2001 YAMAHA YZ250F check engine

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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
CoolantCheck that coolant is filled up to the radiator cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P.3-5 ~ 9
FuelCheck that a fresh gasoline is filled in the fuel tank. Check the
fuel line for leakage.P.1-13
Engine oilCheck that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase and
frame oil line for leakage.P.3-13 ~ 17
Gear shifter and clutchCheck that gears can be shifted correctly in order and that the
clutch operates smoothly.P.3-9
Throttle grip/HousingCheck that the throttle grip operation and free play are correctly
adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and housing, if necessary.P.3-10 ~ 11
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and rear brake. P.3-25 ~ 31
Drive chainCheck drive chain slack and alignment. Check that the drive
chain is lubricated properly.P.3-32 ~ 34
WheelsCheck for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for loose
spokes and have no excessive play.P.3-42 ~ 43
SteeringCheck that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and have no
excessive play.P.3-43 ~ 44
Front forks and rear shock
absorberCheck that they operate smoothly and there is no oil leakage. P.3-34 ~ 41
Cables (wires)Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smoothly. Check
that they are not caught when the handlebars are turned or
when the front forks travel up and down.—
Exhaust pipeCheck that the exhaust pipe is tightly mounted and has no
cracks.P.4-2
Rear wheel sprocket Check that the rear wheel sprocket tightening bolt is not loose. P.3-32
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P.3-45
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P.1-18
Lead connectorsCheck that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil are con-
nected tightly.P.1-6
SettingsIs the machine set suitably for the condition of the racing course
and weather or by taking into account the results of test runs
before racing? Are inspection and maintenance completely
done?P.7-1 ~ 22

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EC350000
ENGINE
COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION
WARNING
Do not remove the radiator cap 1, drain
bolt and hoses when the engine and radia-
tor are hot. Scalding hot fluid and steam
may be blown out under pressure, which
could cause serious injury.
When the engine has cooled, place a thick
towel over the radiator cap, slowly rotate
the cap counterclockwise to the detent.
This procedure allows any residual pres-
sure to escape. When the hissing sound
has stopped, press down on the cap while
turning counterclockwise and remove it.
CAUTION:
Hard water or salt water is harmful to the
engine parts. You may use distilled water, if
you can’t get soft water.
1. Place the machine on a level place, and
hold it in an upright position.
2. Remove:
lRadiator cap
3. Check:
lCoolant level a
Coolant level low ® Add coolant.
1Radiator
1a
ENGINE/COOLANT LEVEL INSPECTION

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RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
CAUTION:
lDo not mix more than one type of ethyl-
ene glycol antifreeze containing corro-
sion inhibitors for aluminum engine.
lDo not use water containing impurities or
oil.
7. Install:
lRadiator cap
Start the engine and warm it up for a
several minutes.
8. Check:
lCoolant level
Coolant level low ® Add coolant. Handling notes of coolant:
The coolant is harmful so it should be han-
dled with special care.
WARNING
lWhen coolant splashes to your eye.
Thoroughly wash your eye with water
and see your doctor.
lWhen coolant splashes to your clothes.
Quickly wash it away with water and
then with soap.
lWhen coolant is swallowed.
Quickly make him vomit and take him
to a doctor.
EC355000
RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
lSeal (radiator cap) 1
lValve and valve seat 2
Crack/damage ® Replace.
Exist fur deposits 3 ® Clean or
replace.

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THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
THROTTLE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
lThrottle grip free play a
Out of specification ® Adjust.
Throttle grip free play a:
3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in)
2. Adjust:
lThrottle grip free play
Throttle grip free play adjustment steps:
lRemove the throttle cable cover 1.
NOTE:
lBefore adjusting the throttle cable free
play, the engine idle speed should be
adjusted.
lWhen the motorcycle is accelerating,
throttle cable #1 2 is pulled and throttle
cable #2 3 is pushed.
1st step:
lLoosen the locknuts 4 on throttle cable
#2.
lAdjust the free play by changing their
tightening position.
2nd step:
lLoosen the locknuts 5 on throttle cable
#1.
lAdjust the free play by changing their
tightening position.
lTighten the locknuts.
WARNING
After adjusting, turn the handlebar to
right and left and make sure that the
engine idling does not run faster.
lInstall the throttle cable cover.
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Throttle cable cover:
4 Nm (0.4 m • kg, 2.9 ft • lb)

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
4. Remove:
lOil tank cap 1
lFrame oil drain bolt 2
lCrankcase oil drain bolt 3
lOil filter element drain bolt 4
Drain the crankcase and oil tank
(frame) of its oil.
5. Remove:
lLower engine bracket
lOil hose clamp 1
lBolt (oil hose) 2
lOil hose 3
lOil strainer (frame) 4
6. Inspect:
lOil strainer (frame)
lClogged ® Blow.
7. If the oil filter is to be replaced during this
oil change, remove the following parts
and reinstall them.
Replacement steps:
lRemove the oil filter element cover 1 and
oil filter element 2.
lCheck the O-rings 3, if cracked or dam-
aged, replace them with a new one.
lInstall the oil filter element and oil filter ele-
ment cover.
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Oil filter element cover:
10 Nm (1.0 m • kg, 7.2 ft • lb)

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ENGINE OIL REPLACEMENT
8. Install:
lCopper washer 1
lOil strainer (frame) 2
lOil hose 3
lBolt (oil hose) 4
lOil hose clamp 5
lLower engine bracket
9. Install:
lCopper washer
lOil filter element drain bolt
lCrankcase oil drain bolt
lFrame oil drain bolt
10. Fill:
lEngine oil
11. Check:
lOil leakage
12. Install:
lOil tank cap
13. Check:
lEngine oil level
Oil quantity:
Total amount:
1.7 L (1.50 Imp qt, 1.80 US qt)
Periodic oil change:
1.5 L (1.32 Imp qt, 1.59 US qt)
With oil filter replacement:
1.6 L (1.41 Imp qt, 1.69 US qt)
T R..90 Nm (9.0 m · kg, 65 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..2 Nm (0.2 m · kg, 1.4 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
T R..20 Nm (2.0 m · kg, 14 ft · lb)
T R..23 Nm (2.3 m · kg, 17 ft · lb)

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OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION
1. Check:
lOil pressure
Checking steps:
lSlightly loosen the oil pressure check bolt
1.
lStart the engine and keep it idling until oil
starts to seep from the oil pressure check
bolt. If no oil comes out after one minute,
turn the engine off so it will not seize.
lCheck oil passages and oil pump for dam-
age or leakage.
lStart the engine after solving the prob-
lem(s) and recheck the oil pressure.
lTighten the oil pressure check bolt.
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Oil pressure check bolt:
18 Nm (1.8 m • kg, 13 ft • lb)
PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
lPilot screw 1
Adjustment steps:
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
lTurn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
lTurn out the pilot screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
Pilot screw:
1-3/4 turns out (example)
OIL PRESSURE INSPECTION/
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ENGINE IDLING SPEED ADJUSTMENT
1. Start the engine and thoroughly warm it
up.
2. Attach:
lInductive tachometer
To spark plug lead.
3. Adjust:
lEngine idling speed
Adjustment steps:
lAdjust the pilot screw.
Refer to “PILOT SCREW ADJUSTMENT”
section.
lTurn the throttle stop screw 1 until the
engine runs at the lowest possible speed.
To increase idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 in a.
To decrease idle speed ®
Turn the throttle stop screw 1 out b.
Inductive tachometer:
YU-08036-B
Engine tachometer:
90890-03113
Engine idling speed:
1,700 ~ 1,900 r/min
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE:
lThe valve clearance should be adjusted
when the engine is cool to the touch.
lThe piston must be at Top Dead Center
(T.D.C.) on compression stroke to check or
adjust the valve clearance.
1. Remove:
lSeat
lFuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section in the CHAP-
TER 4.
2. Drain:
lCoolant
Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
section.
ENGINE IDLING SPEED ADJUSTMENT/
VALVE CLEARANCE INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT