2004 YAMAHA YZ250LC check engine

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ELECTRICAL/SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
INSP
ADJ
EC370000
ELECTRICAL
EC371001
SPARK PLUG INSPECTION
1. Remove:
9Spark plug
2. Inspect:
9Electrode 1
Wear/Damage Replace.
9Insulator color 2
Normal condition is a medium to light tan
color.
Distinctly different color Check the
engine condition.
NOTE:
When the engine runs for many hours at low
speeds, the spark plug insulator will become
sooty, even if the engine and carburetor are in
good operating condition.
3. Measure:
9Plug gap a
Use a wire gauge or thickness gauge.
Out of specification Regap.
4. Clean the plug with a spark plug cleaner if
necessary.
5. Tighten:
9Spark plug
NOTE:
9Before installing a spark plug, clean the
gasket surface and plug surface.
9Finger-tighten athe spark plug before torquing
to specification b.
Spark plug gap:
0.5~0.6 mm (0.020~0.024 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR8EG (NGK)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTONENG
7. Install:
9O-ring 1
9Side holder 2
9Screw (side holder) 3
9YPVS breather hose 4
NOTE:
9Apply the lithium soap base grease on the O-
rings.
9Install the side holder with its projection a
facing upward.
8. Install:
9Gasket (power valve cover) 1
9Power valve cover 2
9Screw (power valve cover) 3
NOTE:
9Install the gasket with its cut afacing down-
ward and the seal print side toward the power
valve cover.
9Install the power valve cover so that the arrow
mark bfaces upward.
EC475233
Piston ring and piston
1. Install:
9Piston ring 1
NOTE:
9Take care not to scratch the piston or damage
the piston ring.
9Align the piston ring gap with the pin 2.
9After installing the piston ring, check the
smooth movement of it.
2. Install:
9Gasket (cylinder) 1
9Small end bearing 2
9Dowel pin 3
NOTE:
9Apply the engine oil onto the bearing (crank-
shaft and connecting rod) and connecting rod
big end washers.
9Install the gasket with the seal print side toward
the crankcase.
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
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CYLINDER HEAD, CYLINDER AND PISTONENG
EC475383
Cylinder head and cylinder
1. Apply:
9Engine oil
To piston 1piston ring 2and cylinder sur-
face.
2. Install:
9Cylinder 1
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Make sure the piston rings are properly
positioned. Install the cylinder with one
hand while compressing the piston rings
with the other hand.
NOTE:
After installing, check the smooth movement of
the piston.
3. Install:
9Nut (cylinder) 1
NOTE:
Tighten the nuts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
3. Install:
9Piston 1
9Piston pin 2
9Piston pin clip 3
NOTE:
9The arrow aon the piston dome must point to
exhaust side.
9Before installing the piston pin clip, cover the
crankcase with a clean rag to prevent the pis-
ton pin clip from falling into the crankcase cavi-
ty.
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Do not allow the clip open ends to meet the
piston pin slot b b
.
42 Nm (4.2 m•kg, 30 ft•lb)
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
NOTE:
9Make appropriate bolts 3as shown available
by yourself and attach the tool with them.
9Fully tighten the tool holding bolts, but make
sure the tool body is parallel with the case. If
necessary, one screw may be backed out
slightly to level tool body.
9As pressure is applied, alternately tap on the
front engine mounting boss and transmission
shafts.
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Use soft hammer to tap on the case half.
Tap only on reinforced portions of case. Do
not tap on gasket mating surface. Work
slowly and carefully. Make sure the case
halves separate evenly. If one end “hangs
up”, take pressure off the push screw,
realign, and start over. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case
screw or fitting. Do not force.
EC4N3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4N3100
Segment
1. Remove:
9Bolt (segment) 1
9Segment 2
NOTE:
Turn the segment counterclockwise until it stops
and loosen the bolt.
EC4N3212
Crankcase
1. Remove:
9Crankcase (right) 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
Crankcase separating tool:
YU-1135-A/90890-01135
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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFTENG
8. Tighten:
9Segment 1
9Bolt (segment) 2
NOTE:
9When installing the segment onto the shift cam
3, align the punch mark awith the dowel pin
b.
9Turn the segment clockwise until it stops and
tighten the bolt.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
7. Install:
9Tension spring 1
9Holder 2
9Bolt (holder) 3
NOTE:
Install the holder so that it contacts the projec-
tion aon the crankcase (right).
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
9. Remove:
9Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating surface.
10. Apply:
9Engine oil
To the crank pin, bearing, oil delivery hole
and connecting rod big end washer.
11. Check:
9Crankshaft and transmission operation
Unsmooth operation
Repair.
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
6. Install:
9Bolt (crankcase) 1
NOTE:
Tighten the crankcase tightening bolts in stage,
using a crisscross pattern.
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CHASHANDLEBAR
10. Install:
9Bolt (grip cap) 1
w
9Install the grip cap so that the gaps a a
and
b b
between the bolt (grip cap) and brake
lever 2 2
are equal. If you make a mistake in
the grip cap installation position, the brake
lever may contact the grip cap, resulting in
poor brake performance.
9After tightening the bolts, check that the
throttle grip 3 3
moves smoothly. If it does
not, retighten the bolts for adjustment.
11. Install:
9“ENGINE STOP” button 1
9Clutch lever holder 2
9Bolt (clutch lever holder) 3
9Clamp 4
NOTE:
9The “ENGINE STOP” button, clutch lever hold-
er and clamp should be installed according to
the dimensions shown.
9Pass the “ENGINE STOP” button lead in the
middle of the clutch holder.
12. Install:
9Clutch cable 1
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the clutch
cable end.
13. Adjust:
9Clutch lever free play
Refer to “CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT” section in
the CHAPTER 3.
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9 ft•lb)
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IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
EC621003
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to
ignition system failure and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*Clean or replace
spark plug.
Primary coil
Secondary coil
Repair or replace.
Spark
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
Spark gap test
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good No Spark
Check “ENGINE STOP”
button.
Pick-up coil
Source coil
Check ignition coil.
Check CDI magneto.
Replace CDI unit.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
9Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
9Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
OK
OK
OK
OKReplace.
Check spark plug cap.No good
OK
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IGNITION SYSTEMELEC
EC622001
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap from spark
plug.
2. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1(igni-
tion checker 2) as shown.
9Spark plug cap 3
9Spark plug 4
AFor USA and CDN
BExcept for USA and CDN
3. Kick the kick starter.
4. Check the ignition spark gap.
5. Start engine, and increase spark gap until
misfire occurs. (for USA and CDN only)
EC624000
COUPLERS AND LEADS CONNECTION
INSPECTION
1. Check:
9Couplers and leads connection
Rust/ Dust/ Looseness/Short-circuit 
Repair or replace.
EC625002
“ENGINE STOP” BUTTON INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
9“ENGINE STOP” button conduct
Not continuous while being pushed Replace.
Continuous while being freed Replace.
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) leadBlack/White lead 1
Tester (–) lead
Black lead 2
B/W B
12
PUSH IN
FREE
Tester selec-
tor position
Ω× 1
å å
B
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