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FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL
GEN
INFO
EC160051
FUEL AND ENGINE MIXING OIL
Mix oil with the gas at the ratio specified below.
Always use fresh, name-brand gasoline, and mix
the oil and gas the day of the race. Do not use
premix that is more than a few hours old.
NOTE:
If knocking or pinging occurs, use a different
brand of gasoline or higher octane grade.
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Never mix two types of oil in the same
batch; clotting of the oil could result. If you
wish to change oil types, be sure to drain
the fuel tank and the carburetor float bowl
of old premix prior to filling with the new
type.
Fuel tank capacity:
8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
Mixing oil
Recommended oil:
Yamalube “2-R”
(Yamalube racing 2-cycle oil)
Mixing ratio: 30 : 1
If unavailable, use an equivalent
type of oil.
Recommended fuel:
Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher.
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
GEN
INFO
EC1A0013
TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Combined seat and tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Steering Steering shaft to Steering shaft to frame
handlebar Steering shaft to handle crown
Handle crown to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering shaft to Front fork to handle crown
front fork Front fork to under bracket
Rear For link type Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Rear Installation of shock Shock absorber to frame
absorber
Rear Installation of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel Installation of wheel Front Tightening of front axle
Tightening of axle holder
Rear Tightening of rear axle
Wheel to sprocket
Brake Front Caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Master cylinder to handlebar
Tightening of air bleeder
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tighening of union bolt
Master cylinder to frame
Tightening of air bleeder
Tightening of brake hose holder
Fuel system Fuel tank to fuel cock
NOTE:
Concerning the tightening torque, refer to “
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS” section in
the CHAPTER 2.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSSPEC
Model name: YZ250T1 (USA, CDN)
YZ250 (EUROPE, ZA)
YZ250T (AUS, NZ)
Model code number: 1P81 (USA, CDN, ZA)
1P82 (EUROPE)
1P84 (AUS, NZ)
Dimensions:USA, ZAAUS, NZ EUROPE CDN
Overall length 2,179 mm←2,188 mm 2,186 mm
(85.8 in) (86.1 in) (86.1 in)
Overall width 827 mm←←←
(32.6 in)
Overall height 1,306 mm←1,310 mm 1,309 mm
(51.4 in) (51.6 in) (51.5 in)
Seat height 989 mm←992 mm←
(38.9 in) (39.1 in)
Wheelbase 1,481 mm←1,485 mm←
(58.3 in) (58.5 in)
Minimum ground clearance 383 mm←386 mm←
(15.1 in) (15.2 in)
Dry weight:
Without oil and fuel 96.0 kg (211.6 lb)
Engine:
Engine type Liquid cooled 2-stroke, gasoline
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder, forward inclined
Displacement 249 cm
3(8.76 lmp oz, 8.42 US oz)
Bore ×Stroke 66.4 ×72 mm (2.614 ×2.835 in)
Compression ratio 9.1~10.9 : 1 (Expect for EUROPE)
9.0~10.6 : 1 (For EUROPE)
Starting system Kick starter
Lubrication system: Premix (30 : 1)(Yamalube 2-R)
Oil type or grade (2-Cycle):
Transmission oil Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE 10W-30 type SE
motor oil
Periodic oil change 0.75 L (0.66 Imp qt, 0.79 US qt)
Total amount 0.80 L (0.70 Imp qt, 0.85 US qt)
Coolant capacity (including all routes): 1.20 L (1.06 Imp qt, 1.27 US qt)
Air filter: Wet type element
Fuel:
Type Premium unleaded gasoline
only with a research octane
number of 95 or higher
Tank capacity 8.0 L (1.76 Imp gal, 2.11 US gal)
EC200000
SPECIFICATIONSEC211000
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
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INSP
ADJ
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PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
4. Remove:
9Oil drain bolt 1
9Oil filler cap 2
Drain the transmission oil.
5. Install:
9Aluminum washer
9Oil drain bolt 1
6. Fill:
9Transmission oil
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.75 L (0.66 Imp qt, 0.79 US qt)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L021
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Adjusting steps:
9Turn in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Turn out the pilot air screw by the factory-set
number of turns.
NOTE:
To optimize the fuel flow at a smaller throttle
opening, each machine’s pilot air screw has
been individually set at the factory. Before
adjusting the pilot air screw, turn it in fully and
count the number of turns. Record this num-
ber as the factory-set number of turns out.
Pilot air screw:
1 turn out
*7/8 turns out
(for reference only)
*For EUROPE
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