2006 YAMAHA YZ125LC light

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INSP
ADJ
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
7. Check:
9Oil leakage
8. Check:
9Transmission oil level
9. Install:
9Oil filler cap 2
EC35L002
PILOT AIR SCREW ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjust:
9Pilot air screw 1
Recommended oil:
Yamalube 4 (10W-30) or SAE
10W-30 type SE motor oil
Oil capacity
(periodic oil change):
0.66 L (0.58 Imp qt, 0.69 US qt)
Adjustment steps:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out by the specified number of turns.
Pilot air screw:
2-1/4 turns out
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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LUBRICATION
INSP
ADJ
EC36a042
LUBRICATION
To ensure smooth operation of all components,
lubricate your machine during setup, after break-
in, and after every race.
1All control cable
2Clutch lever pivot
3Shift pedal pivot
4Footrest pivot
5Throttle-to-handlebar contact
6Drive chain
7Throttle roller cable guide
8Throttle roller sliding surface
9Tube guide cable winding portion
0Throttle cable end
qClutch cable endÅUse Yamaha cable lube or equivalent on
these areas.
ıUse SAE10W-30 motor oil or suitable chain
lubricants.
ÇLubricate the following areas with high quali-
ty, lightweight lithium-soap base grease.
cC
Wipe off any excess grease, and avoid getting
grease on the brake discs.
A
A
CC
AB
AA
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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:
0.6~0.7 mm (0.024~0.028 in)
Standard spark plug:
BR9EVX/NGK (resistance type)
20 Nm (2.0 m•kg, 14 ft•lb)
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ENGCARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
2. Install:
9Reed valve assembly 1
9Reed valve spacer 2
3. Install:
9Carburetor joint 1
9Bolt (carburetor joint) 2
EC4652C2
Carburetor
1. Install:
9Throttle stop screw 1
9Locknut 2
9Pilot air screw 3
Pilot air screw:
2-1/4 turns out
Note the following installation points:
9Screw in the pilot air screw until it is lightly
seated.
9Back out it by the specified number of turns.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
2. Install:
9Starter plunger 1
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ENGCRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
EC4N3212
Crankcase
1. Remove:
9Crankcase (right) 1
Use the crankcase separating tool 2.
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.
cC
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, re-
align, and start over. If the cases do not
separate, check for a remaining case screw
or fitting. Do not force.
Rotor puller:
YU-1362-A/90890-01362
EC4N3000
REMOVAL POINTS
Segment
1. Remove:
9Bolt (segment) 1
9Segment 2
NOTE:
Turn the segment counterclockwise until it stops
and loosen the bolt.
cC
If the segment gets an impact, it may be
damaged. Take care not to give an impact
to the segment when removing the bolt.
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ENGTRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
EC4H3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC4H3200
Transmission
1. Remove:
9Main axle 1
9Drive axle 2
NOTE:
9Tap lightly on the transmission drive axle with a
soft hammer to remove.
9Remove assembly carefully. Note the position
of each part. Pay particular attention to the lo-
cation and direction of shift forks.
EC4H4000
INSPECTION
EC4H4200
Gears
1. Inspect:
9Matching dog a
9Gear teeth b
9Shift fork groove c
Wear/Damage Replace.
2. Check:
9Gears movement
Unsmooth movement 
Repair or replace.
EC4H4600
Bearing
1. Inspect:
9Bearing 1
Rotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/Seizure Replace.
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
EC5A5401
Rear master cylinder
1. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
w
Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion
a adirects as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection
b bon the master cylinder.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
2. Install:
9Master cylinder 1
9Bolt (master cylinder) 2
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
3. Install:
9Spring 1
9Brake pedal 2
9O-ring 3
9Bolt (brake pedal) 4
9Clip 5
NOTE:
Apply the lithium soap base grease on the
bolt, O-ring and brake pedal bracket.
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
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CHASFRONT BRAKE AND REAR BRAKE
2. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Bolt (brake hose holder) 2
3. Install:
9Brake hose holder 1
9Nut (brake hose holder) 2
NOTE:
Align the top aof the brake hose holder with the
paint bof the brake hose.
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
4. Install:
9Pin 1
9Plain washer 2
9Cotter pin 3
NOTE:
After installing, check the brake pedal height.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT” section
in the CHAPTER 3.
EC5A5911
Front brake hose
1. Install:
9Copper washer 1
9Brake hose 2
9Union bolt 3
w
Always use new copper washers.
cC
Install the brake hose so that its pipe por-
tion a a
directs as shown and lightly touch-
es the projection b b
on the caliper.
30 Nm (3.0 m•kg, 22 ft•lb)
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