2006 YAMAHA YZ250LC fuel

INSP
ADJ
3-14
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)
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 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
*2-1/4 turns out
**1-1/4 turns out
(for reference only)
*For EUROPE
**For AUS, NZ and ZA
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STEERING HEAD INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
INSP
ADJ
9Loosen the ring nut one turn.
9Retighten the ring nut using the ring nut
wrench.
w
Avoid over-tightening.
9Check the steering shaft by turning it lock to
lock. If there is any binding, remove the
steering shaft assembly and inspect the
steering bearings.
9Install the plain washer 5, handle crown 6,
plain washer 7, steering shaft nut 8, steer-
ing shaft cap 9, handlebar 0, handlebar
holder (upper) q and number plate w.
NOTE:
9The handlebar holder (upper) should be
installed with the punched mark aforward.
9Install the handlebar so that the marks b
are in place on both sides.
9Insert the end of the fuel breather hose e
into the hole in the steering shaft cap.
cC
First tighten the bolts on the front side of
the handlebar holder (upper), and then
tighten the bolts on the rear side.
Ring nut wrench:
YU-33975/90890-01403
Ring nut (initial tightening):
38 Nm (3.8 m•kg, 27ft•lb)
Steering shaft nut:
145 Nm (14.5 m•kg, 105 t•lb)
Handlebar holder (upper):
28 Nm (2.8 m•kg, 20 ft•lb)
Pinch bolt (handle crown):
23 Nm (2.3 m•kg, 17 ft•lb)
Number plate:
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
Ring nut (final tightening):
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
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IGNITION TIMING CHECK
INSP
ADJ
EC372012
IGNITION TIMING CHECK
1. Remove:
9Fuel tank
Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS” section in the CHAPTER 4.
9Spark plug
9Crankcase cover (left)
2. Attach:
9Dial gauge 1
9Spark plug hole dial stand 2
3. Rotate the magneto rotor 1until the piston
reaches top dead center (TDC). When this
happens, the needle on the dial gauge will
stop and reverse directions even though the
rotor is being turned in the same direction.
4. Set the dial gauge to zero at TDC.
5. From TDC, rotate the rotor clockwise until
the dial gauge indicates that the piston is at
a specified distance from TDC.
6. Check:
9Ignition timing
Punch mark aon rotor should be aligned
with punch mark bon stator.
Not aligned Adjust.
Dial gauge:
YU-3097/90890-01252
Spark plug hole dial stand:
YU-1256
Ignition timing (B.T.D.C.):
0.18 mm (0.007 in)
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4-1
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERSENG
EC400000
ENGINE
EC4R0000
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
SEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE
COVERS REMOVAL
Preparation for Turn the fuel cock to “OFF”.
removal Disconnect the fuel hose.
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left and right) 2
3 Fitting band 1 Remove on fuel tank side.
4 Bolt (fuel tank) 2
5 Fuel tank 1
6 Side cover (left) 1
7 Side cover (right) 1 Refer to “REMOVAL POINTS”.
8 Number plate 1
1
4
Extent of removal:1Seat removal2Fuel tank removal
3Side covers removal4Number plate removal
2
3
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
7 Nm (0.7 m•kg, 5.1 ft•lb)
19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
19 Nm (1.9 m•kg, 13 ft•lb)
6 Nm (0.6 m•kg, 4.3 ft•lb)





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4-2
ENGSEAT, FUEL TANK AND SIDE COVERS
EC4R3000
REMOVAL POINTS
EC413110
Side cover
1. Remove:
9Bolt (side cover)
9Side cover (left and right) 1
NOTE:
Draw the side cover downward to remove it
because its claws aare inserted in the air
cleaner case.
Number plate
1. Remove:
9Bolt (number plate)
9Number plate 1
NOTE:
9The projection ais inserted into the band of
the number plate. Pull the band off the projec-
tion before removal.
9Remove the clutch cable 2from the cable
guide bon the number plate.
9The projection con the under bracket is
inserted into the number plate. Remove the
number plate by pulling it off the projection.
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åExcept for USA and CDN
Extent of removal:1Silencer removal2Exhaust pipe removal
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
EXHAUST PIPE AND
SILENCER REMOVAL
Preparation for Side cover (right) Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
removal SIDE COVERS” section.
1 Bolt (silencer) 2
2
Plain washer [ø=22 mm (0.87 in)] 1
Plain washer [ø=26 mm (1.02 in)] 1
3 Silencer 1
4 Collar [R=ø13.0 mm (0.51 in)] 1
Collar [R=ø15.5 mm (0.61 in)] 1
5 Collar [R=ø13.5 mm (0.53 in)] 1
6 Grommet (front) 1
7 Grommet (rear) 1
8 Tension spring 2
9 Bolt (exhaust pipe) 2
10 Exhaust pipe 1
4-3
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCERENG
EC4S0000
EXHAUST PIPE AND SILENCER
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
25 Nm (2.5 m•kg, 18 ft•lb)
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7 ft•lb)
14 Nm (1.4 m•kg, 10 ft•lb)
1
2
2
*4 *2
*Except for USA and CDN
å
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RADIATORENG
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
RADIATOR REMOVAL
Preparation for Drain the coolant.
Refer to “COOLANT REPLACEMENT”
removal section in the CHAPTER 3.
Seat and fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
SIDE COVERS” section.
1 Panel 2
2 Clamp (radiator hose 2) 2 Only loosening.
3 Radiator hose 1 1
4 Radiator (left) 1
5 Radiator hose 4 1
6 Radiator (right) 1
7 Radiator hose 2 2
8 Radiator breather hose 1
EC450001
RADIATOR
Extent of removal:1Radiator removal
1
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
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CARBURETOR AND REED VALVEENG
EC460000
CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
Extent of removal Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CARBURETOR AND
REED VALVE REMOVAL
Preparation for Fuel tank Refer to “SEAT, FUEL TANK AND
removal SIDE COVERS” section.
1 Solenoid valve lead 1 Disconnect the solenoid valve lead.
2 TPS (throttle position sensor) 1 Disconnect the TPS
lead (throttle position sensor) lead.
3 Clamp (carburetor joint) 2
Loosen the screws (carburetor joint).
4 Carburetor 1
5 Carburetor joint 1
6 Reed valve assembly 1
7 Stopper (reed valve) 2
8 Reed valve 2
9 Plate (reed valve) 1
1
Extent of removal:1Carburetor removal2Reed valve removal
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2 ft•lb)
1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7 ft•lb)
2
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