2010 YAMAHA WR 250F check engine

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OIL PUMP
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP
1. Inspect:• Oil pump drive gear "1"
• Oil pump drive shaft "2"
• Rotor housing "3"
• Oil pump cover "4"Cracks/wear/damage →Replace.
2. Measure: • Tip clearance "a"(between the inner rotor "1" and
outer rotor "2")
• Side clearance "b" (between the outer rotor "2" and
rotor housing "3")
• Housing and rotor clearance "c" (between the rotor housing "3"
and rotors "1" "2")
Out of specification →Replace the
oil pump assembly. 3. Check:
• Unsmooth →Repeat steps #1 and
#2 or replace the defective parts.
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP
1. Install: • Oil pump drive shaft "1"
• Washer "2"
• Dowel pin "3"
• Inner rotor 1 "4"
• Apply the engine oil on the oil pump drive shaft and inner rotor 1.
• Fit the dowel pin into the groove in
the inner rotor 1.
2. Install:• Outer rotor 1 "1"
Apply the engine oil on the outer rotor
1.
3. Install:• Oil pump cover "1"
• Screw (oil pump cover) "2"
• Dowel pin "3"
• Inner rotor 2 "4"
• Circlip "5"
• Apply the engine oil on the inner ro-tor 2.
• Fit the dowel pin into the groove in
the inner rotor 2.
4. Install:• Outer rotor 2 "1"
• Dowel pin "2"
• Oil pump assembly "3"
• Bolt (oil pump assembly)
[L = 25 mm (0.94 in)] "4"
• Bolt (oil pump assembly) [L = 30 mm (1.18 in)] "5"
Apply the engine oil on the outer rotor
2.
5. Install:
• Oil pump drive gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
Apply the engine oil on the oil pump
drive gear inner circumference.
Tip clearance "a": 0.12 mm or less (0.0047
in or less)
: 0.20 mm
(0.008 in)
Side clearance "b": 0.09–0.17 mm (0.0035–
0.0067 in)
: 0.24 mm
(0.009 in)
Housing and rotor clear-
ance "c": 0.03–0.10 mm (0.0012–
0.0039 in)
: 0.17 mm
(0.0067 in)
Screw (oil pump cover):1.7 Nm (0.17 m•kg, 1.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (oil pump assem-
bly): 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (oil pump assem-
bly): 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
DISASSEMBLING THE
CRANKCASE
1. Separate:• Right crankcase
• Left crankcase
Separation steps:
a. Remove the crankcase bolts "1", hose guide "2" and clutch cable
holder "3".
Loosen each bolt 1/4 of a turn at a
time and after all the bolts are loos-
ened, remove them.
b. Remove the right crankcase "4".
• Place the crankcase with its left
side downward and split it by insert-
ing a screwdriver tip into the split-
ting slit "a" in the crankcase.
• Lift the right crankcase horizontally while lightly patting the case split-
ting slit and engine mounting boss
using a soft hammer, and leave the
crankshaft and transmission with
the left crankcase.
Use soft hammer to tap on the
case half. Tap only on reinforced
portions of case. Do not tap on
gasket mating surface. Work slow-
ly and carefully. Make sure the
case halves separate evenly. If the
cases do not separate, check for a
remaining case bolt or fitting. Do
not force.
c. Remove the dowel pins and O-
ring.
REMOVING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Remove:• Crankshaft "1"
Use the crankcase separating
tool "2".
Do not use a hammer to drive out
the crankshaft.
REMOVING THE CRANKCASE
BEARING
1. Remove:•Bearing "1"
• Remove the bearing from the crankcase by pressing its inner
race.
• Do not use the removed bearing.
CHECKING THE TIMING CHAIN
AND TIMING CHAIN GUIDE
1. Inspect: • Timing chain
Cracks/stiff →Replace the timing
chain and camshaft sprocket as a
set.
2. Inspect: • Timing chain guideWear/damage →Replace. CHECKING THE CRANKCASE
1. Inspect:
• Contacting surface "a"Scratches →Replace.
• Engine mounting boss "b", crank- case
Cracks/damage →Replace.
2. Inspect: • BearingRotate inner race with a finger.
Rough spot/seizure →Replace.
3. Inspect: • Oil sealDamage →Replace.
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT
1. Measure: • Runout limit "a"
• Small end free play limit "b"
• Connecting rod big end side clearance "c"
• Crank width "d" Out of specification →Replace.
Use the dial gauge and a thick-
ness gauge.
Crankcase separating
tool: YU-1135-A/90890-
01135
Dial gauge and stand: YU-3097/90890-01252
Standard
Runo
ut lim-
it: 0.03 mm (0.0012
in) 0.05
mm
(0.002 in)
Small
end
free
play: 0.4–1.0 mm
(0.016–0.039 in) 2.0 mm
(0.08 in)
Side
clear-
ance: 0.15–0.45 mm
(0.0059–0.0177 in) 0.50
mm
(0.02 in)
Crack
width: 55.95–56.00
mm (2.203–
2.205 in) —

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CRANKCASE AND CRANKSHAFT
5. Install:• Dowel pin "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Right crankcaseTo left crankcase.
• Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the O-ring.
• Fit the right crankcase onto the left crankcase. Tap lightly on the case
with soft hammer.
• When installing the crankcase, the connecting rod should be posi-
tioned at TDC (top dead center).
6. Tighten:
• Hose guide "1"
• Clutch cable holder "2"
• Bolt (crankcase) "3"
Tighten the crankcase tightening
bolts in stage, using a crisscross pat-
tern.
7. Install:• Oil delivery pipe 2 "1"
• O-ring "2"
• Bolt (oil delivery pipe 2) "3"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the Orings.
8. Install:• Timing chain "1"
• Timing chain guide (intake side)
"2"
• Bolt (timing chain guide) "3"
9. Remove: • Sealant
Forced out on the cylinder mating
surface.
10. Apply:
• Engine oilTo the crank pin, bearing and oil
delivery hole.
11. Check: • Crankshaft and transmission op-eration.
Unsmooth operation →Repair.
Bolt (crankcase):
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)
Bolt (oil delivery pipe 2): 10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (timing chain guide):10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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TRANSMISSION, SHIFT CAM AND SHIFT FORK
3. Install:• Washer "1"
• Circlip "2"
• Be sure the circlip sharp-edged cor-ner "a" is positioned opposite side
to the washer and gear "b".
• Install the circlip with its ends "c" settled evenly on the spline crests.
4. Install:•Collar "1"
• Apply the lithium soap base grease on the oil seal lip.
• When installing the collar into the crankcase, pay careful attention to
the crankcase oil seal lip.
5. Install:• Shift fork 1 (L) "1"
• Shift fork 2 (C) "2"
• Shift fork 3 (R) "3"
• Shift cam "4"To main axle and drive axle.
• Apply the engine oil on the shift fork
grooves.
• Mesh the shift fork #1 (L) with the 4th wheel gear "5" and #3 (R) with
the 5th wheel gear "7" on the drive
axle.
• Mesh the shift fork #2 (C) with the
3rd pinion gear "6" on the main ax-
le.
6. Install:• Transmission assembly "1"To left crankcase "2".
Apply the engine oil on the bearings
and guide bars.
7. Check:• Shifter operation
• Transmission operation
Unsmooth operation →Repair.

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HANDLEBAR
5. Install:• Right grip "1"
•Collar "2"Apply the adhesive on the tube
guide "3".
• Before applying the adhesive, wipe
off grease or oil on the tube guide
surface "a" with a lacquer thinner.
• Install the grip to the tube guide so
that the grip match mark "b" and
tube guide slot "c" form the angle as
shown.
6. Install:• Grip cap cover "1"
• Throttle grip "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle grip sliding surface.
7. Install:
• Throttle cables "1"To tube guide "2".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the throttle cable end and tube
guide cable winding portion.
8. Install:• Throttle cable cap "1"
• Screw (throttle cable cap) "2"
After tightening the screws, check
that the throttle grip "3" moves
smoothly. If it does not, retighten
the bolts for adjustment.
9. Install:
• Grip cap cover "1"
• Cover (throttle cable cap) "2" 10. Install:
• Start switch "1"
• Brake master cylinder "2"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "3"
• Bolt (brake master cylinder brack-et) "4"
• Clamp "5"
• The start switch and brake master
cylinder bracket should be installed
according to the dimensions
shown.
• Install the bracket so that the arrow mark "a" faces upward.
• First tighten the bolt on the upper
side of the brake master cylinder
bracket, and then tighten the bolt on
the lower side.
11. Install:• Engine stop switch "1"
• Clutch lever holder "2"
• Bolt (clutch lever holder) "3"
• Hot starter lever holder "4"
• Bolt (hot starter lever holder) "5"
• Clamp "6"
Screw (throttle cable
cap): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (brake master cylin-
der bracket):
9 Nm (0.9 m•kg, 6.5
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch lever holder): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (hot starter lever
holder): 4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)

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REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVING THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBEROrder Part name Q'ty Remarks Hold the machine by placing the suitable stand
under the engine. Refer to "HANDLING NOTE".
Seat and side cover Refer to "REMOVING THE SEAT, FUEL
TANK AND SIDE COVERS" section in the
CHAPTER 3.
Silencer Refer to "REMOVING THE EXHAUST PIPE
AND SILENCER" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Drain the coolant. Refer to "CHANGING
THE COOLANT" sec-
tion in the CHAPTER 3.
Catch tank breather hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Catch tank hose Disconnect at the catch tank side.
Air induction hose (air cut-off va lve-air filter case)Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Cylinder head breather hose Disconnect at the air filter case side.
Battery Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGING THE
BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
Disconnect the starter relay coupler.
Starter motor lead Disconnect at the starter relay side.
1 Locking tie 4

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IGNITION SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM
INSPECTION STEPS
Use the following steps for checking the possibility of the malfunctioning engine being attributable to ignition system failure
and for checking the spark plug which will not spark.
*1 marked: Refer to "CHECKING TH E FUSE" section in the CHAPTER 3.
*2 marked: Refer to "CHECKING AND CHARGIN G THE BATTERY" section in the CHAPTER 3.
*3 marked: Only when the ignition checker is used.
• Remove the following parts before inspection.
1. Seat
2. Fuel tank
• Use the following special tools in this inspection.
*1 Check fuse. No good→Replace fuse and check wire harness.
OK ↓
*2 Check battery. No good→Recharge or replace.
OK ↓
Spark gap test Spark→ *3 Clean or replace spark plug.
No spark ↓
Check entire ignition system for connection.
(couplers, leads and ignition coil) No good
→
Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Check engine stop switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check main switch. No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check ignition coil. (primary coil and secondary
coil) No good
→
Replace.
OK ↓
Check AC magneto. (pickup coil) No good→Replace.
OK ↓
Check neutral switch. No good→Repair or replace.
OK ↓
Replace CDI unit.
Dynamic spark tester: YM-34487
Ignition checker: 90890-06754
Pocket tester: YU-3112-C/90890-03112

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IGNITION SYSTEM
SPARK GAP TEST
1. Disconnect the ignition coil from spark plug.
2. Remove the ignition coil cap.
3. Connect the dynamic spark tester "1" (ignition ch ecker "2") as
shown.
• Ignition coil "3"
• Spark plug "4"
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
4. Kick the kickstarter crank.
5. Check the ignition spark gap.
6. Start engine, and increase spark gap until misfire occurs. (for USA
and CDN only)
CHECKING THE COUPLERS,
LEADS AND IGNITION COIL
CONNECTION
1. Check: • Couplers and leads connection
Rust/dust/looseness/short-circuit
→ Repair or replace.
• Ignition coil and spark plug as
they are fitted
Push in the ignition coil until it
closely contacts the spark plug
hole in the cylinder head cover. CHECKING THE ENGINE STOP
SWITCH
1. Inspect:
• Engine stop switch conduction
Not conductive while it is pushed →
Replace.
Conductive while it is freed →Re-
place.
Set the tester selection position to " Ω
× 1".
2. Inspect: • Rubber part "a"Tears/damage → Replace.
CHECKING THE MAIN SWITCH
1. Inspect: • Main switch conduction
Not conductive while the main switch
is moved to "ON" →Replace.
Conductive while the main switch is
moved to "OFF" →Replace.
Set the tester selection position to " Ω
×1".
2. Inspect: • Main switch indicator light
Use 12 V battery.
Indicator light does not come on →
Replace.
3. Inspect:
• Rubber part "a"Tears/damage →Replace.
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL
1. Remove the ignition coil cap.
2. Inspect: • Primary coil resistanceOut of specification →Replace.
Minimum spark gap:
6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Tester (+) lead →Black lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Result Conductive (while the
engine stop switch is
pushed)
Tester (+) lead →Red lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Brown lead "2"
Result Conductive (while the
main switch is moved
to "ON")
Battery (+) lead →Red/Black lead
"1"
Battery (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Tester (+) lead →Orange lead "1"
Tester (-) lead →Black lead "2"
Primary
coil resis- tance Tester se-
lector posi- tion
0.08–0.10
Ω at 20 °C (68 °F) Ω × 1