2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC engine

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ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
INSP
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EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Spark plug
2. Inspect:
9Electrode 1
Wear/Damage ÕReplace.
9Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color ÕCheck the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
9Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification ÕRegap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
9Spark plug
NOTE:
9Before installing a spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and plug surface.
9Finger-tighten athe spark plug before torquing
to specification b.
Spark plug gap:
0.5~0.6 mm (0.020~0.024 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR8EG (NGK)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERSENG
EC400000
ENGINE
EC4R0000
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS REMOVAL
Preparation for Turn the fuel cock to “OFF”.
removal Disconnect the fuel hose.
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left and right) 2
3 Fitting band 1 Remove on fuel tank side.
4 Bolt (fuel tank) 2
5 Fuel tank 1
6 Side cover (left) 1
Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Side cover (right) 1
8 Number plate 1
1
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3
Extent of removal:1Seat removal2Fuel tank removal
3Side covers removal4Number plate removal
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3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
3 Nm (0.3 m•kg, 2.2 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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ENG
4-5
RADIATOR
EC456000
HANDLING NOTE
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Do not remove the radiator cap when the
engine and radiator are hot. Scalding hot
fluid and steam may be blown out under
pressure, which could cause serious
injury.
When the engine has cooled, open the
radiator cap by the following procedure:
Place a thick rag, like a towel, over the radi-
ator cap, slowly rotate the cap counter-
clockwise to the detent. This procedure
allows any residual pressure to escape.
When the hissing sound has stopped,
press down on the cap while turning coun-
terclockwise and remove it.
EC453000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC453200
Panel
1. Remove:
9Panel 1
NOTE:
9Unhook the panel first on the outer side aand
then on the inner side.
9Take care not to bend the panel more than nec-
essary.
EC454000
INSPECTION
EC444100
Radiator
1. Inspect:
9Radiator core 1
Obstruction ÕBlow out with compressed air
through rear of the radiator.
Bent fin ÕRepair/replace.
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ENG
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CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
EC466020
HANDLING NOTE
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Do not loosen the screws {TPS (throttle
position sensor)} except when changing
the TPS (throttle position sensor) due to
failure because it will cause a drop in
engine performance.
EC463000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC463110
Throttle valve
1. Remove:
9Throttle valve 1
9Ring 2
9Spring (throttle valve) 3
9Mixing chamber top 4
9Throttle cable 5
NOTE:
While compressing the spring (throttle valve),
disconnect the throttle cable.
EC463401
Pilot air screw
1. Remove:
9Pilot air screw 1
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot air screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
removing the pilot air screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this number
as the factory-set number of turns out.
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ENG
2. Install:
9Reed valve assembly 1
9Reed valve spacer 2
NOTE:
Install the reed valve spacer with its chamfered
side ato the right.
3. Install:
9Carburetor joint 1
9Bolt (carburetor joint) 2
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CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
EC4652F0
Carburetor
1. Install:
9Power jet 1
To carburetor 2.
2. Install:
9O-ring 1
9Solenoid valve 2
9Clamp 3
9Screw (clamp) 4
To carburetor 5.
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9Before installing the solenoid valve, blow air
on the solenoid valve and its installing loca-
tion on the carburetor in order to remove
any foreign particles such as chips etc.
9Apply the engine oil on the solenoid valve
thread.
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ENG
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CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTON
EC470000
CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTONEC478000
CYLINDER HEAD AND CYLINDER
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CYLINDER HEAD AND
CYLINDER REMOVAL
Preparation for Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
removal SIDE COVERS” section.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to ”EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER” section.
Radiator hose 1 Disconnect at cylinder head side.
Carburetor Refer to “CARBURETOR AND REED
VALVE” section.
1 Spark plug 1
2 Engine bracket 2
3 Nut (cylinder head) 6
Loosen each nut 1/4 turn, and remove
them after all nuts are loosened.
4 Cylinder head 1
5 Power valve housing 1
6 Push rod 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
7 Nut (cylinder) 4
8 Cylinder 1
Extent of removal:1Cylinder head removal2Cylinder removal
1
2
34 Nm (3.4 m•kg, 24 ft•lb)
69 Nm (6.9 m•kg, 50 ft•lb)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
35 Nm (3.5 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTONENG
7. Install:
9O-ring 1
9Side holder 2
9Screw (side holder) 3
9YPVS breather hose 4
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
rings.
9Install the side holder with its projection a
facing upward.
8. Install:
9Gasket (power valve cover) 1
9Power valve cover 2
9Screw (power valve cover) 3
NOTE:
9Install the gasket with its cut afacing down-
ward and the seal print side toward the power
valve cover.
9Install the power valve cover so that the arrow
mark bfaces upward.
EC475233
Piston ring and piston
1. Install:
9Piston ring 1
NOTE:
9Take care not to scratch the piston or damage
the piston ring.
9Align the piston ring gap with the pin 2.
9After installing the piston ring, check the
smooth movement of it.
2. Install:
9Gasket (cylinder) 1
9Small end bearing 2
9Dowel pin 3
NOTE:
9Apply the engine oil onto the bearing (crank-
shaft and connecting rod) and connecting rod
big end washers.
9Install the gasket with the seal print side toward
the crankcase.
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
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CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTONENG
EC475382
Cylinder head and cylinder
1. Apply:
9Engine oil
To piston 1piston ring 2and cylinder sur-
face.
2. Install:
9Cylinder 1
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Make sure the piston rings are properly
positioned. Install the cylinder with one
hand while compressing the piston rings
with the other hand.
NOTE:
After installing, check the smooth movement of
the piston.
3. Install:
9Nut (cylinder) 1
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
3. Install:
9Piston 1
9Piston pin 2
9Piston pin clip 3
NOTE:
9The arrow aon the piston dome must point to
exhaust side.
9Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase with a clean rag to prevent the pis-
ton pin clip from falling into the crankcase cavi-
ty.
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Do not allow the clip open ends to meet the
piston pin slot b b
.
35 Nm (3.5 m•kg, 25 ft•lb)
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