2014 YAMAHA YZ250F fuel tank removal

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GENERAL INFORMATION
LOCATION OF IMPORTANT LABELS............................................................ 1-1
DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................. 1-4
IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................. 1-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ...................................................... 1-5
ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER ....................................................................... 1-5
MODEL LABEL........................................................................................... 1-5
FEATURES ....................................................................................................... 1-6
OUTLINE OF THE FI SYST EM .................................................................. 1-6
FI SYSTEM....................................... .......................................................... 1-7
INCLUDED PARTS .......................................................................................... 1-8
SIDESTAND ............................................................................................... 1-8
SPARK PLUG WRENCH ........................................................................... 1-8
NIPPLE WRENCH...................................................................................... 1-8
HANDLEBAR PROTECTOR .. .................................................................... 1-8
FUEL HOSE JOINT COVER ...................................................................... 1-8
COUPLER FOR CONNECTING OPTIONAL PART................................... 1-8
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ........................................................................ 1-10
PREPARATION FOR REMOVAL A ND DISASSEMBLY.......................... 1-10
REPLACEMENT PARTS.......................................................................... 1-10
GASKETS, OIL SEALS AND O-RINGS ................................................... 1-11
LOCK WASHERS/PLATES AND COTTER PINS .................................... 1-11
BEARINGS AND OIL SEALS ................................................................... 1-11
CIRCLIPS ................................................................................................. 1-11
BASIC SERVICE INFORMATION .................................................................. 1-12
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.......... .................................................................. 1-12
SPECIAL TOOLS ........................................................................................... 1-15
CONTROL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................ 1-20
ENGINE STOP SWITCH .......................................................................... 1-20
CLUTCH LEVER ................................................................................... ... 1-20
SHIFT PEDAL .......................................................................................... 1-20
KICKSTARTER LEVER.......... .................................................................. 1-20
THROTTLE GRIP ..................................................................................... 1-20
FRONT BRAKE LEVER ........................................................................... 1-20
REAR BRAKE PEDAL.............................................................................. 1-21
STARTER KNOB/IDLE SCREW .............................................................. 1-21
FUEL TANK CAP ..................................................................................... 1-21

ENGINE
3-13
4. Check:
• Air filter element
Damage  Replace.
5. Foam-air-filter oil or equivalent oil to the ele-
ment
TIP
Squeeze out the excess oil. Element should be
wet but not dripping.
6. Install:
• Air filter guide “1” (to the air filter element)
• Air filter element “2”
• Air filter mounting bolt “3”
7. Install:
• Air filter case cover “1”
• Air filter case cover mounting bolt
TIP
Align the air filter case cover groove “a” with the
air filter case edge “b”.
8. Install:
• Fuel tank cap cover
EAS1SM1081CHECKING THE THROTTLE BODY JOINT
1. Check:
• Throttle body joint “1”
Refer to “CHECKING THE THROTTLE
BODY JOINT” on page 7-8.
EAS1SM1082CHECKING THE BREATHER HOSES
1. Check:
• Breather hose “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly.
ECA14920
NOTICE
Make sure that the breather hoses are rout-
ed correctly.
EAS1SM1083CHECKING THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
1. Remove:
• Exhaust pipe protector
2. Check:
• Exhaust pipe 1
• Exhaust pipe 2
• Silencer
Crack/damage  Replace.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
• Exhaust gas
Leaks  Replace the gasket.
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
3. Check:
• Tightening torques Oil application quantify
50 g
Air filter mounting bolt
2 Nm (0.2 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Air filter case cover mounting bolt
6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
T R..
31
2
T R..
a
b 1
Exhaust pipe bolt 1 and nut “1”
20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe 1 and exhaust pipe
2 bolt “2”
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe 2 and silencer bolt
“3”
12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Silencer and silencer bracket bolt
“4”
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
1
T R..

GENERAL CHASSIS
4-2
EAS1SM1119REMOVING THE LEFT SIDE COVER
1. Remove:• Bolt (side cover)
• Side cover “1”
TIP
Draw the left side cover “1” backward to re-
move it because its projection “a” is inserted in
the rear frame.
EAS1SM1120REMOVING THE SEAT
TIP
The fuel tank cap cover and the seat are cou-
pled with each other with a plastic band.
When removing the seat, always remove the
fuel tank cap cover beforehand.
1. Remove:• Fuel tank cap cover “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK CAP” on page 1-21.
2. Remove: • Seat “1”
EAS1SM1121REMOVING THE NUMBER PLATE
1. Remove:• Bolt (number plate)
• Number plate “1”
TIP
• The projection “a” is inserted into the band of the number plate. Pull the band off the projec-
tion before removal.
• Remove the clutch cable “2” from the cable guide “b” on the number plate.
• The projection “c” on the lower bracket is in- serted into the number plate. Remove the
number plate by pulling it off the projection.
1
a
1
1
1

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-3
Removing the electronic parts
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
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.
Air filter case cover
1 Rectifier/regulator 1
2ECU 1
3 Ignition coil 1
4 Condenser 1
5 Neutral switch 1
6 AC magneto lead 1 Disconnect.
7 Crankshaft position sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
8 Coolant temperature sensor coupler 1 Disconnect.
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
T.R.
T.R.
T.R.T.R.
8 3
7
6
154
2
LT
New
LS

ENGINE REMOVAL
5-4
Removing the engine
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Use a suitable stand to raise the front wheel
off the ground.
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.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Air filter case Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Clutch cable Refer to “CLUTCH” on page 5-35.
Shift pedal Refer to “SHIFT SHAFT” on page 5-47.
1 Engine guard 1
2 Brake pedal 1
3Spring 1
4 Cylinder head breather hose 1
5 Drive sprocket cover 1
New
New
LS
M
8
8
7
6
13
45
New
1 12
3
2
1110 9
55 Nm (5.5 mkgf, 40 ftIbf)T.R.

CAMSHAFT
5-11
EAS1SM1207
CAMSHAFT
Removing the cylinder head cover
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.
1 Spark plug 1
2 Cylinder head breather hose 1
3 Bolt (cylinder head cover) 3
4 Cylinder head cover 1
5 Cylinder head cover gasket 1
6 Timing chain guide (top side) 1
7 Cylinder head cover gasket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1
4
6 7
5 2
3
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R
.
13 Nm (1.3 mkgf, 9.4 ftIbf)T.R.
3

CYLINDER HEAD
5-18
EAS1SM1214
CYLINDER HEAD
Removing the cylinder head
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.
Exhaust pipe and silencer Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
Radiator hose Disconnect.
Coolant temperature sensor coupler Disconnect.
Throttle body Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
Camshaft Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
Upper engine bracket Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
1 Bolt (cylinder head) 2
2 Bolt (cylinder head) 4
3 Cylinder head 1
4 Cylinder head gasket 1
6
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.
33 Nm (3.3 mkgf, 24 ftIbf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 mkgf, 7.2 ftIbf)T.R.

FUEL TANK
7-1
EAS1SM1305
TIP
This section is intended for those who have basic knowledge and skill concerning the servicing of
Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who have little knowl-
edge and skill concerning servicing are requested not to undertake inspection, adjustment, disas-
sembly, or reassembly only by reference to this manual. It may lead to servicing trouble and
mechanical damage.
EAS1SM1306
FUEL TANK
Removing the fuel tank
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
Seat Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Side cover (left/right)
Air scoop (left/right)
1 Fuel pump coupler 1 Disconnect.
2 Fuel hose 1 Disconnect.
3Fuel tank 1
4 Fuel pump bracket 1
5 Fuel pump 1
6 Fuel pump gasket 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4(6) (2)
(2) (2)(2)2
5
6
3
1
New
4.0 Nm (0.40 mkgf, 2.9 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
9 Nm (0.9 mkgf, 6.5 ftIbf)T.R.
4.0 Nm (0.40 mkgf, 2.9 ftIbf)T.R.