Page 68 of 578

2-1
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Model name: YZ250LC (EUROPE)
YZ250N1 (USA)
YZ250(N) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Model code number: 5MW1 (USA, CDN, ZA)
5MW2 (EUROPE)
5MW4 (AUS, NZ)
Dimensions: USA, CDN, ZA EUROPE AUS, NZ
Overall length 2,179 mm 2,178 mm 2,179 mm
(85.8 in) (85.7 in) (85.8 in)
Overall width 827 mm¬¬
(32.6 in)
Overall height 1,307 mm 1,302 mm 1,303 mm
(51.5 in) (51.3 in) (51.3 in)
Seat height 989 mm¬¬
(38.9 in)
Wheelbase 1,482 mm¬¬
(58.3 in)
Minimum ground clearance 392 mm 391 mm 392 mm
(15.4 in) (15.4 in) (15.4 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 104.5 kg (230 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke, gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3(8.76 lmp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore ´Stroke 66.4 ´72 mm (2.614 ´2.835 in)
Compression ratio 9.1~10.6 : 1
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Premix (30 : 1)(Yamalube 2-R)
Oil type or grade (2-Cycle):
Transmission oil Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE
motor oil
Periodic oil change 0.75 L (0.66 Imp qt, 0.79 US qt)
Total amount 0.80 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.20 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Except for AUS: Premium unleaded fuel
with a research octane
number of 95 or higher
For AUS: Unleaded fuel only
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONSEC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2
5MW-9-30-2 7/3/00 2:19 PM Page 2
Page 71 of 578

2-4
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…
5MW-9-30-2 7/3/00 2:20 PM Page 5
Page 72 of 578

2-5
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
5MW-9-30-2 7/3/00 2:20 PM Page 6
Page 125 of 578

INSP
ADJ
3-2
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
3
Item Remarks
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakagell
Check radiator cap operationl
Replace coolantlEvery two years
Inspect hosesl
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Refer to “STARTING
RetightenllAND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricatellUse foam air-filter oil
Replacel
FRAME
Clean and inspectll
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspectll
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal heightll
Lubricate pivot pointll
Check brake disc surfacell
Check fluid level and leakagell
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper bolts,
ll
master cylinder bolts and union bolts
Replace padsl
Replace brake fluidlEvery one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjustll
Replace oilllSuspension oil “01”
Replace oil seall
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
Clean and lubellLithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
Inspect and adjustll
Lube ll
Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retightenll
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspectll
SWINGARM
Inspect and retightenll
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect and lubellMolybdenum disulfide grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retightenll
Clean and lubelLithium base grease
Replace bearingl
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,
ll
tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket boltll
Inspect bearingsl
Replace bearingsl
LubricatelLithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connectionllYamaha cable lube or
LubricatellSAE 10W-30 motor oil
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
5MW-9-30-3A 7/3/00 2:46 PM Page 3
Page 154 of 578
INSP
ADJ
3-12
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
3. Inspect:
9Air filter element
DamageÕReplace.
4. Apply:
9Foam-air-filter oil or engine mixing oil
To the element.
NOTE:
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
5. Install:
9Filter guide 1
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter element.
6. Apply:
9Lithium soap base grease
On the matching surface aon air filter ele-
ment.
7. Install:
9Air filter element 1
9Washer
9Fitting bolt
NOTE:
Align the projection aon filter guide with the
hole bin air filter case.
EC35H002
TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
1. Start the engine, warm it up for several min-
utes and wait for five minutes.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it up on upright position by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
5MW-9-30-3A 7/3/00 2:51 PM Page 32