2016 YAMAHA YZ250F oil filter

DESCRIPTION
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EAS1SM9009
DESCRIPTION
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Designs and specifications of the vehicle are subject to change without notice. Therefore, please
note that the descriptions in this manual may be different from those for the vehicle you have pur-
chased.1. Clutch lever 10. Coolant drain bolt
2. Front brake lever 11. Rear brake pedal
3. Throttle grip 12. Air filter
4. Radiator cap 13. Drive chain
5. Fuel tank cap 14. Shift pedal
6. Engine stop switch 15. Oil level check window
7. Fuel tank 16. Starter knob/idle screw
8. Kickstarter lever 17. Front fork
9. Radiator
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STARTING AND BREAK-IN
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7. To stop the engine, push the engine stop
switch “1”.
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Continue pushing the engine stop switch till the
engine comes to a full stop.
EAS1SM9042STARTING A WARM ENGINE
When the engine is warm, give a kick with the
throttle closed without using the starter knob/
idle screw.
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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.
EAS1SM9043BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
A break-in is important so that rotating portion,
sliding surfaces, and mounted areas may fit
one another, and that the rider may become ac-
customed to the machine.
ECA
NOTICE
Before running, do maintenance on the air
filter element.
Refer to “CLEANING THE AIR FILTER ELE-
MENT” on page 3-12.
1. After warming up the engine, drive it for
about 20 minutes at a throttle opening of 1/2
or less.
2. Make a pit stop, and check mounted areas
for looseness, oil leaks, or other problems.
3. Then, drive it for about 40 minutes at a throt-
tle opening of 3/4 or less.
4. Make a pit stop again, and thoroughly check
mounted areas for looseness, oil leaks, or
other problems. Thorough checks and ad-
justments are required in particular for
stretch of cables, free play of the brake,
stretch of the drive chain, looseness of the
spoke, and so on.
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NOTICE
After a break-in or after each race, always
check the points shown in “TORQUE-
CHECK POINTS” for tightening torques and
retighten them. (Refer to “TORQUE-CHECK
POINTS” on page 1-23.)
Also when the following parts are replaced,
a break-in is required.
• Cylinder and Crankshaft: A break-in is re-
quired for about an hour.
• Piston, Piston ring, Valve, Camshaft, and
Gear: A break-in is required for about 30
minutes at a throttle opening of 1/2 or less.
Observe the condition of the engine careful-
ly during a break-in.
For checkpoints for a break-in, see “MAIN-
TENANCE AFTER BREAK-IN”. If any prob-
lem is found, immediately stop the engine
and make a checkup.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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EAS1SM9051
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 (3.0  2.1 in)
Compression ratio 13.5:1
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 Recommended brand
Type SAE 10W-40, SAE 10W-50, SAE 15W-40
SAE 20W-40 or SAE 20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade API service SG type or higher, JASO standard
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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 (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 valve 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(s)
Manufacturer/model NGK/LMAR8G
Spark plug gap 0.7–0.8 mm (0.028–0.031 in)

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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Balancer
Balancer drive method Gear
Clutch
Clutch type Wet, multiple-disc
Clutch release method Inner push, cam push
Clutch lever free play 7.0–12.0 mm (0.28–0.47 in)
Friction plate thickness 2.90–3.10 mm (0.114–0.122 in)
Wear limit 2.85 mm (0.112 in)
Plate quantity 9 pcs
Clutch plate thickness 1.10–1.30 mm (0.043–0.051 in)
Plate quantity 8 pcs
Warpage limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Clutch spring free length 45.00 mm (1.77 in)
Limit 42.75 mm (1.68 in)
Spring quantity 5 pcs
Push rod bending limit 0.10 mm (0.0039 in)
Transmission
Transmission type Constant mesh 5-speed
Primary reduction system Spur gear
Primary reduction ratio 3.353 (57/17)
Final drive Chain
Secondary reduction ratio 3.846 (50/13)
Operation Left foot operation
Gear ratio
1st 2.143 (30/14)
2nd 1.750 (28/16)
3rd 1.444 (26/18)
4th 1.222 (22/18)
5th 1.042 (25/24)
Main axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Drive axle runout limit 0.08 mm (0.0032 in)
Shifting mechanism
Shift mechanism type Shift drum and guide bar
Shift fork guide bar bending limit 0.050 mm (0.0020 in)
Shift fork thickness 4.85 mm (0.1909 in)
Decompression device
Device type Auto decomp
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 

TIGHTENING TORQUES
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EAS1SM9055ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES
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- marked portion shall be checked for torque tightening after break-in or before each race.
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sizeQ’ty TIGHTENING TORQUES Remarks
Camshaft cap bolt
M6 8 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head blind plug
M12 1 28 Nm (2.8 m·kgf, 20 ft·lbf)
Spark plug
M10 1 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head stud bolt (exhaust
pipe)M8 2 15 Nm (1.5 m·kgf, 11 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head bolts
M9 4 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head nuts
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder head cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Cylinder bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pressure check bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer weight plate screw
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Balancer driven gear nut M14 1 50 Nm (5.0 m·kgf, 36 ft·lbf)
Balancer nut M10 1 38 Nm (3.8 m·kgf, 27 ft·lbf)
Timing chain guide stopper plate
(exhaust side)M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner cap bolt
M6 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Timing chain tensioner bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Coolant drain bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator hose clamp screw
M6 8 1.5 Nm (0.15 m·kgf, 1.1 ft·lbf)
Radiator bolt
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Radiator pipe joint bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Water pump housing cover bolt
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil pump bolt
M5 2 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Oil pump cover screw
M4 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Oil strainer bolt
M6 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable cover bolt
M5 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Throttle body joint clamp bolt
M5 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Air filter joint clamp bolt
M4 1 3.5 Nm (0.35 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
Air filter case bolt M6 3 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Air filter bolt M6 1 2.0 Nm (0.20 m·kgf, 1.4 ft·lbf)
Air filter guide holder screw
M5 8 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES
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Air filter case cap screw
M5 1 2.5 Nm (0.25 m·kgf, 1.8 ft·lbf)
Starter knob/Idle screw
M12 1 2.1 Nm (0.21 m·kgf, 1.5 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (pull)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Throttle cable nut (return)
M10 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable adjuster and locknut
M6 1 4.3 Nm (0.43 m·kgf, 3.1 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable locknut (engine side)
M8 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe nut
M8 2 See TIP.
Exhaust pipe protector screw
M6 4 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe bracket bolt
M8 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (front) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Frame and silencer bolt (rear) M8 1 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
Exhaust pipe clamp bolt
M8 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Silencer body bolt
M5 6 8 Nm (0.8 m·kgf, 5.8 ft·lbf)
Oil nozzle bolt
M5 1 5 Nm (0.5 m·kgf, 3.6 ft·lbf)
Engine oil drain bolt
M10 1 20 Nm (2.0 m·kgf, 14 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bolt
M6 12 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Clutch cable holder bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankshaft end accessing screw
M36 1 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Timing mark accessing screw
M14 1 6 Nm (0.6 m·kgf, 4.3 ft·lbf)
Drive chain sprocket cover bolt
M6 2 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screwM6 6 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Crankcase bearing cover plate
screw (crankshaft)M8 4 22 Nm (2.2 m·kgf, 16 ft·lbf)
Oil passage squeeze nozzle
M8 1 3.0 Nm (0.30 m·kgf, 2.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Left crankcase cover bolt
M6 7 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Right crankcase cover bolt
M6 11 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Oil filter element cover bolt
M6 2 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Kick shaft ratchet wheel guide bolt
M6 2 12 Nm (1.2 m·kgf, 8.7 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever bolt
M8 1 33 Nm (3.3 m·kgf, 24 ft·lbf)
Kick starter lever boss screw
M6 1 7 Nm (0.7 m·kgf, 5.1 ft·lbf)
Primary drive gear nut
M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Clutch spring bolt
M6 5 10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Clutch boss nut M16 1 75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)Use a
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LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS
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1. Intake camshaft
2. Exhaust camshaft
3. Piston
4. Oil nozzle
5. Oil filter element
6. Oil pump
7. Oil strainer
8. Crankshaft
9. Drive axle
10. Main axle

LUBRICATION SYSTEM CHART AND DIAGRAMS
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1. Exhaust camshaft
2. Intake camshaft
3. Oil filter element
4. Oil pump