2014 YAMAHA YZ250F engine

MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
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MAINTENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN
After a break-in, perform careful maintenance
to get ready for the next practice or race.
Refer to “PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
AND MAINTENANCE” on page 3-7.
EAS1SM1047MAJOR MAINTENANCE
1. For the engine
• Leaks around the engine
Check for pressure leaks from the cylinder
head or the cylinder, oil leaks from the
crankcase or the case cover, leaks from the
coolant system, and other leaks.
• Check that the valve, the cylinder head, the
cylinder, the piston, and the piston ring fit
one another, and that contact between the
valve and the cylinder head, and that be-
tween the cylinder and the piston are cor-
rect.
• Engine oil change
Drain the oil, and check for dirt and foreign
materials such as metal chips. (If any foreign
material is mixed, disassemble and check
the crankcase.)
Pour the specified amount of the recom-
mended oil.
• AC magneto
Check for looseness in mounted areas of
the rotor and the stator.
Check that the connector is not being dis-
connected.
• Silencer
Check the main body and stay for cracks.
Check for leaks.
• Mounting bolts and nuts
Check for looseness in mounted areas of
parts, as well as engine mounting bolts and
engine brackets.
2. For the chassis
• Check welds and mounted areas of the
frame, the swingarm, the link, the bracket,
and so on, for looseness and cracks.
• Wheel (s)
Check the wheel for runout. Check the
spoke for looseness.
• Brake(s)
Check the brake disc mounting bolt for
looseness.
Check that the reservoir contains the speci-
fied amount of brake fluid. Check for leaks.• Cable
Grease and adjust cables.
•Drive chain
Lubricate the drive chain and adjust its ten-
sion.
• Fuel tank
Clean the inside of the fuel tank. Check for
leaks.
• Suspension
Check for oil leaks in the front fork or the rear
shock absorber. Check that the mounted
conditions are good.
• Sprocket
Check for looseness in the sprocket mount-
ed on the rear wheel.
• Mounting bolts and nuts
Check mounted areas for looseness.
JCA1SL1001
NOTICE
After a break-in or before each race, always
check the points shown in “TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS” for tightening torques and
retighten them. (Refer to “TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS”.)
• Greasing and oiling
Always grease or oil the specified points.

TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
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TORQUE-CHECK POINTS
Frame construction Frame to rear frame
Frame to engine protector
Combined seat and fuel tank Fuel tank to frame
Engine mounting Frame to engine
Engine bracket to engine
Engine bracket to frame
Seat Seat to frame
Steering Steering stem to handlebar Steering stem to frame
Steering stem to upper bracket
Upper bracket to handlebar
Suspension Front Steering stem to front fork Front fork to upper bracket
Front fork to lower bracket
Rear Link Assembly of links
Link to frame
Link to rear shock absorber
Link to swingarm
Mounting of rear shock absorber Rear shock absorber and frame
Mounting of swingarm Tightening of pivot shaft
Wheel (s) Mounting of wheel Front Tightening of wheel axle
Tightening of axle holder
Tightening of spoke nipple
Rear Tightening of wheel axle
Wheel to rear wheel sprocket
Tightening of spoke nipple
Brake(s) Front Brake caliper to front fork
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to handle-
bar
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Rear Brake pedal to frame
Brake disc to wheel
Tightening of union bolt
Brake master cylinder to frame
Tightening of bleed screw
Tightening of brake hose holder
Shift pedal Shift pedal to shift shaft
Fuel system Fuel pump to fuel tank

CLEANING AND STORAGE
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CLEANING AND STORAGE
EAS1SM1050CLEANING
Frequent cleaning of your vehicle will enhance
its appearance, maintain performance, and ex-
tend the life of parts.
1. Before cleaning, block the silencer outlet to
prevent water from entering. A plastic bag
secured with a rubber band may be used for
this purpose.
2. If the engine is contaminated with oil, apply
some degreaser to it with a brush. Do not
apply degreaser to the drive chain, the
sprockets, or the wheel axles.
3. Hose off dirt. Use only enough water pres-
sure to do the job.
ECA
NOTICE
Do not use high-pressure washers or steam
cleaners. Otherwise, these may cause a fail-
ure because of the entry of water.
4. After hosing off the dirt, wash all surfaces
with a mild detergent and warm water. Use
a toothbrush to clean hard-to-reach places.
5. Rinse the detergent with clean water, and
dry the surfaces with a soft towel or a cloth.
6. Immediately after cleaning, remove any wa-
ter from the drive chain with a paper towel,
and lubricate it to prevent rust.
7. Clean the seat with a vinyl upholstery clean-
er to keep the cover pliable and glossy.
8. Automotive wax may be applied to all paint-
ed or chromed surfaces. Avoid using such
wax as contains abrasives, because it may
scratch surfaces.
9. After completing the above, start the engine
and allow it to warm up for several minutes.
EAS1SM1051STORAGE
If your vehicle is to be stored for 60 days or
more, some preventive measures must be tak-
en to avoid deterioration. After cleaning the ve-
hicle thoroughly, prepare it for storage as
follows:
1. Fill the fuel tank with gasoline.
2. Remove the spark plug, pour a spoonful of
engine oil (SAE 10W-40) into the spark plug
hole, and reinstall the plug. With the engine
stop switch pushed in, by pushing down the
kickstarter lever, crank the engine to coat
the cylinder walls with oil.3. Remove the drive chain, clean it thoroughly
with solvent, and lubricate it Reinstall the
drive chain or store it in a plastic bag tied to
the frame.
4. Lubricate all cables.
5. Lift up the frame of the vehicle to keep the
wheels off the ground.
6. Tie a plastic bag over the muffler outlet to
prevent moisture from entering.
7. If the vehicle is to be stored in a place that is
humid or exposed to the sea breeze, apply a
light coat of oil to metal surfaces. Do not ap-
ply oil to the seat or rubber parts.
TIP
Make any necessary repairs before the vehicle
is stored.

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS......................................................................... 2-1
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................. 2-2
CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................... 2-8
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................. 2-11
TIGHTENING TORQUES............................................................................... 2-12
GENERAL TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .......................... 2-12
ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES .......................................................... 2-13
CHASSIS TIGHTENING TORQUES ........................................................ 2-16
LUBRICATION POINTS AND LUBRICANT TYPES..................................... 2-19
ENGINE .................................................................................................... 2-19
CHASSIS .................................................................................................. 2-21
LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS..................................... 2-23
LUBRICATION DIAGRAMS ..................................................................... 2-23
CABLE ROUTING DIAGRAM........................................................................ 2-31

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
Engine type Liquid cooled 4-stroke, DOHC
Displacement 250 cm
3
Cylinder arrangement Single cylinder
Bore  stroke 77.0  53.6 mm (3.03  2.11 in)
Compression ratio 13.50:1
Starting system Kickstarter
Fuel
Recommended fuel Premium unleaded gasoline only
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 Imp.gal)
Engine oil
Lubrication system Wet sump
Recommended brand YAMALUBE
Type SAE 10W-30, SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50,
SAE 15W-40, SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
MA
Engine oil quantity
Quantity (disassembled) 0.90 L (0.95 US qt, 0.79 Imp.qt)
With oil filter element replacement 0.73 L (0.77 US qt, 0.64 Imp.qt)
Without oil filter element replacement 0.71 L (0.75 US qt, 0.62 Imp.qt)
Oil filter
Oil filter type Paper
Oil pump
Oil pump type Trochoid
Inner-rotor-to-outer-rotor-tip clearance Less than 0.150 mm (0.0059 in)
Limit 0.20 mm (0.0079 in)
Outer-rotor-to-oil-pump-housing clearance 0.13–0.18 mm (0.0051–0.0071 in)
Limit 0.24 mm (0.0094 in)
Oil-pump-housing-to-inner-and-outer-rotor
clearance 0.06–0.11 mm (0.0024–0.0043 in)
Limit 0.17 mm (0.0067 in)
Cooling system
Radiator capacity (including all routes) 1.00 L (1.06 US qt, 0.88 Imp.qt)
Radiator capacity 0.58 L (0.61 US qt, 0.51 Imp.qt)
Radiator cap opening pressure 108–137 kPa (1.08–1.37 kg/cm
2, 15.7–19.9
psi)
Radiator core
Width 112.6 mm (4.43 in)
Height 235.0 mm (9.25 in)
Depth 28.0 mm (1.10 in)
Water pump
Water pump type Single suction centrifugal pump
Spark plug
Manufacturer/model NGK/LMAR8G
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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Cylinder head
Volume 12.07–12.87 cm3 (0.74–0.79 cu.in)
Warpage limit 0.05 mm (0.0020 in)
Camshaft
Drive system Chain drive (left)
Camshaft cap inside diameter 22.000–22.021 mm (0.8661–0.8670 in)
Camshaft journal diameter 21.959–21.972 mm (0.8645–0.8650 in)
Camshaft-journal-to-camshaft-cap clearance 0.028–0.062 mm (0.0011–0.0024 in)
Camshaft lobe dimensions
Intake A 31.730–31.830 mm (1.2492–1.2531 in)
Limit 31.630 mm (1.2453 in)
Intake B 22.450–22.550 mm (0.8839–0.8878 in)
Limit 22.350 mm (0.8799 in)
Exhaust A 33.370–33.470 mm (1.3138–1.3177 in)
Limit 33.270 mm (1.3098 in)
Exhaust B 25.211–25.311 mm (0.9926–0.9965 in)
Limit 25.111 mm (0.9886 in)
Camshaft runout limit 0.030 mm (0.0012 in)
Timing chain
Tensioning system Automatic
Valve, valve seat, valve guide
Valve clearance (cold)
Intake 0.12–0.19 mm (0.0047–0.0075 in)
Exhaust 0.17–0.24 mm (0.0067–0.0094 in)
Valve dimensions
Valve head diameter A (intake) 30.90–31.10 mm (1.2165–1.2244 in)
Valve head diameter A (exhaust) 24.90–25.10 mm (0.9803–0.9882 in)
Valve face width B (intake) 1.697 mm (0.0668 in)
Valve face width B (exhaust) 1.909 mm (0.0752 in)
A
B
A
B

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-4
Valve seat width C (intake) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve seat width C (exhaust) 0.90–1.10 mm (0.0354–0.0433 in)
Valve margin thickness D (intake) 1.20 mm (0.0472 in)
Valve margin thickness D (exhaust) 0.85 mm (0.0335 in)
Valve stem diameter (intake) 4.975–4.990 mm (0.1959–0.1965 in)
Limit 4.945 mm (0.1947 in)
Valve stem diameter (exhaust) 4.460–4.475 mm (0.1756–0.1762 in)
Limit 4.430 mm (0.1744 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (intake) 5.000–5.012 mm (0.1969–0.1973 in)
Limit 5.050 mm (0.1988 in)
Valve guide inside diameter (exhaust) 4.500–4.512 mm (0.1772–0.1776 in)
Limit 4.550 mm (0.1791 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (intake) 0.010–0.037 mm (0.0004–0.0015 in)
Limit 0.080 mm (0.0032 in)
Valve-stem-to-valve-guide clearance (exhaust) 0.025–0.052 mm (0.0010–0.0020 in)
Limit 0.100 mm (0.0039 in)
Valve stem runout 0.010 mm (0.0004 in)
Valve spring
Free length (intake) 36.69 mm (1.44 in)
Limit 35.69 mm (1.41 in)
Free length (exhaust) 34.86 mm (1.37 in)
Limit 33.86 mm (1.33 in)
Installed length (intake) 31.40 mm (1.24 in)
Installed length (exhaust) 28.50 mm (1.12 in)
Spring rate K1 (intake) 29.65 N/mm (2.99 kgf/mm, 169.30 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (intake) 39.31 N/mm (4.01 kgf/mm, 222.46 lbf/in)
Spring rate K1 (exhaust) 23.11 N/mm (2.36 kgf/mm, 131.96 lbf/in)
Spring rate K2 (exhaust) 30.88 N/mm (3.15 kgf/mm, 176.32 lbf/in)
Installed compression spring force (intake) 146.00–168.00 N (14.89–17.13 kgf,
32.82–37.77 lbf)
Installed compression spring force (exhaust) 137.00–157.00 N (13.97–16.01 kgf,
30.80–35.29 lbf)
C
D

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
2-5
Spring tilt (intake) 2.5 °/1.6 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
Spring tilt (exhaust) 2.5 °/1.5 mm (2.5 °/0.06 in)
Winding direction (intake) Clockwise
Winding direction (exhaust) Clockwise
Cylinder
Bore 77.000–77.010 mm (3.0315–3.0319 in)
Taper limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Out of round limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Piston
Piston-to-cylinder clearance 0.030–0.055 mm (0.0012–0.0022 in)
Limit 0.15 mm (0.006 in)
Diameter D 76.955–76.970 mm (3.0297–3.0303 in)
Height H 6.0 mm (0.24 in)
Offset 0.00 mm (0.0000 in)
Piston pin bore inside diameter 16.002–16.013 mm (0.6300–0.6304 in)
Limit 16.043 mm (0.6316 in)
Piston pin outside diameter 15.991–16.000 mm (0.6296–0.6299 in)
Limit 15.971 mm (0.6288 in)
Piston ring
Top ring
Ring type Barrel
Dimensions (B  T) 0.90  2.70 mm (0.04  0.11 in)
End gap (installed) 0.15–0.25 mm (0.0059–0.0098 in)
Limit 0.50 mm (0.0197 in)
Ring side clearance 0.030–0.065 mm (0.0012–0.0026 in)
Limit 0.120 mm (0.0047 in)
Oil ring
Dimensions (B  T) 1.50  2.25 mm (0.06  0.89 in)
End gap (installed) 0.10–0.35 mm (0.0039–0.0138 in)
H
D
T
B
B
T