2005 YAMAHA YZ250F oil

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IGNITION SYSTEM
EC620000
IGNITION SYSTEM
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.
*marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
NOTE:
Remove the following parts before inspection.
1) Seat
2) Fuel tank
Use the following special tools in this inspection.
Dynamic spark tester:
YM-34487
Ignition checker:
90890-06754Pocket tester:
YU-3112-C/90890-03112
Spark gap test*Clean or replace
spark plug.
Check entire ignition
system for connection.
(couplers, leads and
ignition coil)Repair or replace.
Check engine stop switch. Replace.
Check ignition coil. Primary coil Replace.
Secondary coil Replace.
Check CDI magneto. Pickup coil Replace.
Charging coil Replace.
Check neutral switch. Repair or replace.
Replace CDI unit.
No spark
OK
OK
OK
OK
OK
Spark
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good
No good

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SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the spark plug cap from spark
plug.
2. Remove the ignition coil cap.
3. Connect the dynamic spark tester 1 (igni-
tion checker 2) as shown.
Ignition coil 3
Spark plug 4
ÈFor USA and CDN
ÉExcept for USA and CDN
4. Kick the kickstarter crank.
5. Check the ignition spark gap.
6. Start engine, and increase spark gap until
misfire occurs. (for USA and CDN only)
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
È
É
COUPLERS, LEADS AND IGNITION COIL
CONNECTION INSPECTION
1. Check:
Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit →
Repair or replace.
Ignition coil and spark plug as they are fit-
ted
Push in the ignition coil until it closely
contacts the spark plug hole in the cylin-
der head cover.
ENGINE STOP SWITCH INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Engine stop switch conduct
No continuous while being pushed → Replace.
Continuous while being freed → Replace. Tester (+) lead
→ Black/White lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
B/W
1 B
2 Tester selec-
tor position
PUSH IN
Ω
× 1
FREE
B/W B
11 2 2

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EC626002
IGNITION COIL INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Primary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
Tester (+) lead
→ Orange lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
Primary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
0.08 ~ 0.10
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 1
2. Inspect:
Secondary coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
3. Inspect:
Sealed portion of ignition coil a
Spark plug terminal pin b
Threaded portion of spark plug c
Wear → Replace.
CDI MAGNETO INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Pickup coil resistance
Out of specification → Replace. Tester (+) lead
→ Orange lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Spark plug terminal
2
Secondary coil
resistanceTester selector
position
4.6 ~ 6.8 k
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)k
Ω
× 1
Tester (+) lead
→ Red lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ White lead
2
Pickup coil
resistanceTester selector
position
248 ~ 372
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 100
W
RBr
GP
B
1 2
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2. Inspect:
Charging coil 1 resistance
Out of specification → Replace.
3. Inspect:
Charging coil 2 resistance
Out of specification → Replace. Tester (+) lead
→ Brown lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Green lead
2
Charging coil 1
resistanceTester selector
position
720 ~ 1,080
Ω
at 20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 100
Tester (+) lead
→ Pink lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Black lead
2
Charging coil 2
resistanceTester selector
position
44 ~ 66
Ω at
20 °C (68 °F)Ω
× 10
W
RBr
GP
B
2 1
21
2 1
W
RBr
GP
B
21
NEUTRAL SWITCH INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
Neutral switch conduct
No continuous while in neutral → Replace.
Continuous while in gear → Replace.
EC628000
CDI UNIT INSPECTION
Check all electrical components. If no fault is
found, replace the CDI unit. Then check the
electrical components again.Tester (+) lead
→ Sky blue lead
1
Tester (–) lead
→ Ground
2
Sb
1 Ground
2
Tester selec-
tor position
NEUTRAL
Ω
×
×× × 1
IN GEAR
2 1

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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/90890-03112
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 position.
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
k
Ω
× 1
Zero ~ 3 k
Ω
at 20 °C
(68°F)4 ~ 6 k
Ω 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
12
3. Install:
Throttle position sensor 1
Screw (throttle position sensor) 2
NOTE:
Align the slot a in the throttle position sensor
with the projection b on the carburetor.
Temporarily tighten the screws (throttle posi-
tion sensor).
21
b
a

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TUNSETTING
Front fork setting
The front fork setting should be made depend-
ing on the rider’s feeling of an actual run and
the circuit conditions.
The front fork setting includes the following
three factors:
1. Setting of air spring characteristics
Change the fork oil amount.
2. Setting of spring preload
Change the spring.
Install the adjustment washer.
3. Setting of damping force
Change the compression damping.
Change the rebound damping.
The spring acts on the load and the
damping force acts on the cushion travel
speed.
Change in amount and characteristics of
fork oil
Damping characteristic near the final stroke
can be changed by changing the fork oil
amount.
CAUTION:
Adjust the oil amount in 5 cm
3 (0.2 Imp oz,
0.2 US oz) increments or decrements. Too
small oil amount causes the front fork to
produce a noise at full rebound or the rider
to feel some pressure on his hands or
body. Alternatively, too large oil amount
will develop unexpectedly early oil lock
with the consequent shorter front fork
travel and deteriorated performance and
characteristics. Therefore, adjust the front
fork within the specified range.
ÈAir spring characteristics in relation to oil amount
change
ÉLoad
ÊStroke
1Max. oil amount
2Standard oil amount
3Min. oil amount
Standard oil amount:
245 cm3
(8.62 Imp oz, 8.28 US oz)
Extent of adjustment:
200 ~ 300 cm
3
(7.04 ~ 10.6 Imp oz,
6.76 ~ 10.1 US oz)