2006 YAMAHA YZ250F HOT START

6. GASOLINE CAN CAUSE INJURY.
If you should swallow some gasoline,
inhale excess gasoline vapors, or
allow any gasoline to get into your
eyes, contact a doctor immediately. If
any gasoline spills onto your skin or
clothing, immediately wash skin
areas with soap and water, and
change your clothes.
7. ONLY OPERATE THE MACHINE IN AN
AREA WITH ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION.
Never start the engine or let it run for
any length of time in an enclosed
area. Exhaust fumes are poisonous.
These fumes contain carbon monox-
ide, which by itself is odorless and
colorless. Carbon monoxide is a dan-
gerous gas which can cause uncon-
sciousness or can be lethal.
8. PARK THE MACHINE CAREFULLY;
TURN OFF THE ENGINE.
Always turn off the engine if you are
going to leave the machine. Do not
park the machine on a slope or soft
ground as it may fall over.
9. THE ENGINE, EXHAUST PIPE, MUF-
FLER, AND OIL TANK WILL BE VERY
HOT AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RUN.
Be careful not to touch them or to
allow any clothing item to contact
them during inspection or repair.
10. PROPERLY SECURE THE MACHINE
BEFORE TRANSPORTING IT.
When transporting the machine in
another vehicle, always be sure it is
properly secured and in an upright
position and that the fuel cock is in
the “OFF” position. Otherwise, fuel
may leak out of the carburetor or fuel
tank.

GEN
INFO
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DESCRIPTION
EC100000
GENERAL INFORMATION
EC110000
DESCRIPTION
1Clutch lever
2Hot starter lever
3Front brake lever
4Throttle grip
5Radiator cap
6Fuel tank cap
7Engine stop switch
8Kickstarter crank
9Fuel tank
0Radiator
ACoolant drain bolt
BRear brake pedal
CValve joint
DFuel cock
ECold starter knob
FDrive chain
GAir filter
HOil level check window
IShift pedal
JFront forkNOTE:
The machine you have purchased may differ
slightly from those shown in the following.
Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

GEN
INFO
ALLGEMEINE
ANGABEN
FAHRZEUGBESCHREI-
BUNG
1Kupplungshebel
2Warmstarthebel
3Handbremshebel
4Gasdrehgriff
5Kühlerverschlussdeckel
6Tankverschluss
7Motorstoppschalter
8Kickstarterhebel
9Kraftstofftank
0Kühler
AKühlflüssigkeits-Ablassschraube
BFußbremshebel
CVentilverbindung
DKraftstoffhahn
EChokehebel
FAntriebskette
GLuftfilter
HÖlstand-Schauglas
IFußschalthebel
JTeleskopgabel
HINWEIS:
Die Abbildungen in vorliegender
Anleitung können leicht vom
eigentlichen Modell abweichen
und dienen daher lediglich zur
Bezugnahme.
Änderungen an Design und techni-
schen Daten jederzeit vorbehalten.
RENSEIGNEMENTS
GENERAUX
DESCRIPTION
1Levier d’embrayage
2Levier de démarrage à chaud
3Levier de frein avant
4Poignée des gaz
5Bouchon de radiateur
6Bouchon du réservoir de carburant
7Coupe-circuit du moteur
8Pédale de kick
9Réservoir de carburant
0Radiateur
ABoulon de vidange du liquide de refroi-
dissement
BPédale de frein arrière
CJoint de robinet
DRobinet de carburant
ECommande de départ à froid
FChaîne de transmission
GFiltre à air
HHublot de contrôle du niveau d’huile
ISélecteur
JFourche
N.B.:
Votre moto diffère peut-être partielle-
ment de celle montrée sur ces photos.
La conception et les caractéristiques
peuvent être modifiées sans préavis.
INFORMAZIONI
GENERALI
DESCRIZIONE
1Leva della frizione
2Leva starter per partenze a caldo
3Leva del freno anteriore
4Manopola acceleratore
5Coperchio del radiatore
6Tappo serbatoio carburante
7Interruttore di arresto motore
8Leva avviamento a pedale
9Serbatoio del carburante
0Radiatore
ABullone di scarico refrigerante
BPedale del freno posteriore
CGiunto della valvola
DRubinetto del carburante
EManopola starter per partenze a freddo
FCatena di trasmissione
GFiltro aria
HFinestra di controllo livello olio
IPedale del cambio
JForcella anteriore
NOTA:
È possibile che alcune delle caratteri-
stiche del mezzo acquistato non corri-
spondano a quanto mostrato in
seguito.
Il design e i dati tecnici sono soggetti a
variazioni senza preavviso.
DESCRIPTION
FAHRZEUGBESCHREIBUNG
DESCRIZIONE
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GEN
INFO
CONTROL FUNCTIONS
EC156000
FRONT BRAKE LEVER
The front brake lever 1 is located on the right
handlebar. Pull it toward the handlebar to acti-
vate the front brake.
EC157000
REAR BRAKE PEDAL
The rear brake pedal 1 is located on the right
side of the machine. Press down on the brake
pedal to activate the rear brake.
EC158001
FUEL COCK
The fuel cock supplies fuel from the tank to
carburetor while filtering the fuel. The fuel cock
has the two positions:
OFF: With the lever in this position, fuel will not
flow. Always return the lever to this posi-
tion when the engine is not running.
ON: With the lever in this position, fuel flows
to the carburetor. Normal riding is done
with the lever in this position.
COLD STARTER KNOB
When cold, the engine requires a richer air-fuel
mixture for starting. A separate starter circuit,
which is controlled by the cold starter knob 1,
supplies this mixture. Pull the cold starter knob
out to open the circuit for starting. When the
engine has warmed up, push it in to close the
circuit.
1
HOT STARTER LEVER
The hot starter lever 1 is used when starting a
warm engine.
Use the hot starter lever when starting the
engine again immediately after it was stopped
(the engine is still warm). Pulling the hot starter
lever injects secondary air to thin the air-fuel
mixture temporarily, allowing the engine to be
started more easily.

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GEN
INFO
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
STARTING A WARM ENGINE
Do not operate the cold starter knob and throt-
tle. Pull the hot starter lever 1 and start the
engine by kicking the kickstarter crank force-
fully with a firm stroke.
As soon as the engine starts, Release the hot
starter lever to close the air passage.
Restarting an engine after a fall
Pull the hot starter lever and start the engine.
As soon as the engine starts, Release the hot
starter lever to close the air passage.
The engine fails to start
Pull the hot starter lever all the way out and
while holding the lever, kick the kickstarter
crank 10 to 20 times to clear the engine.
Then, restart the engine.
Refer to “Restarting an engine after a fall”.
* Operate the throttle grip before kick starting.
CAUTION:
Observe the following break-in procedures
during initial operation to ensure optimum
performance and avoid engine damage.
Throttle
grip oper-
ation*Cold
starter
knobHot
starter
lever
Starting a cold engine
Air temperature = less than
5 °C (41 °F)Open 3
or 4 timesON OFF
Air temperature = more
than 5 °C (41 °F)None ON OFF
Air temperature (normal tem-
perature) = between 5°C
(41°F) and 25 °C (77°F)None ON/OFF OFF
Air temperature = more
than 25 °C (77 °F)None OFF OFF
Starting an engine after a long
period of timeNone ON OFF
Restarting a warm engine None OFF ON
Restarting an engine after a fall None OFF ON

SPEC
2 - 8 Clutch plate thickness 1.1 ~ 1.3 mm (0.043 ~ 0.051 in) ----
Quantity 8 ----
Warp limit ---- 0.1 mm
(0.004 in)
Clutch spring free length 40.4 mm (1.59 in) 39.4 mm
(1.55 in)
Quantity 5 ----
Clutch housing thrust clearance 0.10 ~ 0.35 mm
(0.0039 ~ 0.0138 in)----
Clutch housing radial clearance 0.010 ~ 0.044 mm
(0.0004 ~ 0.0017 in)----
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push ----
Shifter:
Shifter type Cam drum and guide bar ----
Guide bar bending limit ---- 0.05 mm
(0.002 in)
Kickstarter:
Type Kick and ratchet type ----
Carburetor:
USA, CDNEUROPE, ZA,
AUS, NZ
Type/manufacturer FCR-MX37/
KEIHIN
←----
I. D. mark 5XC9 90 5XCA A0 ----
Main jet (M.J) #178 #175 ----
Main air jet (M.A.J)ø2.0
←----
Jet needle – clip position (J.N) OBELQ-3 OBEKP-3 ----
Cutaway (C.A) 1.5
←----
Pilot jet (P.J) #42
←----
Pilot air jet (P.A.J) #105
←----
Pilot outlet (P.O)ø0.9
←----
Pilot screw (example) (P.S) 2-1/2 2-1/4 ----
Bypass (B.P)ø1.0
←----
Valve seat size (V.S)ø3.8
←----
Starter jet (G.S) #72
←----
Leak jet (Acc.P) #80 #85 ----
Float height (F.H) 8 mm (0.31 in)
←----
Engine idle speed 1,900 ~
2,100 r/min
←----
Intake vacuum
29.3 ~ 34.7 kPa
(220 ~ 260 mmHg,
8.66 ~ 9.45 inHg)←----
Hot starter lever free play 3 ~ 6 mm
(0.12 ~ 0.24 in)
←---- Item Standard Limit
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
2 - 10 Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Spark plug M10S × 1.0 1 13 1.3 9.4
Camshaft cap M6 × 1.0 10 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head blind plug screw M12 × 1.0 1 28 2.8 20
Cylinder head (stud bolt) M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
(stud bolt) M8 × 1.25 1 15 1.5 11
(bolt) M9 × 1.25 4 38 3.8 27
(nut) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder head cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Cylinder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer weight M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Balancer shaft driven gear M14 × 1.0 1 50 5.0 36
Timing chain guide (intake side) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Impeller M8 × 1.25 1 14 1.4 10
Radiator hose clamp M6 × 1.0 10 2 0.2 1.4
Coolant drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Water pump housing M6 × 1.0 4 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator M6 × 1.0 6 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator guard M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Radiator pipe M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil pump cover M4 × 0.7 1 2 0.2 1.4
Oil pump M6 × 1.0 3 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element drain bolt M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Oil filter element cover M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil strainer (crankcase) M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Oil delivery pipe 1 (M10) M10 × 1.25 1 20 2.0 14
(M8) M8 × 1.25 2 18 1.8 13
Oil hose M6 × 1.0 2 8 0.8 5.8
Oil hose clamp—120.21.4
Oil strainer (oil tank) M6 × 1.0 1 9 0.9 6.5
Oil tank drain bolt M8 × 1.25 1 18 1.8 13
Oil tank (upper) M6 × 1.0 1 7 0.7 5.1
Oil tank and frame M6 × 1.0 3 9 0.9 6.5
Carburetor joint clamp M4 × 0.7 2 3 0.3 2.2
Air filter joint clamp M6 × 1.0 1 3 0.3 2.2
Throttle cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (pull) M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Throttle cable (return) M12 × 1.0 1 11 1.1 8.0
Throttle cable cover M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter plunger M12 × 1.0 1 2 0.2 1.4
Hot starter cable adjust bolt and locknut M6 × 0.75 1 4 0.4 2.9
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS

SPEC
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NOTE:
1. First, tighten the steering ring nut approximately 38 Nm (3.8 m  kg, 27 ft  lb) by using the steer-
ing nut wrench, then loosen the steering ring nut one turn.
2. Retighten the steering ring nut 7 Nm (0.7 m  kg, 5.1 ft  lb). Part to be tightened Thread size Q’tyTightening torque
Nm m·kg ft·lb
Upper bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Lower bracket and outer tube M8 × 1.25 4 20 2.0 14
Upper bracket and steering stem M24 × 1.0 1 145 14.5 105
Handlebar upper holder and handlebar lower
holderM8 × 1.25 4 28 2.8 20
Handlebar lower holder and upper bracket M12 × 1.25 2 40 4.0 29
Steering stem and steering ring nut M28 × 1.0 1 Refer to NOTE.
Front fork and damper assembly M51 × 1.5 2 30 3.0 22
Front fork and adjuster M22 × 1.25 2 55 5.5 40
Damper assembly and base valve M42 × 1.5 2 29 2.9 21
Adjuster and damper assembly M12 × 1.25 2 29 2.9 21
Front fork bleed screw and base valve M5 × 0.8 2 1 0.1 0.7
Front fork and front fork protector M6 × 1.0 6 7 0.7 5.1
Lower bracket and brake hose guide M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Front fork protector and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 2 7 0.7 5.1
Throttle grip cap M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 9 0.9 6.5
Brake lever mounting bolt M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 6 0.6 4.3
Brake lever position locknut M6 × 1.0 1 5 0.5 3.6
Clutch lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Clutch lever mounting nut M6 × 1.0 1 4 0.4 2.9
Hot starter lever holder M5 × 0.8 2 4 0.4 2.9
Front brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Front brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Front brake caliper M8 × 1.25 2 23 2.3 17
Front brake caliper and brake hose holder M6 × 1.0 1 10 1.0 7.2
Pad pin plug M10 × 1.0 2 3 0.3 2.2
Front brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Rear brake caliper and pad pin M10 × 1.0 1 18 1.8 13
Brake caliper and bleed screw M8 × 1.25 2 6 0.6 4.3
Front wheel axle and axle nut M16 × 1.5 1 105 10.5 75
Front wheel axle holder M8 × 1.25 4 23 2.3 17
Front brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 12 1.2 8.7
Rear brake disc M6 × 1.0 6 14 1.4 10
Footrest bracket and frame M10 × 1.25 4 55 5.5 40
Brake pedal M8 × 1.25 1 26 2.6 19
Rear brake master cylinder M6 × 1.0 2 10 1.0 7.2
Rear brake master cylinder cap M4 × 0.7 2 2 0.2 1.4
Rear brake hose union bolt M10 × 1.25 2 30 3.0 22
Rear wheel axle and axle nut M20 × 1.5 1 125 12.5 90
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS