2003 YAMAHA YZ250LC clutch

2-6
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyT ightening torqueNm m•kg ft•lb
Primary drive gear M10 ×1.25 1 55 5.5 40
Clutch boss M20 ×1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Clutch spring M 6 ×1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Push lever axle M 5 ×0.8 1 6 0.6 4.3
Drive sprocket M20 ×1.0 1 75 7.5 54
Shift guide M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Stopper lever M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Torsion spring (shift shaft) stopper bolt M 8 ×1.25 1 22 2.2 16
Segment M 8 ×1.25 1 30 3.0 22
Bearing plate cover (shift cam right) M 6 ×1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Shift pedal M 6 ×1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Item Standard Limit
Wheel:
Front wheel type Spoke wheel…
Rear wheel type Spoke wheel…
Front rim size/Material 21 ×1.60/Aluminum…
Rear rim size/Material 19 ×2.15/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 113 links + joint…
Chain slack 40~50 mm (1.6~2.0 in)…
Chain length (10 links)…
152.5 mm (6.004 in)
Front disc brake:
Disc outside dia. ×Thickness 250 ×3.0 mm 250 ×2.5 mm
(9.84 ×0.12 in) (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 245 ×3.5 mm
(9.65 ×0.16 in) (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 insdie dia. 25.4 mm (1.000 in)…
Brake fluid type DOT #4…
Brake lever & brake pedal:
Brake lever position 95 mm (3.74 in)…
Brake pedal height Zero mm (Zero in)…
(vertical height above footrest top)
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)…
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MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
17
14
105
20
22
40
21
0.7
7.2
7.2
11
5.1
0.7
2.9
1.4
2.9
6.5
1.4
4.3
4.3
3.6
2.9
22
22
17
2.2
13
4.3
75
17
8.7
10
19
7.2M 8 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M24 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M28 × 1.0
M48 × 1.0
M30 × 1.0
M12 × 1.25
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 × 0.8
M 6 × 1.0
M 4 × 0.7
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 5 × 0.8
M10 × 1.25
M10 × 1.25
M 8 × 1.25
M10 × 1.0
M10 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M16 × 1.5
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0
M 6 × 1.0
M 8 × 1.25
M 6 × 1.0 Handle crown and outer tube
Under bracket and outer tube
Handle crown and steering shaft
Handlebar holder (upper)
Steering ring nut
Front fork and cap bolt
Front fork and base valve
Cap bolt and damper rod (front fork)
Bleed screw (front fork) and cap bolt
Front fork and protector
Front fork and brake hose holder
Front fork and hose cover
Front fork and hose cover
Throttle cable cap
Grip cap upper and lower
Clutch lever (bolt)
Clutch lever holder
Front brake master cylinder and bracket
Front brake master cylinder cap
Brake lever mounting (bolt)
Brake lever mounting (nut)
Brake lever position locknut
Cable guide (front brake hose) and guide stay
Front brake hose union bolt (master cylinder)
Front brake hose union bolt (caliper)
Front brake caliper and front fork
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin plug
Brake caliper (front and rear) and pad pin
Brake caliper (front and rear) and bleed screw
Front wheel axle and nut
Front wheel axle holder
Front brake disc and wheel hub
Rear brake disc and wheel hub
Brake pedal mounting
Rear brake master cylinder and framePart to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m•kg ft•lb
4
4
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
6
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
6
6
1
223
20
145
28
30
55
29
1
10
10
16
7
1
4
2
4
9
2
6
6
5
4
30
30
23
3
18
6
105
23
12
14
26
102.3
2.0
14.5
2.8
3.0
5.5
2.9
0.1
1.0
1.0
1.6
0.7
0.1
0.4
0.2
0.4
0.9
0.2
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.4
3.0
3.0
2.3
0.3
1.8
0.6
10.5
2.3
1.2
1.4
2.6
1.0
NOTE:
1. First, tighten the ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27 ft•lb) by using the ring nut wrench,
then loosen the ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb).
Refer to NOTE.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
EC240000
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM
1Fuel tank breather hose
2Cable guide
3Throttle cable
4Clamp
5Clutch cable
6Wireharness
7“ENGINE STOP” button lead
8CDI unit
9CDI unit stay
0CDI unit band
qTPS (throttle position sensor)
lead
wSolenoid valve lead
eAir vent hose (left)
rTransmission oil breather hose
tOverflow hose
yAir vent hose (right)APass the fuel tank breather hose
between the handlebar and ten-
sion bar, then insert its end into
the hole of the number plate.
BPass the throttle cable and
“ENGINE STOP” button lead into
the cable guide. Align with the
cable guide the front end of the
tape on the throttle cable.
CPass the throttle cable and
“ENGINE STOP” button lead
over the radiator hose.
DClamp the throttle cable and
“ENGINE STOP” button lead with
the clamp ends downward.
EPass the clutch cable a little for-
ward of the extreme left nut that
holds the cylinder head.
FPass the wireharness between
the engine brackets.GPass the air vent hoses, overflow
hose and transmission oil
breather hose between the frame
and connecting rod.
HFit the CDI unit band into the CDI
unit stay till it stops.
IInsert the CDI unit into the CDI
unit band till it stops.
JClamp the TPS (throttle position
sensor) lead and solenoid valve
lead at the side of the TPS with
the clamp ends backward.
KClamp the air vent hoses.
LPass the air vent hoses, overflow
hose and transmission oil
breather hose so that all these
hoses do not contact the rear
shock absorber.
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CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAMSPEC
1Clutch cable
2Cable guide
3Ground lead
4Clamp
5Wireharness
6High tension cord
7Ignition coil
8Radiator breather hose
9“ENGINE STOP” button lead
0Throttle cable
qEngine bracketAPass the clutch cable into the
cable guide.
BClamp the clutch cable, high
tension cord and wireharness at
the protector of the high tension
cord so that the clamp passes
with its ends downward, as
shown.
CPosition the CDI magneto lead
coupler between the radiators.
DClamp the wireharness to the
right engine bracket.
EClamp the high tension cord,
throttle cable and wireharness
with the clamp ends downward,
so that the high tension cord
does not contact the engine
bracket installation nuts.FFasten the ground lead together
with the front installation portion
of the ingnition coil.
GPass the radiator breather hose
at the rear of the radiator hose
and in front of the ignition coil
bracket.
HPosition the throttle cable,
“ENGINE STOP” button lead
and clutch cable as shown.
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SPEC
2-17
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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INSP
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3-1
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS
EC300000
REGULAR INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
EC310013
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.
Item Remarks
After
break-
inEvery
raceEvery
thirdEvery
fifthAs re-
quired
Inspect crack
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Check ring end gap
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Check gasket
Inspect score marks
Inspect wear
Inspect carbon deposits
and eliminate them
Inspect housing, friction
plate, clutch plate and
spring
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or
SAE 10W-30 SE motor oil
Inspect wear
Use chain lube
Chain slack: 40~50 mm
(1.6~2.0 in) PISTON
Inspect and clean
Replace
PISTON RING
Inspect
Replace
PISTON PIN, SMALL END BEARING
Inspect
Replace
CYLINDER HEAD
Inspect and clean
Retighten
CYLINDER
Inspect and clean
Replace
YPVS
Inspect and clean
CLUTCH
Inspect and adjust
Replace
TRANSMISSION
Replace oil
Inspect
Replace bearing
SHIFT FORK, SHIFT CAM, GUIDE BAR
Inspect
ROTOR NUT
Retighten
MUFFLER
Inspect
Clean
CRANK
Inspect and clean
CARBURETOR
Inspect, adjust and clean
SPARK PLUG
Inspect and clean
Replace
DRIVE CHAIN
Lubricate, slack, alignment
Replace
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3-4
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
INSP
ADJ
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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