2012 YAMAHA YZ125LC lock

4-9
CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
HANDLING NOTE
Do not disassemble the venturi
block "1" and main nozzle "2" be-
cause it will cause a drop in carbu-
retor performance.
REMOVING THE THROTTLE
VALVE
1. Remove:
• Throttle valve "1"
• Ring "2"
• Spring (throttle valve) "3"
• Mixing chamber top "4"
• Throttle cable "5"
While compressing the spring (throt-
tle valve), disconnect the throttle ca-
ble.
CHECKING THE CARBURETOR
1. Inspect:
• Carburetor body
Contamination→Clean.
When cleaning the main air pas-
sage "a", do not blow air at the fil-
ter side because it will clog the
passage with mud or sand.
• Use a petroleum based solvent for
cleaning. Blow out all passages and
jets with compressed air.
• Never use a wire.
• When cleaning the main air pas-
sage, blow air through it while cov-
ering the nozzle with a clean rag.
2. Inspect:
•Main jet "1"
• Main jet holder "2"
• Pilot jet "3"
Contamination→Clean.
• Use a petroleum based solvent for
cleaning. Blow out all passages and
jets with compressed air.
• Never use a wire.
CHECKING THE NEEDLE VALVE
1. Inspect:
• Needle valve "1"
• Valve seat "2"
Grooved wear "a" →Replace.
Dust "b" →Clean.
Always replace the needle valve and
valve seat as a set.
CHECKING THE THROTTLE
VALVE
1. Check:
• Free movement
Stick→Repair or replace.
Insert the throttle valve "1" into the
carburetor body, and check for free
movement.
CHECKING THE JET NEEDLE
1. Inspect:
• Jet needle "1"
Bends/wear→Replace.
• Clip groove
Free play exists/wear→Replace.
• Clip position
CHECKING THE FILTER
1. Inspect:
•Filter "1"
Damage→Replace.
Inspect the filter as it is assembled to
the carburetor. Do not remove the fil-
ter except when replacing it.
MEASURING AND ADJUSTING
THE FUEL LEVEL
1. Measure:
• Fuel level "a"
Out of specification→Adjust.
Fuel level Measurement and ad-
justment steps:
a. Remove the drain plug.
b. Connect the fuel level gauge
adapter "2" and fuel level gauge
"1" to the float chamber.
c. Hold the fuel level gauge vertical-
ly next to the float chamber mat-
ing surface.
Standard clip position:
No.3 Groove
Fuel level:
9.5–10.5 mm (0.37–0.41
in)
Above the float cham-
ber mating surface
Fuel level gauge adapter:
YM-01470/90890-01470
Fuel level gauge:
YM-1312-A/90890-
01312

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CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
d. Measure the fuel level with the
fuel level gauge.
Keep the carburetor and fuel level
gauge vertically when measuring the
fuel level.
e. If the fuel level is not within speci-
fication, inspect the valve seat
and needle valve.
f. If either is worn, replace them
both.
g. If both are fine, adjust the fuel lev-
el by bending the float tab "b" on
the float.
h. Recheck the fuel level.
CHECKING THE FLOAT
1. Inspect:
• Float "1"
Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE REED VALVE
1. Measure:
• Reed valve bending "a"
Out of specification→Replace.2. Measure:
• Valve stopper height "a"
Out of specification→Adjust stop-
per/Replace valve stopper.
INSTALLING THE REED VALVE
1. Install:
• Reed valve "1"
• Stopper (reed valve) "2"
• Screw (reed valve) "3"
• Install the reed valve with the reed
valve bending as shown.
• Note the cut "a" in the lower corner
of the reed and stopper plate.
Tighten each screw gradually to
avoid warping.
2. Install:
• Reed valve assembly "1"
• Reed valve spacer "2"
3. Install:
• Carburetor joint "1"
• Bolt (carburetor joint) "2"ASSEMBLING THE CARBURETOR
1. Install:
• Throttle stop screw "1"
• Locknut "2"
• Pilot air screw "3"
Note the following installation
points:
a. Screw in the pilot air screw until it
is lightly seated.
b. Back out it by the specified num-
ber of turns.
2. Install:
• Starter plunger "1"
3. Install:
• Main jet holder "1"
•Main jet "2"
• Pilot jet "3"
• Valve seat "4"
• Screw (valve seat) "5"
4. Install:
• Needle valve "1"
• Float "2"
• Float pin "3"
• Screw (float pin) "4"
• Needle jet cover "5" Reed valve bending limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)
Valve stopper height:
8.2–8.6 mm
(0.323–0.339 in)
Screw (reed valve):
1 Nm (0.1 m•kg, 0.7
ft•lb)
Bolt (carburetor joint):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Pilot air screw:
2-1/4 turns out

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CARBURETOR AND REED VALVE
• After installing the needle valve to
the float, install them to the carbure-
tor.
• Check the float for smooth move-
ment.
5. Install:
• Float chamber "1"
• Plate "2"
• Screw (float chamber) "3"
6. Install:
• Jet needle "1"
• Needle holder "2"
To throttle valve "3".
7. Install:
• Throttle cable "1"
• Locknut "2"
• Mixing chamber top "3"
• Spring (throttle valve) "4"
• Ring "5"
• Throttle valve "6"
• While compressing the spring, con-
nect the throttle cable.
• Align the projection "a" on the ring
with the groove "b" in the needle
holder "7".
8. Install:
• Mixing chamber top "1"
• Screw (mixing chamber top) "2"
To carburetor "3".
After installing, check the throttle grip
for smooth movement.
9. Install:
• Air vent hose "1"
• Overflow hose "2"
•Clamp "3"
Pass the air vent hose at the rear (on
the air cleaner side) of the throttle ca-
ble "4".
INSTALLING THE CARBURETOR
1. Install:
• Carburetor "1"
Install the projection between the car-
buretor joint slots.
2. Tighten:
• Bolt (air filter joint) "1"
• Bolt (carburetor joint) "2"
3. Clamp:
• Air vent hose "1"
• Overflow hose "2"
Refer to "CABLE ROUTING DIA-
GRAM" section in the CHAPTER
2.
4. Adjust:
• Idle speed
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE EN-
GINE IDLING SPEED" section in
the CHAPTER 3. Locknut:
4 Nm (0.4 m•kg, 2.9
ft•lb)
Bolt (air filter joint):
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4
ft•lb)
Bolt (carburetor joint):
2 Nm (0.2 m•kg, 1.4
ft•lb)

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CLUTCH
REMOVING THE CLUTCH BOSS
Order Part name Q'ty Remarks
1 Push rod 1 1
2 Circlip 1
3 Washer 1
4 Bearing 1
5Ball 1
6 Push rod 2 1
7 Nut (clutch boss) 1 Refer to removal section.
8 Lock washer 1 Refer to removal section.
9 Clutch boss 1 Refer to removal section.
10 Thrust washer [D=ø34mm (1.34 in)] 1
11 Primary driven gear 1
12 Bearing 1
13 Thrust washer [D=ø34mm (1.34 in)] 1
14 Push lever shaft 1
80 Nm (8.0 m kg, 58 ft lb)

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CLUTCH
REMOVING THE CLUTCH BOSS
1. Remove:
•Nut "1"
• Lock washer "2"
• Clutch boss "3"
Straighten the lock washer tab and
use the clutch holding tool "4" to hold
the clutch boss.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
CHECKING THE CLUTCH
HOUSING AND BOSS
1. Inspect:
• Clutch housing "1"
Cracks/wear/damage→Replace.
• Clutch boss "2"
Scoring/wear/damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN
GEAR
1. Check:
• Circumferential play
Free play exists→Replace.
• Gear teeth "a"
Wear/damage→Replace.CHECKING THE CLUTCH
SPRINGS
1. Measure:
• Clutch spring free length "a"
Out of specification→Replace
springs as a set.
CHECKING THE FRICTION
PLATES
1. Measure:
• Friction plate thickness
Out of specification→Replace
friction plate as a set.
Measure at all four points.
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES
1. Measure:
• Clutch plate warpage
Out of specification→Replace
clutch plate as a set.
Use a surface plate "1" and thick-
ness gauge "2".CHECKING THE PUSH LEVER
SHAFT
1. Inspect:
• Push lever shaft "1"
Wear/Damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE PUSH ROD
1. Inspect:
• Push rod 1 "1"
• Bearing "2"
• Washer "3"
• Push rod 2 "4"
•Ball "5"
Wear/damage/bend→Replace.
INSTALLING THE PUSH LEVER
SHAFT
1. Install:
• Push lever shaft "1"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the oil seal lip and push lever
shaft.
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH
1. Install:
• Thrust washer [D=ø34 mm (1.34
in)] "1"
• Spacer "2"
• Bearing "3"
• Primary driven gear "4"
Apply the transmission oil on the
bearing, spacer and primary driven
gear inner circumference.
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086
Clutch spring free
length:
40.1 mm (1.579 in)
: 38.1 mm
(1.500 in)
Friction plate thickness:
2.9–3.1 mm
(0.114–0.122 in)
: 2.8 mm (0.110
in)
Warp limit:
0.2 mm (0.008 in)

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CLUTCH
2. Install:
• Thrust washer [D=ø34 mm (1.34
in)] "1"
• Clutch boss "2"
3. Install:
• Lock washer "1"
• Nut (clutch boss) "2"
Use the clutch holding tool "3" to hold
the clutch boss.
A. For USA and CDN
B. Except for USA and CDN
4. Bend the lock washer "1" tab.5. Install:
• Friction plate "1"
• Clutch plate "2"
• Install the clutch plates and friction
plates alternately on the clutch
boss, starting with a friction plate
and ending with a friction plate.
• Apply the transmission oil on the
friction plates and clutch plates.
6. Install:
•Bearing "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
To push rod 1 "4".
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the bearing and washer.
7. Install:
• Push rod 2 "1"
• Ball "2"
• Push rod 1 "3"
Apply the transmission oil on the
push rod 1, 2 and ball.
8. Install:
• Pressure plate "1"9. Install:
• Clutch spring "1"
• Bolt (clutch spring) "2"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
10. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• Gasket (clutch cover) "2"
11. Install:
• Clutch cover "1"
• Bolt (clutch cover)
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
12. Install:
• O-ring "1"
• Clutch cable "2"
Apply the lithium soap base grease
on the O-ring.
Nut (clutch boss):
80 Nm (8.0 m•kg, 58
ft•lb)
Clutch holding tool:
YM-91042/90890-04086
Bolt (clutch spring):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (clutch cover):
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)

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KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT
REMOVING THE PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR
1. Loosen:
• Bolt (primary drive gear) "1"
Place an aluminum plate "a" between
the teeth of the primary drive gear "2"
and driven gear "3".
REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT
ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• Kick shaft assembly "1"
Unhook the torsion spring "2" from
the hole "a" in the crankcase.
REMOVING THE SHIFT GUIDE
AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Remove:
• Bolt (shift guide)
• Shift guide "1"
• Shift lever assembly "2"
The shift lever assembly is disassem-
bled at the same time as the shift
guide.
REMOVING THE SEGMENT
1. Remove:
• Bolt (segment) "1"
• Segment "2"
Turn the segment counterclockwise
until it stops and loosen the bolt.
If the segment gets an impact, it
may be damaged. Take care not to
give an impact to the segment
when removing the bolt.
CHECKING THE KICK SHAFT AND
KICK GEAR
1. Check:
• Kick gear smooth movement
Unsmooth movement→Replace.
2. Inspect:
• Kick shaft "1"
Wear/damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE KICK GEAR AND
KICK IDLE GEAR
1. Inspect:
• Kick gear "1"
• Kick idle gear "2"
• Gear teeth "a"
Wear/damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE KICK GEAR CLIP
1. Measure:
• Kick clip friction force
Out of specification→Replace.
Use a spring gauge "1".CHECKING THE SHIFT SHAFT
1. Inspect:
• Shift shaft "1"
Bend/damage→Replace.
• Spring "2"
Broken→Replace.
CHECKING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND
SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY
1. Inspect:
• Shift guide "1"
• Shift lever "2"
•Pawl "3"
• Pawl pin "4"
• Spring "5"
Wear/damage→Replace.
CHECKING THE STOPPER LEVER
1. Inspect:
• Stopper lever "1"
Wear/damage→Replace.
•Roller "2"
Rotate outer race with a finger.
Rough spot/Seizure→Replace
the stopper lever.
• Torsion spring "3"
Broken→Replace.
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR AND PRIMARY DRIVEN
GEAR
1. Inspect:
• Primary drive gear "1"
• Primary driven gear "2"
Wear/Damage→Replace.
Kick clip friction force:
0.8–1.2 kg (1.8–2.6 lb)

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KICK SHAFT AND SHIFT SHAFT
3. Install:
• Kick shaft assembly "1"
• Apply the transmission oil on the
kick shaft.
• Slide the kick shaft assembly into
the crankcase, make sure the clip
"2" and kick shaft stopper "a" fit into
their home position "b", "c".
4. Hook:
• Torsion spring "1"
Turn the torsion spring clockwise and
hook into the proper hole "a" in the
crankcase.
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE
GEAR
1. Install:
• Kick idle gear "1"
• Washer "2"
• Circlip "3"
Apply the transmission oil on the kick
idle gear inner circumference.
INSTALLING THE PRIMARY DRIVE
GEAR
1. Install:
• Spacer "1"
• Primary drive gear "2"
•Bolt "3"
Install the primary drive gear with its
depressed side toward you.
2. Install:
• Primary driven gear
Refer to "CLUTCH" section.
3. Tighten:
• Bolt (primary drive gear) "1"
Place an aluminum plate "a" between
the teeth of the primary drive gear
and driven gear.
4. Install:
• Dowel pin "1"
• Gasket [crankcase cover (right)]
"2"
5. Install:
• Crankcase cover (right) "1"
Mesh the governor gear "2", and im-
peller shaft gear "3" with primary
drive gear "4".
6. Install:
• Bolt [crankcase cover (right)] "1"
Tighten the bolts in stage, using a
crisscross pattern.
7. Install:
• Kick starter "1"
• Plain washer "2"
• Bolt (kick starter) "3"
Install the kick starter closest to but
not contacting the pillar tube "4".
8. Install:
• Shift pedal "1"
• Bolt (shift pedal) "2"
Align the upper line "a" of the shift
pedal with the center "b" of the crank-
case projection and rotate the shift
pedal counterclockwise until it first
engages. Then install the shift pedal.
Bolt (primary drive gear):
48 Nm (4.8 m•kg, 35
ft•lb)
Bolt [crankcase cover
(right)] :
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (kick starter) :
10 Nm (1.0 m•kg, 7.2
ft•lb)
Bolt (shift pedal) :
12 Nm (1.2 m•kg, 8.7
ft•lb)