Operation; Before Starting - Yamaha RD250 Owner's Manual

O P E R A T I O N
(1) Before starting
For safety reasons, you should check the
following points before every ride:
A. Fuel
Is the fuel sufficient for your riding
distance?
Tank capacity: 4.2 gallon (16 liter)
Octane rating: 85% or more
B. Engine oil level
Before Start riding, make sure that the oil
level is above the window in the Autolube
tank. For safety reasons, it is advisable to
use the oil level gauge f o r the oil level
check-up.
C. Tire pressure
Wrong tire pressure affects riding com-
fort, steering, and life of the tire itself.
Front 23 l b s / i n
2
(1.6 k g / c m
2
)
Rear 29 l b s / i n
2
(2.0 k g / c m
2
)
D. Controls and safety equipment
Check the Operation of:
Throttle
Lights (high and low beams and indi-
cators)
Brake light and switches
Horn
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