2014 YAMAHA YZ250F oil pressure

CLUTCH......................................................................................................... 5-35
REMOVING THE CLUTCH ...................................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE FRICTION PLATES...................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PLATES ........................................................ 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH SPRINGS...................................................... 5-38
CHECKING THE CLUTCH HOUSING ..................................................... 5-39
CHECKING THE CLUTCH BOSS ............................................................ 5-39
CHECKING THE PRESSURE PLATE ..................................................... 5-39
CHECKING THE PUSH LEVER SHAFT .................................................. 5-39
CHECKING THE CLUTCH PUSH RODS ................................................ 5-39
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR .............................................. 5-39
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR ........................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE OIL SEAL................................................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE RIGHT CRANKCASE COVER ................................... 5-40
INSTALLING THE CLUTCH ..................................................................... 5-41
INSTALLING THE KICKSTARTER LEVER ............................................. 5-43
KICKSTATER................................................................................................. 5-44
REMOVING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY ........................................... 5-45
CHECKING THE KICK SHAFT AND RATCHET WHEEL ........................ 5-45
CHECKING THE KICK GEAR, KICK IDLE GEAR,
AND RATCHET WHEEL ......................................................................... 5-47
INSTALLING THE KICK SHAFT ASSEMBLY .......................................... 5-45
INSTALLING THE KICK IDLE GEAR ....................................................... 5-46
SHIFT SHAFT................................................................................................. 5-47
REMOVING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-49
REMOVING THE SEGMENT ................................................................... 5-49
CHECKING THE SHIFT SHAFT .............................................................. 5-49
CHECKING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ......... 5-49
CHECKING THE STOPPER LEVER ....................................................... 5-49
INSTALLING THE STOPPER LEVER ..................................................... 5-50
INSTALLING THE SEGMENT.................................................................. 5-50
INSTALLING THE SHIFT GUIDE AND SHIFT LEVER ASSEMBLY ....... 5-50
INSTALLING THE SHIFT SHAFT ............................................................ 5-51
INSTALLING THE SHIFT PEDAL ............................................................ 5-51
OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR............................................................. 5-52
REMOVING THE BALANCER ................................................................. 5-54
CHECKING THE PRIMARY DRIVE GEAR, BALANCER SHAFT
DRIVE GEAR, AND BALANCER WEIGHT GEAR .................................. 5-56
CHECKING THE BALANCER .................................................................. 5-54
CHECKING THE OIL PUMP .................................................................... 5-54
ASSEMBLING THE OIL PUMP ................................................................ 5-55
INSTALLING THE OIL PUMP AND BALANCER GEAR .......................... 5-55

CLUTCH
5-35
EAS1SM1232
CLUTCH
Removing the clutch
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Engine oilDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE ENGINE OIL” on
page 3-15.
Brake pedal Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Clutch cable 1 Disconnect.
2 Clutch cover 1
3Gasket 1
4 Clutch spring 5
5 Pressure plate 1
6 Push rod 1 1
7 Circlip 1
8Washer 1
9 Bearing 1
10 Ball 1
11 Push rod 2 1
LS
New
New
New
2
3 45
(5)
(6)789
61011
12
21
1
12
13
17
1819 16
15
14
13
T.R.
T.R.
T.R.
T.R.
LT
20

CLUTCH
5-42
6. Install:
• Bearing “1”
• Washer “2”
• Circlip “3”
To push rod 1 “4”.
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the bearing and washer.
7. Install:
• Push rod 2 “1”
•Ball “2”
• Push rod 1 “3”
TIP
Apply the engine oil on the push rod 1, 2 and
ball.
8. Install:
• Pressure plate “1”9. Install:
• Clutch spring
• Clutch spring bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
10.Install:
• Gasket “1”
11.Install:
• Clutch cover “1”
• Clutch cover bolt
TIP
Tighten the bolts in stages and in a crisscross
pattern.
NewClutch spring bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
T R..
1
2 3
45
New
T R..
1

THROTTLE BODY
7-5
EAS1SM1315
THROTTLE BODY
Removing the throttle body
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Air scoop (left/right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Fuel tank Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
ECU Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Ignition coil Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Intake air temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
2 Air filter case 1
3 Fuel injector coupler 1 Disconnect.
4 Intake air pressure sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
5 Throttle position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
6 Throttle cable cover 1
7 Throttle cable 2
8 Fuel hose 1
9 Exhaust pipe bracket 1
2
1
6
10
11
9
8
3
7
5
4
3.5 Nm (0.35 mkgf, 2.5 ftIbf)T.R
.
3.5 Nm (0.35 mkgf, 2.5 ftIbf)T.R
.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
3.0 Nm (0.30 mkgf, 2.2 ftIbf)T.R
.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.

8
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
IGNITION SYSTEM.......................................................................................... 8-2
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................... 8-2
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................... 8-4
CHARGING SYSTEM....................................................................................... 8-6
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................... 8-6
TROUBLE SHOOTING .............................................................................. 8-8
FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM........................................................................... 8-10
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 8-10
YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL ................................................................ 8-12
TROUBLESHOOTING DETAILS ............................................................. 8-13
FUEL PUMP SYSTEM.................................................................................... 8-32
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM ................................................................................. 8-32
TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................. 8-34
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS....................................................................... 8-36
.................................................................................................................. 8-36
CHECKING THE SWITCHES .................................................................. 8-38
CHECKING THE IGNITION SPARK GAP................................................ 8-41
CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG CAP ...................................................... 8-41
CHECKING THE IGNITION COIL ............................................................ 8-41
CHECKING THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR........................... 8-42
CHECKING THE ECU .............................................................................. 8-43
CHECKING THE STATOR COIL ............................................................. 8-43
CHECKING THE RECTIFIER/REGULATOR ........................................... 8-43
CHECKING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR........................ 8-44
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR ................................ 8-44
CHECKING THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR
INPUT VOLTAGE .................................................................................... 8-45
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR ............................ 8-46
CHECKING THE INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ..................... 8-46
CHECKING THE NEUTRAL SWITCH ..................................................... 8-46
CHECKING THE FUEL INJECTOR ......................................................... 8-47

ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
8-37
EAS1SM1335
1. Rectifier/regulator
2. Intake air pressure sensor
3. Throttle position sensor
4. Injector
5. Intake air temperature sensor
6. ECU
7. Ignition coil
8. Condenser
9. Neutral switch
10.Coolant temperature sensor

TROUBLE SHOOTING
9-2
3. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty crankshaft position sensor
• Broken generator rotor woodruff key
EAS1SM1354POOR MEDIUM-AND-HIGH-SPEED PER-
FORMANCE
Refer to “STARTING FAILURES” on page 9-1.
Engine
1. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Fuel system
1. Fuel pump
• Faulty fuel pump
2. Throttle body
• Defective throttle body
3. ECU
• Faulty ECU
EAS1SM1355FAULTY GEAR SHIFTING
Shifting is difficult
Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
EAS1SM1356SHIFT PEDAL DOES NOT MOVE
Shift shaft
• Bent shift shaft
Shift drum and shift forks
• Foreign object in a shift drum groove
• Seized shift fork
• Bent shift fork guide bar
Transmission
• Seized transmission gear
• Foreign object between transmission gears
• Improperly assembled transmission
EAS1SM1357JUMPS OUT OF GEAR
Shift shaft
• Incorrect shift pedal position
• Improperly returned stopper lever
Shift forks
• Worn shift fork
Shift drum
• Incorrect axial play
• Worn shift drum groove
Transmission
• Worn gear dog
EAS1SM1358FAULTY CLUTCH
Clutch slips
1. Clutch
• Improperly assembled clutch
• Loose or fatigued clutch spring
• Worn friction plate
• Worn clutch plate
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (low)
• Deteriorated oil
Clutch drags
1. Clutch
• Unevenly tensioned clutch springs
• Warped pressure plate
• Bent clutch plate
• Swollen friction plate
• Bent clutch push rod
• Damaged clutch boss
• Burnt primary driven gear bushing
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity (high)
• Deteriorated oil
EAS1SM1359OVERHEATING
Engine
1. Cylinder head and piston
• Heavy carbon buildup
• Clogged coolant passages
2. Engine oil
• Incorrect oil level
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Inferior oil quality
Cooling system
1. Coolant
• Low coolant level
2. Radiator
• Damaged or leaking radiator
• Faulty radiator cap
• Bent or damaged radiator fin
3. Water pump
• Damaged or faulty water pump
• Damaged hose
• Improperly connected hose
• Damaged pipe
• Improperly connected pipe

TROUBLE SHOOTING
9-3
Fuel system
1. Throttle body
• Damaged or loose throttle body joint
2. Air filter
• Clogged air filter element
Chassis
1. Brake(s)
• Dragging brake
Electrical system
1. Spark plug
• Incorrect spark plug gap
• Incorrect spark plug heat range
2. Ignition system
• Faulty ECU
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS1SM1360OVERCOOLING
Cooling system
• Faulty coolant temperature sensor
EAS1SM1361POOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE
• Worn brake pad
• Worn brake disc
• Air in hydraulic brake system
• Leaking brake fluid
• Defective master cylinder kit
• Faulty brake caliper kit
• Faulty brake caliper seal
• Loose union bolt
• Damaged brake hose
• Oil or grease on the brake disc
• Oil or grease on the brake pad
• Incorrect brake fluid level
EAS1SM1362FAULTY FRONT FORK LEGS
Leaking oil
• Bent, damaged, or rusty inner tube
• Cracked or damaged outer tube
• Improperly installed oil seal
• Damaged oil seal lip
• Incorrect oil level (high)
• Loose damper rod assembly bolt
• Damaged damper rod assembly bolt copper
washer
• Cracked or damaged cap bolt O-ringMalfunction
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged damper rod
• Incorrect oil viscosity
• Incorrect oil level
EAS1SM1363UNSTABLE HANDLING
1. Handlebar
• Bent or improperly installed handlebar
2. Steering head components
• Improperly installed upper bracket
• Improperly installed lower bracket
(improperly tightened ring nut)
• Bent steering stem
• Damaged ball bearing or bearing race
3. Front fork leg (s)
• Uneven oil levels (both front fork legs)
• Unevenly tensioned fork spring (both front
fork legs)
• Broken fork spring
• Bent or damaged inner tube
• Bent or damaged outer tube
4. Swingarm
• Worn bearing or bushing
• Bent or damaged swingarm
5. Rear shock absorber assembly (-ies)
• Faulty rear shock absorber spring
• Leaking oil or gas
6. Tire (s)
• Uneven tire pressures (front and rear)
• Incorrect tire pressure
• Uneven tire wear
7. Wheel (s)
• Incorrect wheel balance
• Broken or loose spoke
• Damaged wheel bearing
• Bent or loose wheel axle
• Excessive wheel runout
8. Frame
• Bent frame
• Damaged steering head pipe
• Improperly installed bearing race