2003 YAMAHA YZ250F transmission oil

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

SPEC

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Oil capacity:
Engine oil
Periodic oil change 1.0 L (0.88 Imp qt, 1.06 US qt)
With oil filter replacement 1.1 L (0.97 Imp qt, 1.16 US qt)
Total amount 1.2 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 0.9 L (0.79 Imp qt, 0.95 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline only with a
research octane number of 95 or higher.
(Except for ZA)
Premium gasoline (For ZA)
Tank capacity 7.0 L (1.54 Imp gal, 1.85 US gal)
Carburetor:
Type FCR-MX37
Manufacturer KEIHIN
Spark plug:
Type/manufacturer CR8E/NGK (resistance type)
Gap 0.7 ~ 0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Clutch type: Wet, multiple-disc
Transmission:
Primary reduction system Gear
Primary reduction ratio 57/17 (3.353)
Secondary reduction system Chain drive
Secondary reduction ratio 48/13 (3.692)
Transmission type Constant mesh, 5-speed
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio: 1st 30/14 (2.143)
2nd 28/16 (1.750)
3rd 29/20 (1.450)
4th 27/22 (1.227)
5th 25/24 (1.042)
Chassis:
Frame type Semi double cradle
Caster angle 27.1˚
Trail 117.4 mm (4.62 in)
Tire:
Type With tube
Size (front) 80/100-21 51M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
80/100-21 51R (For EUROPE except F)
Size (rear) 100/90-19 57M (For USA, CDN, ZA, AUS, NZ
and F)
100/90-19 MT320 (For EUROPE except F)
Tire pressure (front and rear) 100 kPa (1.0 kgf/cm
2

, 15 psi)
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SPEC
CARACTERISTIQUES D’ENTRETIEN
MOTEUR
Article Standard Limite
Culasse:
Limite de déformation ---- 0,05 mm
(0,002 in)
Cylindre:
Alésage 77,00 à 77,01 mm
(3,0315 à 3,0319 in)----
Limite d’ovalisation ---- 0,05 mm
(0,002 in)
Arbre à cames:
Méthode d’entraînement Transmission par chaîne (gauche) ----
Diamètre intérieur de chapeau 22,000 à 22,021 mm
(0,8661 à 0,8670 in)----
Diamètre extérieur d’arbre à cames 21,967 à 21,980 mm
(0,8648 à 0,8654 in)----
Jeu entre arbre à cames et chapeau 0,020 à 0,054 mm
(0,0008 à 0,0021 in)0,08 mm
(0,003 in)
Dimensions de came
Admission“A”30,296 à 30,346 mm
(1,1923 à 1,1947 in)30,196 mm
(1,1888 in)
“B”22,45 à 22,55 mm
(0,8839 à 0,8878 in)22,35 mm
(0,8799 in)
Echappement“A”30,399 à 30,499 mm
(1,1968 à 1,2007 in)30,299 mm
(1,1929 in)
“B”22,45 à 22,55 mm
(0,8839 à 0,8878 in)22,35 mm
(0,8799 in)
Limite de voile d’arbre à cames ---- 0,03 mm
(0,0012 in)
A
B
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SPEC
Roue:
Type de roue avant Roue à rayons ----
Type de roue arrière Roue à rayons ----
Taille/matériau de jante avant 21 × 1,60/aluminum ----
Taille/matériau de jante arrière 19 × 1,85/aluminum ----
Limite de voile de jante:
Radial ---- 2,0 mm (0,08 in)
Latéral ---- 2,0 mm (0,08 in)
Chaîne de transmission:
Type/fabricant DID520DMA2 SDH/DAIDO ----
Nombre de maillons 111 maillons + attache ----
Flèche de la chaîne 40 à 50 mm (1,6 à 2,0 in) ----
Longueur de chaîne (10 maillons) ---- 152,5 mm (6,00 in)
Frein à disque avant:
Diamètre extérieur × épaisseur 250 × 3,0 mm (9,84 × 0,12 in) 250 × 2,5 mm
(9,84 × 0,10 in)
Epaisseur de plaquette 4,4 mm (0,17 in) 1,0 mm (0,04 in)
Diamètre intérieur de maître-cylindre 11,0 mm (0,433 in) ----
Diamètre intérieur de cylindre d’étrier 27,0 mm (1,063 in) × 2 ----
Type de liquide de frein DOT n˚4 ----
Frein à disque arrière:
Diamètre extérieur × épaisseur 245 × 4,0 mm (9,65 × 0,16 in) 245 × 3,5 mm
(9,65 × 0,14 in)
Limite de flèche ---- 0,15 mm (0,006 in)
Epaisseur de plaquette 6,4 mm (0,25 in) 1,0 mm (0,04 in)
Diamètre intérieur de maître-cylindre 11,0 mm (0,433 in) ----
Diamètre intérieur de cylindre d’étrier 25,4 mm (1,000 in) × 1 ----
Type de liquide de frein DOT n˚4 ----
Levier de frein et pédale de frein:
Position du levier de frein 95 mm (3,74 in) ----
Hauteur de la pédale de frein
(hauteur en dessus du sommet du repose-
pied)5 mm (0,20 in) ----
Jeu de levier d’embrayage (au pivot du
levier)8 à 13 mm (0,31 à 0,51 in) ----
Jeu à la poignée d’accélération 3 à 5 mm (0,12 à 0,20 in) ---- Article Standard Limite
CARACTERISTIQUES D’ENTRETIEN

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INSP
ADJ
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
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.
ItemAfter
break-inEvery
race
Every
third
(or
500 km)Every
fifth
(or
1,000 km)As re-
quiredRemarks
ENGINE OIL
Replace
Inspect
●
●●

●
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, OIL STRAINER
Clean
●
VALVES
Check the valve clearances
Inspect
Replace
● ●
●
● The engine must be cold.
Check the valve seats
and valve stems for wear.
VALVE SPRINGS
Inspect
Replace
●
● Check the free length and
the tilt.
VALVE LIFTERS
Inspect
Replace
●
● Check for scratches and
wear.
CAMSHAFTS
Inspect
Replace
●
● Inspect the camshaft sur-
face.
Inspect the decompres-
sion system.
TIMING CHAIN SPROCKETS, TIMING
CHAIN
Inspect
Replace
●
● Check for wear on the
teeth and for damage.
PISTON
Inspect
Clean
Replace
● ●
●
● Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
●
● ● Check ring end gap
PISTON PIN
Inspect
Replace
●
●
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
● Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them.
Change gasket
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
●
● Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
● ●
● Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
TRANSMISSION
Inspect
Replace bearing
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ENG
OIL FILTER ELEMENT, WATER PUMP AND RIGHT
CRANKCASE COVER
REMOVAL POINTS
Impeller shaft
1. Remove:
Impeller 1
Washer 2
Impeller shaft 3
NOTE:
Hold the impeller shaft on its width across the
flats a with spanners, etc. and remove the
impeller.
EC4G3210
Oil seal
NOTE:
It is not necessary to disassemble the water
pump, unless there is an abnormality such as
excessive change in coolant level, discolora-
tion of coolant, or milky transmission oil.
1. Remove:
Bearing 1
2. Remove:
Oil seal 1
INSPECTION
Oil delivery pipe
1. Inspect:
Oil delivery pipe 1
Bend/damage → Replace.
Clogged → Blow.

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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
CRANKCASE BEARING
Extent of removal:1 Crankcase bearing removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CRANKCASE BEARING
REMOVAL
Preparation for removal Transmission
Shift cam and shift forkRefer to “TRANSMISSION, SHIFT
CAM AND SHIFT FORK” section.
1 Oil seal 2
2 Bearing 10 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
2. Check:
Shifter operation
Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation → Repair.
3. Install:
Oil strainer 1
Bolt (oil strainer) 2
T R..10 Nm (1.0 m · kg, 7.2 ft · lb)
4. Apply:
Sealant
On the right crankcase 1.
NOTE:
Clean the contacting surface of left and right
crankcase before applying the sealant.
5. Install:
Dowel pin 1
O-ring 2
Right crankcase
To left crankcase.
NOTE:
Fit the right crankcase onto the left crank-
case. Tap lightly on the case with soft ham-
mer.
When installing the crankcase, the connect-
ing rod should be positioned at TDC (top
dead center).
Quick gasket®:
ACC-QUICK-GS-KT
YAMAHA Bond No. 1215:
90890-85505