2005 YAMAHA YZ250F pilot

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ENGCARBURETOR
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.
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REMOVAL POINTS
Pilot screw
1. Remove:
Pilot screw 1
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a small throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has been
individually set at the factory. Before removing
the pilot screw, turn it in fully and count the
number of turns. Record this number as the
factory-set number of turns out.
INSPECTION
Carburetor
1. Inspect:
Carburetor body
Contamination → Clean.
NOTE:
Use a petroleum based solvent for cleaning.
Blow out all passages and jets with com-
pressed air.
Never use a wire.

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2. Inspect:
Main jet 1
Pilot jet 2
Needle jet 3
Starter jet 4
Pilot air jet 5
Leak jet 6
Damage → Replace.
Contamination → Clean.
NOTE:
Use a petroleum based solvent for cleaning.
Blow out all passages and jets with com-
pressed air.
Never use a wire.
Needle valve
1. Inspect:
Needle valve 1
Valve seat 2
Grooved wear a → Replace.
Dust b → Clean.
Filter c
Clogged → Clean.
EC464301
Throttle valve
1. Check:
Free movement
Stick → Repair or replace.
NOTE:
Insert the throttle valve 1 into the carburetor
body, and check for free movement.
EC464401
Jet needle
1. Inspect:
Jet needle 1
Bends/wear → Replace.
Clip groove
Free play exists/wear → Replace.
Clip position
Standard clip position:
No.4 Groove

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ENG
Starter plunger
1. Inspect:
Cold starter plunger 1
Hot starter plunger 2
Wear/damage → Replace.
Accelerator pump
1. Inspect:
Diaphragm (accelerator pump) 1
Spring (accelerator pump) 2
Accelerator pump cover 3
O-ring 4
Push rod 5
Tears (diaphragm)/damage → Replace.
Dirt → Clean.
2. Inspect:
Throttle shaft 1
Spring 2
Lever 1 3
Spring 1 4
Lever 2 5
Spring 2 6
Dirt → Clean.
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ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
Carburetor
1. Install:
Cold starter plunger 1
2. Install:
Pilot air jet 1
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CARBURETOR

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ENGCARBURETOR
8. Install:
Throttle shaft assembly 1
Washer (metal) 2
Washer (resin) 3
Valve lever 4
NOTE:
Apply the fluorochemical grease on the bear-
ings.
Fit the projection a on the throttle shaft
assembly into the slot b in the throttle posi-
tion sensor.
Make sure the stopper c of the spring fits
into the recess in the carburetor.
Turn the throttle shaft assembly left while
holding down the lever 1 5 and fit the throt-
tle stop screw tip d to the stopper e of the
throttle shaft assembly pulley.
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4
b
a
c
e
d
5
9. Install:
Push rod 1
NOTE:
While holding down the lever 1 2, insert the
push rod farthest into the carburetor.12
10. Install:
Starter jet 1
Pilot jet 2
Spacer 3
Needle jet 4
Main jet 5

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ENGCARBURETOR
11. Install:
Needle valve 1
Float 2
Float pin 3
NOTE:
After installing the needle valve to the float,
install them to the carburetor.
Check the float for smooth movement.
12. Install:
Pilot screw 1
Spring 2
Washer 3
O-ring 4
* Except for USANote the following installation points:
Turn in the pilot screw until it is lightly
seated.
Turn out the pilot screw by the number of
turns recorded before removing.
Pilot screw:
1-7/8 turns out (example)
* 2-1/8 turns out
13. Install:
O-ring
Leak jet 1
Float chamber 2
Screw (float chamber) 3
Cable holder (throttle stop screw cable)
4
Hose holder (carburetor breather hose)
5
14. Install:
Diaphragm (accelerator pump) 1
Spring 2
O-ring 3
Accelerator pump cover 4
Hose holder (drain hose) 5
Screw (accelerator pump cover) 6
NOTE:
Install the diaphragm (accelerator pump) with
its mark a facing the spring.

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TUNSETTING
Effects of the setting parts on the throttle
valve opening
ÈClosed
ÉFully open
1Pilot screw/pilot jet
2Throttle valve cutaway
3Jet needle
4Main jet
1/2 3/4 1/4 1/8
1
2
3
4
ÈÉ
Main system
The FLATCR carburetor has a primary main
jet. This type of main jet is perfect for racing
machines since it supplies an even flow of fuel,
even at full load. Use the main jet and the jet
needle to set the carburetor.
Pilot system
The FLATCR carburetor is manufactured with
a pilot screw. The pilot screw adjustment
ranges from fully closed throttle to 1/4 open
throttle.

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TUNSETTING
1Jet needle
2Pilot air jet
3Needle jet
4Main jet
5Pilot jet
6Pilot screw
Main jet adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture at full throt-
tle can be set by changing the main jet 1
.
If the air-fuel mixture is too rich or too lean, the
engine power will drop, resulting in poor accel-
eration.
Effects of changing the main jet (reference)
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
Standard main jet #182
1/4 1/2 3/4
+10%
#182
–10%
#185
#180
ÈÉ

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TUNSETTING
Pilot screw adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture with the
throttle fully closed to 1/4 open can be set by
turning the pilot screw 1. Turning in the pilot
screw will make the mixture lean at low
speeds, and turning it out will enrich it.
* Except for USA
NOTE:
If the engine idling speed fluctuates, turn the
pilot screw only 1/2 of a turn in either direc-
tion.
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
Effects of adjusting the pilot screw (refer-
ence)
ÈIdle
ÉFully open
12-3/8 turns out
21-3/8 turns out
31-7/8 turns out
Standard pilot screw
position1-7/8
(example)
* 2-1/8
1
1/4 1/2 3/4
+5%
–5%
1
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ÈÉ
Pilot jet adjustment
The richness of the air-fuel mixture with the
throttle open 1/4 or less can be set by adjust-
ing the pilot jet 1.
Standard pilot jet #42