2002 YAMAHA YZ250LC oil filter

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Model name: YZ250LC (EUROPE)
YZ250P1 (USA)
YZ250(P) (CDN, AUS, NZ, ZA)
Model code number: 5NX1 (USA, CDN, ZA)
5NX2 (EUROPE)
5NX4 (AUS, NZ)
Dimensions:USA, ZAAUS, NZ EUROPE CDN
Overall length 2,183 mm←2,182 mm←
(85.9 in) (85.9 in)
Overall width 827 mm←←←
(32.6 in)
Overall height 1,309 mm 1,296 mm 1,302 mm 1,307 mm
(51.5 in) (51.0 in) (51.3 in) (51.5 in)
Seat height 991 mm←990 mm←
(39.0 in) (39.0 in)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm←1,485 mm←
(58.3 in) (58.5 in)
Minimum ground clearance 395 mm←393 mm←
(15.6 in) (15.5 in)
Basic weight:
With oil and full fuel tank 105.0 kg (231 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 ZA: Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher
For ZA: Premium gasoline
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONSEC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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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 5NX1 00 5NX2 10…
Main jet (M.J.) #178 #175…
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 #52…
Pilot air screw (P.A.S.) 1 1-3/8…
(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←…
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 107.8 mm (4.24 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) 0.63 L (0.55 Imp qt, 0.67 US qt)…
Water pump:
Type Single-suction centrifugal pump…
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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 INTERVALS
3
Item Remarks
COOLING SYSTEM
Check coolant level and leakage
Check radiator cap operation
Replace coolantEvery two years
Inspect hoses
OUTSIDE NUTS AND BOLTS Refer to “STARTING
RetightenAND BREAK-IN” section
in the CHAPTER 1.
AIR FILTER
Clean and lubricateUse foam air-filter oil
Replace
FRAME
Clean and inspect
FUEL TANK, COCK
Clean and inspect
BRAKES
Adjust lever position and pedal height
Lubricate pivot point
Check brake disc surface
Check fluid level and leakage
Retighten brake disc bolts, caliper bolts,

master cylinder bolts and union bolts
Replace pads
Replace brake fluidEvery one year
FRONT FORKS
Inspect and adjust
Replace oilSuspension oil “01”
Replace oil seal
FRONT FORK OIL SEAL AND DUST SEAL
Clean and lubeLithium base grease
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
(After
Inspect and adjustrain ride)
Lube Molybdenum disulfide grease
Retighten
CHAIN GUARD AND ROLLERS
Inspect
SWINGARM
Inspect, lube and retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
RELAY ARM, CONNECTING ROD
Inspect, lube and retightenMolybdenum disulfide grease
STEERING HEAD
Inspect free play and retighten
Clean and lubeLithium base grease
Replace bearing
TIRE, WHEELS
Inspect air pressure, wheel run-out,

tire wear and spoke looseness
Retighten sprocket bolt
Inspect bearings
Replace bearings
LubricateLithium base grease
THROTTLE, CONTROL CABLE
Check routing and connectionYamaha cable lube or
LubricateSAE 10W-30 motor oil
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
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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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