2002 YAMAHA YZ250LC transmission oil

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MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
EC310012
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
The following schedule is intended as a general guide to maintenance and lubrication. Bear in mind
that such factors as weather, terrain, geographical location, and individual usage will alter the required
maintenance and lubrication intervals. If you are a doubt as to what intervals to follow in maintaining
and lubricating your machine, consult your Yamaha dealer.
Item Remarks
PISTON
Inspect and cleanInspect crack
ReplaceRemove carbon
PISTON RING
InspectCheck ring end gap
Replace
PISTON PIN, SMALL END BEARING
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and cleanRemove carbon
RetightenCheck gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and cleanInspect score marks
ReplaceInspect wear
YPVS
Inspect and clean
CLUTCHInspect housing, friction
Inspect and adjustplate, clutch plate and
Replacespring
TRANSMISSION
Replace oilYamalube 4 (10W-30) or
InspectSAE 10W30 SE motor oil
Replace bearing
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
InspectInspect wear
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
MUFFLER
Inspect
Clean
CRANK
Inspect and clean
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
DRIVE CHAIN Use chain lube
Lubricate, slack, alignmentChain slack: 40~50 mm
Replace(1.6~2.0 in)
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
3
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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
EC321000
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
Coolant Check that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P3-5~9
Fuel Check that a fresh mixture of oil and gasoline is filled in
the fuel tank. Check the fuel line for leakage.P1-12
Transmission oil Check that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase
for leakage.P3-12~14
Gear shifter and clutch Check that gears can be shifted correctly in order and
that the clutch operates smoothly.P3-9
Throttle grip/Housing Check that the throttle grip operation and free play
are correctly adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and P3-10~11
housing, if necessary.
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and
rear brake.P3-17~23
Chain Check chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain
is lubricated properly.P3-24~26
Wheels Check for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for
loose spokes and have no excessive play.P3-34~35
Steering Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and
have no excessive play.P3-35~36
Front forks and Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil
rear shock absorber leakage.P3-26~33
Cables (wires) Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smooth-
ly. Check that they are not caught when the handlebars —
are turned or when the front forks travel up and down.
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no
cracks.P3-15~16
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is
not loose.P3-24
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P3-37
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P1-16
Lead connectors Check that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil
are connected tightly.P1-6
Settings Is the machine set suitably for the condition of the
racing course and weather or by taking into account the
P7-1~24
results of test runs before racing? Are inspection and
maintenance completely done?
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TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CHECK
3. Inspect:
9Air filter element
DamageReplace.
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)
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TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
3. Check:
9Transmission oil level
EC35K002
TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACEMENT
1. Start the engine and warm it up for several
minutes and wait for five minute.
2. Place the machine on a level place and hold
it on upright position by placing the suitable
stand under the engine.
3. Place a suitable container under the engine.
Transmission oil level checking steps:
9Remove the oil check bolt 1.
9Inspect the oil level.
NOTE:
Be sure the machine is positioned straight
up when inspecting the oil level.
w
Never attempt to remove the oil check bolt
just after high speed operation. The heat-
ed oil could spout out, causing danger.
Wait until the oil cools down.
Oil flows outOil level is correct.
Oil does not flow outOil level is low.
Add transmission
oil until oil flows
out.
9Inspect the gasket (oil check bolt), replace if
damaged.
9Tighten the oil check bolt.
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil check bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
4. Remove:
9Oil drain bolt 1
9Oil filler cap 2
Drain the transmission oil.
5. Install:
9Aluminum washer
9Oil drain bolt 1
6. Fill:
9Transmission oil
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.75 L (0.66 Imp qt, 0.79 US qt)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L021
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Adjusting steps:
9Turn in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Turn out the pilot air screw by the factory-
set number of turns.
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
adjusting the pilot air screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
Pilot air screw:
1 turn out
*1-3/8 turns out
(for reference only)
*For EUROPE
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CLUTCH PLATE AND
FRICTION PLATE REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the transmission oil.
Refer to “TRANSMISSION OIL REPLACE-
removalMENT“ section in the CHAPTER 3.
Bolt (brake pedal) Shift the brake pedal downward.
Rotor and stator Refer to
“CDI MAGNETO“section.
Clutch cable Disconnect at engine side.
1 Clutch cover 1
2 Screw (clutch spring) 6
3 Clutch spring 6
4 Pressure plate 1
5 Friction plate 8
6 Clutch plate 7
Extent of removal:1Clutch plate and friction plate removal
EC490000
CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAREC498000
CLUTCH PLATE AND FRICTION PLATE
1
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
EC495230
Clutch
1. Install:
9Thrust plate [D=ø 42 mm (1.65 in)] 1
9Spacer 2
9Bearing 3
9Primary driven gear 4
NOTE:
Apply the transmission oil on the bearing, spacer
and primary driven gear inner circumference.
2. Install:
9Thrust plate [D=ø 44 mm (1.73 in)] 1
9Clutch boss 2
3. Install:
9Lock washer 1
9Nut (clutch boss) 2
NOTE:
Use the clutch holding tool 3, 4to hold the
clutch boss.
åFor USA and CDN
∫Except for USA and CDN
4. Bend the lock washer 1tab.
75 Nm (7.5 m•kg, 54 ft•lb)
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042 ..............................3 3
90890-04086 ..........................4 4
å
∫
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CLUTCH AND PRIMARY DRIVEN GEARENG
5. Install:
9Friction plate 1
9Clutch plate 2
NOTE:
9Install the clutch plates and friction plates alter-
nately on the clutch boss, starting with a friction
plate and ending with a friction plate.
9Apply the transmission oil on the friction plates
and clutch plates.
6. Install:
9Bearing 1
9Plain washer 2
9Circlip 3
To push rod 1 4.
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the bear-
ing and plain washer.
7. Install:
9Push rod 2 1
9Push rod 1 2
NOTE:
9Apply the transmission oil on the ends of the
push rod 2.
9Install the push rod 2 with its smaller end a
toward you.
8. Install:
9Pressure plate 1
9. Install:
9Clutch spring 1
9Screw (clutch spring) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the screws in stage, using a crisscross
pattern.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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