2003 YAMAHA YZ125LC light

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SPECCABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
AInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the
projection on the master cylinder.
BPass the “ENGINE STOP” button lead in
the middle of the clutch holder.
CPass the clutch cable in front of the throttle
cable.
DClamp the “ENGINE STOP” button lead to
the handlebar to 3 clicks.
EPass the brake hose in front of the number
plate and through the cable guide.
FCross the clutch cable and throttle cable
over the number plate boss. 1Brake hose
2Master cylinder
3“ENGINE STOP” button lead
4“ENGINE STOP” button
5Throttle cable
6Clutch cable
7Clamp
8Cable guide

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INSP
ADJ
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
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L002
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.65 L (0.57 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Adjustment steps:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
2 turns out
*1-1/2 turns out
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
*For EUROPE

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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller sliding surface
8Tube guide cable winding portion
9Throttle cable end
0Clutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
cC
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid get-
ting grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA

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ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Spark plug
2. Inspect:
9Electrode 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
9Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
9Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
9Spark plug
NOTE:
9Before installing a spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and plug surface.
9Finger-tighten athe spark plug before torquing
to specification b.
Spark plug gap:
0.5~0.6 mm (0.020~0.024 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR9EG/NGK (resistance type)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)

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ENGCARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
2. Install:
9Reed valve assembly 1
9Reed valve spacer 2
NOTE:
Install the reed valve spacer with its wider con-
tact surface side ato the right.
3. Install:
9Carburetor joint 1
9Bolt (carburetor joint) 2
EC4652C2
Carburetor
1. Install:
9Throttle stop screw 1
9Locknut 2
9Pilot air screw 3
*For EUROPE
Pilot air screw:
2 turns out
*1-1/2 turns out
Note the following installation points:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out it by the specified number of turns.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
2. Install:
9Starter plunger 1

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
EC4N3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4N3100
Segment
1. Remove:
9Bolt (segment) 1
9Segment 2
NOTE:
Turn the segment counterclockwise until it stops
and loosen the bolt.
EC4N3212
Crankcase
1. Remove:
9Crankcase (right) 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
NOTE:
9Make appropriate bolts 3as shown available
by yourself and attach the tool with them.
9Fully tighten the tool holding bolts, but make
sure the tool body is parallel with the case. If
necessary, one screw may be backed out
slightly to level tool body.
9As pressure is applied, alternately tap on the
front engine mounting boss and transmission
shafts.
cC
Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If one end “hangs
up”, take pressure off the push screw, re-
align, and start over. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case
screw or fitting. Do not force.
Crankcase separating tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-01135

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
2. Check:
9Shifter operation
9Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation Repair.
3. Apply:
9Sealant
On the crankcase (right) 1
NOTE:
Clean the contacting surface of crankcase (left
and right) before applying the sealant.
4. Install:
9Dowel pin 1
9O-ring 2
9Crankcase (right) 3
To crankcase (left) 4.
NOTE:
9Fit the crankcase (right) onto the crankcase
(left). Tap lightly on the case with soft hammer.
9When installing the crankcase, the connecting
rod should be positioned at TDC (top dead
center).
5. Install:
9Clamp 1
9Bolt (crankcase) 2
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in stage,
using a crisscross pattern.
Quick gasket®:
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
Yamaha bond No. 1215:
90890-85505
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)

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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4H3200
Transmission
1. Remove:
9Main axle 1
9Drive axle 2
NOTE:
9Tap lightly on the transmission drive axle with a
soft hammer to remove.
9Remove assembly carefully. Note the position
of each part. Pay particular attention to the lo-
cation and direction of shift forks.
EC4H4000
INSPECTION
EC4H4200
Gears
1. Inspect:
9Matching dog a
9Gear teeth b
9Shift fork groove c
Wear/Damage Replace.
2. Check:
9Gears movement
Unsmooth movement 
Repair or replace.
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
9Bearing 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/Seizure Replace.