2002 YAMAHA YZ250LC oil

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CHASREAR SHOCK ABSORBER
EC583000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC583320
Bearing
1. Remove:
9Stopper ring (upper bearing) 1
NOTE:
Press in the bearing while pressing its outer race
and remove the stopper ring.
2. Remove:
9Upper bearing 1
NOTE:
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
EC584000
INSPECTION
EC584110
Rear shock absorber
1. Inspect:
9Damper rod 1
Bends/Damage Replace absorber
assembly.
9Shock absorber 2
Oil leaks Replace absorber assembly.
Gas leaks Replace absorber assembly.
9Spring 3
Damage Replace spring.
Fatigue Replace spring.
Move spring up and down.
9Spring guide 4
Wear/Damage Replace spring guide.
9Bearing 5
Free play exists/Unsmooth revolution/
Rust Replace. 3. Remove:
9Lower bearing 1
NOTE:
Remove the bearing by pressing its outer race.
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6-1
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAMELEC
EC600000
ELECTRICAL
EC610000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRING DIAGRAM
EC611000
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
1CDI unit
2“ENGINE STOP” button
3Ignition coil
4TPS (throttle position sensor)
5Solenoid valve
6CDI magneto
7Spark plug
EC612000
WIRING DIAGRAM
COLOR CODE
B...................Black
L ...................Blue
O ..................Orange
R ..................Red
Y...................Yellow
B/L................Black/Blue
B/R ...............Black/Red
B/W ..............Black/White
G/L ..............Green/Blue
G/W ..............Green/White
W/L...............White/Blue
W/R ..............White/Red
6
L
Y
B/LYL
B/LY LL
Y
B
B/W
B B/W
B
R
BB
RR
RR
R
B
B/R
G/L
G/W
W/R
W/L W/L B/R
G/L
W/R
B G/W G/L B/R W/L
G/W B W/R
O
B G/W G/L
Y B/L
L
W/R
W/L
B
R
B/R
B/W
O G/L
B/L
L
W/L
B
R
B/R
B/WG/W
Y
W/R
OB/L
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6-2
IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
EC621002
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*Clean or replace
spark plug.
Primary coil
Secondary coil
Repair or replace.
Spark
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
Spark gap test
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good No Spark
Check “ENGINE STOP”
button.
Pick-up coil
Source coil
Check ignition coil.
Check CDI magneto.
Replace CDI unit.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
9Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
9Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
OK
OK
OK
OK
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6-4
IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
EC626002
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Primary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
2. Inspect:
9Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
NOTE:
When inspecting the secondary coil resistance,
remove the spark plug cap.
EC627011
CDI MAGNETO INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Pick-up coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
Tester (+) leadOrange lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Black lead 2
Tester (+) leadSpark plug lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Orange lead 2
Primary coil Tester selector
resistance position
0.20~0.30Ωat
Ω× 1
20°C (68°F)
Secondary coil Tester selector
resistance position
9.5~14.3kΩat
kΩ× 1
20°C (68°F)
Tester (+) leadWhite/Red lead 1
Tester (–) lead
White/Blue lead 2
Pick–up coil Tester selector
resistance position
248~372Ωat
Ω× 100
20°C (68°F)
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IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
2. Inspect:
9Source coil 1 resistance
Out of specification Replace.
3. Inspect:
9Source coil 2 resistance
Out of specification Replace.
EC628000
CDI UNIT INSPECTION
Check all electrical components. If no fault is
found, replace the CDI unit. Then check the
electrical components again.
Tester (+) leadBlack/Red lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Blacklead 2
Source coil 1 Tester selector
resistance position
720~1,080Ωat
Ω× 100
20°C (68°F)
Tester (+) leadGreen/Blue lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Green/White lead 2
Source coil 2 Tester selector
resistance position
44~66Ωat
Ω× 10
20°C (68°F)
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6-6
SOLENOID VALVE SYSTEMELEC
Check solenoid
valve operation.
Solenoid valve
coil
No good
No good
Check each couplers and
wire connection.
Check solenoid valve.
Repair or replace.
Replace.
Replace.
OK
OK
OKSource coil
No goodReplace.* Check CDI magneto.
Replace CDI unit.
No good
EC650001
SOLENOID VALVE SYSTEM
EC651032
INSPECTION STEPS
If the solenoid valve will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
* marked: Refer to "IGNITION SYSTEM" section.
NOTE:
9Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
9Use l2V battery in this inspection.
9Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
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SOLENOID VALVE SYSTEMELEC
EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
9Couplers and leads connection
Rust/ Dust/ Looseness/Short-circuit 
Repair or replace.
EC652040
SOLENOID VALVE OPERATION
1. Disconnect the solenoid valve coupler.
2. Connect 12V battery to the solenoid valve
coupler.
3. Inspectt:
9Solenoid valve 1
No click when connecting the battery 
Replace.
EC653002
SOLENOID VALVE COIL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9Solenoid valve coil resistance
Out of specification Replace.
R
1
2
12R
R
1
2
12R
Tester (+) leadRed lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Red lead 2
22.8~27.8Ωat
20°C (68°F) Solenoid
resistance
Tester selector
position
Ω× 10
Battery (+) leadRed lead 1
Battery (–) lead
Red lead 2
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TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) SYSTEMELEC
Check entire ignition
system for connection.Repair or replace.
OK
OKTPS coil
No goodReplace.Check TPS.
OKSource coil
No goodReplace.*Check CDI magneto.
TPS input
voltageNo goodReplace.Check CDI unit.
No good
EC690000
TPS (THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR) SYSTEM
EC691001
INSPECTION STEPS
If the TPS will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*marked: Refer to “IGNITION SYSTEM” section.
NOTE:
9Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
9Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Inductive tachometer:
YU-8036-B
Engine tachometer:
90890-03113Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
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