2014 YAMAHA YZ250F fuel type

STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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EAS1SM1041
STARTING AND BREAK-IN
EAS1SM1042FUEL
Always use the recommended fuel as stated
below. Also, be sure to use new gasoline the
day of a race.
JCA
NOTICE
Use only unleaded gasoline. The use of
leaded gasoline will cause severe damage
to the engine internal parts such as valves,
piston rings, and exhaust system, etc.
TIP
Your Yamaha engine has been designed to use
premium unleaded gasoline with a pump oc-
tane number [(R+M)/2] of 91 or higher, or a re-
search octane number of 95 or higher. If
knocking (or pinging) occurs, use a gasoline of
a different brand.
JWA
WARNING
• For refueling, be sure to stop the engine and use enough care not to spill any fuel.
Also be sure to avoid refueling close to a
fire.
• Refuel after the engine, exhaust pipe, etc.
have cooled off.
Gasohol (For USA and Canada)
There are two types of gasohol: gasohol con-
taining ethanol and that containing methanol.
Gasohol containing ethanol can be used if the
ethanol content does not exceed 10%. Gasohol
containing methanol is not recommended by
Yamaha because it can cause damage to the
fuel system or vehicle performance problems.
EAS1SM1043STARTING A COLD ENGINE
1. Press the shift pedal to neutral.
2. Pull the starter knob/idle screw “1” to its full length.
TIP
When the ambient temperature is 15°C (59°F)
or below, use the starter knob/idle screw. 3. Push down the kickstarter lever lightly until
resistance is felt.
4. Fully close the throttle, and push down the kickstarter lever in a stroke.
5. Immediately release the kickstarter lever.
EWA
WARNING
Do not open the throttle at the moment
when you kick the kickstarter lever, be-
cause this may kick back
TIP
If it fails to start, fully open the throttle grip and
give 10 to 20 slow kicks to clear the engine of
the rich air-fuel mixture retained in it.
6. When the engine starts running, warm this
up one or two minutes at a steady speed (of
3000 to 5000 r/min), and then return the
starter knob/idle screw to its original posi-
tion.
EWA
WARNING
Since exhaust gas contains harmful ingre-
dients, do not start or warm it up at an ill-
ventilated place or a closed narrow place.
Recommended fuel
Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 7.5 L (1.98 US gal, 1.65 lmp.gal)
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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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Air filter
Air filter element Wet element
Air filter oil grade Foam air-filter oil
Fuel pump
Pump type Electrical
Fuel injector
Model/quantity 30NA-FZ31/1
Resistance 12 
Throttle body
Type/quantity 30RA-A13M/1
ID mark 1SM1 00
Fuel pressure 324.0 kPa (3.24 kgf/cm
2, 47.0 psi)
Throttle position sensor
Resistance 6.30 k
Output voltage (at idle) 0.5 V
Fuel injection sensor
Crankshaft position sensor resistance 228–342 
Intake air pressure sensor output voltage 3.57–3.71 V at 101.3 kPa
Intake air temperature sensor resistance 290–390  at 80 °C (176 °F)
Coolant temperature sensor resistance 2.51–2.78 k at 20 °C (68 °F)
210–221  at 100 °C (212 °F)
Idling condition
Engine idling speed 1900–2100 r/min
Water temperature 70–80 °C (158–176 °F)
Oil temperature 55–65 °C (131–149 °F)
Throttle grip free play 3.0–5.0 mm (0.12–0.20 in)

ENGINE
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4. Install:
• Exhaust pipe protector
EAS1SM1084CHECKING THE FUEL LINE
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
2. Check:
• Fuel hose “1”
Crack/damage  Replace.
Loose connection  Connect properly.3. Install:
• Fuel tank
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
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EAS1SM1085CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Stand the vehicle upright on a level surface.
2. Start the engine, warm this up for 2–3 min-
utes, and then stop the engine and wait
about 5 minute.
3. Check:
• Oil level
The engine oil level should be between the
minimum level mark “a” and maximum level
mark “b”.
Below the minimum level mark  Add the
recommended engine oil to the proper level.
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NOTICE
• Since engine oil also lubricates the clutch,
the wrong oil types or additives could
cause clutch slippage. Therefore, do not
add any chemical additives.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the
crankcase. Exhaust pipe protector screw
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
LOCTITE®
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Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Recommended engine oil type
SAE10W-30, SAE10W-40,
SAE10W-50, SAE15W-40,
SAE20W-40 or SAE20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
EAS1SM1115CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG
1. Remove:
• Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
• Fuel tank “1”
Refer to “FUEL TANK” on page 7-1.
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NOTICE
Do not use too much force to pull the hose.
TIP
Remove the fuel tank, turn this 180 ° clockwise,
and put it in the frame “2” as shown.
2. Remove:
• Spark plug cap
• Spark plug
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
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NOTICE
In order not to allow the dirt accumulated
around the spark plug to drop from the
spark plug hole into the cylinder, clean it be-
fore removing the spark plug.
3. Check:
• Spark plug type
Wrong type  Replace.
4. Check:
• Electrode
Damage/wear  Replace the spark plug.
• Insulator
Abnormal color  Replace the spark plug.
Normal color is medium-to-light tan.5. Clean:
• Spark plug
(with a spark plug cleaner or a wire brush)
6. Measure:
• Spark plug gap “a”
Out of specification  Adjust the spark plug
gap.
7. Install:
• Spark plug
TIP
Before installing the spark plug, clean the spark
plug and gasket surface.
8. Install:
• Spark plug cap
• Fuel tank
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
EAS1SM1116CHECKING THE IGNITION TIMING
1. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
Manufacturer/model
NGK/LMAR8G
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Spark plug gap
0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)
Spark plug
13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
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