2003 YAMAHA YZ250LC brake

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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
M 4 × 0.7
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M20 × 1.5
M 8 × 1.25
–
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M16 × 1.5
M14 × 1.5
M14 × 1.5
M14 × 1.5
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M 5 ×0.8
M 4 ×0.7
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 ×0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0 Rear brake master cylinder cap
Rear brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Rear brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Rear wheel axle and nut
Driven sprocket and wheel hub
Nipple (spoke)
Disc cover and rear brake caliper
Protector and rear brake caliper
Chain puller adjust bolt and locknut
Engine mounting:
Engine bracket and frame
Engine and frame (front)
Engine and frame (upper)
Engine and frame (lower)
Pivot shaft and nut
Relay arm and swingarm
Relay arm and connecting rod
Connecting rod and frame
Rear shock absorber and frame
Rear shock absorber and relay arm
Rear frame and frame (upper)
Rear frame and frame (lower)
Swingarm and brake hose holder
Swingarm and patch
Drive chain tensioner mounting
Chain support and swingarm
Seal guard and swingarm
Fuel tank mounting
Fuel tank and fuel cock
Fuel tank and seat set bracket
Fuel tank and hooking screw (fitting band)
Fuel tank and fuel tank bracket
Seat mounting
Side cover mounting
Air scoop mounting
Front fender mounting
Rear fender mounting (front)
Rear fender mounting (rear)
Number platePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
2
1
1
1
6
72
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
2
3
4
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
6
4
2
2
12
30
30
125
42
3
7
7
16
34
69
69
69
85
80
80
80
56
53
32
29
1
2
19
7
6
10
7
7
7
7
19
7
4
7
7
11
70.2
3.0
3.0
12.5
4.2
0.3
0.7
0.7
1.6
3.4
6.9
6.9
6.9
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.0
5.6
5.3
3.2
2.9
0.1
0.2
1.9
0.7
0.6
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
1.9
0.7
0.4
0.7
0.7
1.1
0.71.4
22
22
90
30
2.2
5.1
5.1
11
24
50
50
50
61
58
58
58
40
38
23
21
0.7
1.4
13
5.1
4.3
7.2
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
13
5.1
2.9
5.1
5.1
8.0
5.1
NOTE:
- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1Ground lead
2Ignition coil lead
3Clamp
4Wireharness
5CDI magneto lead
6YPVS breather hose
7Radiator breather hose
8Cable guide
9“ENGINE STOP” button lead
0Brake hose
APass the “ENGINE STOP” but-
ton lead on the inside of the
ignition coil lead and ground
lead.BClamp the “ENGINE STOP” but-
ton lead, ground lead, ignition
coil lead, wireharness and CDI
magneto lead with the clamp
ends downward.
In so doing, clamp the “ENGINE
STOP” button lead at its coupler
and do not allow the CDI mag-
neto lead to slacken.
CPass the radiator breather hose
outside the engine bracket and
inside the down-tube.Pass the
radiator breather hose inside
the CDI magneto lead.
DClamp the CDI magneto lead,
radiator breather hose and
YPVS breather hose. In so
doing, clamp the CDI magneto
lead at the rear of the down-
tube with the clamp ends out-
ward.EClamp the radiator breather
hose and CDI magneto lead at
the rear of the down-tube with
the clamp ends outward.
FPass the radiator breather hose
and CDI magneto lead in front
of the radiator hose.
GPass the radiator breather hose
between the frame and radiator.
HAlign the top of the brake hose
neck with the brake hose holder
bottom.
IPass the brake hose in front of
the axle boss,then fit it into the
hose groove so that the brake
hose does not contact the nut
(wheel axle).
JFit the brake hose into the guide
on the protector.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1Master cylinder
2Brake hose holder
3Brake hoseAInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the projec-
tion on the caliper.
BPass the brake hose into the brake hose
holders.
CIf the brake hose contacts the spring (rear
shock absorber), correct its twist.
DInstall the brake hose so that its pipe portion
directs as shown and lightly touches the
projection on the master cylinder.
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SPEC
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Brake hose
2Master cylinder
3“ENGINE STOP” button lead
4“ENGINE STOP” button
5Throttle cable
6Clutch cable
7Clamp
8Cable guideAInstall 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.
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3-2
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 or
Replaceequivalent oil
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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PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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EC320000
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Before riding for break-in operation, practice or a race, make sure the machine is in good operating
condition.
Before using this machine, check the following points.
EC321000
GENERAL INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
Item Routine Page
Coolant Check that coolant is filled up to the radiator filler cap.
Check the cooling system for leakage.P3-5~9
Fuel Check that a fresh mixture of oil and gasoline is filled in
the fuel tank. Check the fuel line for leakage.P1-12
Transmission oil Check that the oil level is correct. Check the crankcase
for leakage.P3-12~14
Gear shifter and clutch Check that gears can be shifted correctly in order and
that the clutch operates smoothly.P3-9
Throttle grip/Housing Check that the throttle grip operation and free play
are correctly adjusted. Lubricate the throttle grip and P3-10~11
housing, if necessary.
Brakes Check the play of front brake and effect of front and
rear brake.P3-17~23
Chain Check chain slack and alignment. Check that the chain
is lubricated properly.P3-24~26
Wheels Check for excessive wear and tire pressure. Check for
loose spokes and have no excessive play.P3-34~35
Steering Check that the handlebar can be turned smoothly and
have no excessive play.P3-35~36
Front forks and Check that they operate smoothly and there is no oil
rear shock absorber leakage.P3-26~33
Cables (wires) Check that the clutch and throttle cables move smooth-
ly. Check that they are not caught when the handlebars —
are turned or when the front forks travel up and down.
Muffler Check that the muffler is tightly mounted and has no
cracks.P3-15~16
Sprocket Check that the driven sprocket tightening bolt is
not loose.P3-24
Lubrication Check for smooth operation. Lubricate if necessary. P3-37
Bolts and nuts Check the chassis and engine for loose bolts and nuts. P1-16
Lead connectors Check that the CDI magneto, CDI unit, and ignition coil
are connected tightly.P1-6
Settings Is the machine set suitably for the condition of the
racing course and weather or by taking into account the
P7-1~24
results of test runs before racing? Are inspection and
maintenance completely done?
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CHASSIS/BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
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EC360000
CHASSIS
EC361012
BRAKE SYSTEM AIR BLEEDING
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Bleed the brake system if:
9The system has been disassembled.
9A brake hose has been loosened or removed.
9The brake fluid is very low.
9The brake operation is faulty.
A dangerous loss of braking performance may
occur if the brake system is not properly
bleed.
1. Remove:
9Master cylinder cap
9Diaphragm
9Protector (rear brake)
2. Bleed:
9Brake fluid
ÅFront
ıRear
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to
spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to
overflow.
c. Connect the clear plastic tube
2tightly to
the caliper bleed screw 1.
d. Place the other end of the tube into a
container.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever or pedal
several times.
f. Pull the lever in or push down on the ped-
al. Hold the lever or pedal in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the
lever or pedal to travel towards its limit.
h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
or pedal limit has been reached; then re-
lease the lever or pedal.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until of the air
bubbles have been removed from the
system.
Bleed screw:
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
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FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
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3. Install:
9Protector (rear brake)
9Diaphragm
9Master cylinder cap
EC362041
FRONT BRAKE ADJUSTMENT
1. Check:
9Brake lever position a
2. Remove:
9Lever cover
3. Adjust:
9Brake lever position
NOTE:
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary
to let the brake fluid system stabilize for a
few hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure
when the tiny bubbles in the system have
disappeared.
j. Add brake fluid to the level line on the
reservoir.
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Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
Brake lever position a a
:
Standard position Extent of adjutment
95 mm (3.74 in)76 ~ 97 mm
(2.99 ~ 3.82 in)
Brake lever position adjustment steps:
9Loosen the locknut 1.
9Turn the adjusting bolt 2until the lever
position a is within specified position.
9Tighten the locknut.
cC
Be sure to tighten the locknut, as it will
cause poor brake performance.
Locknut:
5 Nm (0.5 m•kg, 3.6 ft•lb)
4. Install:
9Lever cover
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