2016 YAMAHA YZ250F service

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
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 (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
3-14
4. Install:
• Exhaust pipe protector
EAS1SM9082CHECKING 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-
1.
EAS1SM9083CHECKING 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.
ECA33DD018
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®
2
1
4
3
T R..
1
Recommended brand
YAMALUBE
Type
SAE10W-40, SAE10W-50,
SAE15W-40, SAE20W-40 or
SAE20W-50
Recommended engine oil grade
API service SG type or higher,
JASO standard MA
a b

ENGINE
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3. Install:
• Digital tachometer
TIP
Get the high tension cord “1” of the ignition coil
pinched in the detector “a” of the digital tachom-
eter.
4. Measure:
• Engine idling speed
Out of specification  Regulate.
5. Adjust:
• Engine idling speed
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a. Turn the starter knob/idle screw “1” in the di-
rection of “a” or “b” to make an adjustment.
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EAS1SM9086ADJUSTING THE VALVE CLEARANCE
TIP
• This section is intended for those who have
basic knowledge and skill concerning the ser-
vicing of Yamaha motorcycles (e.g., Yamaha
dealers, service engineers, etc.). Those who
have little knowledge and skill concerning ser-
vicing are requested not to undertake inspec-
tion, adjustment, disassembly, or reassembly
only by reference to this manual. It may lead
to servicing trouble and mechanical damage.
• Make sure that the valve clearance is
checked or adjusted while the engine is cold
(at room temperature).
• While the valve clearance is checked or ad-
justed, make sure that the piston is positioned
in the top dead center (TDC).
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.
•ECU
2. Remove:
• Spark plug
• Cylinder head cover
Refer to “CAMSHAFT” on page 5-11.
3. Remove:
• Timing mark accessing screw “1”
• Crankshaft end accessing screw “2”
• O-ring
4. Check:
• Valve clearance
Out of specification  Regulate. Digital tachometer
90890-06760
Digital tachometer
YU-39951-B
Engine idling speed
1900–2100 r/min
Direction “a” Engine idling speed  De-
creases.
Direction “b” Engine idling speed  In-
creases.1 1
a a
1 b
a
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)
1
2

GENERAL CHASSIS
4-1
EAS1SM9115
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.
EAS1SM9116
GENERAL CHASSIS
Removing the seat and side cover
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
1 Seat 1
2 Air scoop (left) 1
3 Air scoop (right) 1
4 Side cover (left) 1
5 Side cover (right) 1
6 Number plate 1
7 Rear fender 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
4 (2)
75
1
3
6
2
7 Nm (0.7 m•kgf, 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.
7 Nm (0.7 mkgf, 5.1 ftIbf)T.R.
22 Nm (2.2 mkgf, 16 ftIbf)T.R.
1.3 Nm (0.13 mkgf, 0.94 ftIbf)T.R.16 Nm (1.6 mkgf, 12 ftIbf)T.R.

ENGINE REMOVAL
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EAS1SM9193
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.
EAS1SM9194
ENGINE REMOVAL
Removing the exhaust pipe
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
*Refer to “INSTALLING THE EXHAUST
PIPE AND MUFFLER” on page 5-10.
Side cover (right) Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-1.
Rear shock absorber assembly lower boltRefer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
Connecting arm bolt (frame side)Refer to “REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY” on page 4-53.
1 Silencer clamp 1 Loosen.
2 Silencer 1
3 Exhaust pipe 2 clamp 1 Loosen.
4 Exhaust pipe 2 1
10
5
9
2 6
1
66
3
84 7 (8)
(6)
30 Nm (3.0 m kgf, 22 ft Ibf)T.R.
30 Nm (3.0 m kgf, 22 ft Ibf)T.R.
8 Nm (0.8 m kgf, 5.8 ft Ibf)T.R.
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
New
New
10 Nm (1.0 m kgf, 7.2 ft Ibf)T.R.
12 Nm (1.2 m kgf, 8.7 ft Ibf)T.R.12 Nm (1.2 m kgf, 8.7 ft Ibf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 m kgf, 14 ft Ibf)T.R.
New
20 Nm (2.0 m kgf, 14 ft lbf) 13 Nm (1.3 m kgf, 9.4 ft lbf)T.R.
LT
LT
LT
*
*

RADIATOR
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EAS1SM9293
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.
EAS1SM9294
RADIATOR
Removing the radiator
Order Part name Q’ty Remarks
CoolantDrain.
Refer to “CHANGING THE COOLANT” on
page 3-8.
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 Refer to “THROTTLE BODY” on page 7-5.
1 Radiator guard 2
2 Radiator hose clamp 8 Loosen.
11
12
New
New
New
LS
LS

FUEL TANK
7-1
EAS1SM9303
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.
EAS1SM9304
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 m kgf, 2.9 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m kgf, 5.1 ft Ibf)T.R.
9 Nm (0.9 m kgf, 6.5 ft Ibf)T.R.
4.0 Nm (0.40 m kgf, 2.9 ft Ibf)T.R.
4.0 Nm (0.40 m kgf, 2.9 ft Ibf)T.R.
7

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EAS1SM9318
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.