2003 YAMAHA YZ250F brake

CHAPTER 4
ENGINE
SEAT, FUEL TANK
AND SIDE COVERS ................................. 4-1
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER ............ 4-3
RADIATOR ................................................ 4-5
CARBURETOR ......................................... 4-8
CAMSHAFTS .......................................... 4-21
CYLINDER HEAD ................................... 4-30
VALVES AND VALVE SPRINGS ........... 4-33
CYLINDER AND PISTON ....................... 4-42
CLUTCH .................................................. 4-49
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP
AND RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER ...... 4-56
BALANCER ............................................ 4-63
OIL PUMP ............................................... 4-66
KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT .......... 4-71
CDI MAGNETO ....................................... 4-78
ENGINE REMOVAL ................................ 4-82
CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT ....... 4-87
TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM
AND SHIFT FORK .................................. 4-96
CHAPTER 5
CHASSIS
FRONT WHEEL AND REAR WHEEL ...... 5-1
FRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE ..... 5-10
FRONT FORK ......................................... 5-26
HANDLEBAR .......................................... 5-39
STEERING .............................................. 5-45
SWINGARM ............................................ 5-50
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ................... 5-58

GEN
INFO
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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Hot starter lever
3Front brake lever
4Throttle grip
5Radiator cap
6Fuel tank cap
7Engine stop switch
8Kickstarter crank
9Fuel tank
0Radiator
ACoolant drain bolt
BRear brake pedal
CValve joint
DFuel cock
ECold starter knob
FDrive chain
GAir filter
HShift pedal
IDipstick
JFront forkNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.
EC158001
FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to
carburetor while filtering the fuel. The fuel cock
has the two positions:
OFF:With the lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always return the lever to this posi-
tion when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
COLD STARTER KNOB
When cold, the engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture for starting. A separate starter circuit,
which is controlled by the cold starter knob 1,
supplies this mixture. Pull the cold starter knob
out to open the circuit for starting. When the
engine has warmed up, push it in to close the
circuit.
HOT STARTER LEVER
The hot starter lever 1 is used when starting a
warm engine.
Use the hot starter lever when starting the
engine again immediately after it was stopped
(the engine is still warm). Pulling the hot starter
lever injects secondary air to thin the air-fuel
mixture temporarily, allowing the engine to be
started more easily.

GEN
INFO
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction
Combined seat and fuel tank
Exhaust system
Engine mounting
Steering Steering stem to
handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front
fork
Rear For link type
Rear Installation of rear
shock absorber
Rear Installation of swing-
arm
Wheel Installation of wheel Front
Rear
Brake Front
Rear
Fuel system
Lubrication systemFrame to rear frame
Fuel tank to frame
Silencer to rear frame
Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear shock absorber to frame
Tightening of pivot shaft
Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of bleed screw
Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Fuel tank to fuel cock
Tightening of oil hose clamp
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to
“MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section
in the CHAPTER 2.

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GEN
INFO
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EC1B0000
CLEANING AND STORAGE
EC1B1000
CLEANING
Frequent cleaning of your machine will
enhance its appearance, maintain good over-
all performance, and extend the life of many
components.
1. Before washing the machine, block off
the end of the exhaust pipe to prevent
water from entering. A plastic bag
secured with a rubber band may be used
for this purpose.
2. If the engine is excessively greasy, apply
some degreaser to it with a paint brush.
Do not apply degreaser to the chain,
sprockets, or wheel axles.
3. Rinse the dirt and degreaser off with a
garden hose; use only enough pressure
to do the job.
CAUTION:
Excessive hose pressure may cause water
seepage and contamination of wheel bear-
ings, front forks, brakes and transmission
seals. Many expensive repair bills have
resulted from improper high pressure
detergent applications such as those avail-
able in coin-operated car washers.
4. After the majority of the dirt has been
hosed off, wash all surfaces with warm
water and a mild detergent. Use an old
toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach places.
5. Rinse the machine off immediately with
clean water, and dry all surfaces with a
soft towel or cloth.
6. Immediately after washing, remove
excess water from the chain with a paper
towel and lubricate the chain to prevent
rust.
7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery
cleaner to keep the cover pliable and
glossy.
8. Automotive wax may be applied to all
painted or chromed surfaces. Avoid com-
bination cleaner-waxes, as they may con-
tain abrasives.
9. After completing the above, start the
engine and allow it to idle for several min-
utes.

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Brake:
Front brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right hand operation
Rear brake type Single disc brake
Operation Right foot operation
Suspension:
Front suspension Telescopic fork
Rear suspension Swingarm (link type monocross suspension)
Shock absorber:
Front shock absorber Coil spring/oil damper
Rear shock absorber Coil spring/gas, oil damper
Wheel travel:
Front wheel travel 300 mm (11.8 in)
Rear wheel travel 315 mm (12.4 in)
Electrical:
Ignition system CDI magneto

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel ----
Front rim size/material 21 × 1.60/Aluminum ----
Rear rim size/material 19 × 1.85/Aluminum ----
Rim runout limit:
Radial ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Lateral ---- 2.0 mm (0.08 in)
Drive chain:
Type/manufacturer DID520DMA2 SDH/DAIDO ----
Number of links 111 links + joint ----
Chain slack 40 ~ 50 mm (1.6 ~ 2.0 in) ----
Chain length (10 links) ----152.5 mm (6.00 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 250 × 3.0 mm (9.84 × 0.12 in) 250 × 2.5 mm
(9.84 × 0.10 in)
Pad thickness 4.4 mm (0.17 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 27.0 mm (1.063 in) × 2 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Rear disc brake:
Disc outside dia. × Thickness 245 × 4.0 mm (9.65 × 0.16 in) 245 × 3.5 mm
(9.65 × 0.14 in)
Deflection limit ----0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Pad thickness 6.4 mm (0.25 in) 1.0 mm (0.04 in)
Master cylinder inside dia. 11.0 mm (0.433 in) ----
Caliper cylinder inside dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in) × 1 ----
Brake fluid type DOT #4 ----
Brake lever and brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in) ----
Brake pedal height
(vertical height above footrest top)5 mm (0.20 in) ----
Clutch lever free play (lever end) 8 ~ 13 mm (0.31 ~ 0.51 in) ----
Throttle grip free play 3 ~ 5 mm (0.12 ~ 0.20 in) ----Item Standard Limit

SPEC
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the steering nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m • kg, 27 ft • lb) by using the steering
nut wrench, then loosen the steering nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering nut 7 Nm (0.7 m • kg, 5.1 ft • lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Upper bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Lower bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Upper bracket and steering stem M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar holder and upper bracket M8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and front fork cap bolt M48 × 1.0 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and base valve M30 × 1.0 2 55 5.5 40
Front fork cap bolt and damper rod M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Front fork bleed screw and front fork cap bolt M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and front fork protector M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose guide M5 × 0.8 1 4 0.4 2.2
Front fork and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Front fork and brake hose cover (M8) M8 × 1.25 1 16 1.6 11
(M6) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle grip cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.2
Front brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Clutch lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.2
Clutch lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Brake pedal M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 11 1.1 8.0
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 2.2
Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90