Cleaning The Spark Arrester; Checking The Engine Idling Speed - Yamaha XT250D Owner's Manual

Cleaning the spark arrester

The spark arrester should be cleaned
at the intervals specified in the periodic
maintenance and lubrication chart.
WARNING
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Always let the exhaust system
cool prior to touching exhaust
components.
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Do not start the engine when
cleaning the exhaust system.
1. Remove the tailpipe by removing
the screw, and then pulling it out of
the muffler.
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1. Screw
2. Tap the tailpipe lightly, and then
use a wire brush to remove any
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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rester portion of the tailpipe and in-
side of the tailpipe housing.
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1. Tailpipe
2. Spark arrester
3. Insert the tailpipe into the muffler,
and then install and tighten the
screw.
TIP
Make sure to align the screw hole when
inserting the tailpipe.
Checking the engine idling
speed
Check the engine idling speed and, if
necessary, have it corrected by a
Yamaha dealer.
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Engine idling speed:
1300–1600 r/min
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