2002 YAMAHA YZ250LC torque

EC0A0000
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION............................................1-1
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION......................1-2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION.....................1-3
CHECKING OF CONNECTION..................1-6
SPECIAL TOOLS........................................1-7
CONTROL FUNCTIONS.............................1-9
FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL.............1-12
STARTING AND BREAK-IN.....................1-13
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS.......................1-16
CLEANING AND STORAGE....................1-17
CHAPTER 2
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS....................2-1
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS...........2-3
GENERAL TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS..2-12
DEFINITION OF UNITS............................2-12
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM..................2-13
CHAPTER 3
REGULAR INSPECTION
AND ADJUSTMENTS
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS.....................3-1
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND
MAINTENANCE..........................................3-4
ENGINE.......................................................3-5
CHASSIS...................................................3-17
ELECTRICAL............................................3-38
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
GEN
INFO
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9
After the break-in or before each race, you
must check the entire machine for loose fit-
tings and fasteners as per “TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS”.
Tighten all such fasteners as required.
9When any of the following parts have been
replaced, they must be broken in.
CYLINDER AND CRANKSHAFT:
About one hour of break-in operation is
necessary.
PISTON, RING AND GEARS:
These parts require about 30 minutes of
break-in operation at half-throttle or less.
Observe the condition of the engine careful-
ly during operation.
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
GEN
INFO
EC1A0013
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
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 pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tighening 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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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 panel M 6 ×1.0 2 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 4 8 0.8 5.8
Air filter guide clamp M 5 ×0.8 1 1 0.1 0.7
Reed valve M 3 ×0.5 4 1 0.1 0.7
Exhaust pipe (front) M 6 ×1.0 1 14 1.4 10
Exhaust pipe (rear) M 6 ×1.0 1 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
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Primary drive gear M10 ×1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Clutch boss M20 ×1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M 6 ×1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Push lever axle M 5 ×0.8 1 6 0.6 4.3
Drive sprocket M20 ×1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Shift guide M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Torsion spring (shift shaft) stopper bolt M 8 ×1.25 1 22 2.2 16
Segment M 8 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Bearing plate cover (shift cam right) M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
17
14
105
20
22
40
21
0.7
7.2
7.2
11
5.1
0.7
2.9
1.4
2.9
6.5
1.4
4.3
4.3
3.6
2.9
22
22
17
2.2
13
4.3
75
17
8.7
10
19
7.2M 8 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M24 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M28 × 1.0
M48 × 1.0
M30 × 1.0
M12 × 1.25
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 × 0.8
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M10 × 1.0
M10 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M16 × 1.5
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0 Handle crown and outer tube
Under bracket and outer tube
Handle crown and steering shaft
Handlebar holder (upper)
Steering ring nut
Front fork and cap bolt
Front fork and base valve
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork)
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt
Front fork and protector
Front fork and brake hose holder
Front fork and hose cover
Front fork and hose cover
Throttle cable cap
Grip cap upper and lower
Clutch lever (bolt)
Clutch lever holder
Front brake master cylinder and bracket
Front brake master cylinder cap
Brake lever mounting (bolt)
Brake lever mounting (nut)
Brake lever position locknut
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stay
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Front brake caliper and front fork
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw
Front wheel axle and nut
Front wheel axle holder
Front brake disc and wheel hub
Rear brake disc and wheel hub
Brake pedal mounting
Rear brake master cylinder and framePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
4
4
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
6
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
6
6
1
223
20
145
28
30
55
29
1
10
10
16
7
1
4
2
4
9
2
6
6
5
4
30
30
23
3
18
6
105
23
12
14
26
102.3
2.0
14.5
2.8
3.0
5.5
2.9
0.1
1.0
1.0
1.6
0.7
0.1
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.9
0.2
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
3.0
3.0
2.3
0.3
1.8
0.6
10.5
2.3
1.2
1.4
2.6
1.0
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the ring nut wrench,
then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
Refer to NOTE
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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 ×0.8
M 4 ×0.7
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 8 × 1.25
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
Swingarm and patch
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
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
6
4
4
17
30
30
125
42
3
7
7
34
69
69
69
85
80
80
80
56
53
29
1
2
19
7
6
10
7
7
7
7
19
7
4
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
0.1
0.2
1.9
0.7
0.6
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.9
0.7
0.4
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
0.7
1.4
13
5.1
4.3
7.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
13
5.1
2.9
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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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
EC212300
ELECTRICAL
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Stator M 6 ×1.0 3 8 0.8 5.8
Rotor M10 ×1.25 1 41 4.1 30
Ignition coil M 6 ×1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Item Standard Limit
Ignition system:
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.) 0.18 mm (0.007 in)…
Advancer type Electrical…
CDI:
Magneto-model (stator)/Manufacturer 5CU-01/YAMAHA…
Source coil 1 resistance (color) 720~1,080 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(Black-Black/Red)
Source coil 2 resistance (color) 44~66 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(Green/Blue-Green/White)
Pickup coil resistance (color) 248~372 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
(White/Blue-White/Red)
CDI unit-model/Manufacturer 5NX-00/YAMAHA…
Ignition coil:
Model/Manufacturer 4MX-00/YAMAHA…
Minimum spark gap 6 mm (0.24 in)…
Primary winding resistance 0.20~0.30 Ωat 20°C (68°F)…
Secondary winding resistance 9.5~14.3 kΩat 20°C (68°F)…
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