2001 YAMAHA YZ250LC fuel

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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
GEN
INFO
EC190000
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
cC
Before starting the machine, perform the
checks in the pre-operation check list.
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Never start or run the engine in a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are poisonous;
they can cause loss of consciousness and
death in a very short time. Always operate
the machine in a well-ventilated area.
EC191001
STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Shift the transmission into neutral.
2. Turn the fuel cock to “ON” and full open the
starter knob (CHOKE).
3. With the throttle completely closed start the
engine by kicking the kick starter forcefully
with firm stroke.
4. Run the engine at idle or slightly higher until
it warms up: this usually takes about one or
two minutes.
5. The engine is warmed up when it responds
normally to the throttle with the starter knob
(CHOKE) turned off.
cC
Do not warm up the engine for extended peri-
ods.
EC193001
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the starter knob (CHOKE). Open
the throttle slightly and start the engine by kick-
ing the kick starter forcefully with firm stroke.
cC
Observe the following break-in procedures
during initial operation to ensure optimum
performance and avoid engine damage.
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
GEN
INFO
EC194001
BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
1. Before starting the engine, fill the fuel tank
with a break-in oil-fuel mixture as follows.
2. Perform the pre-operation checks on the
machine.
3. Start and warm up the engine. Check the
idle speed, and check the operation of the
controls and the “ENGINE STOP” button.
4. Operate the machine in the lower gears at
moderate throttle openings for five to eight
minutes. Stop and check the spark plug con-
dition; it will show a rich condition during
break-in.
5. Allow the engine to cool. Restart the engine
and operate the machine as in the step
above for five minutes. Then, very briefly
shift to the higher gears and check full-throt-
tle response. Stop and check the spark
plug.
6. After again allowing the engine to cool,
restart and run the machine for five more
minutes. Full throttle and the higher gears
may be used, but sustained full-throttle
operation should be avoided. Check the
spark plug condition.
7. Allow the engine to cool, remove the top
end, and inspect the piston and cylinder.
Remove any high spots on the piston with
#600 grit wet sandpaper. Clean all compo-
nents and carefully reassemble the top end.
8. Drain the break-in oil-fuel mixture from the
fuel tank and refill with the specified mix.
9. Restart the engine and check the operation
of the machine throughout its entire operat-
ing range. Stop and check the spark plug
condition. Restart the machine and operate
it for about 10 to 15 more minutes. The
machine will now be ready to race.
Mixing oil: Mixing ratio:
Yamalube “2-R” 15:1
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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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CLEANING AND STORAGE
GEN
INFO
EC1B2001
STORAGE
If your machine is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be taken
to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the
machine thoroughly, prepare it for storage as fol-
lows:
1. Drain the fuel tank, fuel lines, and the carbu-
retor float bowl.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a tablespoon
of SAE 10W-30 motor oil in the spark plug
hole, and reinstall the plug. With the engine
stop switch pushed in, kick the engine over
several times to coat the cylinder walls with
oil.
3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thoroughly
with solvent, and lubricate it. Reinstall the
chain or store it in a plastic bag tied to the
frame.
4. Lubricate all control cables.
5. Block the frame up to raise the wheels off
the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the exhaust pipe out-
let to prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the machine is to be stored in a humid or
salt-air environment, coat all exposed metal
surfaces with a film of light oil. Do not apply
oil to rubber parts or the seat cover.
NOTE:
Make any necessary repairs before the machine
is stored.
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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
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
M 6 ´ 1.0
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M20 ´ 1.5
M 8 ´ 1.25
–
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 8 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M16 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M14 ´ 1.5
M10 ´ 1.25
M10 ´ 1.25
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 5 ´ –
M 8 ´ 1.25
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 5 ´0.8
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0
M 6 ´ 1.0 Rear brake reservoir tank and frame
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Rear wheel axle and nut
Driven sprocket and wheel hub
Nipple (spoke)
Disc cover and rear brake caliper
Protector and rear brake caliper
Engine mounting:
Engine bracket and frame
Engine and frame (front)
Engine and frame (upper)
Engine and frame (lower)
Pivot shaft and nut
Relay arm and swingarm
Relay arm and connecting rod
Connecting rod and frame
Rear shock absorber and frame
Rear shock absorber and relay arm
Rear frame and frame
Swingarm and brake hose holder
Drive chain tensioner mounting
Chain support and swingarm
Seal guard and swingarm
Fuel tank mounting
Fuel tank and fuel cock
Fuel tank and seat set bracket
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band)
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket
Seat mounting
Side cover mounting
Air scoop mounting
Front fender mounting
Rear fender mounting
Number platePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
1
1
1
1
6
72
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
4
8
4
4
17
30
30
125
42
3
7
7
34
69
69
69
85
80
80
80
56
53
29
4
19
7
5
10
7
7
7
7
7
7
3
7
7
70.7
3.0
3.0
12.5
4.2
0.3
0.7
0.7
3.4
6.9
6.9
6.9
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.6
5.3
2.9
0.4
1.9
0.7
0.5
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.3
0.7
0.7
0.75.1
22
22
90
30
2.2
5.1
5.1
24
50
50
50
61
58
58
58
40
38
21
2.9
13
5.1
3.6
7.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
2.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1Brake hose holder
2Master cylinder
3Brake hose
4Reservoir hose
5Hose guide
6Clamp
7High tension cord
8Ignition coil
9Clutch cable
0Cable guide
qGround lead
wRadiator breather hose
eCDI magneto lead
rThrottle cable
tCDI unit lead
y“ENGINE STOP” button lead
uFuel tank damper
iEngine bracket
APass the brake hose into the
brake hose holder.BIf the brake hose contacts the
spring (rear shock absorber),
correct its twist.
CInstall the brake hose so that its
pipe portion directs as shown
and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the master cylinder.
DPass the reservoir hose
between the brake hose and
swingarm bracket.
EPass the reservoir hose into the
hose guide.
FClamp the high tension cord,
throttle cable, TPS (throttle posi-
tion sensor) and solenoid valve
lead so that the high tension
cord does not contact the
engine bracket installation nuts.
G
Fasten the ground lead together
with the front installation portion
of the ingnition coil.
HPass the clutch cable into the
cable guide.
IPosition the CDI magneto lead
coupler between the radiators.
JInstall the brake hose to the
caliper with the paint on the pipe
facing the caliper and with the
pipe contacting the caliper pro-
jection.
KPass the radiator breather hose
between the frame and radiator
hose so that it is not kinked or
wedged.
LPass the throttle cable, CDI unit
lead, “ENGINE STOP” button
lead and clutch cable between
the fuel tank damper tube ends.
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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,
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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,
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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
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