2003 YAMAHA YZ250F check oil

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THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
If the throttle position sensor will not operate, use the following inspection steps.
*marked: Refer to “IGNITION SYSTEM” section.
NOTE:
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112Inductive tachometer:
YU-8036-B
Engine tachometer:
90890-03113
Check entire ignition
system for connection.Repair or replace.
Check throttle position
sensor.Throttle posi-
tion sensor coilReplace.
*Check CDI magneto. Charging coil Replace.
Check CDI unit.Throttle posi-
tion sensor
input voltageReplace.
OK
OK
OK
No good
No good
No good
No good

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HANDLING NOTE
CAUTION:
Do not loosen the screws (throttle position
sensor) 1 except when changing the throt-
tle position sensor due to failure because it
will cause a drop in engine performance.
1
EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit →
Repair or replace.
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COIL
INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Throttle position sensor coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead → Blue lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
Throttle posi-
tion sensor coil
resistanceTester selector
position
4 ~ 6 kΩ at
20 ˚C (68 ˚F)kΩ × 1
2. Loosen:
Throttle stop screw 1
NOTE:
Turn out the throttle stop screw until the throt-
tle shaft is in the full close position.

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3. Inspect:
Throttle position sensor coil variable
resistance
Check that the resistance in increased
as the throttle grip is moved from the
full close position to the full open posi-
tion.
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead → Yellow lead 1
Tester (–) lead → Black lead 2
Throttle position sen-
sor coil variable
resistanceTester
selector
position
Full closedFull opened
kΩ × 1 Zero ~ 3 kΩ
at 20 ˚C
(68 ˚F)4 ~ 6 kΩ at
20 ˚C
(68 ˚F)
THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove:
Throttle position sensor coupler
Screw (throttle position sensor) 1
Throttle position sensor 2
NOTE:
Loosen the screws (throttle position sensor)
using the T25 bit.
2. Replace:
Throttle position sensor
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3. Install:
Throttle position sensor 1
Screw (throttle position sensor) 2
NOTE:
Align the slot a in the throttle position sen-
sor with the projection b on the carburetor.
Temporarily tighten the screws (throttle posi-
tion sensor).
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b
a

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TUNSETTING
EC72H002
Suspension setting
Front fork
NOTE:
If any of the following symptoms is experienced with the standard position as the base, make
resetting by reference to the adjustment procedure given in the same chart.
Before any change, set the rear shock absorber sunken length to the standard figure 90 ~
100 mm (3.5 ~ 3.9 in).
SymptomSection
Check Adjust
JumpLarge
gapMedium
gapSmall
gap
Stiff over entire range

Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with soft spring.
Unsmooth movement
over entire range

Outer tube
Inner tube
Under bracket tightening
torqueCheck for any bends, dents, and other noticeable
scars, etc. If any, replace affected parts.
Retighten to specified torque.
Poor initial
movement

Rebound damping
Oil sealTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Apply grease in oil seal wall.
Soft over entire range,
bottoming out

Compression damping
Oil level (oil amount)
SpringTurn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Increase oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).
Replace with stiff spring.
Stiff toward stroke end
Oil level (oil amount) Decrease oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Soft toward stroke end,
bottoming out
Oil level (oil amount) Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
Stiff initial movement
Compression dampingTurn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Low front, tending to
lower front posture

Compression damping
Rebound damping
Balance with rear end
Oil level (oil amount)Turn adjuster clockwise (about 2 clicks) to increase
damping.
Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 95 ~ 100 mm (3.7 ~ 3.9 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (lower rear posture).
Increase oil level by about 5 mm (0.2 in).
“Obtrusive” front, tend-
ing to upper front pos-
ture

Compression damping
Balance with rear end
Spring
Oil lever (oil amount)Turn adjuster counterclockwise (about 2 clicks) to
decrease damping.
Set sunken length for 90 ~ 95 mm (3.5 ~ 3.7 in) when
one passenger is astride seat (upper rear posture).
Replace with soft spring.
Decrease oil level by about 5 ~ 10 mm (0.2 ~ 0.4 in).