Yamaha WR250F(N) Owner's Service Manual page 236

FRONT FORK INSPECTION
3. Adjust:
Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
Loosen the axle nut 1 and locknuts 2.
Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3.
To tighten
clockwise.
To loosen
and push wheel forward.
Turn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks a on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
Tighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
Tighten the locknuts.
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage
or replace.
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INSP
ADJ
Turn adjuster 3 counter-
Turn adjuster 3 clockwise
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
Repair