2016 YAMAHA YZ250F warning

CHAIN DRIVE
4-65
4. Check:
• Drive chain rollers “1”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain side plates “2”
Damage/wear  Replace the drive chain.
5. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
EAS1SM9190CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth wear “a”  Replace the
drive sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket
as a set.
Bent tooth  Replace the drive sprocket
and the rear wheel sprocket as a set.
EAS1SM9191CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
Refer to “CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET” on page 4-8.
EAS1SM9192INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Install:
• Drive chain “1”
• Drive chain joint “2”
• Joint clip “3”
EWA
WARNING
When installing the joint clip, always keep
the direction as shown in the figure.2. Lubricate:
•Drive chain
3. Install:
• Drive sprocket
• Lock washer
• Drive sprocket nut
Refer to “ENGINE REMOVAL” on page 5-1.
ECA1DX1014
NOTICE
Never install a new drive chain onto worn
drive sprockets; this will dramatically short-
en the drive chain’s life.
4. Adjust:
• Drive chain slack
Refer to “ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN
SLACK” on page 3-28.
ECA13550
NOTICE
A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive sprocket
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Drive sprocket nut
75 Nm (7.5 m·kgf, 54 ft·lbf)
Drive chain slack
50–60 mm (1.97–2.36 in)
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TRANSMISSION
5-70
EAS1SM9288REMOVING THE TRANSMISSION
1. Remove:
• Long shift fork guide bar “1”
• Short shift fork guide bar “2”
• Shift cam “3”
• Shift fork 3 “4”
• Shift fork 2 “5”
• Shift fork 1 “6”
• Main axle “7”
• Drive axle “8”
• Collar “9”
TIP
• Remove assembly with the collar “9” installed
to the crankcase.
• Make a note of the position of each part. Pay
particular attention to the location and direc-
tion of shift forks.
• Remove the main axle and the drive axle all
together by tapping the drive axle lightly with
a soft hammer.
EAS1SM9289CHECKING THE SHIFT FORKS
1. Check:
• Shift fork cam follower “1”
• Shift fork pawl “2”
Bends/damage/scoring/wear  Replace the
shift fork.
2. Check:
• Shift fork guide bar
Roll the shift fork guide bar on a flat surface.
Bends  Replace.
EWA
WARNING
Do not attempt to straighten a bent shift fork
guide bar.
3. Check:
• Shift fork movement
(along the shift fork guide bar)
Rough movement  Replace the shift forks
and shift fork guide bar as a set.
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3
8
7
9

RADIATOR
6-3
EAS1SM9295HANDLING NOTEEWA
WARNING
If coolant seems hot, do not remove the ra-
diator cap.
EAS1SM9296CHECKING THE RADIATOR
1. Check:
• Radiator fins “1”
Obstructions  Clean.
Apply compressed air to the rear of the radi-
ator.
Damage  Repair or replace.
TIP
Correct any flattened fins with a thin, flat-head
screwdriver.
2. Check:
• Radiator hoses
• Radiator pipes
Crack/damage  Replace.

FUEL TANK
7-2
EAS1SM9305REMOVING THE FUEL TANK
1. Extract the fuel in the fuel tank through the
fuel tank cap with a pump.
2. Remove:
• Fuel hose coupler
EWA
WARNING
Cover the fuel hose connection with a cloth
when disconnecting it. This is because re-
sidual pressure in the fuel hose could cause
fuel to spurt out when the hose is removed.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure that the fuel hose is disconnect-
ed by hand. Do not forcefully disconnect the
hose with tools.
TIP
• To disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel tank,
remove the fuel hose connector holder “a”,
and then slide the fuel hose connector cover.
• To remove the fuel hose from the fuel rail,
slide the fuel hose connector cover “1” on the
end of the hose in the direction of the arrow
shown, press the two buttons “2” on the sides
of the connector, and then remove the hose.
• Before removing the hose, place a few cloths
in the area under where it will be removed.
• To prevent sand, dust, and other foreign ma-
terials from entering the fuel pump, install the
included fuel hose joint cover 1 “3” and the
fuel hose joint cover 2 “4” onto the disconnect-
ed fuel hose and the fuel pump.3. Remove:
• Side cover (left/right)
• Seat
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Fuel tank
TIP
Do not set the fuel tank down on the installation
surface of the fuel pump. Be sure to lean the
fuel tank against a wall or the like.
EAS1SM9306REMOVING THE FUEL PUMP
1. Remove:
• Fuel pump
ECANOTICE
Do not drop the fuel pump or give it a strong
shock.
EAS1SM9307CHECKING THE FUEL PUMP BODY
1. Check:
• Fuel pump body
Obstructions  Clean.
Cracks/damage  Replace the fuel pump
assembly.
EAS1SM9308INSTALLING THE FUEL PUMP
1. Install:
• Fuel pump gasket
• Fuel pump
• Fuel pump bracket
TIP
• Take care not to damage the installation sur-
faces of the fuel tank.
• Always use a new fuel pump gasket.
• Install the lip on the fuel pump gasket upward.
• Install the fuel pump as shown in the figure.
• Align the projection “a” on the fuel pump with
the slot “b” in the fuel pump bracket.
• Tighten the fuel pump bolts in the proper tight-
ening sequence as shown.
a
1
2
Fuel pump bolts
4.0 Nm (0.40 m·kgf, 2.9 ft·lbf)
3 4
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FUEL TANK
7-3
EAS1SM9309INSTALLING THE FUEL TANK
1. Install:
• Fuel tank
2. Connect:
• Fuel hose
ECA
NOTICE
• Connect the fuel hose securely, and check
that the orientation of the installed fuel
hose holder is correct.
• Take care not to kink or pinch the fuel
hose.
TIP
• Insert the fuel hose into the fuel pipe securely
until you hear a “click”.
• Slide the fuel hose connector cover “1” at the
hose end in the direction of the arrow.
• Install the fuel hose connector holder “a”.
• Check that the fuel hose and the fuel pump
lead are routed through the guide on the cov-
er.3. Connect:
• Fuel pump coupler
4. Install:
• Air scoop (left/right)
• Seat
• Side cover (left/right)
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
EAS1SM9310CHECKING THE FUEL PRESSURE
1. Check:
• Fuel pressure
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a. Remove the side cover (left/right), the seat
and the air scoop (left/right).
Refer to “GENERAL CHASSIS” on page 4-
1.
b. Remove the fuel tank bolt and lift the fuel
tank.
c. Disconnect the fuel hose from the fuel
pump.
Refer to “REMOVING THE FUEL TANK” on
page 7-2.
EWA
WARNING
Cover the fuel hose connection with a cloth
when disconnecting it. This is because re-
sidual pressure in the fuel hose could cause
fuel to spurt out when the hose is removed.
ECA
NOTICE
Make sure that the fuel hose is disconnect-
ed by hand. Do not forcibly disconnect the
hose with tools.
d. Connect the pressure gauge “1” and the fuel
pressure adapter “2” to the fuel hose.
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b
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Pressure gauge
90890-03153
YU-03153
Fuel pressure adapter
90890-03186
YM-03186
a

THROTTLE BODY
7-9
EAS1SM9317ADJUSTING THE THROTTLE POSITION
SENSOR
EWA
WARNING
• Handle the throttle position sensor with
special care.
• Never subject the throttle position sensor
to strong shocks. If the throttle position
sensor is dropped, replace it.
1. Check:
• Throttle position sensor
Refer to “CHECKING THE THROTTLE PO-
SITION SENSOR” on page 8-44.
2. Adjust:
• Throttle position sensor angle
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a. Connect the Yamaha diagnostic tool.
Refer to “YAMAHA DIAGNOSTIC TOOL” on
page 8-12.
b. Temporary tighten the throttle position sen-
sor.
c. Check that the throttle grip is fully closed.
d. Connect the throttle position sensor to the
wire harness.
e. Set the Yamaha diagnostic tool to “diagnos-
tic mode”.
f. Choose the diagnostic code No. “01”.
g. Adjust the throttle position sensor mounted
angle until “11”–“14” appears on the Yama-
ha diagnostic tool.
h. After adjusting the throttle position sensor
mounted angle, tighten the throttle position
sensor screws “1”.
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Yamaha diagnostic tool
90890-03231
Yamaha diagnostic tool (US)
90890-03234
Throttle position sensor screw
3.4 Nm (0.34 m·kgf, 2.5 ft·lbf)
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FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-23
Fault code 33
SymptomIgnition coil: open or short circuit detected in the primary lead
of the ignition coil.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.30
ActuationActuates the ignition coil five times at one-second intervals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha diagnostic tool blinks five times when-
ever the ignition coil is actuated.
ProcedureCheck that a spark is generated five times.
• Connect an ignition checker.
Or-
derProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance job Reinstatement method
1 Connection of ignition coil
coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
2 Connection of wire harness
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
3 Wire harness continuity. Open or short circuit  Re-
place the wire harness.
Between ignition coil coupler
and ECU coupler.
orange–orangeAfter starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
4 Mounted condition of ignition
coil.
Check for looseness or
pinching.
Check the mounted condition
for correctness.Improperly mounted ignition
coil  Remount or replace
the ignition coil.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
5 Defective ignition coil (test
the primary coils for continu-
ity).Check the primary resistance
of the ignition coil.
“CHECKING THE IGNITION
COIL” on page 8-41.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
8-24
TIP
Disconnect the fuel pump coupler when this diagnostic tool is used. 6 Faulty ECU Execute the diagnostic mode.
(Code No. 30)
No spark  Replace the
ECU.
Fault code 39
Symptom Injector: open or short circuit detected.
Fail-safe systemUnable to start engine
Unable to drive vehicle
Diagnostic code No.36
ActuationActuates injector five times at one-second intervals.
“WARNING” on the Yamaha diagnostic tool blinks five times when
the injector is actuated.
ProcedureCheck that injector is actuated five times by listening for the oper-
ating sound.
Or-
derProbable cause of malfunc-
tion and checkMaintenance job Reinstatement method
1 Connection of injector cou-
pler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
2 Defective injector. Check the injector.
“CHECKING THE FUEL IN-
JECTOR” on page 8-47.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order.
3 Connection of wire harness
ECU coupler.
Check the locking condition
of the coupler.
Disconnect the coupler, and
check the pins (for bent or
broken terminals and locking
condition of the pins).Improperly connected 
Connect the coupler secure-
ly, or repair/replace the wire
harness.After starting the engine, idle
this and wait about 5 sec-
onds.
Fault code No. is not dis-
played  Repair is finished.
Fault code No. is displayed 
Go to next order. Fault code 33
SymptomIgnition coil: open or short circuit detected in the primary lead
of the ignition coil.