2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC maintenance

EC020000
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Yamaha
YZ series. This model is the culmination of
Yamaha’s vast experience in the production of
pacesetting racing machines. It represents the
highest grade of craftsmanship and reliability
that have made Yamaha a leader.
This manual explains operation, inspection,
basic maintenance and tuning of your machine.
If you have any questions about this manual or
your machine, please contact your Yamaha deal-
er.
NOTE:
As improvements are made on this model, some
data in this manual may become outdated. If you
have any questions, please consult your Yamaha
dealer.
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
AND COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS MACHINE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNTIL YOU
HAVE ATTAINED A SATISFACTORY
KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTROLS AND
OPERATING FEATURES AND UNTIL YOU
HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN SAFE AND PROP-
ER RIDING TECHNIQUES. REGULAR
INSPECTIONS AND CAREFUL MAINTE-
NANCE, ALONG WITH GOOD RIDING
SKILLS, WILL ENSURE THAT YOU SAFELY
ENJOY THE CAPABILITIES AND THE RELI-
ABILITY OF THIS MACHINE.
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EC050000
TO THE NEW OWNER
This manual will provide you with a good basic
understanding of features, operation, and basic
maintenance and inspection items of this
machine. Please read this manual carefully and
completely before operating your new machine.
If you have any questions regarding the opera-
tion or maintenance of your machine, please
consult your Yamaha dealer.
NOTE:
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of this machine and should remain with it
even if the machine is subsequently sold.
EC060000
NOTICE
Some data in this manual may become out-
dated due to improvements made to this
model in the future. If there is any question
you have regarding this manual or your
machine, please consult your Yamaha deal-
er.
Weights of machines without fuel
The minimum weights for motocross
machines are:
for the class 125 cc ........................minimum
88 kg (194 lb)
for the class 250 cc ........................minimum
98 kg (216 lb)
for the class 500 cc ........................minimum
102 kg (225 lb)
In modifying your machine (e.g., for weight
reduction), take note of the above limits of
weight.
EC070001
F.I.M. MACHINE WEIGHTS:
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EC0A0000
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION............................................1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION......................1-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.....................1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTION..................1-6
SPECIAL TOOLS........................................1-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.............................1-9
FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL.............1-12
STARTING AND BREAK-IN.....................1-13
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS.......................1-16
CLEANING AND STORAGE....................1-17
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS....................2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS...........2-3
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS..2-12
DEFINITION OF UNITS............................2-12
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM...................2-13
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.....................3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE..........................................3-4
ENGINE.......................................................3-5
CHASSIS...................................................3-17
ELECTRICAL............................................3-38
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
GEN
INFO
EC1A0012
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Steering Steering shaft to Steering shaft to frame
handlebar Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to Front fork to handle crown
front fork Front fork to under bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear Installation of shock Shock absorber to frame
absorber
Rear Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Brake Front Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Rear Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section in
the CHAPTER 2.
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Item Standard Limit
Cylinder head:
Combustion chamber capacity 21.5 cm
3…
(0.757 Imp oz, 0.727 US oz)
Warp limit…
0.03 mm (0.0012 in)
Cylinder:
Bore size 66.400~66.414 mm 66.5 mm (2.618 in)
(2.6142~2.6147 in)
Taper limit…
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Out of round limit…
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Piston:
Piston size/ 66.352~66.367 mm…
(2.6120~2.6129 in)
Measuring point* 17.5 mm (0.69 in)…
Piston clearance 0.045~0.050 mm 0.1 mm (0.004 in)
(0.0018~0.0020 in)
Piston offset 1.5 mm (0.059 in)/EX-side…
Piston pin:
Piston pin outside diameter 17.995~18.000 mm 17.975 mm
(0.7085~0.7087 in) (0.7077 in)
Piston ring:
Sectional sketch Plain…
B=1.0 mm (0.039 in)…
T=2.55 mm (0.100 in)…
End gap (installed) 0.40~0.55 mm (0.016~0.022 in) 0.95 mm (0.037 in)
Side clearance (installed) : 1st
0.030~0.065 mm (0.0012~0.0026 in)0.1 mm (0.004 in)
: 2nd0.030~0.065 mm (0.0012~0.0026 in)0.1 mm (0.004 in)
Crankshaft:
Crank width “A” 59.95~60.00 mm (2.360~2.362 in)…
Runout limit “C” 0.03 mm (0.0012 in) 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Connecting rod big end
side clearance “D” 0.25~0.75 mm (0.010~0.030 in)…
Small end free play “F” 0.4~1.0 mm (0.016~0.039 in) 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Clutch:
Friction plate thickness 2.9~3.1 mm (0.114~0.122 in) 2.8 mm (0.110 in)
Quantity 8 …
Clutch plate thickness 1.5~1.7 mm (0.059~0.067 in) …
Quantity 7 …
Warp limit … 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Clutch spring free length 44.0 mm (1.732 in) 42.0 mm (1.654 in)
Quantity 6 …
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.17~0.23 mm (0.007~0.009 in) …
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.030~0.055 mm (0.001~0.002 in) …
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push …
EC212000
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSEC212100
ENGINE
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Item Standard Limit
Transmission:
Main axle deflection limit…
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Drive axle deflection limit…
0.01 mm (0.0004 in)
Shifter:
Shifting type Cam drum and guide bar…
Guide bar bending limit…
0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Kick starter type: Kick and ratchet type…
Air filter oil grade (oiled filter):Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil…
Carburetor:USA, CDN, ZA,
EUROPE
AUS, NZ
Type/Manufacturer
PWK38S/KEIHIN¬…
I.D. mark 5MW00 5MW10…
Main jet (M.J.) #178 #180…
Main air jet (M.A.J) #200¬…
Jet needle-clip position (J.N.) N3EJ-2 N3CW-3…
Main nozzle (N.J.) ø2.9¬…
Cutaway (C.A.) #7¬…
Pilot jet (P.J.) #50 #55…
Pilot air screw (P.A.S.) 1 1-3/4…
(for reference only)
Valve seat size (V.S.)
ø3,8 mm (0,15 in)¬…
Starter jet (G.S.) #85¬…
Power jet (P.W.J.) #50 #55 …
Float arm height (F.H.) 5.5~7.5 mm¬…
(0.22~030 in)
Reed valve:
Thickness* 0.42 mm (0.017 in)…
Valve stopper height 10.3~10.7 mm (0.406~0.421 in)…
Valve bending limit…
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Cooling:
Radiator core size:
Width 110 mm (4.33 in)…
Height 240 mm (9.45 in)…
Thickness 32 mm (1.26 in)…
Radiator cap opening pressure 95~125 kPa…
(0.95~1.25 kg/cm
2, 13.5~17.8 psi)
Radiator capacity (total) 0.64 L (0.56 Imp qt, 0.68 US qt)…
Water pump:
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump…
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Spark plug M14 ´1.25 1 20 2.0 14
Cylinder head (nut) M 8 ´1.25 6 25 2.5 18
(stud) M 8 ´1.25 6 13 1.3 9.4
Cylinder (nut) M10 ´1.25 4 35 3.5 25
(stud) M10 ´1.25 4 13 1.3 9.4
Power valve :
Holder M 5 ´0.8 2 6 0.6 4.3
Link rod M 5 ´0.8 2 6 0.6 4.3
Push rod M 5 ´0.8 1 5 0.5 3.6
Thrust plate M 5 ´0.8 1 6 0.6 4.3
Side holder M 5 ´0.8 4 4 0.4 2.9
Link lever M 4 ´0.7 1 4 0.4 2.9
Pulley M 4 ´0.7 2 4 0.4 2.9
Cover M 5 ´0.8 4 4 0.4 2.9
Governor fork M 4 ´0.7 2 5 0.5 3.6
Housing M 5 ´0.8 4 5 0.5 3.6
Impeller M 8 ´1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Water pump housing cover M 6 ´1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Coolant drain bolt M 6 ´1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M 6 ´1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator hose clamp M 6 ´1.0 8 1 0.1 0.7
Air filter element M 6 ´1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Carburetor joint M 6 ´1.0 5 10 1.0 7.2
Air filter case M 6 ´1.0 2 4 0.4 2.9
Air filter joint M 5 ´0.8 5 1 0.1 0.7
Reed valve M 3 ´0.5 4 1 0.1 0.7
Exhaust pipe M 6 ´1.0 2 12 1.2 8.7
Exhaust pipe stay (front) M 8 ´1.25 1 25 2.5 18
Exhaust pipe stay (rear) M 6 ´1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Silencer (front) M 6 ´1.0 1 12 1.2 8.7
Silencer (rear) M 6 ´1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Fiber (silencer) M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Crankcase M 6 ´1.0 11 14 1.4 10
Crankcase cover (left) M 6 ´1.0 5 8 0.8 5.8
Chain cover M 6 ´1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Crankcase cover (right) M 6 ´1.0 9 10 1.0 7.2
Bearing plate cover (drive axle left) M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Bearing plate cover (main axle right) M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Holder M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil drain bolt M12 ´1.5 1 20 2.0 14
Oil check bolt M 6 ´1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Kick starter M 8 ´1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Ratchet wheel stopper M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Clutch cover M 6 ´1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Primary drive gear M10 ´1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Clutch boss M20 ´1.0 1 75 7.5 54
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Clutch spring M 6 ´1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Push lever axle M 5 ´0.8 1 6 0.6 4.3
Drive sprocket M20 ´1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Shift guide M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M 6 ´1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Torsion spring (shift shaft) stopper bolt M 8 ´1.25 1 22 2.2 16
Segment M 8 ´1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Bearing plate cover (shift cam right) M 6 ´1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M 6 ´1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
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