbf). It also defines standard tire pressure maintenance at 4.0 psi, while detailing exact valve clearance and engine idling speeds in the periodic maintenance charts.
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